TXTA Foundation is working to support our industry! Individuals looking to become diesel technicians, earn their CDLs or interested in trucking industry professions are eligible to apply for a TXTA Foundation Trade/Technical Scholarship.
Scholarship applications will open in Spring 2025. For questions regarding scholarship applications or more information, please contact Kimberly Leggett kimberly@texastrucking.com
Eligibility
- Scholarship applications will open in Spring 2025 to any individual looking for career in the trucking industry
- Enrollment at a trade school, technical school or community college pursuing a career hat supports the trucking industry (i.e. techician, mechanic, CDL driver and so on)
- Previous scholarship recipients may apply if eligibility standards are met.
- Applicants applying for a TXTA Foundation Trade and Technical Scholarship must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The award of any scholarship will be contingent on submission and approval of an I-9 Acceptable Document. A list of acceptable documents can be viewed here.
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Previous scholarship applicants that were not approved are eligible to reapply after six months
Requirements
- Recommendation Forms: One to three recommendation forms from non-familial sources, such as a teacher, counselor or supervisor.
- Recommendation forms must be submitted within two weeks of applicant submitting application. If your recommendation form is not submitted within two weeks, your application will not be considered.
- Personal Narrative: Please make sure you fill out the personal narrative—this is how the trustees get to know you
Scholarship Funds
- Funds are mailed directly to the school upon verification of enrollment
- Funds may be used to meet expenses such as tuition, books and supplies
- Applicants can apply for up to $2,500 for Trade and Technical Scholarships