2027 Dallas YMCA Foundation College Scholarship

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Description

Welcome to the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation’s College Scholarship Program application.  Each year, the Dallas YMCA Foundation awards financial assistance to graduating high school seniors to help offset the costs of attending college for up to four years.  Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need, YMCA and community involvement, academic achievement, and a commitment to embodying the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  

Available Scholarships

  • 1 award: $40,000
  • 1 award: $20,000
  • 18 awards: $12,000

Confidentiality

All applications, evaluations, and selection materials remain confidential. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback regarding selection decisions.

Questions?

Email collegescholarship@ymcadallas.org

Eligible Counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hopkins, Kaufman, Palo Pinto, and Rockwall

 

Rules

Rules & Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior living in or attending school within our service area
  • Participate in an interview if selected
  • Attend the Scholarship Reception if awarded
  • Note: YMCA membership is not required
  • Note: Attendance at the Scholarship Reception is not mandatory, but is highly recommended.  Inability to attend may impact eligibility to receive a larger award.

Key Dates

  • Application Due: January 24, 2027
  • Supporting Documents Due: January 27, 2027
  • Interview Invitations Sent: February 8, 2027
  • Interviews: February 20, 2027
  • Weather Makeup Date: March 6, 2027
  • Scholarship Reception: March 30, 2027

Required Documents

  • Official transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • If selected for an interview, applicants must provide either:
  • A copy of the applicant's FAFSA Submission Summary, or  A copy of a parent or guardian's most recent federal tax return (typically Form 1040),

Maintaining Your Scholarship

Recipients must:

  • Enroll in at least 12 credit hours
  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Submit required renewal materials each semester