Our take
Deadline: April 1, 2026. Apply through the CFT portal. Only useful for Texas institutions (not TMU).
About this scholarship
The ECLAT Foundation Scholarship is a $2,000 award administered by the Communities Foundation of Texas. The fund supports Texas students attending Texas colleges and is one of the higher-yield single funds within the CFT portal.
Scholarship details
- $2,000 one-time award
- Administered through the CFT universal application
- Restricted to Texas students at Texas institutions
- Lower applicant noise than national mega-awards
Eligibility criteria
- Texas resident graduating from high school in the cycle year
- Enrolling at a Texas-based college or university
- Demonstrates academic merit and community involvement
- Submits required essays through the CFT portal
Application process
- Complete the CFT universal application after January 15
- Indicate interest in the ECLAT Foundation Scholarship within the portal
- Upload transcripts and recommendation letters
- Submit before the April 1, 2026 deadline
Why this fits you
High fit
- Emma is a Texas senior heading to a Texas private college, the exact filter ECLAT applies.
- The CFT portal already routes her to ECLAT, so the marginal effort is one essay, not a separate application.
Stacking impact at your schools
| School | Policy | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Reduces loans first TCU directs outside scholarships to reduce loans before institutional aid when possible. | Source |
| The Master's University | Policy not confirmed ECLAT is restricted to Texas institutions, so it does not apply at TMU in California. | – |
| Southern Methodist University | Reduces institutional grants SMU caps gift aid at tuition and fees and may reduce institutional grant when outside awards arrive. | Source |