One $4,000 scholarship will be awarded over a four-year period to a 2025 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.

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.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. 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 goals for life. The essay should be a reflection of 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.

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.

Requirements:3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Minimum 500 word essay on the topic “Meeting Myself Four Years Ago.” The essay should be a response to an opportunity to have lunch with the person that 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 of the applicant’s life and achievement goals today compared to four years ago. The essay should be a reflection of 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.

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.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA for high school graduates, 2.75 GPA for continuing college undergraduates; enrolled as a full-time student. This scholarship was created in memory of Dr. F. Frances Johnson to support the pursuit of STEM education and careers. The scholarships are funded by William & Jackie Minter.

Requirements: 3.2 for high school graduates, 3.0 for continuing college undergraduates. 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.

This $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.

This $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.

Requirements: The recipients must be enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 credit hours. The family of Reuben Wheatley funds these two memorial scholarships 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.

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.

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 created in loving memory of Dr. Rodney Earnest Bailey who believed in education and supporting historically black colleges and universities.

Requirements: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale along with a minimum 400-word essay telling us “Why are you deserving of this scholarship.” This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Brentwood Baptist Church Trustee, Marvin C. Joubert, and his beautiful wife, Janie L. Joubert. It is funded by personal contributions from friends and family of the late Marvin and Janie Joubert.

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, the daughters of Virgie Mae Dawkins.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements: Minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and no minimum collegiate GPA. This award was created and funded by David Fitzgerald Jones in honor of his mother to recognize outstanding students for their achievements and commitment to the arts and Theatre.

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.

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