2010 Grants - Present (Current Funding Principles)

Rising to the Challenge Scholarship Program Awards Announced

The foundation believes that community colleges play an important role in our states post-secondary educational environment.  Students often find it difficult, however, to make the transition from a community college setting to a four-year institution of higher education.  The Greater Texas Foundation Rising to the Challenge scholarship program is meant to encourage and support students [...]

Generation Proud Scholarship Program Awards Announced

The Greater Texas Foundation Generation Proud scholarship program is meant to encourage and support first generation college students by removing critical barriers that keep them from pursuing and completing a post-secondary degree.
The foundation awarded grant awards of $25,000 each for a total of $200,000.  The organizations awarded the funds include: Sul Ross State University, [...]