Scholarship

The George Foundation Scholarship

The George Foundation Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Feb 15, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The George Foundation Scholarship is the flagship scholarship program of The George Foundation, awarding over $1.5 million annually to more than 150 local students to pursue their higher education goals. This scholarship supports Fort Bend County residents attending undergraduate programs at public institutions of higher education in Texas. Competitive candidates demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership in addition to financial need. Special consideration may be made for unique student circumstances or students who are the first from their family to pursue higher education. The scholarship is designed to help students overcome financial barriers to accessing quality higher education while recognizing academic excellence and community leadership.

150 awards

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Residency
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Priority for
first_generation

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Applications are reviewed for strong academic performance, leadership qualities, and financial need, with special consideration for unique circumstances and first-generation students

Restrictions

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