Joan H. Hensley Scholarship Grant

Joan H. Hensley Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Communities Foundation of Texas
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Joan H. Hensley Scholarship, established by Communities Foundation of Texas, aims to support graduating high school seniors or past graduates from Dallas County. It provides scholarships for those pursuing degrees at accredited trade or vocational schools or community colleges. Eligible candidates are evaluated based on school and community involvement, leadership potential, financial need, and an essay response. This initiative has been fostering educational opportunities since 1953, contributing to the growth of thriving communities.

Overview

Building thriving communities for all. Since 1953, we’ve worked side by side with caring donors, committed nonprofits, philanthropy-focused businesses, and civic leaders to help build thriving communities for all. Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is proud to partner with our generous donors on the following scholarship opportunities. Joan H. Hensley Scholarship The purpose of the Joan H. Hensley Scholarship fund is to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors or past graduates of a high school in Dallas County who intend to pursue a degree at an accredited trade or vocational school or community college.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The select criteria include school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential, financial need, and essay response.Graduating high school seniors or past graduates of a high school in Dallas County