Pagan - JS (Jack and Shirley) Pagan Scholarship Grant

Pagan - JS (Jack and Shirley) Pagan Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Amount: US $100 - US $16,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Pagan Scholarship honors Jack and Shirley Pagan by supporting students in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Managed by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, this scholarship aims to enhance educational opportunities in the Coastal Bend region. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and current college students from Nueces or San Patricio County, Texas, who demonstrate a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a commitment to automotive, veterinary, or business fields.

Overview

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 Purpose: Established to honor the memory of Jack and Shirley Pagan to benefit students with their post-secondary education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating high school senior, GED equivalency, current college or technical student or returning student to college or technical school with a minimum GPA of 75% on a 100% scale (HS) or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (post-secondary) or otherwise demonstrated performance equivalentReside in Nueces or San Patricio County, TexasBe enrolled full-time at any accredited college, university or vocational/technical training center in the United States