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Mario Hernandez Scholarship

Tarrant County College Foundation
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/16/2026
Closes: 4/15/2026

The Mario Hernandez Scholarship program supports first-generation college students entering or attending Tarrant County College. Applicants should be studying for a degree in teaching. Students with financial need are encouraged to apply. Additional consideration may be given to students who are single heads of households with dependent children.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending or planning to attend Tarrant County College
  • High school senior or community college student
  • High school graduate or GED recipient
  • Seeking an associate degree full or parttime
  • Studying in education and teaching
  • Firstgeneration college student
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference may be given to applicants who are single heads of households with dependent children and are trying to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    Tarrant County College - Northeast Campus, Tarrant County College - Northwest Campus, Tarrant County College - South Campus, Tarrant County College - Southeast Campus, Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus
    Intended Area of Study
    Education & Teaching
    Minimum GPA
    2.75
    Situation
    First-Generation College Student

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