Purpose
To help eligible family members prepare for future educational opportunities.
The Elbert Brown Educational Fund was created to provide educational support for eligible descendants of George and Emily Brown. The fund is intended to help qualifying family members pursue post-secondary education, including college, university, trade school, and certain performing or visual arts programs.
Applications are not open yet. This website is being created as an early information page so family members can learn about the fund, update their contact information, and express interest in receiving future application details.
Applications Open: Date to Be Announced
The Elbert Brown Educational Fund was established to help support educational opportunities for eligible family members.
The purpose of the fund is to provide meaningful assistance, when funds are available, to qualifying students who are pursuing post-secondary education. The trustees are currently organizing the fund, updating family contact information, and preparing the application process.
This website will serve as a central place for family members to learn about the fund, receive updates, and express interest before the official application period opens.
Important Notice
This website is for general family information only.
The official trust document controls all eligibility, trustee authority, and distribution information. This website does not amend or replace the trust.
Submitting an interest form does not guarantee that a person is eligible for the fund, does not guarantee that an application will be approved, and does not guarantee that funds will be available.
All future awards will depend on the trust document, available funds, required documentation, trustee review, and the official application process.
It's time for a new generation of trustees to serve! We're looking for family members who are interested and ready to administer the fund. If you're interested in becoming a trustee, please read about the role and express interest by completing the quick form.
Covered educational expenses may include college, university, post-secondary trade school, post-secondary performing arts school, post-secondary visual arts school.
The fund is not intended to cover elementary school, middle school, or high school expenses.
The educational fund is currently in the organization and planning stage. Our goal is to locate family members, update contact information and gage interest among family members. Complete the short form below to express interest in receiving updates.