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.
What scholarships applications are open right now?
Applications DUE: July 1, 2025
- Crown Castle Scholarship - Benefiting Crown Castle interns OR dependents of Crown Castle employees
- SWE Homes Employee Scholarship - Benefiting employees and dependents of employees SWE Homes
- SWE Homes Community Scholarship - Benefiting dependents of SWE Homes contractors AND dependents of SWE Homes homeowners
- Tradition of Excellence Scholarship - Benefiting family members of current Perry Homes employees
You can also scroll down to the Programs section of this page to view and search our applications.
When will other scholarship applications reopen?
- Most applications for the 2026-27 academic year will reopen in January and February 2026.
- See the Full List of Scholarships to view all scholarship programs. This list also shows which programs have already closed for the 2025-26 academic year.
To Apply For a Scholarship:
- Create an account using your personal email address (please do not use a parent's email address or a high school email address).
- Review the list of scholarships available.
- Identify the scholarships that you are eligible for under Programs.
- Complete the application online (including submitting all required documentation) and remember to click the blue Submit button.
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 an Application | Submitting a Recommendation Form
- Renewal Applications
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