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    ABOUT THE EXOTIC POP SCHOLARSHIPS

    • Houston-based company Exotic Pop is known worldwide as the “Unique Beverage Boutique,” offering rare, hard-to-find flavors of beverages and snacks that are sourced from all over the globe. Charleston Wilson, a serial entrepreneur since kindergarten, is invested in helping young people build generational wealth through entrepreneurism.


      The Exotic Pop Scholarships, named after their founder Charleston Wilson and his mother, Donnie Franklin, will provide scholarships to graduating seniors in HISD, interested in pursuing business and entrepreneurship. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to one male and one female student.

      For additional information about Exotic Pop, please visit www.exoticpop.com. 

      NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. For more information, please contact Lorena Ellis at lorena.ellis@houstonisd.org.
    • Scholarship Eligibility

      Students must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to apply:

      • HISD high school senior
      • Must be interested in pursuing business or entrepreneurship
      • Applied to a college, university, or two-year community college program
      • Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

       

      Scholarship Application Requirements
      1. The application must be completed in its entirety.
      2. An official high school transcript must be submitted.
      3. Proof of admission to a college or university, if selected.
      4. Response to Supplemental Questions (500 word max):
        • Describe an idea for your business. What is your mission/vision? Who is your target customer?
          What makes your product or service unique?
        • What sort of support do you think you need to implement your idea?
        • Why are you choosing to continue your education by attending college?
      How to Apply

      NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. For more information, please contact Lorena Ellis at lorena.ellis@houstonisd.org.

    Contact Us

    • Community Partnerships
      4400 West 18th Street
      Level I, SE
      Houston, Texas 77092-8501

      Phone: 713-556-7200
      Fax: 713-556-7243

      Academics Program Manager
      Lorena Ellis 
      lorena.ellis@houstonisd.org

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