Scholarship Application Platform Update

The El Paso ISD Education Foundation recently received notice that the Going Merry scholarship platform would be shutting down effective March 5, 2026. Because of this unexpected change, the Foundation is transitioning its scholarship application process to a new platform, Scholarship360.

Students who had completed and submitted their applications in Going Merry by March 4 were successfully captured before the system closed. Unfortunately, due to platform limitations, applications that remained in draft status could not be retrieved once the platform shut down.

We are currently working with Scholarship360 to finalize the setup of our scholarship portfolio. The EPISD Education Foundation scholarships are expected to be available on the new platform next week.

In the meantime, students are encouraged to visit https://scholarships360.org/ and create an account so they are ready when the scholarships go live.

To ensure students have adequate time to apply during this transition, the El Paso ISD Education Foundation has extended the scholarship application deadline from April 3 to April 10, 2026.

We appreciate your patience as we work quickly to implement this new system and continue providing scholarship opportunities for EPISD students.

The El Paso ISD Education Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to supporting graduating seniors from the El Paso Independent School District as they pursue their higher education goals. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to their community. Whether you're planning to attend a university, community college, or trade school, we encourage you to apply!

Scholarship Details

• Application Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026

• Open to graduating seniors from EPISD.

• Awards may range up to $5,000.

• Applicants must submit an original, personal essay—AI-generated content is strongly discouraged and may result in disqualification.

• Selection is based on merit, leadership, and community involvement.

Why Apply?

At the El Paso ISD Education Foundation, we believe that investing in students is the key to building a stronger, brighter future for our community. Our students are our greatest asset, and through this scholarship, we aim to empower them with opportunities to succeed and make a lasting impact.

Applications are now open! Apply today and take the next step toward your future.

The El Paso Independent School District Education Foundation is a non–profit organization whose main purpose is providing Classroom Impact Grants to teachers and scholarships to graduating high school seniors in EPISD. Since its inception in 1994, our organization has provided more than a $2.5 million for these programs thanks to the commitment and investment of dedicated community and business partners.

The mission of the El Paso ISD Education Foundation, is to provide financial resources to teachers (through grants), students (through scholarships), and special projects to assist in setting conditions for world-class education, and to enable eligible students to pursue post-secondary education.

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