Miller – Brian and Colleen Miller Math and Science Scholarship Grant

Miller – Brian and Colleen Miller Math and Science Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Last Updated: September 28, 2025

Summary

The Miller – Brian and Colleen Miller Math and Science Scholarship, established by Brian and Colleen Miller, honors the support they received during their education. It aims to assist graduating seniors from high schools in the Coastal Bend area who are enrolled full-time in accredited colleges. Preference is given to students excelling in AP Math and Science courses and participating in related extracurricular activities, thereby promoting academic achievement and community involvement.

Overview

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Forty years ago, the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, together with community leaders Cecil Burney, Pat Eisenhauer and Dick Sells launched a public foundation to promote and encourage philanthropy in the Coastal Bend. With an initial donation of $150,000 from the Paul and Mary Haas Foundation and borrowed office space at the Chamber of Commerce, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation was established in 1981. Today, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation is one of approximately 900 community foundations in the United States. Its charitable impact has been profound, but it does not accomplish this work alone. Through the generosity of its donors and the foresight of the Foundation’s founders and directors, the Coastal Bend Community Foundation has grown assets to over $108 million while awarding over $141 million in grants and scholarships through 2021. The Foundation serves the Coastal Bend counties of Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio through its 307 funds. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation invites anyone who is interested in meeting the charitable needs of this area to partner to “improve the quality of life” in the Coastal Bend. The Mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Coastal Bend by building community endowment and addressing social, educational, environmental, and cultural needs through the awarding of grants and scholarships. The Foundation’s Vision is to provide the Coastal Bend with: Efficient gift options to meet donors’ charitable wishesEffective grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to studentsEthical leadership to promote and enhance area philanthropy Miller – Brian and Colleen Miller Math and Science Scholarship Established by Brian and Colleen Miller of Corpus Christi, Texas to honor and show appreciation to the many donors and organizations that assisted them with their college educations through scholarships.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating seniors from any high school in the CBCF seven-county service area,Residents of the CBCF seven-county service area andEnrolled full time in any accredited college or university in the United States