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Om & Shanti Scholarship Grant

Communities Foundation of Texas Inc

Funding Amount

Up to US $6,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Must be graduating high school seniors of a public high school in Dallas or Collin Counties in the state of Texas

Other requirements

  • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Overview

Om & Shanti Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Communities Foundation of Texas
Amount: Up to US $6,000
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The Om & Shanti Scholarship, funded by the Communities Foundation of Texas, offers four-year awards of up to $6,000 annually for graduating high school seniors from public high schools in Dallas or Collin Counties. Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and preference is given to those pursuing a degree at an accredited Texas institution. This initiative aims to support local students in their educational aspirations.

Overview

Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is proud to partner with our generous donors on the following scholarship opportunities. Om & Shanti Scholarship The Om & Shanti Scholarship provides four-year awards of up to $6,000 per student per year to graduating high school seniors of a public high school in Dallas or Collin Counties in the State of Texas. Preference will be given to applicants who intend to pursue a degree at an accredited educational institution in the state of Texas. Amount Award Multiple awards of up to $6,000 per student per year

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors of a public high school in Dallas or Collin Counties in the state of Texas.Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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

    $15.95M

  • 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

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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