The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley administers a number of scholarship funds for Brazos Valley students. These funds often carry the name of the donor, school district, or field of education that the scholarship serves. Presently, there are three scholarships, which are listed below.

Please browse our Student Guide to Available Funds page and note the contact information at the end of each scholarship description. The application timelines and requirements may vary among scholarships so please be sure to follow all instructions and send in any additional materials before the deadline listed on the application.

ARKEMA NEW HORIZON SCHOLARSHIPS

The Arkema New Horizon Scholarship Fund was established in 2007  as a result of a scholarship endowment associated with action by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission against Elf Atochem.  The scholarship is managed by the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley.  Recipients must pursue a major in Life Sciences including biology, microbiology, biochemistry, botany, agriculture or marine sciences; geology, atmospheric science, geophysics or chemistry; or environmental engineering or any engineering that has a primary focus related to life science, geology or chemistry.

Eligibility/Criteria

The Arkema New Horizon Scholarship is awarded to:

  1. A graduating senior from a Brazos County High School [BISD or CSISD School Districts], with financial need.
  2. Recipient must attend a college or university as a full-time student [register for at least 12 hours].
  3. Recipient must pursue a major in any of the following areas: the life sciences including biology, microbiology, biochemistry, botany, agriculture or marine sciences; Geology, atmospheric science, geophysics or chemistry; or Environmental engineering or any engineering that has a primary focus related to life science, geology or chemistry.

Scholarship Amount and Payments

The scholarship is for $1,000 ($500 in Fall, and $500 in Spring), if the following requirements are met:

  1. Must register for at least 12 hours during Fall and Spring semesters.
  2. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or better for the Fall semester.

Scholarship is payable to the student’s institution of choice, and can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.

To Apply

Interested high school seniors attending Bryan ISD and College Station ISD High Schools should contact their respective counselors regarding their interest in this scholarship.  Recommendations for this scholarship are solicited and provided by high school  counselors.

ROBERTSON COUNTY GO-TEXAN SCHOLARSHIPS

In December 2007, the Robertson County Go-Texan Committee established a charitable endowment to fund scholarships for graduates from high schools located in Robertson County, Texas and who have been involved in 4-H, Future Farmers of America and/or Future Homemakers of America.  Consideration will be given to, but not limited to, the following selection criteria:  participation in high school activities, participation in community activities, participation in church activities, part-time employment, financial need of student, and response to application essay.

Eligibility/Criteria

The Robertson County Go-Texan Scholarship is awarded to:

  1. Graduates from high schools located in Robertson County, Texas
  2. Recipients must have been involved in 4-H, Future Farmers of America, and/or Future Homemakers of America.

Scholarship Amount and Payments

Funding for this one-year scholarship will be provided in two separate payments [payable to the student’s college/university] for the Fall and Spring semester.  The second half of the scholarship for the Spring semester will be provided assuming the student maintained at least a 2.5 GPA [B letter grade] or better for the Fall semester.   Scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.

To Apply

Interested high school seniors attending high schools in Robertson County, Texas may contact their counselor for a Robertson County Go-Texan Scholarship Application and Reference Form.   Scholarship Applications are also available as follows:

2022-2023 Robertson County Go-Texan Scholarship Application  – PENDING

2022-2023 Robertson County Go-Texan Scholarship Application – PENDING

Reference Form  WORD file    PDF fillable file

Scholarship Deadline

Mail application and reference forms by ___PENDING_____________ [must be postmarked by __PENDING__________] to:

Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
c/o Robertson County Go-Texan Scholarship Applications
P.O. Box 2622 ∙ Bryan, Texas 77805-2622

Or submit PDF file to – [email protected]     [applications will be confirmed upon receipt]

E.Z. and Helen Milstead Scholarships  

The E. Z. and Helen Milstead Scholarship Program was established in 2005 by E.Z. and Helen Milstead.  This scholarship is available for 4-years, assuming that the scholarship candidate meet the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility/Criteria

The E.Z. and Helen Milstead Scholarship is awarded to:

  1. Graduates from Franklin High School located in Robertson County, Texas.
  2. Applicants must attend a 2-year college with plans to transfer to a 4-year institution or attend a 4-year university
  3. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA to apply; financial need is considered, along with citizenship and leadership.

Scholarship Amount and Payments

Funding for this four-year scholarship will be provided in two separate payments; $3,000 payable to the student’s college/university] for the Fall and $3,000 for the Spring semester.  The second half of the scholarship for the Spring semester will be provided assuming the student maintains at least a 2.5 GPA [B letter grade] or better for the Fall semester.   Scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.

To continue on the scholarship, the scholarship recipient must be enrolled in 12 hours per semester and successfully complete at least 24 semester hours per academic year (not remedial courses and not repeated courses) and earn an overall 2.5 or higher each semester.  Dropping courses in order to maintain a 2.5 average will not be allowed for this scholarship.

To Apply

Interested high school seniors attending Franklin High School in Robertson County, Texas should contact their counselor for a scholarship application.