Margaret Wheeler Kennedy Scholarship Fund Grant

Margaret Wheeler Kennedy Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene
Amount: US $500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Margaret Wheeler Kennedy Scholarship Fund, established by the children of Margaret Wheeler Kennedy, supports graduating high school seniors who are active members of Holy Family, Sacred Heart, St. Francis, or St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Churches in Abilene. Eligible students must rank in the top 25% of their class and have participated in religious education. Awards are sent directly to educational institutions, assisting students in pursuing their academic and career goals.

Overview

Note: Payments will not be processed until your acceptance form is completed and submitted. The Community Foundation of Abilene is home to more than 150 scholarship funds. Through the generosity of our donors, the Foundation is privileged to offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors, currently enrolled undergraduates, graduate students, non-traditional students, and those pursuing trade certifications. The Foundation’s scholarship process provides students access to scholarships with awards ranging from $500 to more than $5,000. Margaret Wheeler Kennedy Scholarship Fund The Margaret Wheeler Kennedy Scholarship, established by her children, R. Michael Wheeler, Gay Wheeler Gilroy, Susan Wheeler Johnson, and J. Greg Wheeler, honors their mother and her commitment to children, church, and education. Scholarship award payments are sent directly to the educational institutions in August (fall semester) and, if applicable, in January (spring semester).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating senior in the top 25% of graduating class Be an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church Abilene, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Abilene, St. Francis Catholic Church Abilene or St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church Abilene. Regularly participated in church’s religious education studies, has received all eligible Sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church Be in the top 25% of your graduating class