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Phillip Morales Memorial Art Scholarship

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Morales Family
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
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Application Deadline
Jun 29, 2026
Winners Announced
Jul 30, 2026
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
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Eligibility Requirements
School Name:
Palacios High School
Background:
Artistic
Education Level:
High school senior or undergraduate student
School Name:
Background:
Education Level:
Palacios High School
Artistic
High school senior or undergraduate student

Phillip Morales was a renowned artist and video game producer from Palacios, Texas, who passed away too soon but lives on in memory. 

Coming from a vibrant, artistic family, Phillip dedicated his life to encouraging, promoting, and creating art that inspired others. Phillip had a giving spirit and created a legacy of artistic innovation, always testing limits and shattering expectations. Here are some of the artistic pieces and games Phillip created throughout his career:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1msged6P9kiOajsAUqAuD65MhNvQG03Z4/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NeM672hg-5RDTaF6RpjSrfT-7GElAhuG/view

This scholarship honors the passion of Phillip Morales by supporting students from his hometown who demonstrate exceptional talent and commitment to the arts. 

Any high school senior or undergraduate alum of Palacios High School in Texas who is artistic may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, share about yourself and upload three hand-drawn or digitally-created pieces. Please do not use AI assistance to generate or design these works.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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Published January 21, 2026
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
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Application Deadline
Jun 29, 2026
Winners Announced
Jul 30, 2026
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
1
Contribution
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Share about yourself. Consider discussing your background, interests, personal values, and/or future goals.

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Winners and Finalists

July 2025

Winners
Emily Luna
Colorado Mesa University
Beeville, TX
Finalists
Evelyn Neal
Sam Houston State University
College Station, TX
Carl Kaltwasser
Baylor University
Austin, TX

Winning Application

Emily Luna
Colorado Mesa UniversityBeeville, TX
Hello, I'm from Texas, i'm not from the town that is included, but will take my shot. I'm from Beeville, Texas. I lived out in the country with my parents and older siblings. The youngest, I had a lot of pressure at the start that slowly left as my art improved. I always wanted to be an animator, but my parents wanted me to be a vet or an art teacher. You've seen how teachers get paid. I think I would rather not, especially with how students are forced to take those courses in high school. I pushed and pushed to get into the college I am going to now. In the fall, I'm in my last school year as a senior. I love animals and have had many pets. Doves, dogs, cats, fish, and even a lizard. My love for animals is shown in my art, but I also enjoy fantasy creatures. I looked at Phillip's art, and I can see he was incredible at character design. My future goals are to continue pushing to improve in art and work for an indie studio. I put some character design, sticker art, and a full piece.

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The application deadline is Jun 29, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 30, 2026.

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When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 30, 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.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

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