Funding Amount

US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • 120 area high school juniors and seniors
  • Students entering vocational schools or college

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: This may not apply if a student’s parents are employed by the university.

Overview

The Stone Owl Scholars Scholarships, offered by the Community Foundation of Abilene, provide a one-time award of $3,000 to 120 high school juniors and seniors who complete a 9-week program. This initiative aims to support students entering vocational schools or colleges, with additional matching scholarships available for those enrolling in specific institutions. The foundation manages over 150 scholarship funds, ensuring financial aid for a diverse group of students pursuing various educational paths.

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.
The Stone Owl Scholars award is a one-time scholarship open to 120 area high school juniors and seniors. Completion of the 9-week Stone Owl Scholars program qualifies a student for a $3,000 scholarship provided by the Dian Graves Owen Foundation.

Eligibility

This scholarship is available to students entering vocational schools or college.

Ineligibility

This may not apply if a student’s parents are employed by the university.

What Community Foundation of Abilene actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
281
Total given
$27.35M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,050–$8.17M
  • By dollars: Texas 94%, Oklahoma 1%, California <1%. Top recipient cities: Abilene, TX; Dallas, TX; Coleman, TX.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Abilene Heritage Square · Abilene, TX

    Program support

    $8.17M

  • Southern Methodist University Office of Development · Dallas, TX

    Program support

    $3M

  • Abilene Improvement Corporation · Abilene, TX

    Program support

    $1.07M

  • The Grace Museum · Abilene, TX

    Program support

    $1.02M

  • Paramount Theatre · Abilene, TX

    Program support

    $790K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development

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