Jesse M. and Bernice M. Pyeatt Scholarship Grant

The Jesse M. and Bernice M. Pyeatt Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Abilene, supports single mothers pursuing education at accredited institutions. This scholarship is designed to assist those maintaining a 2.5 GPA, with applicants required to have custody of a child under 12. It reflects the Foundation's commitment to empowering individuals through education, ensuring that deserving students can achieve their academic goals and improve their family's future.

Community Foundation of Abilene
The idea that a community of donors can accomplish more collectively than individually.
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.
Non-traditional student. This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to deserving single mothers who are currently attending or will be attending any local accredited school to attain certification or a degree so that she might better support her family. The recipient may be a part time or full-time student. The recipient must be a single mother with custody of a child under the age of 12 at the time of the application. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better in order to renew the scholarship each semester. A reference is required. It may come from your pastor, a past or current employer, one of your college professors or a family friend (no relatives).

Eligibility

Must be a single mom with custody of a child under 12 years of age.