Requirements to Apply:

• Must be a qualified dependent of a full-time Redstone employee in good standing that has been employed by Redstone for a period of no less than two years as of January 1, 2026
• Graduating high school senior in the greater Houston area OR current college/trade school students
• Minimum cumulative GPA to apply: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
  • Applicants with an unweighted GPA of 2.49 or below are not eligible.
  • Please review this guide for instructions on converting your GPA to a 4.0 scale. GPA should be rounded to two decimal points.
• Must need financial assistance
• If you meet all of these requirements, visit our Application Process FAQ for helpful tips before you get started.

Renewal Students:

• Current recipients of the Houstonian Scholarship Program who are planning to renew the scholarship for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year must complete several Renewal Tasks through this application. 
• How Do I Renew My Award?
  •  Please do not create a new application for the general scholarship. A Renewal Application will be created for you by the GHCF Scholarships Team. 
  • Keep an eye out for an email from GHCF Scholarships on February 25 with more instructions about renewing your award.

About the Scholarship Award:

This is a renewable scholarship, meaning recipients can renew the award and claim up to 4 years of funding total if they meet the GPA and enrollment requirements and complete the renewal application for each academic year they plan to be enrolled.

• This scholarship is for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year.
  • Multiple scholarships awarded annually:
    • Bachelor's or Graduate Degree: Up to $5,000 per year
    • Associate's Degree: Up to $2,500 per year 
  • Up to four (4) years of funding total per student through this scholarship program. Four (4) years of funding can be claimed over a five-year (5) period from when the student is originally awarded, allowing for a year deferment if needed.
    
    
• What can this scholarship be used for?
  • The scholarship will be mailed directly to the student's college to be used towards tuition, required academic fees, and/or book expenses.
  • Scholarship funding cannot be distributed directly to the student. Funding cannot be used for room and board, rent, meal plans, parking passes, or other similar living expenses.
    
    
• Are there any requirements I must meet if I am selected as a scholarship recipient?
  • Recipients must enroll in a college, university, or trade school in the United States during the 2026-27 academic year. 
  • Recipients must enroll in at least 12 credit hours for both the fall and spring semesters (or be enrolled full-time according to your school if it is on a different system).
  • Recipients must submit college enrollment information online through GHCF Scholar the summer before the academic year begins. This information is required in order for the scholarship check to be mailed to the student's college. Instructions will be included in the student's award letter.
  • Recipients must meet certain criteria in order to receive subsequent annual awards (i.e., renewals): maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester, and complete the renewal application for each academic year they planned to be enrolled.

What Is Needed for This Application?

• Eligibility questions based on the criteria above
• One (1) essay
• Two (2) recommendation forms 
• Transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
• Education information
• Financial information
• Resume Form (community service, involvement in school activities, and employment)
• Houstonian employee information

Language Considerations:

• This application is offered in both English and Spanish.
• To view your application in Spanish, click the "EN" dropdown button in the top right corner of the screen and select "Español".
• You may toggle between English and Spanish while filling out your application.