Scholarship Application

Supporting the Next Generation of Stowe Family Scholars with the Beluah Stowe Carey Scholarship

The Stowe Family values the importance of EDUCATION and understands the significance of HIGHER LEARNING. Our goal is to support our young family members in their endeavors through our words, actions and our contributions.

We are proud of our scholars and we invite you to apply for the Beulah Stowe Carey Scholarship. Please see below for more information (including criteria and application instructions).

Not a college student, but want to help? Great! See below for more details on how to donate to the scholarship fund.

ABOUT:

Beulah Stowe Carey is one of the founders of the Stowe Family Reunion. She, along with her cousins, had a vision of bringing together family and creating a legacy. To honor her, the Stowe Family Reunion unanimously voted to rename the longstanding Stowe Family Scholarship after her.

The scholarship represents a love of family and a commitment to education. The Stowe Family values the importance of EDUCATION and understands the significance of HIGHER LEARNING. Our goal is to support our young family members in their endeavors through our words, actions and our contributions.

CRITERIA:
All applicants must be a member of the Stowe Family and be a rising college student OR a current college student. Lastly, you must also have attended at least one (in-person) Stowe Family Reunion within the past 5 years OR be registered to attend this year's 2025 Stowe Family Reunion.

DEADLINE: Friday, June 30th by 11:59 pm.

Questions about the Scholarship: Please email to Allison Stowe Jones at alleyj689@gmail.com with the subject line: 2025 Beulah Stowe Carey Scholarship.

DONATE:
The old adage, "it takes a village to raise a child," holds a wealth of truth. We are all dependent on each other, and it is our responsibility to make sure this next generation succeeds in living productive lives. Therefore, we are asking you to consider donating to the Beulah Stowe Carey Scholarship Fund so our legacy of giving and supporting educational goals will continue.

Please see below for three convenient ways to give:

CASH APP: $StoweFamilyReunion
PAYPAL: @stowefamilyreunion
CHECK/MONEY ORDER: Make payable to 'Stowe Family Reunion’ & mail it c/o Earlene V. Lorick

Mailing Address:

1149 Peregrine Way

Leander, TX 78641

QUESTIONS:

Please contact the 2025 SFR President, Jordan Gilmore at gilmore.jordon@gmail.com.

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Tell Us About Yourself (Hobbies, your passion, what you value the most, family tidbits, something funny about yourself, etc.)

Please answer the first two questions and any ONE of the additional questions listed below. (Each answer should be at least 350-500 words each, double spaced and 12-point font.) You can copy and paste your answers in the boxes below or upload your Word document below.

NOTE: All recipients will be expected to read your response to the first question during the upcoming 2025 Stowe Family Reunion.

Mandatory Question: STOWE FAMILY: What has it personally meant to you to be a part of the Stowe Family?

Mandatory Question: GOALS: Please tell us about the goals you have set for yourself. These goals can be your personal, academic, career, or aspirational goals. Tell us about the vision you have set for yourself.

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How can we as individuals affect change within our families, that will further foster change within our communities?
HEALTH OF THE BLACK FAMILY: What does a healthy black family look like to you? How does mental health, financial health and spiritual health impact the black family?
What is one fact that you have learned about your ancestry that you can build on today to promote change?

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Supporting the Next Generation of Stowe Family Scholars with the Beluah Stowe Carey Scholarship

Scholarship Application

Additional Question: (Choose ONE)

How can we as individuals affect change within our families, that will further foster change within our communities?

HEALTH OF THE BLACK FAMILY: What does a healthy black family look like to you? How does mental health, financial health and spiritual health impact the black family?

What is one fact that you have learned about your ancestry that you can build on today to promote change?