Connally Junior High

Maverick Academic Scholars are selected from incoming freshmen that have a demonstrated history of strong academic performance. Maverick Academic Scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,000 per year and may be renewed for up to three additional years. The awards vary based upon individual student profile, the stronger the profile, the higher the award.Every incoming freshman will receive a holistic review...

Our Empowering Families Scholarship provides a $1,000 award each semester to an undergraduate student interested in becoming a family law attorney. Family law is unique, as it requires the balance of compassionate legal guidance with the aggressiveness needed to defend your clients through a potentially heartbreaking situation, such as a child custody battle or divorce.Eligibility CriteriaOur team is happy to...

The purpose of the Susan Howard Community Service Award is to honor and reward academically adept students from low-income families in Texas or Great Britain who have demonstrated initiative and leadership skills through their dedication to benefiting their community.General Description Of The AwardSusan Howard, President of BAFTX for 9 years, ran the organization until 2017 with passion and dedication, growing...

The McLaughlin Doty Foundation scholarship was established in 2011 to assist students who need financial assistance in pursuing their educational goals.  The scholarship award is for up to $7500 per school year per recipient and is renewable each year for up to 4 years (for a maximum total of $30,000).  The application process generally opens in December, and completed applications...

The ECLAT Foundation Scholarship provides one-year $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors or college students who plan to or attend an accredited college or university in the State of Texas.Deadline: April 1, 2026ELIGIBILITYEligible applicants must be current graduating seniors or college students either currently residing in or who are past graduates of a high school in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt,...

Our journey began in 1998 when PFLAG-Houston and the Houston Area Teen Coalition of Homosexuals (H.A.T.C.H.) united with a shared mission: to uplift LGBTQ+ youth in Houston. This powerful alliance led to the creation of the PFLAG/HATCH Youth Scholarship Foundation in 1999, marking the start of an incredible journey.In 2013, we rebranded as Out for Education, a name that reflects...