Education Committee

1Eligibility Criteria

2High School and Volunteer Activities

Eligibility Criteria to Apply:

1) Female students must graduate from Aldine, Conroe, Houston, Spring, or Spring Branch School District in Spring 2025. Two (2) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to qualified 2025 graduating seniors in each school district. Students awarded must attend the International Conference for Women 2025 on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hilton Americas-Houston to be recognized and receive the scholarship. 2) Provide an official transcript. Provide a copy of your SAT and/or ACT scores if available. Request that your school send the transcript and scores electronically to info@ghwcc.org or request for them to be mailed. 3) Students must attend a Texas College of their choice. 4) Application and transcript must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

Independent School District Name

High School Name

High School GPA

Ranks in class / How many students ( ex. __ / __ )

Name

First Middle Last

Address

Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code

Phone

Date of Birth

Email

Texas College / University Attending

Major

Degree Sought

Brief Statement of Career Plans / Life Goals

What are your plans for funding your college education? (Please detail your financial need)

Have you been awarded any scholarships? (If Yes, which ones and how much?)

High School and Volunteer Activities (Grades 9-12 activities only)

Community Service / Outside of School Activities

Organization

Activity

Hours Week / Month

Years

Honors, Leadership Positions and / or Awards (School & Community)

Organization

Award / Position

Year Received

Work Experience

Organization

Activity

Hours Week / Month

Years

Essay:

Choose one (1) essay question and answer in no more than two typed written page (double-spaced). Scholarship Essay must be typed, double spaced, and a maximum of 2 pages in length. Please review grammar and spelling prior to submission. Attach additional page if necessary. 1. Describe a difficult moment in your life and how you dealt with the situation? 2. What is the greatest lesson you have learned in life and how did it change your personality? 3. How will your Degree be an asset to Society?

Essay:

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Consent

I certify that to the best of my knowledge that the information contained in this statement is correct and complete. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all supporting documentation (transcript, etc.) is received by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC), by Friday, April 4, 2025. I understand that any information submitted may be verified and I further give permission for any information submitted to be verified. I understand that scholarship money will be sent directly to the college of recipients of the GHWCC Scholarship, upon acceptance and attendance at the Texas University and the requested must be in writing by October 31, 2025. I also understand that I must attend the International Conference for Women 2025 on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010 in order to receive this scholarship.