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2027 TABPHE Ivory Moore college Scholarships Application

The Ivory Moore Scholarships are named in honor of Mr. Ivory Moore, a retired East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A&M University -- Commerce) educator and administrator and one of the founders of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE).

Scholarship Awards

Ivory Moore Community (2-YR, including Career & Technical) College Scholarship: $500
Ivory Moore Undergraduate (4-YR) Scholarship: $500
Ivory Moore Graduate Scholarship: $1000

Eligibility

Must be a current student currently enrolled in a State of TEXAS, two-year, workforce, undergraduate, or graduate institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (https://sacscoc.org) or (https://tracs.org).
Must be a current full-time student (minimum 12 undergraduate hours/9 graduate hours/ 12 workforce/technical hours).
Must have and maintain the following cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 GPA scale):

Community (2-YR, including Career & Technical) College cumulative GPA – 3.0
Undergraduate cumulative GPA – 3.00
Graduate/Professional GPA – 3.50

Application Procedures and Guidelines

Submit a current transcript from the university/college in which you are currently enrolled.
Submit a resume.
Submit a current photograph in JPEG format. Professional headshots are preferred. However, a clearly formatted JPEG will be accepted. Please do not include an image with other individuals in the photograph.
Submit one (1) recommendation letter in PDF format. (submit with your application)
Submit a typed, 500-word essay, saved as a PDF, addressing the following topic:

How will receiving the Ivory Moore Scholarship contribute to the improvement of your academic and professional growth?

Application Deadline: November 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Applications submitted after this date and time will not be considered for review by the Scholarship committee.

Got questions? Email us at Scholarships@tabphe.org

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***Scholarship recipients, and one guest, will be invited to attend the 2027 TABPHE AWARDS BANQUET on Tuesday, February 23, 2027 at 7pm. Those in attendance will receive their scholarship check in person. (Banquet details below)