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Congrats To a few of our 2027 Award Winners!
Morgan Alexander $2,000
Morgan Alexander $2,000
Morgan Alexander $2,000
Tarrant County Education Foundation proudly congratulates Morgan Alexander, our 2027 TCEF Essay Award Winner! Morgan's essay stood out for its honesty, depth, and the unmistakable clarity of her vision for the future. We are thrilled to welcome Morgan into the TCEF scholarship family and look forward to sharing more about her journey and academic plans as she completes her enrollment information. Stay tuned as great things are coming for this young scholar.
Rylan Brown $5,000
Morgan Alexander $2,000
Morgan Alexander $2,000
Tarrant County Education Foundation proudly congratulates Rylan Brown, recipient of the TCEF / Hugh J. White Legacy Scholarship! Rylan is pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering at Tuskegee University, a testament to the limitless heights this young man is reaching for. The Hugh J. White Legacy Scholarship honors excellence, perseverance, and community. Rylan embodies all three. We are proud to invest in his future.
Bailey Howell $2,000
Morgan Alexander $2,000
Bailey Howell $2,000
Tarrant County Education Foundation proudly congratulates Bailey Michelle Howell, recipient of both the TCEF / Miss Juneteenth Scholarship 2025 and the TCEF / Willie Cole Scholarship! Bailey is pursuing a degree in Visual Arts with a concentration in Electronic Studio at Howard University. Her dual recognition speaks to her creativity, cultural awareness, and the depth of her commitment to artistic expression. Bailey represents the intersection of art, identity, and purpose. We are proud to stand behind her.
Meah Lewis, $5,000
Brayden Rischer, $5,000
Bailey Howell $2,000
Tarrant County Education Foundation proudly congratulates Meah Lewis, recipient of the TCEF / Drs. Lakiesha & Courtney M. Crawford Scholarship! Meah is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Texas Wesleyan University right here in Fort Worth. The Crawford Scholarship celebrates outstanding students committed to academic excellence and community impact. Meah is exactly that student, and we are honored to support her path forward.
Brayden Rischer, $5,000
Brayden Rischer, $5,000
Brayden Rischer, $5,000
Tarrant County Education Foundation proudly congratulates Brayden Isaac Rischer, recipient of the TCEF / Ashton Michael Scholarship! Brayden is pursuing a degree in Political Science and Pre-Law at North Carolina Central University. The Ashton Michael Scholarship celebrates students who are driven to lead, advocate, and create change. Brayden's path toward the law reflects exactly that calling. We are proud to invest in the voice he will one day bring to justice.
Aerin Smith $2,500
Brayden Rischer, $5,000
Brayden Rischer, $5,000
Tarrant County Education Foundation proudly congratulates Aerin Smith, recipient of the TCEF Scholarship Match Program award in partnership with the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Aerin is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at Tarleton State University. A natural leader with a 4.0 GPA and a heart for justice, Aerin's determination and character represent everything TCEF was founded to invest in. We are honored to support her journey and can't wait to see where her future leads.
Laila Spence $5,000
Laila Spence $5,000
Laila Spence $5,000
Tarrant County Education Foundation proudly congratulates Laila Spence, our 2026 TCEF Essay Award Winner! Laila's words moved us, her story inspired us, and her vision for the future reminds us exactly why we do this work. Laila is currently pursuing a degree in Biology at Fayetteville State University. We are honored to invest in her journey and can't wait to see where her brilliance takes her.
$5,000 Scholarship Awarded at the 2026 Mayor's Luncheon
Awarded to a student who will pursue the Aviation Field
Awarded to two students (male & female) who will pursue the Medical Field
Awarded to a student who will pursue the Education Field
Awarded to a student who will pursue the IT / AI Field or Entrepreneurship
Awarded to a student who will pursue the Business Field
Awarded to a student who will pursue the Fine Art Field
Thank You to our Mayors Luncheon Community Partners of 2026
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Your continued support enables us to award scholarships to Tarrant County students.
$2,000 - $5,000 Scholarships
TCEF 2026 Spring Scholarship Cycle Now Closed
TCEF Scholarship Cycle Now Closed
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2026 TCEF $2,000 - $5,000 Scholarships
TCEF Art of Giving
TCEF Art of Giving
TCEF Art of Giving
Tarrant County Education Foundation is proud to announce $100,000
in awards for 2024 - 2025
The Award
TCEF Art of Giving
TCEF Art of Giving
Applicants must be graduates from a Tarrant County high school.
Must be a high school senior,
a returning college student, or
a master's program student
Eligibility
TCEF Art of Giving
Eligibility
Must be:
· Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
· Demonstrate financial need
· Community service
· Letters of recommendation
· Essay & Audio Interview
Meet a few of our 2025 Awardees
Kori Donald $3,200
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 Brown and Gabriel Ogden
Ryland Brown $2,500
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 Ogeda $2,500
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. Gabriel's intended major is Aerospace Engineering.
Ania Shepard $2,500
A driven, compassionate student. whose academic focus, creativity, A graduate of North Crowley High School, Ania maintains a 3.0 GPA. She works part-time as a Court Monitor, is a key player in the school's tech team, and leads leadership projects.
Ania aspires to become a dermatologist and is learning Japanese as a second language.
Ania is articulate, insightful, and dedicated—qualities that will carry her far in her academic journey and professional future.
Thank You Community Partners of 2025
Who We Are
Our History
A 501(c)(3) organization, we aim to support Tarrant County students obtain STEM and Arts scholarships based on academic excellence, community service, and financial need.
Our Motto
"Our Children, Our Investment, Our Future." s
Our Staff
The Tarrant County Education Foundation is a team of volunteers dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by underserved college hopefuls. Our team comprises passionate community servants committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Our Partners:
The Tarrant County Board and its Advisory Council are pleased to have collaborated with diverse local organizations to provide exceptional support to our mission.
We thank the many supporters of this compelling mission who have donated, volunteered, and provided in-kind support:
Arts Fort Worth, Artesian Water, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Barnett Dental Group, Fort Worth Modern Art Museum, Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, AIDS Outreach, Betsy Price, BNSF, Boy Scouts Longhorn Council, City of Fort Worth, Clayton After School Programs, FWISD,, Girl Scout Texas Oklahoma Plains, Jack & Jill Fort Worth Chapter, Jubilee Theater, Jubilee Theatre, Kids Who Care, Knight Waste Management, Lenora Butler Rolla Museum, Mayor Fort Worth Mattie Parker, National Multicultural Museum, Opel Lee, Saintsville Cathedral Baptist Church, Southeast Fort Worth Inc., Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan University, Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation, Unity Unlimited, Unity Unlimited 2025 Queens Court, UNT Health Science Center, and the Welman Project.
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Meet Nicholas Moore
Nicholas graduated from Tarrant County Community Collegiate High School, South Campus in Fort Worth. He is a third-year student at Texas Christian University. Majoring in secondary education, language, and literacy. His goal is to become a teacher, emphasizing Special Education. Born with Microtia (underdeveloped ear), Nicholas mentors others about overcoming challenges, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, determination, and a positive attitude. He maintains a 3.93 GPA. "My strategy to save on the cost of my education is to graduate early." Nicholas will graduate with honors on May 10, 2025. "My journey begins with a desire to make a difference in my school and community. It has been nurtured by great teachers who have inspired me. I am eager to join their ranks as my future profession."
TCEF awards scholarships to other Tarrant County students like Nicholas. The scholarships are based on academic excellence, financial need, community service, and volunteerism. We work with students to adopt strategies to overcome financial barriers, reduce the burden of student loan debt, and prevent disruptions to their college education.
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