Catherine Hudgins Memorial Scholarship
Catherine Hudgins was a dedicated mother and educator who spent decades as a teacher and principal in Mansfield Independent School District. Her legacy as an educator lives on in the countless students and colleagues she inspired, and it continues to grow with each passing year.
In her memory, our family continues the Catherine Hudgins Memorial Scholarship. Each year since 2024 we award this scholarship to one graduating senior from Ben Barber Innovation Academy or Frontier STEM High School.
We are looking for a student who has truly taken advantage of the hands-on learning and Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities available at Ben Barber Innovation Academy and Frontier STEM High School, someone who intends to put those skills to work at the next level.
Any high school senior from Ben Barber Innovation Academy and Frontier STEM High School in Texas may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have:
1. Completed 3 or more courses for 4 credits in their program of study
2. Been accepted to a post secondary institution at the time of the scholarship announcement date.
To apply, tell us how Ben Barber Innovation Academy & CTE have impacted your life.
How has Ben Barber Innovation Academy & CTE impacted your life?
Explore All Kinds of Scholarships for All Kinds of Students
FAQ
The application deadline is May 8, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 8, 2026.
Your privacy is a top priority on the Bold.org platform, and you can find our privacy policy in full here. You may opt out of communications from Bold.org at any time, and unless we’ve first notified you and gotten your consent, you’ll never receive communication from any third parties related to personal information you give us.
Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 8, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.