Sara Abel Memorial Scholarship

Organization / Individual Awarding Scholarship

Community Foundation of Abilene

Descriptions

Many friends helped establish a fund in memory of Sara, Nancy, Steve, and Ashley Abel's daughter and beloved sister who was tragically killed in an auto accident in 2003. At that time, Sara was classified as a junior St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. An accomplished writer, Sara was editor-in-chief of the Abilene High School newspaper, The Battery, and majored in English Writing & Rhetoric at St. Edwards.

Students Eligible to Apply

Offerred to a senior who is committed to a writing, English or journalism degree.

Number Awarded

2

Amount of Scholarship

$2,000

For additional information, check the CFA Website or
Contact the counselor's office for an application, eligibility, and deadline information.

Due to certain requirements and paperwork, Cooper and AHS deadlines MAY BE DIFFERENT (earlier) than the final deadlines on the CFA applications in order to allow students ample time to complete. Check with your counselor for your high school deadline!