Deadline: 1 March 2025
The Om & Shanti Scholarship provides four-year awards to student per year to graduating high school seniors of a public high school in Dallas or Collin Counties in the State of Texas.
Funding Information
- Multiple awards of up to $6,000 per student per year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors of a public high school in Dallas or Collin Counties in the state of Texas.
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Preference will be given to applicants who intend to pursue a degree at an accredited educational institution in the state of Texas.
Selection Criteria
- Selection criteria includes scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential, and financial need. In the event that applicants are of equal merit, preferences will be given to first-generation higher education students.
- Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA prior to applying in order to complete the Financial Need Section of the Universal Application, submit a required essay, and provide two letters of recommendation.
For more information, visit Communities Foundation of Texas.