T3 Partnership First & Last Dollar Scholarships

T3 Partnership combines a First Dollar Scholarship ($250/semester, $500/year, paid directly to students for academic or emergency costs) with a Last Dollar Scholarship that covers any tuition remaining after Pell Grant and other federal, state, or institutional aid. Both can renew for up to 8 consecutive semesters or degree completion. Students complete the T3 Pledge in high school, apply to a T3 partner college (TCU, UT Arlington, UNT Denton, UNT Dallas, Texas Woman's University, Tarleton State, Texas Wesleyan, or Tarrant County College), file FAFSA/TASFA, and enroll by July 31 following graduation.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust graduate from a T3 partner high school in Fort Worth ISD, Crowley ISD, Castleberry ISD, or Arlington ISD (Lamar High School only), complete the T3 Pledge, and enroll at a T3 partner college the fall after graduation.

Applying

First Dollar Scholarship pays a guaranteed $500/year (up to 8 semesters); Last Dollar Scholarship separately covers any remaining tuition for Pell/Texas Grant-eligible students, amount varies by need.