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The State Farm Companies Foundation believes all children deserve an education that helps them reach their potential and prepares them for life. The Foundation has established a scholarship program as part of ongoing efforts to address and raise awareness of the nation’s drop-out crisis – a student drops out of high school every 26 seconds. Read the rest of this entry »
The James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Foundation was established in 1981 pursuant to the provisions of the wills of James L. and Nellie M. Westlake for the purpose of assisting Missouri residents in pursuing a college education. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited four-year institution of the student's choice. Read the rest of this entry »

Charley Wootan Grant ProgramApplication Periods
Texas residents enrolling at 4-year colleges:
March 30, 2011 – April 15, 2011

Texas residents enrolling at 2-year colleges and vocational-technical schools: April 18, 2011 – May 2, 2011

Residents outside of Texas:
March 30, 2011 – April 29, 2011

In 2011, Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TG) will award $5 million to the Charley Wootan Grant Program. Of these funds, $4 million will be distributed to Texas students, and another $1 million to students in other states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories to help pay for their college education.

The first-come, first-served, need-based grant program will provide up to $4,394 per successful applicant for the 2011-2012 academic year.

To become eligible, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and meet other eligibility requirements. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll, or students already enrolled, at least half-time, in an undergraduate course of study for fall 2011 at a Title IV, two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school, must demonstrate financial need, and be eligible to receive Title IV federal financial aid funding. Please check the dates of the application periods above for the appropriate time to apply.

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