Prairiland Junior High

Established in memory of Justin Forrest Cox, who died at age 16. Justin was well-respected and had the ability to become friends with anyone. Destined to become great, he died before his time. Justin greatly admired those who persisted against daunting odds to achieve their goals. This scholarship is meant for those who have ""Beaten the Odds."Eligibility:Applicants must:graduate from a...

Creed Ford III was a long-time, well-respected restauranteur, where he managed, inspired and led thousands of employees at various companies including Brinker International, Fired Up, Inc. and Ford Restaurant Group. Creed's life passion was helping others. As a founder of Johnny Carino’s, the Fired-Up Foundation, he has raised and donated over $2.7 million to various charities over the years. His...

Each year the Texas Restaurant Foundation awards the W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship to students with a growing passion for the foodservice industry. The scholarship is named for W. Price Jr., the first executive director of the Texas Restaurant Association who served from 1953 until 1974. Seven scholarships of $1,000 are awarded to students graduating high school hospitality programs.Scholarship EligibilityCandidate...

The Juanita Buchanan Undergraduate Academic Scholarship is in memory of a very devoted member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Kappa Zeta Chapter. During her life she belonged to many organizations and volunteered her services wherever needed. The Kappa Zeta chapter elected to set up a scholarship fund for collegians to honor her memory to our chapter.PurposeThe scholarship is to be...

The purpose of the Susan Howard Community Service Award is to honor and reward academically adept students from low income families in Texas or Great Britain who have demonstrated initiative and leadership skills through their dedication to benefiting their community.Susan Howard, President of BAFTX for 9 years, ran the organization until 2017 with passion and dedication, growing it to be...

The Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest is now accepting applications for the 2023 school year. Any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the Fall 2023 semester is eligible to apply.Scholarship applicants must be current residents of Texas. Employees and their immediate families (spouses,...