Welcome to the Greater Houston Community Foundation Scholarship Application Site!   

The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) administers a variety of unique scholarship funds that grant over $5.9 million annually to college students. The scholarship funds have been established by thoughtful and generous donors and each has a unique set of eligibility criteria and award structure.

Scholarship Application Info:  

Greater Houston Community Foundation administers over 60 different scholarship programs, each with differing eligibility requirements. Eligibility for some scholarships may be dependent on employment, course of study, high school, or college. 

See the Full List of Scholarships to view the scholarship programs we administer. You can also scroll down to the Programs section of this page to view and search our applications.

⇨ Is there any scholarship funding available for the 2025-26 academic year?

• Applications for the 2025-26 academic year are closed, and funding has already been allocated.

⇨ What scholarships are accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year?

Scholarships currently accepting applications | Deadline: January 30

• Patrick J. Kiley / Houston AGC Scholarship 
  • Benefiting employees, dependents of employees, and/or interns of AGC Houston member firms OR students involved in AGC Student Chapters

Scholarships currently accepting applications | Deadline: February 13

• Fusion Scholarship Foundation - Benefiting students attending Fusion Academy and Fusion Global Academy
• Harvest Scholarship Program - Benefiting dependents of Harvest Midstream Company employees
• Hess Corporation Scholarship - Benefiting current renewal students who received the Hess Corporation Scholarship in 2022 and 2023
• Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship - Benefiting select communities across the United States where Hilcorp operates
• Hilcorp Scholarship - Benefiting dependents of Hilcorp employees
• Houston Nursing Education Foundation Scholarship - Benefiting individuals who demonstrate the desire and ability to pursue a professional nursing career in the Greater Houston area and who have demonstrated financial need
• Milton L. Scott Business Scholar Award - Benefiting graduating high school seniors from KIPP Sunnyside High School, Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy, or Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
• NRG Chairman's Scholarship - Benefiting dependents of NRG employees
• River Oaks Country Club Scholarship - Benefiting employees and dependents of River Oaks Country Club
• Southwest Airlines® Community Scholarship (formerly the Southwest Airlines Scholarship) - Benefiting individuals with a demonstrated career interest in the airline industry. This can include a variety of careers ranging from being a pilot to having a role in accounting or customer service in the airline industry.
• Southwest Airlines® Founders Scholarship (formerly the Herbert D. Kelleher and Rollin W. King Scholarship) - Benefiting dependents of Southwest Airlines® employees  
• Strong Family Scholarship - Benefiting graduating high school seniors from charter schools in Houston, TX

Upcoming applications | Open: February 25 | Deadline: March 31 

• See the Full List of Scholarships to view the other scholarship programs that will be accepting applications soon. 
• We are currently updating these applications which means that some are "offline” and you may receive an error message when you click them.
• All eligibility requirements, award information, and application dates will be updated and visible by early February.

How do I Apply For a Scholarship?

Step 1. Review the Full List of Scholarships to identify if there are any scholarships that you are eligible to apply for.

Step 2. Now that you’ve identified the scholarship(s) for which you meet all of the eligibility requirements, visit the Application Process FAQ for instructions and tips on creating your GHCF Scholar account.

Please note: We strongly recommend using a modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc) to access this site. Please avoid accessing the site through Internet Explorer as certain application functions may not be available.

Have Questions for our Scholarships Team?

Contact us at scholarships@ghcf.org or 713-333-2230 and provide your full name and the name of the scholarship you are either applying for or were awarded. 

Please note that our hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Central Time).

Check out our FAQ Links here to find an answer even faster! 

• Application Process 
• Submitting a Recommendation Form
• Renewal Applications
• Checks
• Transferring Schools Mid-Year

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