Funding Amount

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Deadline

April 10, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dan Foster Scholarship

Overview: The Foster Scholarship Fund was established by the family of Robyn Conlon to honor Dr. Dan Foster, a long-time teacher of the Foster Open Ring Sunday School Class. It is held at the Texas Presbyterian Foundation (TPF) and overseen by the FPC Dallas Scholarship Committee.

Geographic Scope: Dallas, Texas area

Focus Areas: Educational assistance for higher education

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicant must be a member of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas for at least one year
  • Must be participating in Church School, Worship, Music, Ministry, or Mission
  • Must be applying to or attending a college, university, or institution of higher learning beyond high school
  • Must exhibit need of financial assistance
  • Merit based on involvement in activities at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas may be considered
  • Consideration given to undergraduate students only
  • Must reapply each academic year

    Award Details

  • Amount depends on total funds available each year and number of applications received
  • Scholarships are sent directly to the school
  • Receiving a scholarship one year does not guarantee receiving a scholarship in subsequent years

    Contact Information

  • Director of Youth: Emma Rooney
  • Email: emmar@fpcdallas.org
  • Address: 1835 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete the scholarship application form
2. Write a letter of request for consideration
3. Submit application by midnight Central Time on the deadline date
4. Applications must be received by April 10, 2026

    Requirements

  • Application window: March through April annually
  • Deadline: April 10, 2026 (midnight Central Time)
  • Late submissions: No late applications are accepted
  • Confirmation: It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm that the application was received on time
  • Review process: Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis each year

    Submission Format

  • Application form (available during application window)
  • Letter of request for consideration

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

christian-nonprofitseducation

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