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WesTex Drilling Co – Robt. B. Cockrell Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Community Foundation of Abilene

Funding Amount

US $500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Be a student from Abilene High School, Cooper High School, Jim Ned High School, Merkel High School, Trent High School, or Wylie High School.

Other requirements

  • Pursue engineering, science, or math.

Overview

The WesTex Drilling Co – Robt. B. Cockrell Memorial Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Abilene, supports graduating seniors from select Abilene high schools. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and plan to pursue careers in engineering, science, or math. Scholarships range from $500 to over $5,000, with payments directed to educational institutions in August and January. This fund is part of a larger initiative to assist students in achieving their educational goals.

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.
WesTex Drilling Co – Robt. B. Cockrell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to graduating seniors from Abilene High, Cooper High, Jim Ned High, Merkel High, Trent High or Wylie High with a 3.5 GPA and plans to pursue a career involving engineering, science, or math. Apply through the Community Foundation of Abilene.
Scholarship award payments are sent directly to the educational institutions in August (fall semester) and, if applicable, in January (spring semester).

Eligibility

Be a student from Abilene High School, Cooper High School, Jim Ned High School, Merkel High School, Trent High School, or Wylie High School.Pursue engineering, science, or math.

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.

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • STEM education

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