St. Paul Presbyterian Legacy Scholarship Grant

St. Paul Presbyterian Legacy Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: October 07, 2025

Summary

The St. Paul Presbyterian Legacy Scholarship, offered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports graduating seniors from various counties in Texas. This renewable scholarship is open to students attending any college in the U.S., regardless of their major. While financial need is considered, it is not a primary criterion. The foundation aims to empower students through education, reflecting its commitment to fostering academic success and community engagement.

Overview

East Texas Communities Foundation East Texas Communities Foundation was founded in 1989 by visionary leaders who saw the need for a community foundation to serve the people and communities of East Texas. 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. St. Paul Presbyterian Legacy Scholarship County/High School:  Anderson, Bell, Bosque, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Fannin, Franklin, Freestone, Grayson, Gregg, Hamilton, Harrison, Henderson, Hill, Hood, Hopkins, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Lamar, Limestone, Marion, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Morris, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Panola, Parker, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Rusk, Shelby, Smith, Somervell, Tarrant, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wise and Wood. College Attending: Any in the United States School Status: Graduating senior Major/Field of Study: Any Financial Need Considered (FASFA required): No, secondary consideration Length of Support: Renewable Special Requirements: Anderson, Bell, Bosque, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Fannin, Franklin, Freestone, Grayson, Gregg, Hamilton, Harrison, Henderson, Hill, Hood, Hopkins, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Lamar, Limestone, Marion, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Morris, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Panola, Parker, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Rusk, Shelby, Smith, Somervell, Tarrant, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wise and Wood

Eligibility

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