Daily Archives: April 28, 2017

Texas Civic Ambassadors Program

Applications now being accepted for our 2017-2018 Texas Civic Ambassador program.

A year of service, education, and leadership supporting civic life in Texas.

Apply here.
What is the Texas Civic Ambassador program?

An education and service opportunity that helps young people become leaders in their communities and on their college campus. Ambassadors participate in outreach activities to educate citizens about civic life in Texas.

Who should apply?

Seeking young adults (ages 18-29) who are currently attending any college in Texas and are passionate about our democracy and the civic life of their communities.

Ideal candidates will be emerging leaders who are seeking educational opportunities to take their civic engagement to the next level. The program seeks young citizens from across the partisan spectrum and from a variety of backgrounds / experiences.
The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at The University of Texas at Austin cultivates informed voters and active citizens. We do so through research, education, and outreach programs focused on three key pillars: civic discovery, young people, and civil dialogue.

Dallas and Decherd Need Based Scholarship Due June 16

Through the generosity of The Isabelle T. (‘37) and H. Ben (‘36) Decherd Fund Honoring Cecil and Ida Green at the Dallas Foundation Scholarship, the Liberal Arts Honors Program has scholarship funds for students in the Program. This money may be awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need and who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, fees, and books.

To apply, please complete the following application and attach your narrative and budget:
Dallas Foundation and Decherd Scholarship Application Form.

Applications are due June 16, 2017.