Funding Amount

US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Special Requirements: May be 17-30 years oldRecovering from addictionUS citizen

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Financial Need Considered (FASFA required): Not considered

Overview

The Nickolas-Trusczkowska Scholarship, offered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports students aged 17-30 recovering from addiction. This renewable scholarship is available for high school graduates, current college students, and non-traditional students pursuing any field of study at any college in the United States. While financial need is not a requirement, this scholarship reflects a commitment to empowering individuals through education and assisting them in achieving their academic goals.

East Texas Communities Foundation
The strong leadership of early organizers like Isadore Roosth, Norman Shtofman, “Dub” Riter, and an investment of the United Way of Tyler/Smith County launched the Foundation. By 1994, the Foundation’s assets had grown to more than one million dollars.
Scholarships
East Texas Communities Foundation administers a variety of scholarships that have been established by generous individuals to assist students with their educational pursuits. Each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams.
College Attending: Any in the United States
School Status: High school graduate, current college student, non-tradidaitonal student

Eligibility

Special Requirements: May be 17-30 years oldRecovering from addictionUS citizen

What East Texas Communities Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
253
Total given
$15.42M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,069–$4.08M
  • By dollars: Texas 91%, Missouri 3%, Louisiana 3%. Top recipient cities: Tyler, TX; Longview, TX; Dallas, TX.
  • 8% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Bethesda Health Clinic · Tyler, TX

    Health, General

    $4.08M

  • UT Tyler Office of Advancemen · Tyler, TX

    Educational

    $1.9M

  • St Paul Lutheran Church · St Joseph, MO

    Educational

    $441K

  • The Mentoring Alliance · Tyler, TX

    Youth Development

    $401K

  • The Xtra Mile Recov Assistanc · Ville Platte, LA

    Mental Health

    $380K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Addiction recovery

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