Mason Nelson Baseball Memorial Scholarship
Galveston Independent School District Educational Foundation Inc
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Ball High School students
- Or students interested in improving baseball skills through private lessons
- Background: Mason Anthony Nelson was a freshman at Ball High School who was thriving scholastically, athletically, and socially during his second week of school when his life was taken by a drunk driver.
Other requirements
- Must have participated in baseball
- Must demonstrate effort and commitment to pursue post-secondary education
- Award Amount: Not specified
- He was especially focused on furthering his baseball skills and career.
Overview
Purpose: This scholarship honors Mason Anthony Nelson, a Ball High School freshman who was killed by a drunk driver in Galveston, Texas. The fund serves two purposes:
- Reward deserving Ball High students who have participated in baseball for their effort and commitment to pursue post-secondary education
- Assist students interested in improving their baseball skills outside of district athletics by funding private lessons
Geographic Scope: Ball High School, Galveston Independent School District, Texas
Eligibility:
- Ball High School students
- Must have participated in baseball
- Must demonstrate effort and commitment to pursue post-secondary education
- Or students interested in improving baseball skills through private lessons
Background: Mason Anthony Nelson was a freshman at Ball High School who was thriving scholastically, athletically, and socially during his second week of school when his life was taken by a drunk driver. He was especially focused on furthering his baseball skills and career.
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Method:
- Application available online (specific details on submission method not provided in available content)
- Link to application form available on foundation website
Required Materials:
- Contact GEF for specific application requirements
Contact for Information: foundation@gisd.org, Phone: (409) 766-5157
What Galveston Independent School District Educational Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $237K
- Median grant
- $237K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Galveston, TX.
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- K-12 schools
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