Continue Your Journey as a Lifelong Learner

Thanks to a generous gift from the Trellis Foundation, we can offer a new scholarship specifically for Texas Community College (TCC) faculty. This scholarship provides $5,000 toward tuition, awarded at $1,000 per each of the first five classes. This empowers faculty members to pursue their passions for lifelong learning, teaching, and expanding their professional knowledgebase.

About the Scholarship

The Trellis Foundation Scholarship at NU is only open to TCC faculty, requiring a completed application along with all the supporting documentation, which must be received on or before May 31, 2026. Recipients must start classes by July 20, 2026.

Key Points

• Be pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree
• Be a current faculty member at a Texas Community College

Who Should Apply

Any faculty member of TCC interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree from National University, a reputable university that offers accredited online and hybrid programs that feature achievable 4-, 8-, and 12-week courses.

Any faculty member of TCC interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree from National University, a reputable university that offers accredited online and hybrid programs that feature achievable 4-, 8-, and 12-week courses.

What You Should Know

Recipients are selected by the NU scholarship selection committee. To be considered, you must: 

• Submit the Trellis Foundation Scholarship application by May 31, 2026 
• Have started or begin courses between February 2, 2026, and July 20, 2026
• Complete the admissions application and complete all admissions requirements to begin the program by June 29, 2026
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before submitting your application
• NU will verify applicants’ Financial Eligibility before confirming final awards  
• Students who have previously completed courses at NU entering the same degree level must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0

Get Back to Class with the Trellis Foundation Scholarship

Apply today and start planning the next phase of your lifelong learning adventure.

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