🎓 TCEF Scholarship Cycle Opens January 2026

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 A graduate of James Martin HS in Arlington ISD. Her diligence and passion for excellence have helped her gain multiple All-Star Cheerleading Championships. Along the way, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership by volunteer mentoring and coaching girls between the ages of 5 and 18.

Kori maintains a 3.5 GPA. and is currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry at Southern University in Louisiana. Kori is articulate, persuasive, and expresses her ideas with confidence and clarity, making her a natural leader in every space she enters.

Kori was unexpectedly dismissed from Southern University during her sophomore year due to a shortfall in her tuition funds, amounting to $2,700. She was “STOPPED” from attending class and shad to return home to Arlington, Texas. 

Fortunately, TCEF was able to cover the shortfall, and Kori returned to Southern University in August 2025. 

Ryland 

An aspiring aerospace engineer, graduating from TCC South Collegiate High School with a 3.9 GPA while earning both his high school diploma and associate degree. A future Tuskegee University student majoring in Aerospace Engineering, Rylan has consistently demonstrated excellence across academics, athletics, and leadership.  

Gabriel
An extraordinary scholar and servant leader, graduating from TCC South Early Collegiate High School with an impressive 4.57 GPA while simultaneously earning his Associate degree.  Gabriel balances rigorous academics, extracurricular involvement and community service. .

A driven and compassionate student whose academic focus, creativity, and community spirit make her a standout among her peers. A graduate of North Crowley High School, Ania has maintained strong academic performance while balancing part-time work at Urban Air, where she quickly rose to the responsibility of training new hires as a Court Monitor. She also played a key role on her school’s inaugural on-site student tech team and is an alumna of the Boardroom Project’s leadership program, further showcasing her initiative and leadership potential.

Ania aspires to become a dermatologist with a mission to develop skincare products that improve lives around the world. Her love for art, fashion, and makeup not only reflects her creative mind but also aligns with her future goals in the beauty and health industry. Self-motivated and intellectually curious, she even began teaching herself Japanese before enrolling in formal coursework. Her commitment to service is seen through her consistent volunteer work at athletic events, the Tyrese Maxey back-to-school giveaway, and youth ministry programs at her church.

Ania is articulate, insightful, and dedicated—qualities that will carry her far in her academic journey and professional future.