Education

At El Paso, we believe that education is the cornerstone upon which successful futures are built. The best investment in our future is an investment in supporting the academic goals of youth. The El Paso Corporate Foundation invests in the future of youth through a variety of educational programs. These programs focus on elementary and secondary students as well as those pursuing a degree in higher education. We sponsor and support the following:

Educational Matching Gift Program
Through this program, the Foundation matches employee gifts to primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions. Click here for the Educational Matching Gift form.

El Paso Corporation Foundation Scholarship Program
Through this program, El Paso Corporation provides a number of college scholarships to qualifying children of full-time El Paso employees. Each El Paso Corporation Scholarship winner will receive a $4,000 scholarship, which is awarded annually in $1,000 increments for up to four years of college undergraduate study or until baccalaureate degree requirements are completed, whichever occurs first. The scholarships are renewable for four years, provided the student continues to meet scholarship requirements. National Merit Scholarship Corporation, an independent, not-for-profit organization that helps corporations identify and assist exceptional high school students, selects the scholarship recipients and administers the program. To apply to the National Merit Scholarship program, please complete an online application at https://programentry.nationalmerit.org/QCGCTTCG.

Jefferson Davis H.S. scholarships and mentoring
Education remains one of the most promising avenues for advancement available to young people at risk. To help these students, El Paso Corporation is pleased to be a continuing partner with Jefferson Davis High School. Located close to downtown Houston, Davis High School serves one of the most economically disadvantaged populations in the city. Eighty-two percent of the students are classified as at-risk by the school district. But through scholarships and an active mentoring program, El Paso is helping change the odds for Davis students. Since 1997, the company has paid over $700,000 in college scholarships to Davis students. Personal involvement in the educational lives of the students is at the heart of El Paso's program. During the 2003-2004 school year, 35 El Paso employees participated in the mentoring program, providing invaluable support at decisive points along students' educational paths. El Paso Corporation is pleased with the success of the Davis High School program and is committed to continuing that record of success in the future. To become a mentor, please contact Tosca Davis at 713.420.5518 or Volunteer@elpaso.com.

Junior Achievement
The Junior Achievement program helps educate students about the value of free enterprise, business, and economics while it inspires them to improve the quality of their lives. Through Junior Achievement, employees become role models to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, showing them how to achieve personal and professional success. Volunteers teach students one hour a week for five to 10 weeks. Junior Achievement and El Paso Corporation provide training, materials, and support. You can make a difference through Junior Achievement. By making a commitment to be a Junior Achievement consultant, you can have a positive impact on local schools, children, and our community.

Texas Scholars
Local school districts and the business community team up in the Texas Scholars/Recommended High School Program. The program motivates students to complete high school courses that will give them the academic foundation for future success. The program encourages students to take academically challenging courses that will better prepare them for the workforce, post-secondary training, or higher education. El Paso employees can get involved. Volunteers participate in one hour of training and one to two hours of actual presentation time at either Black Middle School or Jefferson Davis High School. To participate in the Texas Scholars Program, contact Tosca Davis at 713.420.5518 or Volunteer@elpaso.com.