Ewi Bobbi Sims Scholarship Grant

Ewi Bobbi Sims Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Ewi Bobbi Sims Scholarship supports women in the Coastal Bend area who are in transition due to various life challenges such as loss of a spouse or job, health issues, or divorce, and who wish to pursue higher education. Funded by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, this scholarship aims to enhance the quality of life in the region by addressing educational needs through financial assistance. The scholarship amount varies and is awarded based on demonstrated financial need.

Overview

The Mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Coastal Bend by building community endowment and addressing social, educational, environmental, and cultural needs through the awarding of grants and scholarships. The Foundation’s Vision is to provide the Coastal Bend with: Efficient gift options to meet donors’ charitable wishesEffective grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to studentsEthical leadership to promote and enhance area philanthropy Ewi Bobbi Sims Scholarship Women in transition due to loss of spouse through death or divorce, loss of job, physical disability, health issue, or other circumstances who wish to pursue or complete a higher education degree. Amount: Varies

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Reside in the seven-county Coastal Bend area served by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation- Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, or San Patricio;Have a high school diploma or GED certificate;Attend Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas A&M University-Kingsville;Complete at least nine credit hours each semester;Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and;Demonstrate financial need.