Community Scholars Program
The Community Scholars Program attracts students of color from area high schools to TCU by awarding scholarships and providing support services throughout their college career at TCU. We encourage these students to pursue advanced degrees and help them grow into community and business leaders. E-mail Michael Marshall at m.marshall@tcu.edu for more information and an application. Applications are also available in the Inclusiveness & Intercultural Services Office.
Participating Schools
- Diamond Hill-Jarvis
- Dunbar
- Northside
- O.D. Wyatt
- Polytechnic
- South Hills
- Trimble Technical
- Sam Houston (Arlington)
- Lincoln (Dallas)
The TCU Community Scholars Program is designed to make TCU a quality college choice for students of color from local high schools within the local area. High schools participating in the program include Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Dunbar, Northside, O.D. Wyatt, Polytechnic, South Hills, Trimble Technical, Sam Houston (Arlington) and Lincoln (Dallas). Candidates for the program must meet general TCU admission standards.
Important Dates
Dec. 1 Completed application due.
Mar. 1 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be filed. March Scholarship finalists will visit TCU to tour the campus and to participate in an interview with TCU faculty, staff and community leaders.
April Community Scholars will be notified and awards will be presented at the annual TCU Intercultural Banquet.
Checklist
- TCU application (Application fee waived)
- TCU required essay
- Activities resume
- SAT/ACT scores
- Official high school transcript (must be sent from the high school in a sealed and signed envelope.
- Class rank
- Teacher recommendation
- Counselor evaluation
- TCU Community Scholars application
- TCU Community Scholars required essay
- FAFSA (must be filed by March 1)
For more information, contact the TCU Office of Admission at http://www.admissions.tcu.edu or 817-257-7490