Joey Johnson Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Joey Johnson Memorial Scholarship, established in 2019 by the East Texas Communities Foundation, honors Joey Johnson's caring spirit. This scholarship is available for graduating seniors from Gladewater, Sabine, West Rusk, or Overton High Schools, supporting students pursuing any field of study at colleges across the U.S. Financial need is considered, and recipients can renew the scholarship for up to three years by maintaining a 3.0 GPA and full-time status.

Note: East Texas Communities Foundation has one general application that utilizes a matching tool that asks a series of questions and will match you to all the scholarships you qualify for (students majoring in visual arts, art history, music, music education, theater or dance should also use the Arts Matching Tool in addition to the General Matching Tool). Once you are “matched” you will need to read through the scholarship descriptions, double check you are eligible for the scholarship and complete the general application.
You only need to fill out the application one time and it will pre-populate all the scholarships you qualify for. If an application has an additional essay or needs additional materials uploaded (FASFA, acceptance letter, etc.) you will be directed to those sections on the individual application.
Scholarships
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.
The Joey Johnson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 with gifts from family and friends that honors the life of a young man who was caring and giving. A 1982 graduate of Overton High School, Joey attended Kilgore College and was working at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Kilgore at the time of his death. This scholarship supports students from Gladewater High School, Sabine High School, West Rusk High School or Overton High School.

Eligibility

College Attending: Any in the United StatesSchool Status: Graduating seniorMajor/Field of Study:AnyFinancial Need Considered (FASFA required): yes - FASFA requiredLength of Support:This scholarship will be renewable for up to three years, if the recipient meets the following criteria:Continues to pursue an undergraduate degree, Is a full-time student, and Maintains a minimum cumulative grade point average  of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in his or her  undergraduate program.Special Requirements:Must be a graduating senior from Gladewater High School, Sabine High school, West Rusk High school or Overton High School.GPA:2.50Can I receive more than one scholarship?Yes. Each scholarship committee is different and selects the best candidates within the pool of applicants available to them.If you are a strong candidate, it is possible you will be selected for multiple awards.May homeschool students apply?Homeschool students may apply as private school students, assuming they meet all other eligibility criteria.Scholarships can be used for tuition & fees, room & board, and/or books & supplies.All payments are made to the college or university.

Ineligibility

Be aware that a reference from a teacher with direct classroom experience may be required and references from relatives are not allowed.