Mission Statement:

Because of the love and affection that Jean and Harry Bettis have for the Youth of Graham, it was their wish to start and organization to help these Children to aspire to greater heights by the means of higher Education. For this purpose, Harry M. Bettis created The Jean and Harry Bettis Educational Foundation. The Jean and Harry Bettis Educational Foundation is organized and will operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision or provisions of any subsequent Unit States revenue law. These purposes shall include but are not limited to the making of grants to college students to enable the students to attend college. It is the mission of the Corporation, by making such grants to such individuals, to enhance the educational opportunities available to the youth of Graham, Texas.

Application Deadline:

All applications must be received (or postmarked if mailed) by March 7, 2026.

See the Application Submission Options section below for complete instructions on email/upload, mail, and in-person delivery.

Scholarship Eligibility Information:

Graduating or a Graduate of Graham High School who are actively pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate degrees.

Application Submission Options:

INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.

Two Ways to Complete and Submit Your Application:

1. Download, Complete, and Upload:

  1. Download the fillable PDF application.

  2. Fill it out completely using Adobe Acrobat or another PDF editor.

  3. Save the completed PDF as: Lastname-Firstname-Bettis-Year.pdf (e.g., Doe-John-Bettis-2026.pdf).

  4. Navigate to the Application Portal at the bottom of this page.

  5. Upload your completed PDF application along with each of the required documents (essay, transcripts, and letters of recommendation) individually.

    If any issues arise while uploading, please email your application and attachments to applications@hmbettisinc.com.

2. Print and Submit by Mail or In-Person:

  • By Mail:
    Send your completed application to:

The Jean and Harry Bettis Educational Foundation
PO Box 1240
Graham, TX 76450

  • In-Person:
    Deliver your application to our office at:

    505 Fifth Street
    Graham, TX 76450
    (Entrance faces Oak St.)

    Need a hard copy? You can pick up a printed application from our office during business hours.

    Important: If mailing your application, it must be postmarked on or before the application deadline to be considered.

2026 Application Uploader