William H. Cotton Scholarship
Funding Amount
$20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Must be a DISD educator or administrator
- Seeking to pursue continuing post-baccalaureate education
- Education/certification must further career in the field of education
- Must benefit the DISD community and its students
Overview
Geographic Scope: Dallas Independent School District (DISD), Texas
Focus Areas: Continuing post-baccalaureate education for DISD educators and administrators, including certifications to further career in education
Program History: Cotton's 46 years of dedication to DISD and CUTX. Cotton served as an associate superintendent for DISD and board officer for CUTX. The scholarship has awarded a total of $140,000 to DISD educators since inception.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a DISD educator or administrator
- Seeking to pursue continuing post-baccalaureate education
- Education/certification must further career in the field of education
- Must benefit the DISD community and its students
- Must be a CUTX member (implied)
Award Purpose
Support for:
- Advanced degrees
- Professional certifications
- Career advancement in education field
Past Recipients (Examples)
Recipients have included:
- Principal at B.H. Macon Elementary School
- Co-founder of Solar Preparatory School for Girls (first all-girls public elementary school in Texas)
- Teacher for Talented and Gifted program at Yvonne A. Ewell Magnet Center
- Teacher with Zumwalt Middle School's Accelerating Campus Excellence Initiative (ACE)
- Teachers, principals, and assistant principals throughout DISD
Recent Winners:
- 2025: Katharine Joss (Dual Language Elementary Teacher, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School)
- 2024: (Not listed)
- 2023: Alexandria Cervantes (MTSS Interventionist, Paul L. Dunbar Learning)
- 2022: Lamecia Rhodes (Assistant Principal, Skyline High School)
- 2021: Antonio Verduzco (Principal, B.H. Macon Elementary School)
- 2020: Diana Nunez (Principal, W.H. Adamson High School)
- 2019: Xavier Almaguer (Chemistry AP teacher, Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet)
Contact Information
- Phone: (972) 263-9497 or (800) 314-3828
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 6PM CST; Saturday 10AM - 2PM CST
- Website: cutx.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Deadline: Not specified in available information
How to Apply:
- Click "Apply Now" button on scholarship page
Required Materials
Specific application requirements not detailed in provided content. Contact CUTX for complete application instructions and requirements.
Submission Information
For detailed application process, required documents, and submission procedures, applicants should visit the scholarship page or contact CUTX directly.
What Credit Union of Texas actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
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- 4
- Total given
- $124K
- Median grant
- $26K
- Range
- $5,124–$68K
- By dollars: Texas 71%, Florida 29%. Top recipient cities: McKinney, TX; Miami, FL; Allen, TX.
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Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Teacher development
- Education
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