Bobby Rogers Memorial Scholarship Grant

Bobby Rogers Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

The Bobby Rogers Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of West Texas, honors a dedicated chemical engineer who inspired many. It supports graduating high school seniors from Post High School or any school in Garza County, emphasizing financial need and intent to pursue higher education. This scholarship aims to create a lasting impact on students' lives, fostering a brighter future for the South Plains community.

Overview

Community Foundation of West Texas Established in 1981, the Lubbock Area Foundation changed its name to the Community Foundation of West Texas in September 2015. The Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States today. We serve the following counties that make up the Texas South Plains area, Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum by offering people a variety of ways to touch their community through philanthropic giving. Scholarships The Community Foundation of West Texas is proud to award over 100 scholarships to South Plains area students each year. We work closely with the groups or individuals who have so graciously established scholarship funds to help out their community. We believe in creating a lasting impact in a student's life that they will cherish forever. Helping South Plains students today creates a stronger future for them tomorrow and beyond. Bobby Rogers Memorial Scholarship Bobby Rogers graduated from Post High School in 1953 and was the first in his family to attend college. He had very little financial support and worked hard to pay his way. His successful career as a chemical engineer allowed his family to endow this scholarship in hope of inspiring others to follow his path.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This is a competitive award with the primary areas of qualifications being: Graduating high school senior of Post High School or any school in Garza CountyFinancial need may be consideredIntent to attend a University, College, or Trade School after graduation