East Texas Estate Planning Council Scholarship Grant

East Texas Estate Planning Council Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Summary

The East Texas Estate Planning Council Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports graduating seniors pursuing careers in accounting, law, finance, banking, investments, insurance financial planning, or philanthropic planning. This scholarship reflects a commitment to education and aims to alleviate financial barriers for students in East Texas. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, with FAFSA required, and can attend any college in the United States for one year.

Overview

East Texas Communities Foundation East Texas Communities Foundation was founded in 1989 by visionary leaders who saw the need for a community foundation to serve the people and communities of East Texas. The strong leadership of early organizers like Isadore Roosth, Norman Shtofman, “Dub” Riter, and an investment of the United Way of Tyler/Smith County launched the Foundation. By 1994, the Foundation’s assets had grown to more than one million dollars. East Texas Communities Foundation administers a variety of scholarships that have been established by generous individuals to assist students with their educational pursuits. Each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams. East Texas Estate Planning Council Scholarship College Attending: Any in the United StatesSchool Status: Graduating seniorMajor/Field of Study: Accounting, law, finance, banking, investments, insurance financial planning, philanthrophic planningFinancial Need Considered (FASFA required): Yes - FASFA requiredLength of Support: 1 year

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be pursuing a career in one of the primary disciplines engaged on the estate planning team (including but not limited to accounting, law, finance, banking, investments, insurance financaail planning, philanthrophic planning, etc.)