Applicant Information
Click on the link below for the 2025 Application for Scholarships for the Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 academic year through the Pat Mathers Scholarship Foundation. Good luck!
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Pat Mathers scholarship foundation
In 2004, Fran Lively Mathers, owner of Via Reál Restaurant, began a scholarship foundation in memory of her late husband and business partner, Pat Mathers. Every year since then, many thousands of dollars in college scholarships been awarded to help further the education of the fine young sons and daughters of the Irving Police Department. The recipients are college students who excel in academics, community service, and extracurricular activities, and who also exhibit "Above and Beyond" ambitions to reach their goals. These children will ensure a very bright future for our community and country.
Our Mission
The Pat Mathers Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to students who are children of police officers and civilians working for the Irving, Texas police department. It is our belief that education is the cornerstone to a prosperous future as well as a strong community with strong community leaders. It is our hope that no child will be separated from a quality education due to financial hardship. With the help of our community we will support the endeavors of the young people of Irving, Texas.