Greater Texas Foundation models its mission through its innovative GTF Scholars program.
The first program of its kind in Texas, GTF Scholars was established to increase the number of Texas Early College High School (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
Since 2012, the foundation has invested over $10 million across eight partner institutions to create a statewide program that will serve more than 1,500 ECHS graduates by 2025.
This highly effective program combines a cohort model with scholarship funding and student support services to measurably impact student success.
Cohort model
Scholarship funding
Student support
Success
"GTF has long supported the education of early college high school students in Texas and has provided a platform and body of research that has encouraged Texas institutions to be open to this type of education which yields tremendously positive outcomes for students."
Evidence of Effectiveness
We share the details and data from this program so colleges and other foundations can emulate this very successful model to serve the growing number of ECHS students in Texas.
Horizons of Opportunity
Meet GTF Scholar Megan Skorzewski from Taylor, Texas, who aspires to be a tech leader and work at the intersection of business and cybersecurity.
