Lightsey Family Scholarship

 Who's eligibile to apply?

  • Graduating high school seniors from the East End of Houston.  Students from Stephen F. Austin, Milby and Cesar Chavez areas of Houstion, Texas, are eligible to apply. 
  • Students who do not receive significant funds from other scholarships.   Students with more than $4,000 in scholarships are ineligible. 
  • Students entering their first year of college
  • Students interested in vocational schools, e.g. cosmetology, are eligible.
  • Legal immigration status is not required.

 What are the application requirements?

  • completed application
  • high school transcript
  • letter from student
  • letter of recommendation
  • photo

What are the potential scholarship awards?

 

  • Awards are up to $1,000 
  • Available for the first year of college only
  • Available to students without significant other funds for college

What are the important dates and locations?

  • Applications due the last Monday of April (April 28, 2008)
  • Required interview on third Saturday in May (May 17, 2008)
  • Awardee reception in the fall
  • All interviews and receptions held at Ripley House Neighborhood Center
  • All scholarship funds disbursed through Ripley House Neighborhood Center

Ripley House is located at 4410 Navigation, Houston, TX 77011