ngat Educational foundation
The National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation exist exclusively and solely, for furthering the educational opportunities of young people and for the carrying on a support of education, literary or scientific activities, including the granting of educational scholarships to members of the National Guard Association of Texas and/or the children of members of the National Guard Association of Texas.

National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation
3706 Crawford Ave.
Austin, TX 78731
512-454-7300
mharris@ngat.org
What is NGATEF?
The National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation announces its annual scholarship competition. Educational grants for attendance at college or university will be awarded to active and life members of the National Guard Association of Texas and/or their spouses, sons or daughters. The foundation will award several educational grants of various amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. High school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students will be considered for educational grants.
The NGATEF accepts contributions made with cash, credit cards, life insurance policies, memorials and charitable gift annuities. For more information, contact Marvin Harris, at (512) 454-7300 or email mharris@ngat.org. 2022 marked the 44th anniversary of the National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation. Since inception, the Foundation has awarded $524,250 in scholarships to deserving men, women, and dependents of the Texas Military Department.
The NGAT Educational Foundation
2023 Scholarship Competition
is now open. Click the link below to download your applications.
Submission Deadline Extended to
February 24, 2023
This years scholarship program includes scholarships specifically for a junior enlisted and NCO Soldier or Airmen currently serving in the Texas Army or Air National Guard and for a Soldier in the 36th Infantry Division. We also have a scholarship specifically for a member of the Texas State Guard.
Donate to the
NGAT Educational Foundation
Support the NGATEF by playing in our Annual
Donate to our Memorials Scholarships
CW4 (Ret) Len & Jean Tallas
Former NGAT Executive Director
CW4 (Ret) Lewis King
Former NGAT Executive Director
COL (Ret) Dale & Georgie Pyeatt
Former NGAT Executive Director
CSM John Morgan
Enlisted Memorial Scholarship
Donate to our Leadership Scholarship
MG (Ret) James K. “Red” Brown Leadership Scholarship
MG (Ret) William A. “Bill” Hall Leadership Scholarship
MG (Ret) Patrick M. Hamilton Leadership Scholarship
MG (Ret) Charles K. Aris Leadership Scholarship
Thank you to the following organization for supporting our scholarship program:
AAR Mobility Systems AM General BAE Systems, Inc
Berry Law – PTSD Lawyers DOCS Envelop Protective Covers
Experience Bryan – College Station Gerber Gear L3Harris
Leatherman Tool Group Lincoln College of Technology
LiteFigter Systems, LLC. Lockheed Martin MulePAC
Pelican Products Princeton Tec Samsung
Shakespeare Military Antennas USAA

2022 NGAT Educational Foundation Scholarship Winners
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS.
THANK YOU TO USAA AND EVERYONE WHO
CONTINUES TO DONATE TO THE NGAT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
NGAT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – $7,000
2LT ANGELICA RODRIGUEZ
2-142 IN BN
NGAT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – $5,000
SPC REESE HERBERGER
149TH HR CO
LEN AND JEAN TALLAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – $5,000
1SG RANDALL BAGWELL
B CO 636TH EMIB
LEWIS O. KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – $2,000
CAMERON KONGAMNACH
Son of SSG Mia Siller
GLORIA JENELL AND MARLIN E. MOTE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP – $1,250
KATRINA ALVARADO
Daughter of TSgt Salvador Alvarado
TXNG RETIREES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000
SARAH KERR
Daughter of Lt Col (Ret) Gary Kerr
USAA SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000
SPC FAITHFUL BOGGS
442nd ENG CO
MG (RET) JAMES K. “RED” BROWN
LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000
HANNAH HAMONTREE
Daughter of LTC (Ret) George Hamontree III
MG (RET) WILLIAM A. “BILL” HALL & FAMILY
LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000
GRACE BARROW
Daughter of COL (Ret) Gregory Barrow
MG (RET) PATRICK HAMILTON LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000
RAEGANN SMITH
Daughter of MAJ Charles Peters
NGAT PAST PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000
REGAN NOVOTNY
Daughter of COL Jeffrey Novotny
NGATEF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Vacant – President
Vacant – Vice President
Vacant – Treasurer
LTC (Ret) Marvin Harris – Secretary
CSM (Ret) Mark Weedon – Trustee
COL (Ret) Randall Casey – Trustee
New board officers will be voted on at the next
Board of Directors Meeting.
CCMSgt (Ret) Priscilla Leger – Trustee
CCMSgt (Ret) Bill Maginot – Trustee
COL (Ret) Christian Von Wupperfeld – Trustee
MAJ Chris McKeag – Trustee
SFC Mireya Cruz – Trustee
SFC (Ret) Talia McKinnis – Trustee
Capt Nate Norton – Trustee
Additional Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities
- EANGUS Scholarship (multiple scholarship for enlisted personnel & their family members)
- NGAUS Scholarship (multiple scholarship for officer personnel & their family members)
- American Military University – NGAT Sponsor
- Indiana Wesleyan University – NGAT Sponsor
- Lincoln College of Technology – NGAT Sponsor
- Southern New Hampshire University – NGAT Sponsor
- SpeedyPrep Online CLEP Prep System – NGAT members save 30% off for 3 months
- Western Governors University Scholarships
Flat-rate per-term tuition
State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI)
Group Term Insurance
This is a low-cost group term life insurance policy which provides coverage on the member, their spouse, and their dependent children. Starting at $3.66 a month for $10,000 policy.
Free $10,000 Life Insurance
NGAT is proud to offer you a benefit of a $10,000 life insurance policy. This policy is offered to new enlistees of the Texas National Guard. Enrollment needs to be completed within 90 days of your enlistment to take advantage of this offer.
Free $1,000 Life Insurance
All currently serving members of the Texas Army and Air National Guard are automatically covered with a FREE $1,000 NGAT Life Insurance policy.
Want to join NGAT?
The National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) appears before various state and national legislative committees to speak on behalf of the Soldiers and Airmen of the Texas Military Forces. This is why your membership is so important. The greater our membership numbers, the more influence NGAT can bring to the political decision-makers and continue the fight on top issues affecting you and your family. Join NGAT today and make a real difference in the fight for your benefits and your future as a member of the Texas Military Forces.