Brent P. Poor died in a tragic boating accident on July 26, 2010. This scholarship, established by his wife, honors his memory by offering college tuition assistance to children who have lost a parent.
Eligibility
- Must be the child of a widow/widower who has never remarried
- Must be enrolling/enrolled as a full-time college student in Louisiana or Texas
Scholarship Award Amount
The scholarship is $1,000 per semester for 8 consecutive semesters. The maximum award is $8,000.
Application Requirements
- Application
- Academic transcript from previous semester
- Academic resume
- FAFSA Student Aid Report showing your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) score
- Copy of parent’s death certificate
- Essay response to the prompt "Please explain how the death of your parent has impacted your family and the challenges you have had to overcome."
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