Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships
In the past 5 years, TEXO Foundation has disbursed over $130,000 scholarships to students who were interested in starting their careers in North Texas through internships and full-time employment upon graduation.
Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships on an annual basis. After receiving the applications, TEXO Foundation reviews the applications and determines which students will receive an opportunity to interview for a scholarship. Many factors weigh into the decision of awarding scholarships, and we take time to visit with the candidates in a virtual panel-style interview.
Requirements:
- Seek to work in the commercial construction industry
- Plan to start your career in North Texas
- At least one semester remaining in your program of study
- Unofficial OR official copy of your transcript
The 2026 Scholarship Application with open on October 1, 2025 – check back here to apply!
If you or your company are interested in setting up a scholarship fund to be disbursed through TEXO Foundation, please contact Foundation Manager Larinda Smith at [email protected] to start the process.
Grants
Colleges & universities with construction management programs can apply for TEXO Foundation grants on an annual basis. The 2025 College Grant Application has closed – the 2026 application will open in May!
2025 Grant Recipients
Harding University
Stephen F. Austin State University
2024 Grant Recipients
Collin College
Lamar University
University of Texas at El Paso
2023 Grant Recipient
Texas State University
2023 Scholarship Recipients
Andres Construction Services Scholarship:
Caden Brooks, Texas State University
Cadence McShane Scholarship – in honor of Mike Geach:
John Dorman, Texas Tech University
Cadence McShane Scholarship – in honor of Craig Morris:
David Gamez, University of Texas at Arlington
Hill & Wilkinson Scholarship – in honor of Luther Hill:
Pauline Van, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Moss Women in Construction Scholarship:
Gabriela Gonzalez, Texas A&M University
TEXO Young Constructors Council Scholarships:
Caden Brooks, Texas State University
Lidia Cabrera, University of Texas at Tyler
Drew Cope, Texas State University
John Dorman, Texas Tech University
Gabriela Gonzalez, Texas A&M University
Olga Hernandez, Texas State University
Christian McWilliam, Texas A&M University
Shane Richards, Oklahoma State University
Will Standley, Texas State University
Natanael Valdez, University of Texas at Tyler
Pauline Van, Texas A&M University-Commerce
TEXO Foundation Scholarship Winners:
Lidia Cabrera, University of Texas at Tyler
Christian McWilliam, Texas A&M University
Will Standley, Texas State University
Natanael Valdez, University of Texas at Tyler
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