Legacy of Learning Scholarship Grant

Legacy of Learning Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Legacy of Learning Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of West Texas, honors the contributions of Mary E. Massingill, a dedicated educator. Established to support junior and senior students in the Texas Tech Education Department, this scholarship recognizes outstanding student teachers. With a focus on fostering a love of learning and promoting high academic standards, it aims to empower the next generation of educators, ensuring a lasting impact on the community.

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. Legacy of Learning Scholarship The Mary E. Massingill Scholarship Fund was launched in 2018 to honor the many contributions of Mary E. Massingill who retired from Lubbock ISD at the age of 85 after a 44-year career as a Kindergarten Teaching Assistant. She began teaching at Murfee Elementary, then moved to Honey Elementary as part of the inaugural staff when the school opened in 1983. During her career, Mary supported literacy for generations of children, but more importantly, she helped fuel a love of learning. The scholarship for Honey Bear Scholars recognizes the promise found in high school students graduating, ready for college and career. This Legacy of Learning Scholar recognizes the promise found in a college student, ready for student teaching and a career in education, as well as the critical importance of a caring and qualified teacher in every classroom. The Mary E. Massingill Legacy of Learning Scholar recognition will be awarded to a student teacher from Texas Tech each year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Junior or Senior in Texas Tech Education Department GPA of 3.0 or higher Student teaching in semester to be awarded SELECTION CRITERIA:Scholastic potential or achievementRecord of service to community or schoolFinancial need may be considered