Lightsey Family Scholarship

Lightsey Family Scholarship - Administered through Ripley House Neighborhood Center, Houston, Texas

Serving Graduating High School Seniors from the East End of Houston since 1984. The Scholarship Fund’s mission is to assure that those with drive and motivation, financial need, and potential to succeed -- not necessarily the best grades -- have a chance to attend college.

For students in the Austin High School, Milby High School, and Cesar Chavez High School areas of Houston, Texas, only. 

Application Deadline:  April 28th, 2008.  Applications must be mailed. 

In 2007, 24 scholarships were awarded:

  • Austin  5
  • Chavez 9
  • Milby   10

Founded by Betty and Tom Lightsey, Jr., Houston, Texas.

Founded by Betty and Tom Lightsey, Jr. 1984