Requirements to Apply:

• Must be a previous Always Do Good Scholarship recipient who is still pursuing an undergraduate degree or certificate. 
  • This includes recipients who were awarded in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
• Must plan to attend an accredited public college, university, community college, junior college, or trade school in the state of Texas.
  • The scholarship cannot be used at a private school or a school outside of Texas.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
  • Students with GPA of 1.99 or below are not eligible.
    
• If you meet all of these requirements, visit our Application Process FAQ for helpful tips before you get started.

About the Scholarship Award:

• Multiple scholarships awarded for the 2026-27 academic year. Award amount varies by college/degree type:
  • 4-year school/degree: $6,000
  • 2-year school/degree or certificate program: $4,000
    
    
• What can this scholarship be used for?
  • The scholarship will be mailed directly to the student's college to be used towards tuition, required academic fees, and/or book expenses.
  • Scholarship funding cannot be distributed directly to the student. Funding cannot be used for room and board, rent, meal plans, parking passes, or other similar living expenses.
    
    
• Are there any requirements I must meet if I am selected as a scholarship recipient?
  • Recipients must attend an accredited public college, university, community college, junior college, or trade school in the state of Texas. The scholarship cannot be used at a private school or a schools outside of Texas.
  • Recipients must enroll in at least 6 credit hours for both the fall and spring semesters (or be enrolled part-time according to your school if it is on a different system).
  • Recipients must submit college enrollment information online through GHCF Scholar the summer before the academic year begins. This information is required in order for the scholarship check to be mailed to the student's college. Instructions will be included in the student's award letter.

What Is Needed for This Application?

• Eligibility questions based on the criteria above
• Financial Information
  • Complete a series of questions with the most updated and accurate financial information for your family/household.
  • Upload a copy of your Estimated Student Aid Index (SAI) that you will receive after submitting your FAFSA application. If you have not completed the FAFSA yet or received your Estimated SAI, you will use the Federal Student Aid Estimator included within the application.
• Three (3) short essays
• Transcript to confirm your GPA (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
• Education information
• Resume Form (involvement in activities, community service, employment, etc.)

Language Considerations:

• This application is offered in both English and Spanish.
• To view your application in Spanish, click the "EN" dropdown button in the top right corner of the screen and select "Español".
• You may toggle between English and Spanish while filling out your application.