Program Benefits

In addition to tuition and books, recipients also get access to an experienced professional serving as a mentor to provide support and be a resource for recipients to achieve their academic, personal and professional potential. Mentors and recipients develop a personal relationship through planned cultural, political and social events scheduled throughout the year.

Kramp recipients are also eligible to apply for The Erin Tierney Kramp Emergency Grant which was established to provide immediate financial support for ETK scholarship recipients experiencing temporary financial hardship. These funds are to be used when no other sources of assistance can be accessed. Also, recipients are also eligible to apply for the Erin Tierney Kramp Continuing Education Grant, at a four year university, trade school or a certification program. An award from this fund does not require repayment and should not be considered a loan.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for this scholarship, students must:

• Must submit an unofficial High School or Dallas College Transcript or GED
• Must be a Dallas County High School student or a Dallas College student attending either Brookhaven Campus, Cedar Valley Campus, Eastfield Campus, El Centro Campus, Mountain View Campus, North Lake Campus or Richland Campus to apply for the award
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or B average
• Have completed no more than 30 hours prior to the period of the award
• Must exemplify courage and perseverance in the face of hardship or adversity; moral character with leadership and scholarship qualities as evidenced by high academic standards

Students will be asked to answer the following questions:

• What type of hardship and adversity have you overcome that would make you a deserving applicant for this award?  Other adversities beside financial must be shared.
• What are your career goals?
• Provide three important leadership accomplishments

Attendance requirements

Recipient must maintain the below requirements to receive the scholarship for subsequent semesters. Failure to do so could result in a loss of scholarship benefits

• Finalist Applicants may be asked to participate in a face-to-face interview with the selection committee
• Recipient must maintain a commitment to the program and its goals.
• Recipient must attend Erin Tierney Kramp Scholar required events.
• Recipient will be assigned a mentor for the academic year.
• Recipient must successfully complete a minimum of 8 credit hours per semester and maintain the required academic GPA.

Dallas College & Beyond

Recipients of the Erin Tierney Kramp Encouragement Endowed Scholarship are also eligible to continue their college education beyond the six semesters at Dallas College at SMU or Austin College. Kramp recipients who meet the criteria may apply for the following scholarships:

• SMU Erin Tierney Kramp Honors Transfer Scholarship – Each year, two recipients may be selected and awarded full tuition for up to five terms at SMU.
• Austin College Erin Tierney Kramp Honors Transfer Scholarship and Financial Aid Award – Each year, one recipient may be selected and to receive full tuition for up to five terms at Austin College.
• Erin Tierney Kramp Continuing Education Grant – This grant was established to provide financial support for former ETK recipients to continue their education beyond Dallas College at a four-year university, trade school, or certification program. Funds will be paid directly to the school or program but will not be provided directly to the recipient. A grant award from this fund does not require repayment and is not be considered a loan. Award amounts vary depending on the type of program attending, cost and financial need. Funds will be provided at the discretion of the Board and availability of funds at the time of the request.