John T. Montford Scholarship Grant

John T. Montford Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

The John T. Montford Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of West Texas, honors the legacy of former State Senator John Montford. This scholarship supports first-generation students attending Texas Tech University and its Health Sciences Center, fostering educational opportunities and community growth. Each year, over 100 scholarships are awarded to deserving South Plains area students, helping to create a brighter future through educational achievement and community engagement.

Overview

Community Foundation of West Texas Established in 1981, the Lubbock Area Foundation changed its name to the Community Foundation of West Texas in September 2015. The Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States today. We serve the following counties that make up the Texas South Plains area, Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum by offering people a variety of ways to touch their community through philanthropic giving. Scholarships The Community Foundation of West Texas is proud to award over 100 scholarships to South Plains area students each year. We work closely with the groups or individuals who have so graciously established scholarship funds to help out their community. We believe in creating a lasting impact in a student's life that they will cherish forever. Helping South Plains students today creates a stronger future for them tomorrow and beyond. John T. Montford Scholarship We are fortunate to have many among us who have provided inspirational leadership and given of themselves to better our community. In honor of these Lubbock heroes, the Community Foundation of West Texas hosts an annual Hero’s Luncheon to recognize their many great accomplishments. This scholarship fund was established through contributions to the 2001 Hero’s Luncheon honoring former State Senator and Texas Tech University Chancellor John Montford.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students at Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (one award per school) SELECTION CRITERIA: First generation students