Austin, TX
East Texas organization helps raise money for scholarships to UT-Austin
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – An East Texas organization is helping raise scholarship money for students looking to enroll with UT-Austin.
Texas Exes is involved in the community and they give east Texans the with scholarships to attend UT-Austin. The President of the organization, Dr. Jerry Scharzbach, shared what he really likes about his organization.
“Love raising money for kids. This year we raised, given out some $18,000 in scholarships to kids so super happy and proud about that.”
Dr. Scharzbach explained the application process for students who are interested.
“We have a scholarship committee so we all rate them individually. The chairman tabulates everything. Gives out scholarships. We do a lot of other things too, we do community service through Earl Campbell parkway, four times a year.”
They will be meeting at True Vine Brewery on August 17th and November 1st.
“Whoever wants to come out and join us come on, we meet out in front of the brewery there on Earl Campbell.”
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