THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSOR
Backpack is a leading provider of digital scholarship delivery in the U.S. Our platform combines banking, software, and automation to help scholarship providers replace manual, paper-based checks with seamless online payments to universities.
To date, Backpack has delivered scholarships on behalf of 1,800+ scholarship providers nationwide. We’re also proud to be recognized by Nacha as a Preferred Partner, alongside companies including Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, and Plaid.
We’re excited to already work with so many NSPA members and look forward to meeting many more at the conference!
GOLD SPONSORS
We believe in the promise of Colorado and the potential of Coloradans. Every day we build up and connect doers and difference makers from across the state, working to elevate people, programs, and organizations. Because by investing in courageous leaders, we provide a foundation for transformational impact and community building.
Founded in 2021, The Hector and Gloria López Foundation is a Texas-based philanthropic organization focused on expanding opportunity and supporting lasting prosperity for Texas leaders and communities. HGLF’s investments in higher education create pathways to quality, well-paying jobs and leadership positions across all sectors, fostering economic mobility, broadening industry representation, and building a dynamic workforce ready to meet the evolving needs of Texas. Through its grantmaking and impact, HGLF aims to galvanize the potential for greater philanthropic investment in Texas and the U.S. For more information, visit www.hglopezfoundation.org.
Founded in 1962, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children. For more than 55 years, we’ve been providing access to affordable education for the children of Marine and Navy Corpsman attending post-high school, under-graduate and career technical education programs.
The four organizations that comprise the National Native Scholarships Providers (the American Indian College Fund, AISES, the Cobell Scholarship Program administered by Indigenous Education, Inc., and Native Forward Scholars Fund) are united in advocating for the success of Native students. Together, we work to remove barriers to higher education, expand access to scholarship resources, and champion Native-led solutions. Through policy, partnerships, and public awareness, we are advancing equity and self-determination in education.
SILVER SPONSORS
To celebrate Coca-Cola’s centennial in 1986, The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola bottlers came together to fund the Coca−Cola Scholars Foundation. This commitment to education enables the Foundation to support over 1,400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.4 million through two nationally recognized programs on behalf of the Coca-Cola System. The mission of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is to provide scholarship programs and lifelong enrichment opportunities in support of exceptional peoples’ thirst for knowledge and their desire to make a difference in the world.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community.
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation builds pathways that change lives for people and communities around the world. Through their philanthropy, Michael and Susan Dell have committed more than $10 billion to improve education, health, and economic mobility, with a focus on delivering measurable, long-term impact. This includes $6.25 billion to expand access to long-term financial assets for millions of American children. Together, these efforts reflect a belief that lasting change comes from investing in people – and in the potential of every child. For more information, visit www.dell.org and follow the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation on LinkedIn.
BRONZE SPONSORS
The Postsecondary Success Department of The Ford Family Foundation directly manages five comprehensive need-based scholarship programs supporting graduating high school seniors, transfer students, single parents, and adults seeking to complete a postsecondary degree.
Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. The Association honors the achievements of outstanding leaders who have accomplished remarkable successes in spite of adversity by bestowing upon them the Horatio Alger Award and inducting them as lifetime Members. Horatio Alger Members support promising young people with the resources and confidence needed to overcome adversity in pursuit of their dreams through higher education.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded $332 million in scholarships to nearly 3,900 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising, career counseling, and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $144 million in grants to organizations that serve such students.
Established by Mississippi banker Frank Rogers Day, the Luckyday Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives through higher education. By combining four years of scholarship funding with robust enrichment programming, focused on leadership development, career readiness, and student success, students are empowered to achieve their potential within their home state. Luckyday maintains a deep-rooted presence at Mississippi’s three major public universities.
Based in Houston, Texas, the Terry Foundation awards full ride, last dollar scholarships to Texas high school graduates for attendance at select Texas public universities. Since inception, the Terry Foundation has invested more than $396 Million toward access to higher education for over 6,000 Terry Scholars.
COPPER SPONSORS
The Chahta Foundation works to empower the next generation with information through education. Every project is designed to produce high-impact initiatives that bring positive change to the Choctaw community. And every initiative is designed to both educate and evolve with our people to improve the overall well-being of Choctaw Nation citizens.
The Elks National Foundation helps build stronger communities. We invite Elks scholars to join us in our mission, too. We are proud to support more than 3,000 scholars each year who are part of the Elks family.
The Evans Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for high-achieving caddies with limited financial means. To qualify, caddies must meet the requirements of having a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character.
There are currently 1,310 Evans Scholars enrolled at 28 partner universities. More than 12,000 Evans Scholars have graduated from college since the program began in 1930. The Evans Scholars Foundation was excited to be named the National Scholarship Provider of the Year by NSPA in 2024.
The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s mission is to help hard working students in South Florida to graduate from college by providing financial aid and wrap-around support services. Our goal is to ensure that no student is deprived of an education because of a shortage of funds or a lack of support.
Greater Texas Foundation partners with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies that share our vision of a state where all students have equal opportunity to access and succeed in postsecondary education.
We are a private foundation headquartered in Bryan, Texas. Since inception, we have approved more than $165 million in grants to support Texas students.
TD is committed to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow and creating conditions where everyone has a chance to succeed in a changing world. Each year, TD Scholarships awards four-year scholarships to twenty students who, like TD, help support change, nurture progress, and contribute to making the world a better place.
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
