Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

LIFE Association Trade Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The LIFE Association Trade Scholarship Fund, established by the Communities Foundation of Texas, offers up to $5,000 to Texas high school seniors and graduates pursuing vocational degrees or certifications at accredited institutions. Eligible applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate good academic standing. This initiative aims to empower students seeking careers in trades, ensuring they have the necessary financial support for tuition, books, and essential equipment.

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. LIFE Association Trade Scholarship Fund The LIFE Association Trade Scholarship Fund provides scholarships of up to $5,000 to graduating high school seniors or past graduates with a degree or GED equivalent in the state of Texas who intend to pursue a trade or vocational degree or certification at an accredited community college or nonprofit trade school in the state of Texas. For-profit schools are not eligible. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, and equipment.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors or past graduates with a degree or GED equivalent in the state of Texas.Applicants must have a cumulative high school or college GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.Applicants must be in good standing as a student.Applicants must intend to pursue a trade or vocational degree or certification at an accredited community college or nonprofit trade school in the state of Texas.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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