Fall 2023 Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN!

CBCF 9 News 9 Fall 2023 Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN!

The Online CBCF Scholarship application is now open for submission December 15, 2022 through March 1, 2023. Students are encouraged to apply by visiting the Foundation’s website and selecting “CBCF Scholarship Application” from the “Scholarship” drop down menu. Students from the Foundation’s seven-county service area of Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio are eligible to apply.

CBCF currently administers 109 scholarship funds and awarded over $632,590 in scholarships in 2022. Students who submit the ONLINE CBCF SCHOLARSHIP application will be applying for 80 different scholarships through the one application. Scholarships are also available for current and returning college students. For more information about college scholarships, please visit the CBCF website or call Garner Burford, Scholarship/Project Director, at 361-882-9745.

CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

CURRENT OR RETURNING COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

MISSION AND VISION

The Mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Coastal Bend by building community endowment and addressing social, educational, environmental, and cultural needs through the awarding of grants and scholarships.

The Foundation’s Vision is to provide the Coastal Bend with:

  • Efficient gift options to meet donors’ charitable wishes
  • Effective grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students
  • Ethical leadership to promote and enhance area philanthropy

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