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Greater Texas Foundation (GTF): Aggie Scholars Program Grant

Greater Texas Foundation

Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is required by April 15.First year recipients are required to live on campus for their first year.
  • Participate in the GTF Aggie Scholars Learning Community;Attend orientation prior to the start of classes;Maintain a cumulative 2.50 or higher GPR each semester;Complete a minimum of 30 hours each Academic Year;Serve as a volunteer recruiter and university ambassador;Continue to possess financial…

Geography

  • Based in Bryan, Texas

Other requirements

  • In order to be eligible, you must be a graduate of an early college high school program as defined by the Texas Education Agency.
  • Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars must maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPR and yearly complete 30 hours over each academic year (total over fall, spring, and summer terms).
  • To maintain eligibility, you must meet the following requirements:

Overview

The Greater Texas Foundation's Aggie Scholars Program aims to support graduates of early college high schools in achieving their degrees from Texas A&M University. This initiative focuses on underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, offering a three-year scholarship awarded in six stipends. To qualify, applicants must complete the FAFSA or TASFA by April 15 and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 while living on campus during their first year. The program encourages academic persistence and community involvement.

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Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars Program
The Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Aggie Scholars Program is designed to assist graduates of early college high school programs in attaining their degree from Texas A&M University. The Aggie Scholars Program is funded by the Greater Texas Foundation, a statewide education grant maker, based in Bryan, Texas. The Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholarship is a three (3) year award, payable in six (6) stipends.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible, you must be a graduate of an early college high school program as defined by the Texas Education Agency. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is required by April 15.First year recipients are required to live on campus for their first year. Greater Texas Foundation Aggie Scholars must maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPR and yearly complete 30 hours over each academic year (total over fall, spring, and summer terms).
To maintain eligibility, you must meet the following requirements:
Participate in the GTF Aggie Scholars Learning Community;Attend orientation prior to the start of classes;Maintain a cumulative 2.50 or higher GPR each semester;Complete a minimum of 30 hours each Academic Year;Serve as a volunteer recruiter and university ambassador;Continue to possess financial need as defined by the Department of Education.

What Greater Texas Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
108
Total given
$9.45M
Median grant
$50K
Range
$750–$577K
  • By dollars: Texas 89%, District of Columbia 8%, Utah 1%. Top recipient cities: Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX; College Station, TX.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • College prep

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