CROME Scholarships
Help a student’s next chapter take shape through scholarships and guidance for the application process.
- Our focus
- Scholarships & financial aid
- Who it’s for
- Students & families
Investing in the next generation
The cost of education should not be the end of a student’s ambition. CROME connects students with scholarship opportunities and support as they prepare for life after high school.
Whether you’re exploring college, a trade school, or another post-secondary pathway, a strong starting point matters. Our scholarship website has the current application requirements, eligibility details, and deadlines.
What this can look like
- Explore CROME scholarship opportunities
- Find local resources through Ellis County Scholarships
- Get help navigating applications and financial aid
Who can apply
High school seniors and current college students across Ellis County can apply. All majors and all accredited schools qualify, including trade schools and certificate programs. You can apply before you have been accepted anywhere: acceptance is only needed before scholarship funds are paid out.
How applications are read
Each application is reviewed for academic achievement, financial need, your goals, and your connection to CROME’s mission. Sharing financial information is optional.
What applying involves
- Applying is free. There is no application fee.
- The application has seven steps, from personal and academic information to essay responses and a final review.
- Your progress saves to your account, so you can stop and finish later, on another device if you like.
- Award amounts, deadlines, and the application itself are on the scholarship site. It is updated for every cycle and lets you sign up to hear when applications open.
More help paying for school
Ellis County Scholarships, CROME’s free local hub, has a page for every high school in the county. The FAFSA guide explains federal aid, and college and career readiness covers help with essays and forms.
Questions people ask
- Who can apply for a CROME scholarship?
- High school seniors and current college students across Ellis County, Texas. All majors and accredited schools qualify, trade schools and certificate programs included.
- Does it cost anything to apply?
- No. Applying for a CROME scholarship is free.
- Do I need to be accepted to a college first?
- No. You can apply while you are still deciding. Acceptance to an accredited school is needed before scholarship funds are paid out.
- Where do I apply?
- On CROME’s scholarship site, scholarships.cromenonprofit.org. It shows whether applications are open and lets you leave an email address to hear when the next cycle opens.
The full guide: How CROME scholarships work
