Scholarships in Texas

Marion Luna Brem/Pat McNeil Health & Education Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have attended high school in the Coastal Bend and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be planning to attend Coastal Bed College, Del Mar College, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, or Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Minimum 2.0 GPA and nine semester hours must be maintained.

 

Barry Martin Brown Memorial Scholarship

Award: $450, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be either a graduating high school senior in Nueces County who plans to major in the visual arts (with a preference for ceramic art) or be a current student at Del Mar College or Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Applicant must enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours at Del Mar College or Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.

 

Cecil E. Burney Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate of a Coastal Bend high school pursuing a liberal arts degree with a major in history, political science, music, or education at one of the following schools: Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, or Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

 

Coastal Bend Filipino American Scholarship

Award: $225, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the Coastal Bend who has a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must plan to enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours at an accredited college or university in the United States. Preference will be given to students of Filipino-American heritage.

 

Doraine Pursuit of Educational Excellence Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the Coastal Bend who is in the top five percent of their graduating class. Applicant must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours at a college or university in the United States.

 

Barney Flynn Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff, or Tuloso-Midway ISD high school who is a member of the high school band at a high performance level.

 

Hazel and Bill Gayle Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in Bee, Refugio, or San Patricio Country with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must plan to major in K-12 education and enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours of Coastal Bend College.

 

Melissa Guerra Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior at Mary Carroll High School who plans to attend an accredited public college or university in Texas. Financial need is required.

 

Govind and Bahkti Nadkarni Engineering Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior or current college student in the Coastal Bend with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must plan to attend Del Mar College or Texas A&M - Kingsville and pursue a major in civil engineering. Minimum 12 semester hours required.

 

Manuel Hernandez, Jr. Foundation Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior of Roy Miller High School and have been accepted by a college, university, trade, or vocational institution. Essay required.

 

Allison D'Ann Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior at HM King High School who plans to enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours at an accredited college or university in the United States.

 

Casey Laine Armed Forces Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior or current graduate from a Coastal Bend high school who will graduate in the top half of their graduating class. Applicant must fall into one of the following categories: be a member or honorably discharged veteran of the armed services; be an R.O.T.C. member (high school seniors must agree to join an R.O.T.C. program upon entering college); or be the son or daughter of a member or honorably discharged veteran of the armed services. Applicant must be planning to attend an any accredited college in the United States and enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours.

 

Sue Kay Lay Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a high school senior who is graduating at the end of the spring semester from a high school in the Coastal Bend. Applicant must plan to enroll in college as a full-time student. Financial need, essay, and 4.0 GPA are required.

 

Glen LeBleu Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a sophomore at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi who is majoring in education. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and maintain a course load of at least 12 semester hours (nine for graduate students).

 

Brian and Colleen Miller Math and Science Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a high school junior or senior who is currently attending a Coastal Bend high school and who plans to attend an accredited four-year college or university. Essay and documentation of participation and/or awards in the areas of mathematics and/or science are required.

 

J.J. Rains Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Copperas Cove High School or Crossroads High School with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Applicant must have participated in speech or debate. Financial need is required.

 

Jack and Shirley Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school student, current or returning student, and those with a GED certificate who plans to enroll in a technical or mechanical training (particularly automotive-related) program, or veterinary-related or business related field. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Joseph A. Huerta Puedo Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate from Copperas Cove High School or Crossroads High School who plans to enroll as a full-time college student at a four-year accredited college or university. Minimum 3.5 GPA and financial need are required.

 

Rotary Club of Corpus Christi Scholarship

Award: $3,300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be graduating from a Copperas Cove district school; Tuloso-Midway, Calallen, West Oso, or Flour Bluff high schools; Incarnate Word Academy, Corpus Christi Academy, or Annapolis Christian Academy. Applicant must plan to attend Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi or Del Mar College as a full time student. Financial need is required. Award amount is dependent upon by chosen college/university.

 

Seaman Family Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Coastal Bend or Calhoun County home-schooled student who has been accepted at an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Financial need and essay are required.

 

Roy Smith Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in Nueces County who plans to enroll in a college or university as a full-time student. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Jim Springer Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of the Coastal Bend who is a full-time college sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in public relations, marketing, advertising, or communications. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Richard L. Strawn Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be at least a sophomore at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi who is majoring in accounting.

 

Talbert Family Memorial Accounting & Financial Management Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate from a Coastal Bend high school who is majoring in accounting or financial management at an accredited Texas college or university. Financial need and essay are required.

 

W.B. Ray High School Class of '56 Averill Johnson Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a senior at W.B. Ray High School who is in the top 10% of their graduating class who plans to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university in the United States in the fall semester following graduation.

 

Faye and Rendell Webb Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate from Miller or Moody High School who plans to pursue a major in education at a college in Texas. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

STEM Educator Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 26

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is enrolled in a masters program at a TSGC member institution in good standing. Applicant must hold a bachelor's degree.

 

TSGC Fellowship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 26

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is registered as a full-time student in a graduate program.

 

TSGC Columbia Crew Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 26

Applicant must be a citizen of the United States who is registered for at least a half-time course load or more at a TSCG member institution in good standing as: a sophomore at a two-year institution; a sophomore at a four-year institution; a junior or senior at a four-year institution; or a first or second year student at a medical school.

 

Burl Cockrell Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: July 15

Applicant must be a member or the immediate family member of the Texas Environmental Health Association who is enrolled in an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to those who have chosen major coursework in an environmental and/or public health-related field.