Texas DPS Scholarship Grant

Texas DPS Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Communities Foundation of Texas
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Texas DPS Scholarship, offered by the Communities Foundation of Texas, provides financial assistance to current or retired Texas Department of Public Safety employees and their immediate family members. Eligible applicants must be Texas high school graduates or foreign nationals residing in Texas for a year, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and standardized test scores. Scholarships can be applied at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S., fostering educational opportunities for those who serve the community.

Overview

Building thriving communities for all. Since 1953, we’ve worked side by side with caring donors, committed nonprofits, philanthropy-focused businesses, and civic leaders to help build thriving communities for all. Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is proud to partner with our generous donors on the following scholarship opportunities. Texas DPS Scholarship The Texas DPS Scholarship awards scholarships to current or retired employees of the Texas Department of Public safety or immediate family members of current, retired or deceased employees of Texas DPS. Scholarships may be used at any accredited college or university in the United States or its possessions.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a current or retired employee of the Texas Department of Public Safety or an immediate family member (spouse, parent or child) of a current, retired or deceased employee of the Texas DPS.Applicants must be graduating seniors or past graduates of a high school in the state of Texas or foreign nationals who have legally resided in the state of Texas for the past 12 months.Applicants must have a cumulative high school or college GPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum SAT score of 960 or an ACT score of 18.Applicants who graduated from high school more than three years ago and do not have records of test scores or transcripts may submit a copy of a graduation certificate or GED.Applicants must be United States citizens or documented legal residents of the United States.