FNB Granbury Endows Scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—The First National Bank of Granbury today donated $25,000 to permanently endow a scholarship for students at Tarleton State University, and added another $1,250 to award the first scholarships this year.
Presenting the donation to Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio was John Henry Luton, chairman of the board of directors for the bank.
“We are delighted and grateful for this wonderful support from the First National Bank of Granbury board of directors, which will have an impact on future generations of Tarleton students from Hood and surrounding counties,” said Dottavio. “Scholarships have a huge impact on students’ ability to focus on their program of study and complete their degree. This is truly an impactful gift.”
The endowment is expected to generate $1,250 each year for scholarship awards.
Attending the presentation were Granbury Mayor Nin Hulett, Granbury Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Mike Scott, Charles and Dominique Inge and other community members.
The First National Bank of Granbury, located on the Historic Granbury Square, previously donated to the university in 1996 when it made a major contribution to the Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center in Granbury, which Tarleton continues to operate in a partnership with the city.
Tarleton, a member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven educational experience marked by academic innovation and exemplary service, and dedicated to transforming students into tomorrow’s professional leaders. With campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and online, Tarleton engages with its communities to provide real-world learning experiences and to address societal needs while maintaining its core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.
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Contact: Janice Horak, Assistant Vice President of Development
254-968-9857
jhorak@tarleton.edu
