Scholarships

Matthew Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Matthew James Brown Scholarship is in memoriam to Matthew Brown, a 2019 graduate of Melissa High School. While in high school Matthew was a band member, a four-year letterman in golf and an Eagle Scout. Matthew also attended Texas Tech University and was an active member of the Saddle Tramps.

The Melissa Education Foundation wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to the Brown Family and Chris Tyner for entrusting us with the honor of establishing the Matthew Brown Memorial Scholarship. Contributions can be made directly to the Matthew Brown Memorial Scholarship fund using the link below or by mail to Melissa Education Foundation. Checks should be made payable to Melissa Education Foundation. For contributions by check, please indicate Matthew Brown Memorial Scholarship in the memo line.

Melissa Education Foundation. is a 501(c) (3) organization under IRS guidelines and is charged with soliciting, receiving, investing, and disbursing private gifts, which benefit the students and staff of the Melissa ISD.

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Burt Montgomery Memorial Scholarship

The Burt Montgomery Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student interested in the following courses of study:

General Education, Agriculture Education, Agriculture Business, Agriculture Communications, Wildlife Management, Ranch Management, Animal Science/ Veterinarian, Law Enforcement - specifically Game Warden or Park Ranger, Environmental Science or Culinary Studies

Burt Montgomery was raised north of Lubbock Tx, on his family’s farm and dairy. It was here that he developed a strong work ethic.
He received a Bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University and a Master’s from Texas Tech in Agriculture Education. He loved everything related to agriculture and education was a priority.
Burt began his long educator career as a Vocational Agriculture teacher and eventually spent 27 years as a school administrator.
His daughter, Julie Armstrong, is the current Assistant Principal at Willow Wood Elementary School.

Awarded May 8, 2025

Congratulations Class of 2025 Scholarship Recipients!

Matthew Brown Memorial Scholarship

Burt Montgomery Memorial Scholarship