TCCTA & FPECC Scholarship Initiative

Hey Educators! You Are the Face of Texas’ Future.

Every day, through your dedication to education, you help shape the future of Texas and strengthen its workforce. You see the potential, the grit, and the challenges your students face. Now, we want to invest in your growth by awarding 10 professional development scholarships of $300 each.

The Foundation for Professional Excellence in the Community College needs your voice. We are launching The Face of the Future Initiative to bridge the gap between our classrooms and community stakeholders.

We will use your video submissions as a direct appeal to regional investors, business leaders, and philanthropists. By sharing your authentic classroom experiences, you will show investors exactly how funding faculty development secures the economic future of our communities.

RECORDING GUIDELINES

To enter, submit two separate, professional video entries before the campaign deadline of November 22, 2026 (11:59 PM):

Video 1: The Investor Appeal (Strictly 60-90 Seconds)

This is your direct message to community stakeholders. Share a personal narrative about a time you saw professional development change a student’s trajectory. What are the modern demands of your field? How will this $300 scholarship help you better prepare your students for today’s workplace?

Video 2: Strength in Numbers (Strictly 60–90 Seconds)
 
A peer-to-peer professional video encouraging fellow educators to actively engage with TCCTA. Highlight the networking, advocacy, and collective strength that comes from joining TCCTA and attending the annual statewide convention.
SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS HERE

***TCCTA and FPECC reserves the right to utilize all content submitted for the competition in their own marketing efforts regardless of being awarded a $300 scholarship.***

TIPS BEFORE YOU RECORD

  1. Record using your phone or computer.
  2. Record in portrait/vertical format.
  3. Find a quiet, well-lit location.
  4. Keep the camera at eye level.
  5. Choose a clean, professional, or education-related background when possible.
  6. Speak naturally and clearly.
  7. Use the Canva template below to assist with designing.
    • Click the button below.
    • Click upload/record yourself.
    • It will ask to create an account, follow the prompts. Creating a Canva account is free.
    • Either upload a pre-recorded video from your device, or record straight from Canva (record yourself option).
    • If uploading a file, drop it onto the frame (the picture with cloud and green hills) and adjust it to make sure your face fits nicely in the frame.
FPECC CANVA TEMPLATE

EVALUATION CRITERIA

  • 40% – Personal Narrative & Investor Appeal: Clarity of the story, data or narrative strength, and the compelling case made for institutional investment.

  • 30% – TCCTA & FPECC Association Promotion: Effective and clear professional encouragement of peers to join and participate in TCCTA and FPECC.

  • 20% – Technical Clarity & Delivery: Professional presentation, steady video framing, and clean, easily understandable audio.

  • 10% – Timeline Rules: Strict adherence to the 60–90 second time limit for both video submissions.

SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS HERE