William A. Turner, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Grant

The William A. Turner, Jr. Endowed Scholarship, established in 1953 by the Communities Foundation of Texas, offers financial support of $5,000 to $6,000 for enrolled Juniors and Seniors at the University of North Texas pursuing a degree in the College of Education. Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 and commit to working in the Texas Public School system. This scholarship aims to foster the development of future educators and strengthen local communities.

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Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is proud to partner with our generous donors on the following scholarship opportunities.
William A. Turner, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund provides $5,000 or $6,000 scholarships to enrolled Juniors and Seniors at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX who are pursuing a degree within the College of Education. One or more annual scholarships will be awarded in the amount of up to $5,000 or $6,000 per student. If the student is enrolled in 9 credit hours or more in a semester, the award amount may be up to $5,000 for the academic year. If the student is enrolled in 12 credit hours or more in a semester, the award amount may be up to $6,000 for the school year. Scholarships may be used for tuition and education-related fees.

Eligibility

Eligible students must be in good standing as a student, and enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours at the University of North Texas as a Junior or Senior in the College of Education. If the student is enrolled in 12 credit hours or more in a semester, the award amount may be increased, as referenced above.Eligible students must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.Eligible students must agree to pursue (attempt to gain) employment in the Texas Public School system.Eligible students must be United states citizens or documented legal residents of the United States.