Tabbotha McGee Memorial Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Eligible organizations
- Special Requirements: African American students, student athletes, students participating in HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) and students from Tyler High School
Overview
The Tabbotha McGee Memorial Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Tyler Legacy, Tyler High School, and Early College in Smith County, pursuing a nursing degree at Tyler Junior College. This scholarship is aimed particularly at African American students, student athletes, and those involved in HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America). Financial need is considered, with a one-year support period contingent on FASFA requirements.
East Texas Communities Foundation
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.
Scholarships
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.
County/High School: Tyler Legacy, Tyler High School, Early College, Smith County
Major/Field of Study: Nursing
Financial Need Considered (FASFA required): Yes - FASFA required
Eligibility
Special Requirements: African American students, student athletes, students participating in HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) and students from Tyler High School
What East Texas Communities Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 253
- Total given
- $15.42M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,069–$4.08M
- By dollars: Texas 91%, Missouri 3%, Louisiana 3%. Top recipient cities: Tyler, TX; Longview, TX; Dallas, TX.
- 8% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Bethesda Health Clinic · Tyler, TX
Health, General
$4.08M
UT Tyler Office of Advancemen · Tyler, TX
Educational
$1.9M
St Paul Lutheran Church · St Joseph, MO
Educational
$441K
The Mentoring Alliance · Tyler, TX
Youth Development
$401K
The Xtra Mile Recov Assistanc · Ville Platte, LA
Mental Health
$380K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Healthcare
- BIPOC
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
East Texas Geological Society Scholarship Grant
East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Retail Merchants Association of Tyler Scholarship Grant
East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
John Reagan Harris Community Fund Grant
East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Jacqueline Braithwaite Scholarship for Nursing at TJC Grant
East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Hugh P. Brown Memorial Scholarship Grant
East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Mrs. A. D. Francis Endowment Fund Grant
East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ready to apply for Tabbotha McGee Memorial Scholarship Grant?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Tabbotha McGee Memorial Scholarship Grant. Now let's win it.