Scholarships
Building economic mobility in rural communities through scholarships.
Investing in Futures
The Impact of Scholarships
Scholarships change lives by opening doors to education and career opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Our donors empower students to achieve their dreams, strengthen their communities, and build brighter futures through targeted financial support. Each scholarship represents a step toward personal growth, economic mobility, and a stronger rural Texas.
Find Your Path to Make a Difference
Students
Discover scholarships designed to help you achieve your educational and career goals.
Donors
Empower the next generation by investing in education and creating lasting opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunitiess
Location
60-Miles Radius Around La Grange
Amount
$2500 scholarship, awarded annually for all four years of undergraduate study
Eligibility
Must be a graduating senior or taking a gap year after high school. You must also attend a high school or homeschool program within 80 miles of La Grange, TX.
Institution/Program
University, College, Trade School
Description
This is a $2,500 scholarship, awarded annually for all four years of undergraduate study, offering financial assistance to a graduating senior or a student taking a gap year after high school. Eligible applicants must be from a high school or homeschool program within 60 miles of La Grange, TX, and plan to pursue higher education at an accredited university, college, or trade school. Factors considered include community service and volunteer activities, financial need, a strong academic record, and the applicant’s character. Priority will be given to students who are not in the top ten percent of their class, but all applicants are encouraged to apply.
Location
60-Miles Radius Around La Grange
Amount
$1000+
Eligibility
Graduating HS Senior
Institution/Program
Trade School
Description
This scholarship provides a minimum award of $1,000 to support graduating high school seniors pursuing further education or training at an accredited trade school or program. Selection criteria include community service, volunteer activities, financial need, and the applicant’s character and commitment to their goals. While priority is given to students outside the top ten percent of their class, all eligible students are encouraged to apply.
Location
Fayette County, Lavaca County
Amount
$1500+
Eligibility
Graduating HS Senior
Institution/Program
University, College, Trade School, Audiology, Speech Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Behavioral Health
Description
This is a minimum $1500 scholarship offering financial assistance to high school graduating senior from Lavaca and Fayette County who intends to pursue a career in audiology, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or mental/behavioral health.
Location
Fayette County
Amount
$750+
Eligibility
Graduating HS Senior, Current Post-Secondary, College Students, Trade School Students
Institution/Program
University, College, Trade School
Description
This is a minimum $750 scholarship offering financial assistance to high school graduating senior or college student from Fayette County who has been referred to a juvenile court in Fayette County to further their education.
Location
Flatonia High School
Amount
$2500
Eligibility
Graduating HS Senior, First-Generation College Student
Institution/Program
University, College, Trade School
Description
This is a minimum $2500 scholarship offering financial assistance to first-generation students graduating from Flatonia High School who intend to further their education and training beyond their high school degree at an accredited university, college, or trade school. Factors to be considered include community service and volunteer activities, financial need, a sound academic record, and the character of the applicant. Priority will be given to students not in the top ten percent of their class but excludes no applicant.
Location
Flatonia High School
Amount
$2500
Eligibility
Graduating HS Senior, First-Generation College Student
Institution/Program
University, College, Trade School
Description
This is a minimum $2500 scholarship offering financial assistance to first-generation students graduating from Flatonia High School who intend to further their education and training beyond their high school degree at an accredited university, college, or trade school. Factors to be considered include community service and volunteer activities, financial need, a sound academic record, and the character of the applicant. Priority will be given to students not in the top ten percent of their class but excludes no applicants.
Location
La Grange High School
Amount
Up to $20,000
Eligibility
Graduating HS Senior
Institution/Program
University, College, Trade School, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Description
The FCF ML Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating La Grange High School students pursuing education and training beyond high school at an accredited university or college, with priority given to students pursuing STEM degrees or attending The University of Texas at Austin, Rice, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, or Stanford (if they demonstrate financial ability to attend for four years). This 2025 scholarship offers up to $20,000 in funding, supporting students through completion of their undergraduate degree or up to five years, with funds disbursed in equal amounts at the start of fall and spring semesters. Summer funding is generally not provided, though a one-semester break may be allowed for extenuating circumstances.
Location
La Grange High School
Amount
$500
Eligibility
Graduating HS Senior
Institution/Program
University, College, Trade School
Description
The Cesar Villasana Memorial Scholarship is presented in memory of Cesar Villasana who passed away from leukemia in 2022 at the age of 15 while he was a sophomore at La Grange High School. He was a kind, funny, positive person who loved and accepted everyone. Applicants should be a graduating senior from La Grange High School who intends to further his/her education at an accredited trade school, college, or university. Factors to be considered include the character and financial need of the applicant. This application is not online. This application can be found at the La Grange High School Counselor’s Office.
Location
La Grange High School
Amount
$500+
Eligibility
Graduating HS Senior
Institution/Program
University, College, Trade School
Description
This is a minimum of $500 scholarship offering financial assistance to a La Grange High School graduating senior who intends to further their education and training beyond their high school degree at an accredited university, college, or trade school. Factors to be considered include scholastic achievement, community service and volunteer activities, extracurricular activities and work experience. This application is not online. This application can be found at the La Grange High School Counselor’s Office.
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Students, It’s Time To Start Your Scholarship Journey!
GFCF only accepts applications through the online portal.* All students will need to click on “Create New Account” to complete the registration process and create your logon credentials.
If you have any trouble logging in or creating an account, please contact: Ashleigh Parks at [email protected] or (979) 797-2182.
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Review Opportunities
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Gather Your Materials
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Create an Account or Login*
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Submit Your Application(s)
*The Cesar Villasana and Sampuesana 7 Scholarship applications are not online. These applications can be found at the La Grange High School Counselor’s Office.
Checklist
Required Documents
Transcripts
- High school students must submit an official 7-semester transcript (includes fall semester grades) and dual credit transcript if applicable
- College students must submit an official transcript of their most recently completed college courses
ACT and/or SAT scores (High School Applicants)
- (if scores appear on the back of your high school transcript, no additional documents are necessary)
Two Letters of Recommendation
- One letter should be from a teacher you had in high school
- Second letter should be from a pastor, employer, coach, mentor, etc. Letters written by family members are not permitted.
Additional Documents
*may be required for some scholarships
Resume
- 2 pages or less and include any important information that was not in your application or essay (i.e., community service or volunteering, special clubs, work, etc.)
Student Aid Index (SAI)
- The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a number calculated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Your SAI can be found on your “FAFSA Submission Summary” under the “Eligibility Overview” tab.
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