​MJCRSP Scholarship Program

In 2017 MJCRSP began a scholarship program for graduating seniors at Nederland High School and Port Neches-Groves High School. The scholarships are funded by donations from members and other individuals who support the program. The majority of the funding is derived from ads purchased by local businesses and featured in our yearbook and on our website. Scholarship recipients in 2017 and 2018 received $1000 stipends. Because of the generosity of supporters, stipends were increased to $1200 in 2019. Stipends were increased again in 2020 to $1500. Scholarship recipients are featured below.

2020 RECIPIENTS

​Jake Plante of PNG plans to attend Lamar University and earn three degrees: chemical engineering, business, and Spanish. He has participated in Lamar’s Intro to Engineering Program.  In high school Jake was a member of the football, tennis, swimming, and fishing teams. An honor student, he was a member of the National Honor Society and a member of Key Club. In addition, Student Council, G-Crew, Indians Give, among other activities, kept him active on campus. He also contributed to his community during RiverFest, Hurricane Harvey clean-up, the Beaumont Children’s Museum, and other places and events, amassing approximately 975 service hours.

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After graduating from Nederland High School, Savannah Moore plans to enroll at Texas A&M in College Station to pursue a degree in kinesiology, so she could eventually work with children as a pediatric  physical therapist to better their lives. Savannah was active in school, community, and church activities throughout her high school years. She was especially involved in the high school band, serving on the band council and the honors band, eventually as co-head twirler and drum major. She belonged to the National Honor Society, Terrific Nederland Teens, and Spanish Honor Society. She also volunteered at her church and the local public library, and also during Hurricane Harvey recovery.

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2019 RECIPIENTS

An accomplished musician at Nederland High School, Gavin Lopez will seek further education in music at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.  As a high school senior he was a member of the TMEA all-State Jazz Band. An honor roll student throughout high school, Gavin was also a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. After college, Gavin desires to spread his passion for music to students.

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After graduating from Port Neches-Groves High School, Dylan Brittain will enroll at the University of Texas-San Antonio where he will pursue a degree in chemical engineering. In high school Dylan participated basketball, soccer, track, football, Key Club, French Club, Earth Club, and is a member of the National Honor Society. After college Dylan plans to return to Southeast Texas to raise a family and contribute to his local community.                           ​

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2018 RECIPIENTS

Cassie Schumacher is a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. She attends Texas A&M University and majors in community health. While in high school she was active in band and drill team, serving as captain her senior year. She was a member of the National Honor Society (reporter), Texas Association of Future Educators, and PNG Indians Give Service Organization, among many other organizations both on campus and in the community.

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Nederland High School graduate Rachel Morrison  majors in education at East Texas Baptist University, where she was recruited to participate in cross country and track. In high school Rachel participated in track, cross country, and band (twirler). She was also a member of the Criminal Justice Club

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2017 RECIPIENTS

Ethan Landry received the 2017 MJCRSP scholarship at Nederland High School. Ethan enrolled at Lamar University in Beaumont as a nursing major. His goal was to become a nurse practitioner. In high school he was a member of the soccer team, earning distinction as team captain, all-district, and a Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Athlete. He was also a member of Key Club and the FFA Show Team.

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Levi Dalton Droddy was the recipient of the first MJCRSP scholarship for a Port Neches-Groves High School graduate. After graduation Dalton enrolled at Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. While in high school Dalton was active in a variety of activities: football, drama club, HOSA, UIL science, among others. He graduated in the top 10% of his class and was chosen Most Popular Senior Boy.

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