George Hughes Scholarship 2026

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In 1930, George Hughes, a Black laborer, was accused of assaulting a White woman in Grayson County, Texas. Before he could stand trial, a White mob burned down the County courthouse (with Hughes inside), lynched his body, and then destroyed the Black business district on Mulberry Street.

The George Hughes Memorial Scholarship commemorates this tragedy by asking high school students in Grayson County to submit an essay that reflects on the lynching of George Hughes and how this history has shaped Grayson County into the present. This scholarship institutionalizes annual discussion and education about 1930—a vital function because many in Grayson County are rarely taught this history.

Applicant requirements:

Please submit your application and essay by April 15th, 2026

Send a photo of yourself to grace.umc.scholarship@gmail.com.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

- Be a resident of Grayson County

- Be graduating from high school the year the scholarship is awarded (high school senior)

- Plan to enroll in a post secondary-training* in the Fall of 2026

*Encompasses all forms of education or training pursued after high school to gain skills, credentials, or knowledge in a specific field.

If you are selected as a recipient, you must enroll in the Fall of 2026. Your scholarship will be sent directly to the Financial Aid Office at the place of your enrollment.

Scholarship recipients should be announced by May 1, 2026 and the scholarship amount will be awarded in the Fall of 2026.

Award:

George Hughes Memorial Scholarship awards scholarships in the range of $500 to $1,000 . The scholarship pays for qualified expenses (tuition and fees, books) for undergraduate education.

If you have questions or want to support Grace UMC with this project, please contact Tom or Vicki Busby at grace.umc.scholarship@gmail.com.

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