How much funding does Harold Dean Wade Memorial Scholarship Grant provide?

Harold Dean Wade Memorial Scholarship Grant provides US $500 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Harold Dean Wade Memorial Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Harold Dean Wade Memorial Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of Abilene

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for Christian Nonprofits

Funding Amount

US $500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graduating senior in Texas and Oklahoma Planning on attending any Christian College or University in the United States as a full-time student.

Other requirements

Must be in the top 15% of your graduating class

Overview

The Harold Dean Wade Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Abilene, honors a dedicated Christian educator who believed in the transformative power of education. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Texas and Oklahoma who plan to attend Christian colleges or universities full-time. Applicants must rank in the top 15% of their class, ensuring that deserving students continue to pursue their academic dreams while upholding Harold's legacy of service and education.

Community Foundation of Abilene
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.
His daughters founded this scholarship to continue Harold’s legacy for generations to come.

Eligibility

Graduating senior in Texas and Oklahoma Planning on attending any Christian College or University in the United States as a full-time studentMust be in the top 15% of your graduating class

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.

Example grants

Abilene Heritage Square · Abilene, TX

Program support

$8.17M
Southern Methodist University Office of Development · Dallas, TX

Program support

$3M
Abilene Improvement Corporation · Abilene, TX

Program support

$1.07M
The Grace Museum · Abilene, TX

Program support

$1.02M
Paramount Theatre · Abilene, TX

Program support

$790K