Our Mission

BAFTX enables financially challenged, Texas-based students that excel academically to fulfil their exceptional potential by supporting their US college education.

We also provide a unique student learning experience in the UK, giving an early opportunity to broaden perspective and personal vision.

Together these support their aspirations to become leaders in their chosen fields, changing their lives and communities by increasing access to education and meeting the needs of tomorrow’s STEM and business workforce.

Our Beginning

BAFTX was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by the British American Business Council in 2006 as a beacon going forward into the future to help provide financial assistance and educational opportunities to academically gifted students in the United States and the United Kingdom who otherwise might not be able to pursue their education due to financial constraints.

Our values

Education

To help facilitate a college education for academically excellent, but financially challenged students through scholarships to ultimately to benefit themselves, their families and their communities.

opportunity

To provide unique and impactful educational and cultural learning opportunities that are life-changing for underserved students.

partnership

To work together with industry leaders, academic partners, donors, non-profits and students to create a sustainable and positive cycle of momentum through education

30%

of the cost of public college is covered by Federal Pell grants

72%

of students rely on financial aid to cover tuition costs

147%

increase in college tuition fees in Texas between 2002 and 2015.