Submit the completed application and supporting documentation by April 1, 2026.

  DENNIS R. EDWARDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Information:The Dennis R. Edwards Memorial Scholarship fund was established in 2003 in memory of Dennis, his life, and the legacy he leaves behind. Mr. Edwards was an outstanding community leader and civic activist for over 20 years. He was a concerned, community-involved citizen who espoused democratic principles, justice for the under-represented, and a true love for his fellow man and for his country.

The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of Brazoria County, Inc. a regionally respected community foundation will administer this scholarship fund. The purpose of the fund is to support scholarship awards for local high school seniors, who plan to pursue higher education post the secondary school level. The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of Brazoria County, Inc. will award scholarships to a local high school senior. The Scholarship must be used by February of the following year.

The Scholarship Committee of the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee Incorporated of Brazoria County will review all applications and will select the recipient. Submit the completed application and supporting documentation
by April 1, 2026.  
Award Amount:One (1) $1,500 scholarship will be awarded.  
Eligibility:• Must be an African American student who is a resident of Brazoria County
• Must be a student at Angleton, Brazosport, Brazoswood, Columbia, or Sweeny High School
• Must be an active participant in extracurricular activities
• Must be an active participant in one or more church and civic activities
Requirements:• Submit a completed Dennis R. Edwards Scholarship Application
• Submit an essay (minimum 500 words) on the topic
“Describe the person who has been most influential to your life.”
• Submit an official transcript
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Submit a current photo with application.
Additional Information:• Review Dennis R. Edwards Scholarship Criteria for all eligibility.
• Any student who plans to participate in college varsity athletics as a recipient of a full athletic scholarship WILL NOT be considered.
• Award will be paid to the recipient upon proof of college enrollment and must be used the following school year after graduation.
• Award must be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for courses.
Selection:The Scholarship Committee of the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee Incorporated of Brazoria County will review all applications and will select the recipient. The recipient will be notified at their high school awards ceremony or by their counselor with information on how to receive the scholarship.

Submit the completed application and supporting documentation by April 1, 2026.