By MICAH McCARTNEY

Editor

East Texas Communities Foundation is currently accepting applications from East Texas students for 41 scholarship funds.

In addition to the traditional scholarships offered yearly, the Foundation recently announced the establishment of two new scholarships this year. New scholarships available to East Texas students this year include the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose High School Scholarship and the Frederick Michael Nachman Scholarship.

The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose High School Scholarship, a $5,000 scholarship, is available to graduating seniors from Smith County high schools who exemplify the characteristics of East Texas football legend and National Football League Hall of Famer Earl Campbell. The scholarship also emphasizes the participation of applicants in varsity athletics.

The Frederick Michael Nachman Scholarship, a $1,500 scholarship, is available to graduating seniors from Smith County public and private schools, as well as students graduating from Bellaire High School, located in Bellaire, who have been accepted to attend the University of Texas at Austin and plan to major in business.

As it has in the past, the Foundation will continue to offer East Texas numerous other scholarships offered every year.

The David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Scholarship for Vocational/Technical Study in Medically Related Fields, a $1,500 scholarship, is available to East Texas students pursuing a vocational or technical associates degree or certificate in a medically related field. The scholarship is renewable for the length of the program.

The David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Scholarship in Chemistry, a $3,000 scholarship, is available to East Texas graduating seniors planning to major in chemistry in college. The scholarship is renewable for a total of four years.

The David G. and Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Scholarship in Medicine, Biotechnology, and Veterinary Medicine, a $3,000 scholarship, is available to East Texas graduating seniors who plan to major in biology, mathematics, engineering or a related field, allowing them to pursue a future career as a doctor, dentist, veterinarian, or biotechnologist. The scholarship is renewable for a total of four years.

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East Texas Communities Foundation accepting applications for scholarships