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Forging Futures Scholarships

Education Has More Than One Path

 

Forging Futures Education Fund helps Gillespie County students and residents pursue the education, training and skills they need to build meaningful careers and stronger futures.

Investing in Gillespie County

Building Futures One Student at a Time

We believe financial barriers shouldn't stand between a student and the education or training that can change their future.

Our scholarship program supports a wide range of accredited educational paths—from traditional college degrees to skilled trades, technical training and career certifications. Whether you're graduating from high school, returning to the classroom or preparing for a new career, there may be a place for you at Forging Futures.

Inaugural Scholarship Year
$300,000
Awarded to 47 Students
 

Helping Gillespie County students pursue college, skilled trades, technical programs and career certifications.

Find Your Path

What Can a Scholarship Fund?

Success looks different for everyone. That's why Forging Futures supports multiple educational and career pathways.

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Universities

Four-year colleges and universities leading to bachelor's degrees and beyond.

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Community Colleges

Associate degrees, transfer programs and career-focused education.

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Skilled Trades

Hands-on training for careers such as welding, automotive technology, construction and other trades.

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Career Certifications

Accredited certification and professional training programs that prepare students for the workforce.

Who Should Apply?

Scholarships Aren't Just for High School Seniors

If you're a Gillespie County resident pursuing education or career training, we encourage you to explore your options.

High School Seniors Preparing for the next step after graduation
Current Students Continuing an existing college or training program
Adult Learners Returning to education after time away
Career Changers Learning new skills or preparing for a new career
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Years of Support
Renewable Scholarships

We're Invested in More Than Your First Year

Eligible Forging Futures recipients may apply for continued scholarship support for up to four years. Returning recipients must continue to meet program requirements and submit the required renewal information each year.

Building Our Community

Learn Here. Grow Here. Give Back Here.

Forging Futures is about more than helping students pay for school. By investing in education and workforce training, we're investing in the future of Gillespie County—helping prepare the nurses, teachers, tradespeople, business owners, technicians and professionals our community will depend on for generations to come.

Take the Next Step

Ready to Forge Your Future?

Applications for the 2027–2028 school year open January 1, 2027 and close March 15, 2027.

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Help Us Build the Next Generation

Every scholarship represents an investment in a student, a career and the future of our community. Your support helps make these opportunities possible.

Support Forging Futures