Linda Cornelius Memorial Athlete Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
From the program guidelines: “Deadline: March 31st of each year”
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Eligible organizations
- Acceptance to an accredited college or university required
- Enrollment for a minimum of 12 hours required, OR currently enrolled at a college or university in an accredited degree program
- Preference given to those attending Texas colleges or universities
Other requirements
- Must have competed in one or more Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state level competitions or state tournaments
- Must possess a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or pass on a pass/fail system
- Maintain minimum 12 hours per semester or graduate students must be enrolled full-time
Overview
Geographic Scope: Texas (preference given to applicants attending Texas colleges or universities)
Focus Areas: Educational assistance for past or present TAAF athletes pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees
Purpose: Financial support for TAAF athletes continuing their education at accredited institutions
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have competed in one or more Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state level competitions or state tournaments
- Acceptance to an accredited college or university required
- Enrollment for a minimum of 12 hours required, OR currently enrolled at a college or university in an accredited degree program
- Preference given to those attending Texas colleges or universities
- Must possess a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or pass on a pass/fail system
- Maintain minimum 12 hours per semester or graduate students must be enrolled full-time
Selection Criteria
Applications reviewed based on:
- Honors, awards, and participation in activities, endeavors, volunteerism and work related to athletics and/or parks and recreation field
- Completeness of submitted documentation
- Other objective criteria determined by selection committee
How to Apply
Application Process
- Complete the Curtis Morgan Memorial Scholarship Packet application form
- Gather all required supporting documentation
- Submit application and documentation via email to ginger@taaf.com OR mail to:
- Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
- 407 N. Water Street
- Burnet, TX 78611
Deadline: March 31st of each year
Announcement: Selected individuals announced at Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Mid-Year meeting in April/May
Note: Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship category if eligible, but separate applications are required for each category
What Texas Amateur Athletic Federation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 4
- Total given
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Range
- $1,000–$3,000
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: College Station, TX; Austin, TX; San Marcos, TX.
Example grants
Texas A&M University · College Station, TX
Student scholarship
$3,000
University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
Student scholarship
$1,000
Texas State University · San Marcos, TX
Student scholarship
$1,000
Houston Baptist University · Houston, TX
Student scholarship
$1,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
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