Fayette Community Foundation Scholarships
Funding Amount
Varies (awarded over $33,000 to 18 students in 2022)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Timing: Applications typically reviewed annually for graduating high school seniors”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Graduating Fayette County high school seniors
- Students intending to pursue higher education and training beyond high school
- Priority given to students NOT in the top ten percent of their class
- Focus on students demonstrating grit and determination
- Students who have overcome obstacles
- High school senior status from Fayette County high school
- Intent to attend accredited university, college, or trade school
Other requirements
- May attend accredited universities, colleges, or trade schools
- All qualified applicants considered
- Application demonstrating academic potential and overcoming obstacles
- Families invited to annual Scholarship Reception in May
Overview
Fayette Community Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility:
Available Funds:
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:
Established: 2001
Contact: Susannah Mikulin, Executive Director | Email: susannah@faycofoundation.com | Phone: (979) 797-2180 | Facebook: Fayette Community Foundation
How to Apply
Application Process
Timing: Applications typically reviewed annually for graduating high school seniors
Requirements:
Selection Criteria:
Contact for Application Details:
What Greater Fayette Community Foundatio actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 34
- Total given
- $644K
- Median grant
- $12K
- Range
- $6,602–$85K
- By dollars: Texas 98%, Tennessee 2%. Top recipient cities: La Grange, TX; San Marcos, TX; Bastrop, TX.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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$23K
Breaking Bread Outreach · San Marcos, TX
Program expenses
$23K
Power 2 Prosper Community Foudation · San Marcos, TX
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$23K
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