Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior OR previous high school graduate from one of the following:
  • Montgomery High School
  • Lake Creek High School
  • Anderson-Shiro Jr/Sr High School (Anderson, TX)
  • Iola High School (Iola, TX)
  • Navasota High School (Navasota, TX)
  • Richards ISD High School (Richards, TX)
  • Home school in Grimes County
• Must plan to attend an accredited trade school, college, or university
• Minimum cumulative GPA to apply: 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
  • Please review this guide for instructions on converting your GPA to a 4.0 scale. GPA should be rounded to two decimal points.
• Preference given to students who participated in Drill Team or shooting sports (4-H or similar) while in high school.
  

Award Information:

• 1 scholarship awarded in 2025
• Award amount will vary by degree type:
  • 4-year degree at a college/university - $6,000
    • Renewable for three (3) additional years for a total of four (4) years of funding, as long as the student meets renewal requirements
  • 2-year degree at a trade school/community college - $4,000
    • Renewable for one (1) additional years for a total of two (2) years of funding, as long as the student meets renewal requirements
• Must enroll in 12 hours per semester

What Is Needed for This Application?

• Eligibility questions based on the criteria above
• One (1) essay 
• Transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
• Financial information
• Education information
• Resume (involvement in activities and service)