LIFE Association Trade Scholarship Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- In good standing as a student
Other requirements
- 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 intend to pursue a trade or vocational degree or certification at an accredited community college or nonprofit trade school in the state of Texas.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: For-profit schools are not eligible.
Overview
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.
Building thriving communities for all.
Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is proud to partner with our generous donors on the following scholarship opportunities.
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
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.
What Communities Foundation of Texas Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2,209
- Total given
- $209.2M
- Median grant
- $19K
- Range
- $5,005–$15.95M
- By dollars: Texas 91%, New York 1%, Colorado 1%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Plano, TX.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Texas Tech Foundation Inc · Lubbock, TX
This grant is designated for general support
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TD Jakes Foundation · Dallas, TX
This grant is designated for general support
$14.68M
Kaleidoscope Park Foundation · Frisco, TX
This grant is designated for general support
$9.36M
The University of Texas at Dallas Center for Brainhealth · Dallas, TX
This grant is designated for general support
$7.57M
Methodist Health System Foundation · Dallas, TX
This grant is designated for general support
$5.22M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Workforce development
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