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GENERAL

BRENTWOOD COMMIUNITY FOUNDATION ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP

One $4,000 scholarship will be awarded over a four-year period to a 2026 high school graduate to attend an accredited four-year college or university. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA to receive the award the next semester. This award cannot be combined with any other scholarship award from Brentwood Community Foundation.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

MEMBERS ONLY

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BRENTWOOD
BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship given to a 2026 high school graduate.

Requirements: A member of Brentwood Baptist Church for at least one year prior to the time of application. A 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

LEADERSHIP

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TERRENCE AND
TERRI GEE EMERGING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP

Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university, or to 2026 high school graduates, to pursue a degree in their chosen field.

Requirements: A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and participation in extracurricular and community service activities. Students must currently hold or have recently held a leadership position in two or more extracurricular activities in school, church, or the community; a minimum 500-word essay titled “Being a Leader, Not Just a Follower”. These awards were created and funded by personal contributions from Terrence and Terri Gee.

RECENT GRADUATE

JOHNNY L. WALKER, JR. AND GERALDINE WALKER EXCELLENCE AWARD

One $3,000 award ($1,500 per semester) will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate or an undergraduate currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university to pursue a degree in the field of their choice. To receive the award for the second semester, the student must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Requirements: A 3.0 GPA and a minimum 500-word essay on the topic “Changes in My Life.” The essay should describe an event in the applicant’s life that significantly altered their direction and achievement goals. It should also reflect the applicant’s narrative and descriptive writing abilities. This scholarship is funded by Johnny L. Walker Jr. and Geraldine Walker, with a matching contribution from Chevron U.S.A.

RECENT GRADUATE

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION “IVY LEAGUE FUTURE EDUCATOR” SCHOLARSHIP

One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate who plans to major in the field of education at an accredited four year college or university.

Requirements: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. This award was created by Deacon Ivy Levingston to encourage the best and brightest high school graduates to plan for a career in education, and who believe in the concept of “growing your own” teachers.

RECENT GRADUATE

JOHNNY L. WALKER JR. AND GERALDINE WALKER HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

One $3,000 ($1,500 per semester) scholarship will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate or undergraduate currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university to pursue a degree in the field of their choice. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA to receive the award for the second semester.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA, a minimum 500-word essay on the topic “Changes in My Life.” The essay should include the applicant’s description of an event in his/her life that significantly altered his/her direction and achievement of goals for life. The essay should reflect the applicant’s narrative and descriptive writing abilities. This scholarship is funded by Johnny L. Walker Jr. and Geraldine Walker.

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RECENT GRADUATE

JOHNNY L.
WALKER, JR. AND GERALDINE WALKER LEADERSHIP AWARD

One $3,000 scholarship ($1,500 per semester) will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate or an undergraduate currently enrolled at a four-year accredited college or university to pursue a degree in the applicant’s field of choice. To receive the award for the second semester, the student must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Requirements: A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a minimum 500-word essay on the topic “Meeting Myself Four Years Ago.” The essay should respond to an opportunity to have lunch with the person the applicant was four years ago. What has changed about the applicant? What has stayed the same? The essay should compare and contrast personal reflections on the applicant’s life and the achievement of goals today with those from four years ago. The essay should reflect the applicant’s narrative and descriptive writing abilities. This scholarship is funded by Johnny L. Walker Jr. and Geraldine Walker.

RECENT GRADUATE

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MELBA
(CARSON) & WARNER ERVIN EDUCATION/AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to two 2026 high school graduates pursuing a degree in Education or Agriculture.

Requirements: Minimum 500-word essay titled “How I Was Affected by COVID-19”; personal statement including educational goals; 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The Melba (Carson) & Warner Ervin Education/Agriculture Scholarship is funded by Melba (Carson) & Warner Ervin.

RECENT GRADUATE

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ROZINE JACOB HOPKINS SCHOLARSHIP

Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to high school graduates to pursue an associate or technical degree at an accredited two-year college or technical school. Students should emphasize how they plan to pursue and approach their college studies.

Requirements: 2.5 GPA on a 4.0
scale. The scholarships are funded through the generosity of the Rozine Jacob Hopkins family.

STEM

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION F. FRANCES JOHNSON STEM SCHOLARSHIP

Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to two 2026 high school graduates or continuing college undergraduates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics at an accredited four-year university.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA for high school graduates and 2.75 GPA for continuing college undergraduates; full-time enrollment. This scholarship was created in memory of Dr. F. Frances Johnson to support the pursuit of STEM education and careers. Funded by William & Jackie Minter.

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION JAMES W.
JOHNSON HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP

Two 2,500 scholarships will be awarded to two students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or humanities at an accredited four year university. Preference given to qualified applicants attending HBCUs.

Requirements: 3.2 for high school graduates, 3.0 for continuing college undergraduates enrolled as full-time students. These scholarships were created in memory of Dr. James W. Johnson to support the pursuit of education in the social sciences and humanities. Funded by William & Jackie Minter.

PUBLIC SERVICE

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RAYMOND AND
DEBORAH A. MOORE PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Two $2,500. Public Service Scholarships will be awarded to two students who are 2026 high school graduates or undergraduates enrolled in Prairie View A&M University to pursue a degree in the field of their choice.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The student will receive $1,250 for the first semester. Based on the submission of a progress report after the first semester, the remaining $1,250 Scholarship balance will be awarded. This award was created and funded by personal contributions from Raymond E. and Deborah A. Moore.

STEM

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RODNEY AND
MARION WILSON ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited university which offers an engineering program.

Requirements: 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This award was created in 2007 by Rodney and Marion Wilson to encourage students to pursue studies in the field of engineering.

NURSING

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RODNEY AND
MARION WILSON NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student in the field of nursing. The recipient must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program.

Requirements: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. This award was created in 2006 by Rodney and Marion Wilson to encourage students to pursue studies in the field of nursing.

GENERAL

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION R.B. DEAUVEARO AND EDNA NEWSOME DEAUVEARO SCHOLARSHIP

Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to 2026 high school graduates or to undergraduates pursuing degrees in finance, business, or law enforcement. The recipient must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.

Requirements: A 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This award was created and funded by R.B. Deauvearo & Edna Newsome Deauvearo.

NURSING OR PHARMACY

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION C.K., JR. & MYRTLE MORROW NURSING/PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP

One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate or an undergraduate pursuing a degree in nursing or pharmacy. The recipient must be enrolled in an accredited nursing or pharmacy program.

Requirements: 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This award was created and funded in 2025 by Myrtle and the late C.K., Jr. Morrow.

DIETETICS OR NUTRITION

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WALL FAMILY NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP

Three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to 2026 high school graduates or undergraduates pursuing a degree in dietetics or nutritional sciences. The recipient must be enrolled in an accredited program.

Requirements: 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This award was created and funded in 2025 by The Wall Family (Glenda Wall) to encourage students to pursue studies in the field of nutritional sciences.

DISABILITIES

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RAYMOND AND
DEBORAH A. MOORE SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students with disabilities who are 2026 high school graduates or are undergraduate students enrolled at Prairie View A&M University, pursuing a degree of their choice.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The student will receive $1,250 for the first semester, and upon submission of a progress report after the first semester, the remaining $1,250 will be awarded. This award was created and funded by personal contributions from Raymond E. and Deborah A. Moore.

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RECENT GRADUATE

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THE REUBEN AND HELEN WHEATLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to two 2025 high school graduates to pursue a degree in the field of their choice at an accredited four-year college or university.

Requirements: The recipients must be enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 credit hours. These two memorial scholarships are funded by the family of Reuben Wheatley in honor of their patriarch, whose priorities, instilled by his parents, remained intact throughout his life: God, family, friends, and fun. Reuben, a financial supporter of the Brentwood Community Foundation Scholarship Program for over twenty years, truly believed in funding the “Village” legacy.

STEM

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIONEL THOMPSON MEMORIAL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

One $1,250 scholarship will be awarded to a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited university which offers an engineering program.

Requirements: 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Lionel Thompson, husband of Mary E. Thompson and brother of Marilyn Rowe.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIONEL THOMPSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE

One $1,250 scholarship will be awarded to a student to pursue a degree in an area related to information systems and/or computer science.

Requirements: 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Lionel Thompson, husband of Mary E. Thompson and brother of Marilyn Rowe.

MUSIC

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION VIRGIE MAE DAWKINS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

One $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two students pursuing a degree in the field of music at an accredited university.

Requirements: 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarships was established in 2020 in loving memory of Virgie Mae Dawkins and funded by a personal contribution from Mary Dawkins and Maxine Dawkins, Virgie Mae Dawkins’s daughters.

MUSIC

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ROBERT O. CHAMBERS AND LORRAINE CHAMBERS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

One $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate or undergraduate pursuing a degree in the field of music at an accredited university.

Requirements:3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; minimum 250-word essay on the topic “What inspired me to pursue a degree in the music field.” This scholarship was created in 2025 in loving memory of Robert O. Chambers and his dedication to gospel music. It is funded by personal contributions from friends and family of Lorraine Chambers & the late Robert O. Chambers.

DISABILITIES

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ABA GAYLE WILEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES*

One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student with a physical disability who is a 2026 high school graduate or an upper classman.

This award was created and funded by personal contributions from Aba Gayle Wiley, for students with physical disabilities.

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GENERAL

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EVANS ENCOURAGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

One $2,500 Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited two or four year college/university. The student will receive $1,250 for the first semester and based on submission of a progress report by the student after the first semester, the remaining $1,250 Scholarship balance will be awarded.

Requirements:2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship was created to honor our parents who were our original Encouragers and is funded by Willa A. and Don Evans.

LEADERSHIP

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HERRINGTON LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at an accredited four-year college or university. Students should explain how they plan to take an interdisciplinary approach to their college studies.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; an overall 3.0 average in mathematics and science courses. This award was created and funded by personal contributions from the Herrington family.

MENTAL HEALTH

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GEORGE AND MARY ANN GRANT MENTAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

One $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university, majoring in psychology, social work, or a related field.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment. This award was created and funded by personal contributions from George and Mary Ann Grant.

RECENT GRADUATE

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION REV. VERNA REECE POWERS AND JOHN L.F. POWERS HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate enrolled at an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to encourage and support them in pursuing and attaining a degree in their chosen field.

Requirements:2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship was created and funded by personal contributions from Rev. Verna Reece Powers in honor and memory of her late husband, John L. F. Powers.

NURSING

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ROSETTA THOMPSON NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a 2026 high school graduate or a college undergraduate pursuing a nursing degree. The recipient must be enrolled in a college or university with an accredited nursing program.

Requirements: A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This award was created and funded by Donald Thompson, son of Rosetta Thompson, to honor his mother, who was an R.N. for over 50 years.

PHARMACY

BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DR. RODNEY EARNEST BAILEY PHARMACY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU) pharmacy program.

Requirements: 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship is established in loving memory of Dr. Rodney Earnest Bailey, who believed in education and supporting historically black colleges and universities.

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