Credit union offers $20,000 scholarship
It’s time again to apply for the William H. Cotton Scholarship, worth $20,000 and open to all Dallas ISD educators who want to pursue post-graduate degrees.
The scholarship was established by Credit Union of Texas to honor the legacy of Cotton’s 46 years of dedication and service to Dallas ISD and the Credit Union of Texas. It is awarded to one district educator or administrator seeking to pursue continuing post-baccalaureate education, including certifications, to further their career in the field of education for the benefit of the Dallas ISD community and its students. Cotton was a long-time principal and administrator who was also the first African-American president of the Dallas School Administrators Association. He retired in 2000 as an associate superintendent.
The completed scholarship application should be returned no later than March 31, 2025.
Who is eligible?
- Must be a CUTX member with a checking account or a loan product prior to submitting an application.
- All accounts at CUTX must be in good standing.
- Must be a Dallas ISD employee in a professional assignment.
- Must continue to be employed by Dallas ISD in a professional assignment throughout the course of the scholarship.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.
- CUTX employees and their immediate family members, as well as board members and their immediate family members, are not eligible for this scholarship.
Please note that all eligibility requirements must be met throughout the term of the scholarship.
How the scholarship works
- Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution.
- Continued disbursement of scholarship funds requires a grade of a C or better in all graded courses and passing in a pass/fail course.
- Scholarship funds may be disbursed in varied increments each semester as needed. The total value of the scholarship is not to exceed $20,000.
- Prior to the beginning of each semester and disbursement of scholarship funds, scholarship recipients must complete the CUTX Scholarship Questionnaire.
- Scholarship funds will be available for a maximum of seven years.
Download this flyer for more information about the scholarship. Visit https://www.cutx.org/community/cutx-cotton-scholarship to apply before March 31
