ARLINGTON, Texas– Texas Trust Gives Foundation has partnered with Howard College San Angelo (HCSA) to offer three scholarships each year, up to $20,000 over five years.
Texas Trust Gives is the charitable arm of Texas Trust Credit Union and it said its mission is to invest in local communities by giving back through scholarships, grants, and employee volunteerism. Texas Trust provides scholarships to help students achieve long-term financial stability, the credit union said. This is the first scholarship partnership in San Angelo for Texas Trust which awarded $60,000 in scholarships this year throughout the state of Texas.
Beginning in the fall of 2024, two students entering their freshman year in a teaching major in the College of Arts and one electrical student in the Continuing Education program will receive the Texas Trust Credit Union Scholarship.
Texas Trust said it recognizes the importance of workforce development programs such as electrical certification, and is committed to providing scholarships specifically designed to broaden access and opportunities for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and career prospects.
“Texas Trust provides scholarships to help students achieve long-term financial stability,” said Jim Minge, CEO of Texas Trust Credit Union. “Certified technical training or a degree provides many job opportunities and higher job satisfaction, which leads to improved financial well-being.”
The signing for this scholarship partnership comes at the same time as two other important developments for HCSA. In December, the first cohorts of students from the "Texas 2-Step for Teacher Certification Program" graduated with their associate of arts in teaching and will now begin the second step at Angelo State University to finish the requirements to become classroom-ready teachers. This program has grown to include more than 55 students since its inception two years ago. Moving forward, two $1,500 scholarships from Texas Trust Gives will be given to students who are in the program.