CFT is committed to increasing access to education and success for all students.
Through scholarships gifted by our generous partners, we work to help students reach their full potential in high schools, colleges, and universities, as well as professional and continuing education programs across the country. We envision a future where all students have access to the education they deserve, providing brighter tomorrows to families and communities everywhere.
CFT scholarships at a glance
A Passion For Education
The ECLAT Scholarship Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas
Have questions?
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Endowed Scholarship Funds, to be maintained in perpetuity, require a minimum initial gift of $250,000, while Non-Endowed Scholarship Funds require a minimum initial gift of $100,000.
Yes, we will help you develop selection criteria most meaningful to you. Scholarships can support students from particular schools or geographic areas, students who will attend a certain university, or are engaged in a specific program of study or activity.
You may also recommend criteria such as GPA, test scores, work experience, personal essay, or extracurricular activities be given more weight than other criteria in the selection process. The only restriction is that the selection criteria must be objective and non-discriminatory.