Southwest Community Foundation College Scholarships
Southwest Community Foundation and its affiliate DJCF offer college scholarships to students in Dallas and other parts of Texas and neighboring states. The page says they have awarded nearly $3 million since 1991, helping more than 1,000 students earn degrees. For the 2027–28 school year, it anticipates just under one hundred awards averaging about $2,500, subject to selection and available funds. Students need not attend the same college or pursue the same field.
About Southwest Community Foundation College Scholarships
Southwest Community Foundation and its affiliate DJCF offer college scholarships to students in Dallas and other parts of Texas and neighboring states. The page says they have awarded nearly $3 million since 1991, helping more than 1,000 students earn degrees. For the 2027–28 school year, it anticipates just under one hundred awards averaging about $2,500, subject to selection and available funds. Students need not attend the same college or pursue the same field.
The foundation says the 2027–28 application opens in January 2027 and the 2026–27 cycle is closed. One application can put a student forward for general and some specialized awards, but the student must complete the form personally. Applicants are asked to submit a fall transcript and current FAFSA Student Aid Report; a few specific awards do not require FAFSA or TASFA, as described on the official page.
Most funds consider financial need, merit, extracurricular activities, or community service; awards also exist for fields such as veterinary medicine, health, law, education, fashion, and nutrition. Most geographic eligibility centers on Dallas, Denton, and Collin Counties, although the page lists statewide and national exceptions. Citizenship or immigration status, full-time enrollment, and faith-related conditions should be verified in the application itself.
Before relying on an award, check whether it renews, which costs it covers, and what happens if you change major or institution. The foundation says most awards can be used at the college of the recipient’s choice, and committees may request additional information; submitting the form does not guarantee selection. Compare the remaining cost after Pell and state aid, and ask whether the college requires reporting outside scholarships.
Ask the financial-aid office for a written term-by-term estimate separating tuition, fees, housing, books, and other costs. Keep the award letter, records, and any service agreement. If your studies, residence, or course load change, contact the administrator before that decision affects your aid.
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