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Avg. Amount Awarded
72
Days
March 1 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
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Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Disability Studies

Description

The Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Disability Studies will be awarded to a graduating senior or graduate of public or private high school, or was in homeschool. Students may attend any college or university in the United States and must major in special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counseling professional, sign language interpreter, licensed therapist, speech pathology, or applied behavior analyst. Applicants must submit two references, one reference must have had in classroom experience with the applicant. Applicants must also submit a list of extracurricular and community service activities including hours, week, and year involved. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the East Texas Communities Foundation for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Texas
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Behavioral Science, Psychology, Special Education, Social Services, Therapy/Rehabilitation

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