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Chuck and Doris Moser Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of Abilene

Funding Amount

US $500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Graduating high school senior from Abilene High School, Cooper High School or Wylie High School (Must be at the same high school for at least 3 years) Graduating in the top 25% of your class Participated in varsity level sports

Overview

The Chuck and Doris Moser Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Abilene, honors the legacy of Chuck and Doris Moser. Chuck, a dedicated football coach, led Abilene High to three state titles, emphasizing integrity and community service. Doris, a mathematics major and author, also made significant contributions to education and literature. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from local high schools who excel academically and participate in varsity sports, ensuring that Chuck and Doris's commitment to education and community continues.

Community Foundation of Abilene
The idea that a community of donors can accomplish more collectively than individually.
The Community Foundation of Abilene is home to more than 150 scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations, and companies to help students from our community and the surrounding area pursue their college education dreams.
Chuck Moser was born in Chillicothe Missouri and went on to play football at the University of Missouri. During his time in the Army Air Corps he met his wife, Doris. He accepted the position of head football coach at Abilene High in 1953. He led the team to three straight state titles in 1954, 1955 and 1960. Coach Moser was known for his high standards of integrity, academic performance and community service. He served as president of the Abilene Kiwanis Club and the Boy Scout Council. He was involved with the United Way and served as chairman of the board and Sunday school teacher.
Doris Woodley Moser was born February 2, 1923, in Sabinal, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin as a mathematics major. She wrote two books, Take Time to Remember and Texas Courthouses. This scholarship will continue to honor the memory of Chuck and Doris Moser.

Eligibility

Graduating high school senior from Abilene High School, Cooper High School or Wylie High School (Must be at the same high school for at least 3 years) Graduating in the top 25% of your class Participated in varsity level sports

What Community Foundation of Abilene actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
281
Total given
$27.35M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,050–$8.17M
  • By dollars: Texas 94%, Oklahoma 1%, California <1%. Top recipient cities: Abilene, TX; Dallas, TX; Coleman, TX.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    $1.07M

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    Program support

    $790K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Youth sports

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