Ruth Hatcher and Joe Williamson Music Scholarship Grant

The Ruth Hatcher and Joe Williamson Music Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Abilene, provides financial support for McMurry junior or senior students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music or a Bachelor of Music Education. This scholarship, honoring the legacy of Ruth Williamson's parents, is part of a broader initiative that supports various students with awards ranging from $500 to over $5,000, ensuring accessibility to music education.

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.
This scholarship honors the memory of Ruth Williamson’s parents who cared deeply about music education in Abilene. The award goes to a McMurry junior or senior student working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree or a Bachelor of Music Education degree.
Scholarship award payments are sent directly to the educational institutions in August (fall semester) and, if applicable, in January (spring semester).

Eligibility

McMurry junior or senior student working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree or a Bachelor of Music Education degree.