Harry Porter Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Harry Porter Memorial Scholarship, established in 1982 by the Corpus Christi Restaurant Association, honors the legacy of Harry Porter, a prominent restaurant owner. This scholarship is aimed at graduating high school seniors and current college students who are planning to enroll in the Hospitality Management Program at Del Mar College. Funded by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, it reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and supporting the local community.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Forty years ago, the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, together with community leaders Cecil Burney, Pat Eisenhauer and Dick Sells launched a public foundation to promote and encourage philanthropy in the Coastal Bend. With an initial donation of $150,000 from the Paul and Mary Haas Foundation and borrowed office space at the Chamber of Commerce, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation was established in 1981.
Today, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation is one of approximately 900 community foundations in the United States. Its charitable impact has been profound, but it does not accomplish this work alone. Through the generosity of its donors and the foresight of the Foundation’s founders and directors, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation has grown assets to over $108 million while awarding over $141 million in grants and scholarships through 2021.
The Foundation serves the Coastal Bend counties of Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio through its 307 funds. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation invites anyone who is interested in meeting the charitable needs of this area to partner to “improve the quality of life” in the Coastal Bend.
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.
Efficient gift options to meet donors’ charitable wishesEffective grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to studentsEthical leadership to promote and enhance area philanthropy
Established in 1982 by the Corpus Christi Restaurant Association to honor longtime restaurant owner, Harry Porter.

Eligibility

Be a graduating high school senior or a current college studentStudent must be planning to attend or be currently enrolled in the Hospitality Management Program at Del Mar College.