Retail Merchants Association of Tyler Scholarship Grant

The Retail Merchants Association of Tyler Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports graduating seniors planning to major in Business. Eligible students must be from specific Smith County high schools and demonstrate financial need through FASFA. This scholarship, amounting to $1,000, can be used for tuition, fees, and educational supplies. The unique application process matches students with scholarships, ensuring they apply only once and receive consideration for multiple opportunities.

Note: East Texas Communities Foundation has one general application that utilizes a matching tool that asks a series of questions and will match you to all the scholarships you qualify for (students majoring in visual arts, art history, music, music education, theater or dance should also use the Arts Matching Tool in addition to the General Matching Tool). Once you are “matched” you will need to read through the scholarship descriptions, double check you are eligible for the scholarship and complete the general application.
You only need to fill out the application one time and it will pre-populate all the scholarships you qualify for. If an application has an additional essay or needs additional materials uploaded (FASFA, acceptance letter, etc.) you will be directed to those sections on the individual application.
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.
Established by the Retail Merchants Association of Tyler, this scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior who plans to major in Business.

Eligibility

College Attending: Any in the United StatesSchool Status: Graduating seniorMajor/Field of Study: BusinessFinancial Need Considered (FASFA required): yes - FASFA requiredLength of Support: 1 yearSpecial Requirements: Must be a graduating senior from a Smith County high school or selected surrounding school districts: Ben WheelerBig SandyBrownsboroEdom FrankstonHawkinsJacksonville LaRueMartins Mill Mineola MurchisonNew LondonNew SummerfieldOverton PoynerVanMust be planning to major in business.County/High School:SmithVan ZandtUpshurCherokee HendersonAndersonWood RuskGPA: 3.00Amount: $1,000.00Scholarships can be used for tuition & fees, room & board, and/or books & supplies. All payments are made to the college or university.Can I receive more than one scholarship?Yes. Each scholarship committee is different and selects the best candidates within the pool of applicants available to them. If you are a strong candidate, it is possible you will be selected for multiple awards.May homeschool students apply?Homeschool students may apply as private school students, assuming they meet all other eligibility criteria.

Ineligibility

Be aware that a reference from a teacher with direct classroom experience may be required and references from relatives are not allowed.