Eiche Family Scholarship Grant

Eiche Family Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount: US $750
Last Updated: October 07, 2025

Summary

The Eiche Family Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, aims to support graduating seniors from various high schools in Smith County. This scholarship emphasizes the importance of education and community service, requiring applicants to demonstrate excellent moral character and financial need through FAFSA. It is renewable for up to three years, encouraging students to pursue any field of study at accredited institutions within the Foundation's service area.

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. Scholarships 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. Eiche Family Scholarship County/High School:  Smith County, Tyler Legacy High school, Tyler High School, Early College High School, TISD, Lindale, Winona School Status: Graduating senior Major/Field of Study: Any Financial Need Considered (FASFA required): Yes - FASFA required Length of Support: Renewable up to 3 year Special Requirements: Community service, excellent moral character and the potential to make a worthy contribution to the community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. College Attending:Attend any college, university or technical school, accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or its successor.School must be located in one of the 32 East Texas counties included in the Foundation’s service area.Recipient must plan to attend school as a full-time student