🏆 2026 TI Founders Community Impact Award

Honoring the legacy of giving. Building stronger communities.

We all play a role in living our values — and together, we build stronger communities. Apply between August 3 and August 31, and share your story for a chance to win $10,000 for the nonprofit of your choice.

The 2026 TI Founders Community Impact Award recognizes outstanding contributions by TI employees and retirees in communities where TI operates around the world, individually or as teams. This prestigious award is named in honor of Texas Instruments’ founders and their enduring legacy of philanthropy and volunteerism.

Whether you’ve mentored youth, supported food banks, led community health initiatives, or championed environmental causes — your story is uniquely special. Your service matters, and more importantly, your impact matters. 

🚀 How to submit your application
Apply through the Communities Foundation of Texas online scholarship portal here.

 * Applicants will need to create a login and then use this access code: TI2026.

Answer a series of questions covering:
– Why, how, and when you volunteered or served
– How your service aligns with TI company values
– The community impact you’ve made and how you’re building stronger communities

Nominations are reviewed by a panel of independent judges and an external third party — the Communities Foundation of Texas — ensuring a fair and credible process.
Winners receive a TI grant for the nonprofit(s) of their choice:

💛 Know someone making a difference?

Encourage them to apply! If you know a TI colleague — or a group of TIers — who are quietly changing lives through their volunteer work, be their champion. Send them this link, cheer them on, and help their story reach the recognition it deserves.