Purpose and Mission of Scholarship:
The Doris Mims Neal Memorial Family Scholarship Fund is designed to help coach and support family members to prepare for and graduate from college.
Awards:
- One high school senior will receive up to $10,000 per academic year starting Fall 2025 and will be supported by near-peer coaching provided by College Possible Texas through college completion.
- One high school junior will receive up to $10,000 per academic year starting Fall 2026 and will be supported by College Possible Texas near-peer coaching starting with their senior year of high school in the 2025-2026 school year through college completion.
Eligibility and Requirements:
- Must be a Neal or Mims family member, descended from one of the following individuals: Carnegie Mims Sr, Mae Lois Mims, Willis Neal Sr., or Ima Neal.
- Must have current status as either Junior or Senior student in high school
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Minimum College Entrance Exam Scores: Seniors – 1050 SAT or 20 ACT, Juniors – 920 PSAT
Application:
To apply for the Doris Mims Neal Memorial Family Scholarship, please complete the application here:
Doris Mims Neal Memorial Family Scholarship Application 2024-2025.
The Deadline to Apply is February 28th, 2025
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Rana Emerson, College Possible Texas Program Director at remerson@collegepossible.org