Phillip Morales Memorial Art Scholarship
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 who demonstrate exceptional talent and commitment to the arts.
Any high school senior or undergraduate student in Texas pursuing a degree in the physical or digital arts may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Preference will be given to students and alumni of Palacios High School.
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.
Share about yourself. Consider discussing your background, interests, personal values, and/or future goals.
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The application deadline is Jun 29, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jul 30, 2026.
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