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TVEC High School Scholarships

Tvec Charitable Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Up to $1,000 per student; $2,000 per school district; $5,000 maximum for private/homeschool students combined

Deadline

March 30, 2027

184 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 30, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

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Eligible organizations

  • Homeschool and GED students are eligible

Other requirements

  • Must be a high school senior from a public school, private school, or homeschool program
  • Must live with a parent or legal guardian who is a current TVEC member receiving electric service at their primary residence
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college, university, or trade school
  • Residency and membership will be verified

Overview

TVEC High School Scholarships

Overview: Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative awards scholarships to high school seniors pursuing higher education. Funds come from unclaimed capital credit checks that the State of Texas allows to be used for scholarships, supporting local students and strengthening communities served by TVEC.

Geographic Scope: TVEC service territory in Texas (Kaufman County area)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a high school senior from a public school, private school, or homeschool program

  • Must live with a parent or legal guardian who is a current TVEC member receiving electric service at their primary residence

  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college, university, or trade school

  • Residency and membership will be verified

  • Homeschool and GED students are eligible
  • Award Details:

  • Each school district within TVEC service territory receives $2,000 in total scholarships

  • Private/homeschool students allocated maximum of $5,000 combined

  • Maximum $1,000 per individual student

  • Funds paid directly to the institution; student must provide proof of enrollment before payment

  • Scholarship funds expire May 31, 2027 if not claimed
  • Selection Process:

  • Essays judged by independent panel

  • Awards based on top-scoring essays

  • 2025: $44,000 awarded to 75 students from 27 area schools
  • Contact Information:

  • Joy Long: jlong@tvec.coop or (469) 652-6252

  • Form questions: Leigh Denney at denney@tvec.coop
  • How to Apply

    Application Procedures

    1. Online Submission Required - All applications must be completed through the online form (no printable forms available)
    2. Required Materials:
    - Proof of residency (verified by TVEC)
    - Questionnaire
    - Essay (see below)
    3. Essay Requirements:
    - Maximum 500 words
    - Must include applicant's name, address, phone number
    - Must include name of the school
    - Topic assigned by TVEC
    4. Deadline: Applications close March 30 at 5:00 PM
    5. Verification: TVEC verifies residency and membership before sending applications to scholarship committee
    6. Proof of Enrollment: After selection, recipient must provide proof of registration/enrollment to institution before payment is released
    7. Award Notification:
    - Public school students: counselors notified
    - Private/homeschool students: notified individually by Joy Long
    8. Payment Timeline: Awards made by May 31, 2026; funds expire May 31, 2027

    What Tvec Charitable Foundation Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    12
    Total given
    $107K
    Median grant
    $7,500
    Range
    $6,000–$15K
    • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Athens, TX; Mabank, TX; Kaufman, TX.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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    • God's Helping Hand · Mabank, TX

      Food bank

      $15K

    • Salvation Army - Kaufman · Kaufman, TX

      Financial assistance to low income families (food, clothing, utility payments, etc.)

      $15K

    • Henderson County Help Center · Athens, TX

      To assist with programs that support, care for, and promote the health and well-being…

      $10K

    • St Charles Borromeo · Frankston, TX

      Food pantry donations

      $10K

    • Alzheimers Coalition of Henderson County · Athens, TX

      To provide support services to caregivers of people with dementia

      $9,000

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schools

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