Springer - Jim Springer Memorial Scholarship Grant

Springer - Jim Springer Memorial Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Jim Springer Memorial Scholarship, established by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, honors the legacy of Jim Springer, a beloved master of ceremonies and community leader in Corpus Christi. This scholarship supports college students majoring in Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, or Communications, who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and are residents of the CBCF service area. It aims to empower future leaders in these fields while commemorating Springer's contributions to the community.

Overview

Purpose: Established in memory of Jim Springer, a well-known master of ceremonies of Chamber of Commerce breakfasts and many other events in Corpus Christi. Jim devoted much of his life to making people laugh and being a super salesman for organizations with which he was involved. He served as President of the Corpus Christi Advertising Federation and the Marketing and Sales Management Association and received the Silver Medal from the Advertising Federation. He died unexpectedly on January 19, 1985.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be current college students who have reached sophomore level or aboveBe majoring in Public Relations, Marketing Advertising or CommunicationsBe a permanent resident of the CBCF seven-county service areaMaintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale