Benavides - The Linda R. Benavides Memorial Scholarship-Community Fellowship Award Grant

Benavides - The Linda R. Benavides Memorial Scholarship-Community Fellowship Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Amount: US $100 - US $16,000
Last Updated: September 27, 2025

Summary

The Linda R. Benavides Memorial Scholarship-Community Fellowship Award, managed by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, offers financial support to graduating high school seniors and GED recipients in the Coastal Bend area. Awards range from $100 to $16,000, with an average of $1,000. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service, reflecting Linda Benavides' legacy of advocacy and leadership. This scholarship aims to uplift local students and foster educational opportunities.

Overview

CBCF is a public charity serving the Coastal Bend region of Texas and is beginning its fourth decade. Over these years, our founders, donors, board members, and staff have worked together to provide millions of dollars in grants and scholarships to the people of this geographical region, while imbuing CBCF with a reputation for honesty, integrity, stewardship and effectiveness. CBCF has provided a vehicle for long-term philanthropy for those who wish to broadly support our communities. CBCF serves as our communities’ charitable endowment; we are fortunate to be able to use our assets to “improve the quality of life in the Coastal Bend.” Benavides - The Linda R. Benavides Memorial Scholarship-Community Fellowship Award Established as a memorial to the volunteer work, advocacy, and leadership in the Coastal Bend of Linda R. Benavides. Awards for each scholarship vary. Scholarships range from $100 to up to $16,000, with the average award being $1,000. Please see specific scholarship information for award amount.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating high school senior in the Coastal Bend or applicants in the Coastal Bend with GED upon initial matriculation to college or vocational schoolHave a minimum of a 3.0 or equivalent GPA. Applicants with minimum mean GED test score of 500 are also eligible in lieu of high school diplomaDemonstrate financial needDemonstrate a high level of community engagement and volunteerism in keeping with the example of Linda Benavides.