Bettie Sue Dunn Cummings Scholarship Fund Grant

The Bettie Sue Dunn Cummings Scholarship Fund, established by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, aims to empower young women from rural Texas to achieve financial security through education. The fund prioritizes applicants from specific high schools with a minimum GPA of 3.0, who demonstrate strong character and a commitment to community improvement. This initiative not only supports individual growth but also fosters community development by encouraging recipients to 'pay it forward' in their future endeavors.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is dedicated to fostering a thriving and inclusive Texas Hill Country by inspiring philanthropy, celebrating local legacy and heritage, and stewarding charitable resources for present and future generations. Established in 1981 by visionary community members, the Foundation has grown into a trusted philanthropic leader, managing over $100 million in assets to support lasting community impact. Through partnerships with donors, grantmaking to nonprofit organizations, and the administration of academic scholarships, the Foundation serves 10 Central Texas counties—Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Real, and Uvalde—working to ensure a high quality of life and a prosperous future for the Hill Country region.
The Bettie Sue Dunn Cummings Scholarship Fund’s mission is to provide scholarships for young women from rural areas in Texas who are pursuing a career path that will lead to their financial security. Preference is given to applicants who express a desire to ‘pay it forward’ and improve the communities in which they live, and who exemplify good character, integrity, responsibility, and leadership.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a current graduating female from Center Point High School, Comfort High School, Goliad High School, Ingram High School, or Woodsboro High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA.