Trade and Technical Scholarship 2025

Eligibility

• Individuals looking to become diesel technicians or earn their commercial drivers license
• Affiliated with a TXTA member company in good standing or enrolled at a school verified and approved by the TXTA Foundation. The currently approved schools are Amarillo College, Angelina College, ATDS Trucking School, Del Mar College, Houston Community College, Laredo College and Vernon College.
• Previous scholarship recipients may apply if eligibility standards are met
• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident. Applicants must prove their status with either a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport or Permanent Resident card. 
• Previous scholarship applicants that were not approved are eligible to reapply after six months

Requirements

•  This Submittable Application Form 
• Recommendation Forms - one to three letters from non-familial sources, such as a supervisor, previous employer, or teacher. 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: Your personal narrative is an important part of your application and carries significant weight in the trustees' scoring process. This is your opportunity to share your story and why you are passionate about becoming a diesel technician or pursuing a CDL. It's how the trustees get to know who you are, what drives you and why this career path is meaningful to you.
• Once your application is submitted, all supporting documents—including letters of recommendation, proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and any additional documents or corrections requested—must be received within two weeks. Incomplete applications will be denied after the two-week period. Applicants whose applications are denied may reapply after six months.

Application Review

Applications are reviewed by the TXTA Foundation Board of Trustees; scholarships are awarded based on personal narrative, financial need as well as other qualifications. Scholarship funds will be mailed directly to the school upon verification of enrollment; funds may be used to meet such expenses as tuition, books and housing. Applicants can apply for up to $2,500 from the TXTA Foundation for Trade and Technical Scholarships.

The TXTA Foundation Scholarship program does not discriminate against students on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin or disability.

Applicants will receive notification once they have applied. Trade and Technical Scholarship Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. 

For technical support in completing your application or accessing your account, please email Submittable technical support at support@submittable.com.