Frances Cowan Gibson Fine Arts Scholarship Grant

Frances Cowan Gibson Fine Arts Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: October 09, 2025

Summary

The Frances Cowan Gibson Fine Arts Scholarship, offered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports graduating seniors and current college students pursuing visual arts. This scholarship emphasizes the importance of education in achieving artistic ambitions. Applicants must be from Smith County and are not required to demonstrate financial need. It rewards students dedicated to their artistic studies, allowing them to continue their education in visual arts at any college in the United States.

Overview

East Texas Communities Foundation East Texas Communities Foundation was founded in 1989 by visionary leaders who saw the need for a community foundation to serve the people and communities of East Texas. The strong leadership of early organizers like Isadore Roosth, Norman Shtofman, “Dub” Riter, and an investment of the United Way of Tyler/Smith County launched the Foundation. By 1994, the Foundation’s assets had grown to more than one million dollars. East Texas Communities Foundation administers a variety of scholarships that have been established by generous individuals to assist students with their educational pursuits. Each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams. Frances Cowan Gibson Fine Arts Scholarship College Attending: Any in the United StatesSchool Status: Graudating senior, current college studentMajor/Field of Study: Visual artsFinancial Need Considered (FASFA required): Not consideredLength of Support: May reapply

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be a graduating senior, graduate or GED recipient of a school in Smith County. Current college students should be undergraduates. Must continue to pursue studies in visual arts, either as a visual arts major or minor or simply taking art classes as an elective.