Scouting is a significant achievement for the members of our Scouting Program. We have been fortunate to have members of our Scouting Community give back to those who scouts who are interested in pursuing a higher education.
Below are scholarships available to Scouts in the Texas Southwest Council. We have also listed local foundations and the National Scouting America scholarship pages.
Since it first began awarding scholarships in 1981, the Carr Foundation has provided more than $86 million to help students pay for college at Angelo State University. The foundation was made possible by Robert G. Carr and his wife, Nona K. Carr, who bequeathed their interests in oil, gas and other minerals from producing properties in West Texas. The Carrs made significant financial provisions for ASU as an expression of their confidence in the faculty and administration of the university.
We encourage you to use the Carr Foundation website to learn more about the Carrs and their generosity, as well as the foundation that has helped so many students throughout the years.
Deserving student who was a Scout, going to Angelo State University
Given by Dorothy Buttery Olson in memory of her Eagle Scout brother, who died with double pneumonia at a young age. She has a daughter in the GS gold award wall too.
Budget: $351.10
Details:
All nominees should complete the General Scholarship Application in RamPort once selected by the Selection Committee.
Selection Committee members:
Donna Brosh – 325-812-4196
Chair, Devin Koehler – 325-450-9951
ASU Contacts:
farrah.lokey@angelo.edu 325-486-6702
Taylor.gully@angelo.edu 325-942-2116
Worthy students who are Scouts, going to Angelo State University. Clarence was a scoutmaster in Menard and worked for the Menard newspaper and later for SA times. Dr. Mildred Wiseman was a Spanish teacher in Menard then later taught Spanish at Goodfellow via ASU.
Budget: $176.22
Details:
All nominees should complete the General Scholarship Application in RamPort once selected by the Selection Committee.
Selection Committee members:
Donna Brosh – 325-812-4196
Chair, Devin Koehler – 325-450-9951
ASU Contacts:
farrah.lokey@angelo.edu 325-486-6702
Taylor.gully@angelo.edu 325-942-2116
Created in 2010
Deserving student who was an Eagle Scout from the Texas Southwest Council.
It has awarded 10 scholarships to date, totaling $5,300 since 2010. Currently awarding $600 a year. The application is open each year starting January 1st till March 1st and can be accessed through the San Angelo Area Foundation website through the Scholarship Link.
One of the application questions will ask if the applicant is a member of Scouting and then asks if they have achieved the rank of Eagle from a Troop in the Texas Southwest Council. These applicants are then considered for the Marcus Young Scholarship (along with other scholarships) the SAAF administer, which usually means you get the chance for other scholarship as well!
Budget: $600.00
Details:
All Texas Southwest Council Eagle Scouts should complete the application available at SAA Foundation and attending any after high school educational institutions.
Contact Scout Executive, Devin Koehler – 325-450-9951 if you have any questions.
Scouting America offers a number of scholarships at Scouting America Scholarship Hub
Save the Date for NESA Scholarship Application Window
December 1st the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) starts accepting applications from eligible for the 2024 scholarship season. In 2023, NESA granted scholarships to 69 NESA members awarding over $520,000 in funds. Help spread the word and secure scholarships for Eagle Scouts in your council!
Applicants can join here https://nesa.org/take-action/join-us/ and visit nesa.org/scholarships/ to learn more about how to apply.
Application Requirements:
• Eagle Board of Review date must be before January 24, 2024
• Eagle Scout must be a member of the National Eagle Scout Association
• May apply for scholarships beginning in senior year of high school through junior year in an undergraduate program or by the halfway point of an associate degree program or skilled trade program
• Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on January 31, 2024
Eagle Scouts who are graduating seniors, citizens of the United States, residents of Texas, and currently enrolled in an accredited Texas high school may apply for the Eagle Scout Scholarship worth $2,500. Applicants must include a copy of their Eagle Scout Certificate and a description of their project along with personal recommendations. The application must be submitted to the student’s local Elks Lodge Scholarship Chair no later than January 3. Other non-Eagle Scout Scholarships are also available.
The San Angelo Area Foundation manages scholarship funds from a variety of different donors and organizations. These scholarships are awarded by a variety of selection criteria, unique to each fund. Independent review committees review each application which is then matched to the scholarship criteria selected by the donor or the organization which established the scholarship.
Please note that the scholarship application must be submitted by March 1st and will require:
Graduating high school seniors to provide ACT & SAT test scores
Graduating high school seniors if applicable, documentation of college credit hours from the Institution awarding the credits
All applicants are required to upload a current transcript
All applicants must upload two letters of recommendation – 1 personal & 1 academic
If you are a student and would like to apply, click here.
For more information about scholarships call 325-947-7071 or email scholarship@saafound.org
