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E.Z. and Helen Milstead Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$6,000 per year

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Geography

  • Located in Robertson County, Texas

Other requirements

  • Educational Path: Must attend a 2-year college with plans to transfer to a 4-year institution OR attend a 4-year university
  • Academic Requirements: Must have a 3.0 GPA to apply
  • Additional Considerations: Financial need, citizenship, and leadership are considered

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Note: Dropping courses in order to maintain a 2.5 average will not be allowed for this scholarship

Overview

The E.Z. and Helen Milstead Scholarship Program was established in 2005 by E.Z. and Helen Milstead. This scholarship is available for 4 years, assuming that the scholarship candidate meets the eligibility criteria.

Geographic Scope

Eligible School: Franklin High School located in Robertson County, Texas

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant Status: Graduates from Franklin High School located in Robertson County, Texas
  • Educational Path: Must attend a 2-year college with plans to transfer to a 4-year institution OR attend a 4-year university
  • Academic Requirements: Must have a 3.0 GPA to apply
  • Additional Considerations: Financial need, citizenship, and leadership are considered

Award Details

Scholarship Duration: Four years (renewable based on continued eligibility)

Annual Amount: $6,000 per year ($3,000 for Fall semester, $3,000 for Spring semester)

Payment Schedule: Funding provided in two separate payments (payable to the student's college/university):

  • Fall semester: $3,000
  • Spring semester: $3,000 (provided if student maintains at least a 2.5 GPA [B letter grade] or better for Fall semester)

Eligible Uses: Tuition, fees, books, and supplies

Continuing Eligibility Requirements

To continue on the scholarship, the scholarship recipient must:

  • Be enrolled in 12 hours per semester
  • Successfully complete at least 24 semester hours per academic year (not remedial courses and not repeated courses)
  • Earn an overall 2.5 or higher GPA each semester
  • Note: Dropping courses in order to maintain a 2.5 average will not be allowed for this scholarship

Contact Information

  • Phone: 979.589.4305
  • Email: president@cfbv.org
  • Website: cfbv.org

How to Apply

Application Process

How to Apply:

  • Interested high school seniors attending Franklin High School in Robertson County, Texas should contact their high school counselor for a scholarship application

Required Materials:

  • Scholarship application (obtain from counselor)

Submission: Contact high school counselor for details

What Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
62
Total given
$823K
Median grant
$8,328
Range
$5,047–$58K

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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