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HOPE PIERCE TARTT SCHOLARSHIP

P.O. Box 1964
Marshall, TX 75671

Students must be United States citizens and have resided in HARRISON, GREGG, MARION, PANOLA or UPSHUR Counties in Texas for 24 months. Residence is determined as of September 1 of the school year. Application must be made through the Financial Aid Office of the school of your choice. Participating schools must be non-tax-sup- ported colleges or universities in Texas or Centenary College, Shreveport, Louisiana. A list of participating schools is available upon request from P.O. Box 1964, Marshall, TX 75671.

Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded for each year of attendance, not to exceed four (4) years. Applicants must be a full-time student and demonstrate financial need. The student is eligible when the combined adjusted gross income for all family members supporting one or more college students does not exceed $160,000. Full disclosure of all resources is required. First year recipients must have at least a "C" grade average on high school courses and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in college for continued eligibility. Funds shall be for tuition, books, and course-related fees and equipment for degree candidates.