Get money for education
The application window for the $20,000 William H. Cotton Scholarship from the Credit Union of Texas is now open.
The $20,000 scholarship is awarded to a Dallas ISD professional educator seeking a post-baccalaureate degree or certification to enhance their career in the field of education for the benefit of the Dallas ISD community and students.
The William H. Cotton Scholarship was established by the Credit Union of Texas to honor the legacy of William H. Cotton for his 46 years of dedication and service to the district and the credit union.
To apply by March 31, you should meet the following criteria:
- 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 district 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.
These eligibility requirements must be met throughout the term of the scholarship. CUTX employees and their immediate family members, as well as board members and their immediate family members, are not eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution chosen by the applicant. Continued disbursement of scholarship funds requires a grade of a C or better in all graded courses and passing in a pass/fail course. Prior to the beginning of each semester and disbursement of scholarship funds, scholarship recipients must complete the CUTX Scholarship Questionnaire.
Scholarship funds may be disbursed in varied increments each semester as needed, but the total value of the scholarship is not to exceed $20,000. Scholarship funds will be available for a maximum of seven years.
Those interested in the scholarship can find information and apply at https://www.cutx.org/community/cutx-cotton-scholarship by March 31. Or you can download the flyer.
