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Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation 8th Grade Scholarship

Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship Fund

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
December 12, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

From the program guidelines: “Program Status: Active - Applications accepted annually”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • 8th grade students in DFW Metroplex schools

Other requirements

  • Must meet foundation qualifications (specific criteria not detailed on website)

Overview

Geographic Scope: DFW Metroplex (Dallas-Fort Worth area), Texas

Focus Areas: Education support for 8th grade students

Program Status: Active - Applications accepted annually

Award Details: Top 25 applicants selected for scholarships (specific award amounts not disclosed on website)

Selection Process

  • Applications submitted through school counselors
  • Each 8th grade campus counselor selects top 2 applicants from their school
  • Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation scoring committee selects top 25 recipients from submitted applications

Eligibility

  • 8th grade students in DFW Metroplex schools
  • Must meet foundation qualifications (specific criteria not detailed on website)

Contact Information

  • Email: Tiffany@bobbybragan.org
  • Phone: 817-870-2300
  • Address: PO Box 1018, Keller, TX 76248

Background

  • Named after Bobby Bragan (baseball-related foundation)

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Obtain Application Materials:
    • Applications are distributed by 8th grade counselors in the DFW Metroplex
    • Students can download a paper copy from the website if needed
  2. Counselor Submission Process:
    • Meet with your 8th grade school counselor about applying
    • Submit completed application to your counselor (not directly to foundation)
    • Each school counselor selects top 2 applicants to submit to the foundation
  3. Submit Application:
    • Applications are submitted through the application portal
    • Portal closes on December 12 annually
  4. Selection:
    • Foundation's scoring committee reviews all submitted applications
    • Top 25 applicants are selected as scholarship recipients

Required Materials

  • Completed application form
  • Submitted through school counselor (not directly)

Submission Notes

  • Important: Final applications must come directly from the school counselor, not submitted by student independently
  • Download available on website for reference, but official submission must be through counselor
  • Counselors distribute login credentials for the application portal

Questions/Support

  • Contact Tiffany Simpson at Tiffany@bobbybragan.org
  • See website resources for FAQ and additional guidance

What Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$85K
Median grant
$85K
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Fort Worth, TX.

Example grants

  • Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Inc · Fort Worth, TX

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    $85K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • K-12 schools

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