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Bettye Smith Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Community Foundation for Mississippi

Funding Amount

US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In Warren County (Mississippi)

Other requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at a four-year college or university; if available, provide a copy of the acceptance letter.
  • Must prove financial need – eligible for a Pell-Grant

Overview

The Bettye Smith Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund honors a dedicated advocate for education, offering two $10,000 scholarships annually to high school seniors in Warren County, MS. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens with strong academic records and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship celebrates the legacy of Ms. Brown, who inspired many to pursue their educational dreams, ensuring her commitment to academic excellence continues to impact future generations.

The scholarship honors Ms. Bettye Smith Brown, a dedicated advocate for higher education and a proud native of Vicksburg, MS. It is designed for high school seniors who reside in Warren County. Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to two deserving high school seniors. Eligible students must have a strong academic record and demonstrate financial need.
Ms. Bettye Smith Brown was an unwavering champion of education and academic excellence, inspiring and uplifting countless individuals to pursue their educational dreams.
This scholarship, created in the loving memory of Ms. Brown, celebrates her dedication to education and academic achievement. Although she passed away in 2020, her legacy endures through this scholarship, which supports high school seniors striving for academic excellence.

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizen.Must be a high school senior attending a school in Warren County (Mississippi).Must be accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at a four-year college or university; if available, provide a copy of the acceptance letter.Must prove financial need – eligible for a Pell-Grant

What Community Foundation for Mississippi actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
104
Total given
$6.21M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,500–$800K
  • By dollars: Mississippi 88%, Virginia 4%, Colorado 2%. Top recipient cities: Jackson, MS; Ridgeland, MS; Oxford, MS.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Mississippi Charter Schools Association · Jackson, MS

    General oper support

    $800K

  • Mississippi Symphony Orchestra · Jackson, MS

    General oper support

    $552K

  • University Press of Mississippi · Jackson, MS

    General oper support

    $449K

  • Mississippi First · Jackson, MS

    General oper support

    $340K

  • Program Believe · Biloxi, MS

    General oper support

    $324K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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