Dallas Foundation

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Funds

Applying for a Scholarship

The Dallas Foundation has a number of scholarship funds, each with a different purpose and eligibility requirements. Please carefully review the listing below to ensure eligibility before submitting an application.

Each scholarship application has a unique application period and deadline date. Please carefully read the details of each opportunity below prior to submission.

Investing in the Next Generation

Please revisit our website on or after January 1, 2026, for updates on scholarship application criteria and submission deadlines.

Application opens: February 1, 2026
Deadline: December 31, 2026

 

The Tommy Tranchin Award was established at The Dallas Foundation to support students with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities who have shown promise or passion in a chosen field of interest. Tommy’s family wants to recognize his creativity and adventurous spirit by helping other young people with disabilities develop their own talents and explore new opportunities.

 

Please note that the Tommy Tranchin Award is NOT intended to offset costs associated with obtaining a college or university degree. Instead, the award is intended to support creative projects, performances, training activities, and participation in workshops, seminars, and competitions. Creative proposals for new work are especially encouraged. Geographic limitations:  Resident of North Texas

 

Eligibility:

  • You are a student in North Texas in grade level 8 – 12 and you have a physical, emotional, or intellectual disability.
  • You want to participate in an activity/program/project that will help strengthen your skills in your particular area of interest.

 

Awards will be given annually, with amounts of up to $3,000. In cases in which the applicant proposes to attend an institution or program, confirmation of the student’s enrollment will be required. Applicants may also request funds for travel, equipment, and other related expenses. After completing the proposed activity, award recipients will be required to submit a final report with an account of how the award funds were spent.

 

To apply:

  • Click HERE to Create your New Account
  • Once logged in, click APPLY on the navigation bar on the Applicant Dashboard.
  • Click the blue APPLY button next to the Tommy Tranchin Award Application description to begin the application.

Establishing a Scholarship Fund

Endowed scholarship funds provide an opportunity for donors to impact future generations and help cultivate the next generation of community leaders.

The Dallas Foundation provides complete turnkey services, including drafting scholarship criteria, publicizing scholarships, evaluating candidates and managing scholarship payments.

Benefits and Services

To create a fund or for more information, contact Gary W. Garcia at gwgarcia@dallasfoundation.org or 214-694-2507.

Assurance that your fund is in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations

Recognition of donor on scholarship award letter

Immediate charitable deduction for donations (amount allowable by law)

Long-term growth with investment in the market

Online application and review process for select scholarship programs

Minimum to establish an endowed scholarship fund is $1,000,000

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