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Thu, March 06, 2025
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CT
LOCATION

Mercedes-Benz of Plano
6455 N Dallas Parkway
Plano, TX 75024
$25,500 raised of $200,000 goal
13% Complete

Help a student soar with the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation! TASTE 2025 Wings of Change

TASTE is a party with a purpose – Serving Student Success for Life! Guests gather to enjoy an exciting evening of music, cocktails, auction and more surrounded by the tastes of Plano’s premiere chefs and restaurants.

TASTE is the signature fundraiser for Hendrick Scholarship Foundation. In 2025, we are thrilled that Mercedes-Benz of Plano off the Dallas North Tollway has agreed to be our host for a third year in a row.

VIP Reception begins at 5:30 pm. Access TASTE 2025 Wings of Change ONE HOUR EARLIER. The VIP experience includes specialty drinks, early access to all restaurant treats, and a special visit and photo op with Record Breaking Dallas Cowboy Rookie Kicker and Plano hometown hero, Brandon Aubrey.

General Admission begins at 6:30pm. 

Dress code is casual cocktail.

Sponsorships & Tickets


$175 General Admission

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation! General admission begins at 6:30pm.

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$250 VIP Level

Access TASTE 2025 Wings of Change ONE HOUR EARLIER at 5:30pm. The VIP experience includes specialty drinks, early access to all restaurant treats, and a special visit and photo op with Record Breaking Dallas Cowboy Rookie Kicker and Plano hometown hero, Brandon Aubrey. Limited VIP tickets available. General admission begins at 6:30pm.

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$25,000 Summa Cum Laude, Presenting Sponsor

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!

  • Presenting sponsorship
  • Recognition and logo placement on website,invite, marketing materials, program, signage,and event communications
  • Reference in all social media (tag, link)
  • Dedicated sponsor with links on Hendrick website
  • Invitation to sponsor event (advance date of TASTE)
  • Opportunity to address audience at TASTE
  • Complimentary event tickets for 16 guests (8 VIP, 8 General Admission)
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$10,000 Magna Cum Laude

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!

  • Recognition and logo placement on website,invite, marketing materials, program, signage and event communications
  • Reference in all social media (tag, link)
  • Complimentary event tickets for 12 guests (6 VIP, 6 General Admission)
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$7,500 Cum Laude

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!

  • Recognition and logo placement on website,invite, marketing materials, program, signageand event communications
  • Reference in all social media (tag, link)
  • Complimentary event tickets for 10 guests (5 VIP, 5 General Admission)
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$5,000 Dean's List

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!

  •  Listing on website, invite, program and signage
  • Reference in all social media (tag, link)
  • Complimentary event tickets for 8 guests (4 VIP, 4 General Admission)
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$2,500 Honor Roll

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!

  • Listing on website, invite, program and signage
  • Complimentary event tickets for 6 guests (3 VIP, 3 General Admission)
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$1,500 Scholar

Enjoy bites, beverages, live auction, silent auction, photo ops and fun while supporting Hendrick Scholarship Foundation!

  • Listing on website, invite, program and signage
  • Complimentary event tickets for 4 guests (2 VIP, 2 General Admission)
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$1,000 Merit Sponsor
  • Logo included on signage at one TASTE restaurant table
  • Listing on website
  • Complimentary General Admission tickets for 2 guests
  • Only 16 opportunities available
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Giving Levels


$20,000 Named Scholarship

Support a scholar throughout their undergraduate career. Payment may be spread out over the course of 5 years.

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$5,000 $5000 Donation

Assist our scholars participating in our Workforce program.  Ask us for more details about the program!

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$3,000 $3000 Donation

Help fund one year’s tuition for a scholar at Collin College or Dallas College.

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$1,000 $1000 Donation

Support the HSF workshop program for our scholars and coaches.

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$500 $500 Donation

Provide $500 in general funds to be used where needed most.

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$100 $100 Donation

Provide $100 in general funds to be used where needed most.  

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