Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Ministerial Studies Grant

Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Ministerial Studies Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation
Last Updated: October 07, 2025

Summary

The Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Ministerial Studies, sponsored by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports students pursuing ministerial studies in Texas. Applicants must be graduating seniors or recent graduates from public, private high schools, or homeschool programs, demonstrating financial need through FAFSA. A renewable scholarship, it also requires a letter of good standing from their church, reflecting a commitment to education and community service.

Overview

East Texas Communities Foundation East Texas Communities Foundation was founded in 1989 by visionary leaders who saw the need for a community foundation to serve the people and communities of East Texas. The strong leadership of early organizers like Isadore Roosth, Norman Shtofman, “Dub” Riter, and an investment of the United Way of Tyler/Smith County launched the Foundation. By 1994, the Foundation’s assets had grown to more than one million dollars. East Texas Communities Foundation administers a variety of scholarships that have been established by generous individuals to assist students with their educational pursuits. Each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams. Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Ministerial Studies College Attending:  Any in TexasSchool Status: Graduating senior or graduate public, private high school, homeschoolMajor/Field of Study: Majoring in a field related to ministerial studiesFinancial Need Considered (FASFA required): Yes - FASFA requiredLength of Support: RenewableSpecial Requirements: Must submit a letter of good standing from their church

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be a graduating senior or graduate public, private high school, homeschool, who resides within ETCF countiesMust be  majoring in a field related to ministerial studies