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TG Charley Wootan Grant Program

Charley Wootan

In 2000, TG established a program to provide assistance to students who have difficulties pursuing their higher education dreams because of financial need. In 2001, the TG Board of Directors voted to expand and rename the program to honor the memory of former Chairperson of the TG Board of Directors, Dr. Charley V. Wootan, in recognition of his generous contributions and service to the state of Texas and the nation.

Dr. Wootan served on TG's Board of Directors for the six years prior to his death in March 2001. His accomplishments, lifetime contributions, and his outstanding character have had a profound impact on education and the lives of many students and their families. As a fitting tribute to Dr. Wootan, TG is proud to extend his legacy to directly impact students nationwide.

In the past, the Charley Wootan Grant Program has been awarded in the form of block grants to public and private schools throughout Texas, with schools determining grant amounts and selecting grant recipients based on students' financial need. The program transitioned in 2007 to directly select and grant to individual students. The Charley Wootan Grant Program has since its inception awarded nearly $17 million to students nationwide, helping thousands of Wootan Grant recipients accomplish their postsecondary education goals.

For more information about the Charley Wootan Grant Program, visit TG's Adventures in Education.

If you have further questions, contact Scholarship America at (800) 537-4180, or send an email to Wootan@ScholarshipAmerica.org.

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