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1. How can I apply?
Access the application here and complete all requirements, upload documents and select "Submit" & finally "Certify".
2. What scholarships are available?
Greater Houston Frontiers Club, Inc. (GHFC) offers two different scholarships each year. We award a one-time $500 scholarship to students who will attend a two-year Junior/Technical College. We award a one-time $1,000 scholarship to students who enter four-year College or University.
3. When can I apply?
The online applications for 2021 will be available Friday January, 1st 2021.
4. Who is eligible to apply?
Only graduating minority high school seniors who are graduating from a high school that is located in Harris County are eligible to apply. Click here for a complete list of eligible zip codes.
5. What if I live in Harris County but go to school in another county? No. You can not apply or receive the GHFC scholarship. Click here for a complete list of zip codes available to you.
6. Are there any citizenship requirements to apply to the GHFC Scholarship program? No. There are no citizenship requirements to apply. You do not have to be a U.S. Citizen to apply to the GHFC Scholarship program.
7. Are the application deadlines strict deadlines?
Yes. All scholarship applications must be submitted by the indicated application deadline.
8. Will you accept documents faxed or dropped-off to the address?
No. We will not accept any documents faxed or any documents dropped-off to our address.
9. Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
No. We award two different types of scholarships: one for Junior College, Community or Technical Schools and the other for four-year Colleges and University.
10. Do I have to be an active member of Junior Frontiers to apply for a scholarship?
No. GHFC scholarships are available to all students attending school in Harris County.
11. Do I have to be in a specific major field of study/faculty to apply for a GHFC scholarship?
No. GHFC scholarships are available to students pursuing any major field of study/faculty.
12. When is the online application removed?
All applications must be complete, submitted AND certified by March 26, 2021 11:59 pm CST
13. How and when will I receive notification if I have been selected?
Once winners are selected and eligibility requirements are confirmed, students will be notified via telephone call, and/or via email by a GHFC Scholarship Committee member. This phone call and/or email notification will be sent out within 45 days after the scholarship deadline date.
14. How will I find out the results of my scholarship interview?
- Once winners are determined and eligibility requirements are confirmed, the GHFC Scholarship Committee will notify winners via personal phone call and/or email confirmation.
- All non-winning applicants for the award will be notified via email.
- Award notifications will go out within 45 days after the scholarship deadline.
- Past experience indicates that emails are sometimes not received or successfully delivered. Be certain to provide us with your most current email address and add scholarship@ghfrontiers.com into your address book.
15. Can I receive feedback on my application if I do not win?
No. An impartial selection committee comprised of experienced educators and professionals selects the GHFC scholarship winners. Decisions of the selection committee are final and are not subject to appeal.
16. Will any of my documents be returned?
No. Upon receipt, the application becomes the property of the GHFC Scholarship Committee, and of Greater Houston Frontiers, Inc., the administrator of the scholarship program, and items submitted will not be returned.
17. Are scholarships taxable?
Tax laws vary by country. For example, in the United States, scholarship funds used exclusively for the payment of tuition or textbooks are normally not taxable. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against your scholarship award. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for more guidance.
18. Program Administration
To assure complete impartiality in selection of winners and to maintain a high level of professionalism, the GHFC Scholarship Committee specializes in managing our scholarships and administers the GHFC Scholarship program. Complete your application, essay and upload transcripts here: https://smr.to/p79079
19. To assure complete impartiality in selection of winners and to maintain a high level of professionalism, the GHFC Scholarship Committee specializes in managing our scholarships and administers the GHFC Scholarship program. Complete your application, essay and upload transcripts here: https://smr.to/p79079
When emailing please include your name, contact information and specific details. We will work to respond to all phone calls and emails within 24 hours after receiving them.
Or Email to: scholarship@ghfrontiers.com
Contact:
Krista Glover
Phone: 346-301-0349
scholarships@ghfrontiers.com