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If you’ve have been searching for ways to uplift today’s urban youth and help them achieve a more promising future, look no further. The Greater Houston Frontiers Club believe that education in the key and we offer scholarships socio-economically disadvantaged high school seniors pursue college degrees.
Application will be available January 1, 2025
• We are unable to accept screenshots of documents including transcripts, letters, etc.
• Any illegible documents may lead to disqualification of the Applicant’s application.
• Applicants should review their application prior to uploading a PDF or JPEG version.
PRIOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Never Stop Chasing Your Dreams, No Matter How Elusive They May Seem
Greater Houston Frontiers Club has offered over $1,5 million dollars in scholarships. GHFC and their donors are proud to support students at GHFC’s Scholarship Program. Click below to see some of our scholarship recipients.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Access the application here and complete all requirements, upload documents and select “Submit” & finally “Certify”.
Greater Houston Frontiers Club, Inc. (GHFC) offers scholarships each year. We award a one-time $2,000 scholarship to students who enter a four-year College or University or a two-year Junior/Technical College.
The online applications for 2025 will be available Friday January, 1st 2025.
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.
No. You can not apply or receive the GHFC scholarship. Click here for a complete list of zip codes available to you.
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.
Yes. All scholarship applications must be submitted by the indicated application deadline.
No. We will not accept any documents faxed or any documents dropped-off to our address.
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.
No. GHFC scholarships are available to all students attending school in Harris County.
No. GHFC scholarships are available to students pursuing any major field of study/faculty.
All applications must be complete, submitted AND certified by March 26, 2021 11:59 pm CST
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.
- 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 [email protected] into your address book.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Are you ready to apply?
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.
Contact Us:
- Krista Glover 346-301-0349
- [email protected]
essay tips
STUDENT ESSAY TIPS GETTING READY
Start gathering material on yourself and build a file or resume.
- Grade point average, class standing, courses selected (know area of study)
- School and community activities (high school and college)
- Honors or awards (high school or college)
- Hobbies or interests
Work or volunteer experience-Special or unusual learning experiences - Talk with someone about what you’ve done. Many times what you think is insignificant could be valuable to put on an application.
- Read a GOOD newspaper; broaden your global knowledge.
- What are your educational and career goals?
- Where do you see yourself five years from now?
The best references generally come from instructors who have taught you recently, and better yet, have had you for more than one class. Check to see if they would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for you. Be sure to allow them at least two weeks (more is better) to prepare the recommendation and be sure to let them know what the deadlines are.
- Pick references who will give you a good recommendation. Ask them if they have any problems writing a letter for you.
- If you have to choose, pick references who know you rather than those with prestige.
- Pick references who will get their letters in on time.
- Give them adequate information to write a good letter of recommendation. A copy of the scholarship application, your resume, etc.
BEGINNING APPLICATION PROCESS
Most scholarship applications require one or more of the following: an application form, a personal essay (150-1,000 words), a copy of your academic transcript, and letters of recommendation. Allow at least one month to complete the process. For some, it may take as long as a semester.
Generally it is wise to answer all the questions on a separate piece of
paper. Then you can transfer or type your answers on to the application form.
Allow enough time to evaluate and rewrite
it. You may edit it ten or more times in order to make it convincing.
A late or incomplete application may automatically disqualify you. This applies
to both the scholarships for which the university nominates and those you send directly yourself.
STRUCTURE
1. Develop paragraphs one idea at a time. Include a topic sentence and follow it with example of your point or convincing reasons.
2. Make transitions between paragraphs.
3. Select action verbs and avoid the passive voice.
4. Use concrete examples. Often, examples of behavior demonstrate an idea better than an adjective. (Show how or why, don’t just tell.)
5. Develop exact, concrete language. Avoid vague references, wordy usage or clichés.
6. Be sure to have at least 2 other people read your essays. It’s best to have one specialist and one lay reader. Be ready to prepare multiple drafts of your writing.
EDITING YOUR DRAFT
Does your introduction capture the reader’s attention?
Are you consistent in your verb tense?
Are you clear and coherent?
Are you concise enough to adhere to the limits in length?
Have you checked for grammatical and spelling errors?
Does the essay present you as you wish to be seen?
Did another person review your essay for possible mistakes?
Would you remember your essay if you read two hundred others?
Does your closing paragraph present you as you with to be remembered?
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION
1. Retain a copy for your records.
2. Deliver all forms on time.
FOLLOWING UP ON YOUR APPLICATION
1. Thank those who assisted in the application or wrote letters of recommendation. A thank you note would be especially nice.
IF YOU RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP
1. Acknowledge the scholarship donors. It is especially crucial to maintain contact if the scholarship is
renewable. The individuals who wrote letters in support of your application will also appreciate a note
from you.
2. Clarify terms for scholarship renewal. Find out if you must meet specific conditions to have your
award renewed.
