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:  Postmarked no later than April 24th, 2010.  Applications must be mailed. Interviews will be conducted on May 15th, 2010 at Ripley House.

In 2008, 13 scholarships were awarded:

  • Austin  3
  • Chavez 3
  • Milby   4
  • Other 3

In 2009,  19 scholarships were awarded:

  • Austin 7
  • Chavez 7
  • Milby 4
  • Other 1

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

Founded by Betty and Tom Lightsey, Jr. 1984