Fayette Community Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility:

• Graduating Fayette County high school seniors
• Students intending to pursue higher education and training beyond high school
• May attend accredited universities, colleges, or trade schools
• Priority given to students NOT in the top ten percent of their class
• Focus on students demonstrating grit and determination
• All qualified applicants considered
• Open to students who have overcome obstacles

Available Funds:

• Joe & Carolyn Bailey Scholarship Fund: For Flatonia High School Seniors; supports continued funding for college students after first year
• Suzy Romberg Scholarship Fund: For graduating seniors; supports continued funding for college students after first year
• General FCF Scholarships: For Fayette County high school seniors from various schools

Mission: Provide financial assistance to local students pursuing higher education or trade school training to become productive citizens of Fayette County and Texas

Award Recognition:

• Annual Scholarship Reception held typically in May
• Scholarship donors and FCF Board meet with award recipients and families
• Opportunity to build community connections and mentorship relationships

Established: 2001

Application Process

Timing: Applications typically reviewed annually for graduating high school seniors

Requirements:

• High school senior status from Fayette County high school
• Intent to attend accredited university, college, or trade school
• Application demonstrating academic potential and overcoming obstacles
• Families invited to annual Scholarship Reception in May

Selection Criteria:

• Priority given to students NOT in top ten percent of class
• Demonstrated grit and determination
• History of overcoming obstacles
• All qualified applicants considered

Contact for Application Details:

• Susannah Mikulin, Executive Director
• Email: susannah@faycofoundation.com
• Phone: (979) 797-2180
• Connect via Facebook at Fayette Community Foundation