Smith – Roy Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant

Smith – Roy Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Summary

The Smith – Roy Smith Memorial Scholarship, established by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, honors Roy Smith's legacy by assisting students in Nueces County pursuing degrees in Agricultural Sciences. This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors from the CBCF seven-county service area, emphasizing those enrolled full-time at accredited Texas colleges. With a minimum GPA requirement of 2.75, it encourages students dedicated to agricultural education, reflecting the Foundation's commitment to enhancing the region's quality of life through education.

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 Smith – Roy Smith Memorial Scholarship Established in memory of Roy Smith by his family to assist students in Nueces County who intend to pursue a degree in Agricultural Sciences. Mr. Smith rose from humble beginnings as a farmer to developing commercial real estate landmarks in Corpus Christi such as Padre Staples Mall now named La Palmera Mall and the shops at La Palmera.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating senior at any high school in the CBCF seven-county service area, with preference given to Nueces County residentsBe enrolled full-time at any accredited college or university in TexasMaintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0Preference will be given to students enrolled in classes leading to a degree in agricultural science