programs Education

Hope Pierce Tartt Scholarship

     P.O. Box 1964
    Marshall, TX  75671
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    Students must be United States citizens and have resided in HARRISON,
    GREGG, MARION, PANOLA or UPSHUR Counties in Texas for 24 months. 
    Residence is determined as of September 1 of the school year.
    Application must be made through the Financial Aid Office of the 
    school of your choice.  Participating schools must be non-tax-sup-
    ported colleges or universities in Texas or Centenary College, 
    Shreveport, Louisiana.  A list of participating schools is available
    upon request from P.O. Box 1964, Marshall, TX 75671.

    Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded for each year of attendance, not
    to exceed four (4) years.  Applicants must be a full-time student and
    demonstrate financial need.  The student is eligible when the combined
    adjusted gross income for all family members supporting one or more
    college students does not exceed $160,000.  Full disclosure of all 
    resources is required. First year recipients must have at least a "C"
    grade average on high school courses and must maintain at least a 2.0
    GPA in college for continued eligibility.  Funds shall be for tuition,
    books, and course-related fees and equipment for degree candidates.