Greater Texas Foundation (GTF): Islander Scholars Program Grant

Greater Texas Foundation (GTF): Islander Scholars Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Texas Foundation
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Greater Texas Foundation's Islander Scholars Program offers financial assistance and support to Texas ECHS graduates transitioning to TAMU-CC. With a focus on underserved students, the program provides scholarships up to $2,000 per year for three years, along with ongoing academic, social, and emotional support. Each cohort accepts 40 students, ensuring personalized guidance through college, including mentorship and professional staff networking, to foster successful degree completion.

Overview

Note: Submit a complete application through Apply Texas or the Common App by March 15. Complete Greater Texas Foundation Islander Scholars Program Application by May 1 Greater Texas Foundation Mission Greater Texas Foundation supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education. We put particular focus on helping underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. We pursue our mission by forming partnerships, supporting research, sharing knowledge, and making grants. Greater Texas Foundation is committed to education in Texas. As part of that commitment, we work to develop relationships with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and others involved in education. Greater Texas Foundation Islander Scholars Program The Greater Texas Foundation Islander Scholars Program provides students with financial assistance and support systems for three years. These support systems will help Early College High School (ECHS) graduates transition from high school to TAMU-CC, and through bachelor's degree completion. The program accepts 40 students per cohort and provides them with scholarships depending on each student’s needs. This exclusive opportunity is more than financial assistance throughout their college journey. Students also receive ongoing academic, social, and emotional support to ensure their success. Benefits Earn a scholarship up to $2,000 per year (3-year maximum) Ongoing academic, emotional, and social support Assigned a peer mentor to help navigate college life Establish a network of professional staff support

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible to apply for this grant, a student must: Be a 2025 graduate of a Texas ECHSBe a Texas residentHave been admitted to TAMU-CC for Fall 2025Plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from TAMU-CCBe eligible to apply for Free Federal Student AidDemonstrate financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of EducationEarned a minimum of 24 college creditsHave a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) for college hours completed