GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES STATE’S FIRST ECHS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

BRYAN, TX – Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) today announced a financial commitment of more than $3 million to establish the state’s first scholarship program designed specifically for the growing number of early college high school (ECHS) graduates in Texas. Working with five state universities, the GTF Scholars: Early College High School Transfer Scholarship and Retention Program is expected to provide financial assistance to more than 700 students over the next six years from the more than 40 early college high schools statewide.  … Continue Reading

GTF commits $500,000 over three years to 100kin10 STEM education initiative

In August, GTF committed $500,000 to support 100kin10, a coalition of dozens of organizations led by Carnegie Corporation of New York to increase the number of qualified teachers (100,000 in 10 years), retain top performing teachers, and build a movement to improve STEM education in the U.S.

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GTF awards $150,000 to Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA)

In July, Greater Texas Foundation awarded $150,000 to Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) for 20 low-income residents of the Rio Grande Valley to receiving training and education in high demand occupations. VIDA combines financial assistance with wrap around support services — including an intensive single-semester developmental education sequence in partnership with South Texas College — for the underserved adults who are motivated to attend college. With the funds received from the GTF, VIDA participants will receive need-based financial support including tuition, fees, books, childcare, transportation and emergency assistance. … Continue Reading