Scholarships

Scholarship Application

1903 UT Austin Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY:
TFWC was four years old in November 1901 when the clubwomen launched their first fund-raising drive to establish a scholarship for a student who would live in the new Woman’s Building at the University of Texas. TFWC had worked in support of legislation for the $50,000.00 appropriation for this building.

The goal of $3,500.00 was reached, and in November 1903, at the close of the Pennybacker administration, the fund was placed at the University of Texas. The TFWC Scholarship known as the “1903 Scholarship” was accepted by the Board of Regents, The University of Texas, Austin, March 18, 1904, in the amount of $3,500.00. The fund is invested by the University through its regular investment program.

Revised 2020

Billie Lindley McMahon Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY:

The Billie Lindley McMahon Scholarship was a gift to Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs, presented by the clubwomen of Texas, in honor of Billie Lindley McMahon, TFWC President 1988 – 1990. This gift to TFWC was in lieu of any personal gift as she left the office of President. The original amount contributed by districts, clubs and individuals was $5,000.00.

Revised 4-2024

Eleanor Tipps Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY:

The District Presidents who served with Eleanor Tipps during her term as TFWC President in 1976-1978 established this scholarship in her honor.

Revised 4-2024

Simmang Volunteer Award Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY:

In 1998, a scholarship fund was established in honor of Minnie Simmang, TFWC President 1996 – 1998. The scholarship is based on volunteer activities and not financial need.

Revised 4/2024

TFWC Fine Arts Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY:
The Penny Art Fund originated in the New Jersey Federation in 1919. It was adopted by GFWC in 1930, and later adopted by TFWC. Its aim was to enrich life through the development of appreciation for art and to assist students with artistic talents. The original plan was that each club member would contribute one penny or more each year.

The Musical Penny Scholarship: In 1943, a resolution was introduced to establish a fund to be known as the “Musical Penny Fund” for the purpose of building a music scholarship.

In September 2019, the TFWC Scholarship Committee combined the Penny Arts Fund and Musical Penny Scholarships into one TWC Fine Arts Scholarship to cover varying forms of art.

Revised 4-2024

TFWC State Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY:

In the 1970’s, the members of the Board of Directors of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Charitable and Education Fund, Inc., unanimously voted to dissolve that corporation, and the funds from the“C&E Fund”were transferred to theTFWC State Scholarship Fund.

Revised 4-2024