Scholarship funding increases nearly 380%, creating greater educational opportunities for Invited employees and their families
DALLAS, TX — The Invited Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2026 Invited Scholars Program, awarding more than $260,000 in scholarships to Invited employees and their children. The expanded investment reflects the Foundation’s growing commitment to supporting higher education and creating meaningful opportunities for the families who make Invited exceptional.
The 2026 scholarship awards represent an increase of nearly 370% over the Foundation’s inaugural scholarship program in 2025, enabling larger awards and expanding educational support for deserving recipients pursuing their academic and professional goals. Since launching in 2025, the Invited Scholars Program has awarded more than $315,000 in scholarships.
2026 Invited Scholars Program Highlights
- 43 scholarships awarded
- 12 recipients selected to receive $10,000 scholarships
- 50% of recipients are current Invited employees pursuing higher education
- 50% of recipients are children of Invited employees
The expanded program reflects the Invited Foundation’s commitment to investing in people and helping remove financial barriers that may stand between students and their educational aspirations.
“At Invited, we believe in investing in people and helping them achieve their fullest potential,” said Chuck Feddersen, Chief Operating Officer of Invited. “The growth of our scholarship program reflects the generosity of our Clubs, members, employees and supporters, and our shared commitment to creating opportunities for the families who make Invited such a special community. We’re proud to support these outstanding scholars as they pursue their educational goals and build brighter futures for themselves and their families.”
The Invited Scholars Program provides educational scholarships to eligible Invited employees and their children, helping recipients pursue their academic goals while reducing the financial barriers associated with higher education.
The scholarship program is one component of the Invited Foundation’s broader commitment to community impact. Through initiatives supporting employees and their families, youth development, education, and military families, combined with the charitable efforts of Invited Clubs across the country, the Foundation works to transform generosity into meaningful and lasting impact.
Throughout the coming months, Invited will share stories of its 2026 scholars, highlighting their educational journeys, achievements, and the Clubs and communities that helped make their scholarships possible.
About the Invited Foundation
The Invited Foundation brings together the generosity of Invited employees, members, Clubs, and partners to create lasting community impact. Through programs focused on employee care, education, youth development, military families, and charitable giving, the Foundation works to strengthen the communities Invited is proud to serve. Scholarship recipient selection and tuition payment administration are managed independently through the Tulsa Community Foundation.
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