Plant a Seed, Cultivate a Future!
TARRANT COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
OUR CHILDREN. OUR INVESTMENT. OUR FUTURE.
$50,000 TCEF/UNCF-Mayor Parker, Norma Roby, Riggie Gates
Additional Information
The UNCF Mayors' Luncheon was an annual fundraiser in Fort Worth from the 1950's - 1970's. It was co-hosted by Fort Worth Mayors until the Fort Worth Chapter dissolved. In 1973 the Dallas Mayor's Masked Ball drew support across the miles.
Seasoned fundraisers for UNCF Dr. Arlene Barnett and Shirley Pace established TCEF/UNCF endowment as a scholarship partner of UNCF in 2019. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price supported the reimagined version of this event. TCEF has continued with strong support from host Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker in 2023 and 2024. TCEF was joined by host Mayor Rev. Dr. Michael Evans in 2026. TCEF has grown to includes UNCF scholarships, TCEF/UNCF Endowment Scholarships, and TCEF Names Scholarships.
We award scholarships to Tarrant County students based on merit, community service, and financial need. We have, on average, issued $100,000 annually donating half of fundraising proceeds to the TCEF/UNCF Endowment.
By supporting TCEF, you are investing in the educational advancement of local students, empowering future leaders, and strengthening the fabric of our community. Your involvement helps provide critical scholarships and recognition, opening doors to higher education and lifelong success for deserving individuals.
We invite all community members, leaders, and partners to join us in championing TCEF and its mission. Together, we can create lasting opportunities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the future of Fort Worth.
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Dr. Barnett with TCEF STEM Art Students
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower Tarrant County students through need-based, merit-based, and service-focused scholarships, while inspiring creative career exploration, confidence, and community engagement through hands-on STEM and Arts projects.
Support Scholarships
Your contributions will enable us to support Tarrant County students based on merit, community service and financial need .
Tarrant County Education Foundation
TCEF Board
Dr. Arlene S. Barnett, President
Shirley Roberts Pace, Treasurer
Arveda Lewis, Assistant Treasurer
Anita Heiskell, Secretary
Nate Barnett, Administrative Assistant
Advisory Council
Advisory Council
Annette Becker, PhD
Amanda Blake
Marnese Elder
Ken Hampton
Alyce Jones
Leah King
Juleon Lewis, PhD
Cortney Smith-Lewis
Candice Metalic, PhD
Marla Fleishmann Owen
Dhananjaya Perera
Cindy Pride
Andrew Walker, PhD
Patricia Crawford
Charlece James