Scholarships

For low-income families, contacting school counselors, visiting the listed websites, or reaching out to Metrocrest Services for referrals is recommended. Always verify deadlines and eligibility, as some scholarships have specific requirements or limited application windows.

Since 1953, Communities Foundation of Texas as worked side by side with caring donors, committed nonprofits, philanthropy-focused businesses, and civic leaders to help build thriving communities for all. CFT offers a universal application portal for numerous scholarships, with awards ranging from $500 to $20,000, targeting students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Metrocrest communities. Scholarships may focus on specific demographics, such as minority or first-generation students, or fields like STEM and education. Eligibility varies by scholarship but often includes criteria like financial need, GPA, community involvement, or residency in Dallas County. Some scholarships prioritize North Texas students.

Click here to search for scholarship opportunities and apply for a CFT scholarship.

Scholarship Experts can be reached at: scholarships@cftexas.org

Dallas County Promise is a last-dollar scholarship program covering tuition not met by other grants or scholarships for graduates of participating Dallas County high schools, including those in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Coppell ISD. Eligibility generally covers High school seniors from 57 participating Dallas County high schools, including Metrocrest-area schools, with financial need.

Click here for partner colleges and application details.

Contact Information

General Questions: student.success@dallascountypromise.org
Students’ Promise Status: student.success@dallascountypromise.org
Parent Promise: parentpromise@dcccd.edu

3000 Pegasus Park Drive, Suite 900
Dallas, TX 75247

My Texas Future (www.mytexasfuture.org) is an online portal launched by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to assist Texans, particularly adult learners, high school students, and returning students, in planning their education and career paths. It provides tools and resources to explore college programs, career options, and financial aid, aiming to help users identify affordable, high-demand career paths with low or no debt.

Click here to be taken directly to the State and Federal Grants and Scholarships Page.

My Texas Future
c/o the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
1801 N. Congress Ave.
Suite 12.200
Austin, Texas 78701

Email: MyTexasFutureSupport@highered.texas.gov

The district’s counseling offices provide access to local and state scholarships, including those offered through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and community organizations. Scholarships may target academic merit, financial need, or specific fields like education or arts.

Click here to be taken directly to CFBISD Student Scholarship Page

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
1445 North Perry Road
Carrollton, TX 75006

972-968-6100

The Tarrant County College Foundation accepts and manages gifts from individuals, companies, trusts and foundations for the benefit of Tarrant County College. TCC, accessible to Metrocrest residents, offers general and academic program-specific scholarships, including the TCC Book Scholarship ($400/semester) and Tarrant To and Through (T3) scholarships for students pursuing two-year degrees.

Click here to visit the TCC Foundation website.

TCC Foundation
300 Trinity Campus Circle, Suite 1300A
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone #: 817-515-5277
Email: foundation.info@tccd.edu

CollegeScholarships.com allows you to search for available scholarships based on criteria such as Major, State and Type. Students have been utilizing this scholarship search service since 1995. Scholarships are available for high school, undergraduate, graduate and international students attending a college or technical school. There are scholarships for women, minority scholarships, and even unusual scholarships available.

Dallas County Scholarships
Denton County Scholarships