Because of the generous gifts from the business, political and social communities, HoustonWorks USA provides funding for educational Scholarships. Applicants must be 17 to 21 years of age and should possess a GPA of at least 3.0 to be eligible. The Scholarships will assist youth with educational funding for attending local colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs and vocational training schools. The HoustonWorks USA Scholarships are merit-based educational grants.
The following factors are considered when selecting Scholarship recipients: Written Essay, Recommendations and Referrals, Academic Achievement, Community Service, Leadership, and Self-motivation with Scholarship Committee.
The HoustonWorks USA Scholarship Awards are categorized below. The exact number of HoustonWorks USA and General Scholarships varies based on organizational capacity:
- Mary Kay Merriman Scholarship
- T.W. Hudson Scholarship
- HoustonWorks USA Scholarships
- General Scholarships
The 2012 Scholarship Luncheon will be May 2, 2012.