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Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship Grant

Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation Inc

Funding Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Be a graduating high school senior, current college student, or graduate student.
  • Be accepted and committed to attend or enrolled in a U.S.-accredited state or nonprofit college or university located anywhere within the United States.

Geography

  • Be a Texas resident and be at least 17 years old.

Other requirements

  • Have a minimum 3.3 GPA or equivalent.

Overview

The Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship offers a $5,000 award each month to Texas students. Funded by Brazos Higher Education, this scholarship aims to support students in achieving their college dreams, whether they are high school seniors or current college attendees. Eligibility includes being a Texas resident with a minimum GPA of 3.3. This initiative is part of Brazos' commitment to making education more accessible and affordable for Texas families.

Turn Your College Dreams Into Reality
Brazos Higher Education is a trusted Texas non-profit organization dedicated to helping students finance their college education and save money once they graduate.
As a non-profit, we are able to offer lower rates and a wider variety of student, parent and refinance loans to make paying for college stress-free.
A $5,000 Scholarship Awarded Every Month for Texas Students!
Make a Big Difference in Your Education
Get a jump start on college savings! Education is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you. Achieve your dreams of a great education and an amazing future. Register for a chance to win a Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship.

Eligibility

Be a graduating high school senior, current college student, or graduate student.
Be a Texas resident and be at least 17 years old.
Have a minimum 3.3 GPA or equivalent.
Be accepted and committed to attend or enrolled in a U.S.-accredited state or nonprofit college or university located anywhere within the United States.

What Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
4
Total given
$123K
Median grant
$30K
Range
$7,500–$55K
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Waco, TX.

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  • Baylor University · Waco, TX

    Contribution to endowment

    $55K

  • McLennan Community College Foundation · Waco, TX

    Contribution to endowment

    $35K

  • Texas State Technical College Foundation · Waco, TX

    Contribution to endowment

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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