SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Challenging Family Circumstance or Unusual Hardship
• United States citizen
• Texas resident
• Attended a high school or were home schooled in one of the following Texas counties: Aransas, Bee, Goliad, Karnes, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria
• Graduating senior in the school year 2023-2024, a student already enrolled in a Texas College, University or Trade School
• Has taken the ACT/SAT or TSI (if applicable)
• Planning to attend an accredited undergraduate college or university, trade or technical school in Texas
• To maintain eligibility, an overall GPA of 2.5 and full-time student status is required

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
The Scholarship will be awarded based on each of the following:

• Challenging Family Circumstances or Unusual Hardship
• Financial Need
• Character 
• Academic Success 

REQUIRED INFORMATION
The following items must be submitted:

• Application (link to download is below)
• Official High School Transcript (or College or University Transcript)
• SAT/ACT or TSI Test Scores (if applicable)
• FAFSA Student Aid Report
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Your Story in Your Words
• Photography Consent & Release

The scholarship application must be completed and received no later than March 15, 2024.

• DHF will award scholarships up to $16,000.
• Scholarship Recipients will be notified in May 2024.
• Payment will be made directly to school upon confirmation of enrollment.

 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• United States citizen
• Texas resident
• Reside in one of the following Texas counties: Aransas, Bee, Goliad, Karnes, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria
• Graduating senior in the school year 2023-2024 or a student already enrolled in a Texas Trade School or College or an individual with a high school diploma or GED pursuing a Trade or Certification in Texas
• Planning to attend an accredited trade, technical or vocational school in Texas
• Be 25 years of age or younger at due date 
• To maintain eligibility for scholarship benefits beyond the initial award, an overall passing grade in all classes 

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
The Scholarship will be awarded based on each of the following:

• Financial Need
• Character 
• Academic Success 

REQUIRED INFORMATION
The following items must be submitted:

• Application (click link below to download)
• Official High School Transcript or GED Certificate
• FAFSA Student Aid Report (optional)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Essay
• Essay & Photography Consent & Release

The scholarship application must be completed and received no later than March 15, 2024.

• DHF will award scholarships up to $10,000.
• Scholarship Recipients will be notified in May 2024.
• Payment will be made directly to school upon confirmation of enrollment.