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- Texas Spring Cypress Links Scholarships
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The TSCC Links, Incorporated and HISD are excited to offer scholarships to Booker T. Washington High School seniors interested in pursuing workforce education and training!
ABOUT THE TEXAS SPRING CYPRESS LINKS SCHOLARSHIPS
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The Texas Spring Cypress (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has been committed to supporting the Acres Homes area and the surrounding Houston communities for over 25 years. The Texas Spring Cypress Links Scholarship will provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Booker T. Washington High School, interested in pursuing workforce education and/or training.
For more information about the Texas Spring Cypress Links, please click here.
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Scholarship Eligibility
Students must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to apply:
- HISD Booker T. Washington High School senior at the time of application submission
- Must enroll in a workforce education program/certificate program by Fall 2021
- Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
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Scholarship Application Requirements
- The application must be completed in its entirety.
- An official high school transcript must be submitted.
- Proof of enrollment to a technical/vocational certification educational program
- If selected, the student must commit to a minimum of four hours of community service (virtual or in person) with the Texas Spring Cypress Chapter of the Links, Incorporated or with their institution of higher education (college or university service learning project) within one year of the award.
- An essay (maximum 250 words) addressing one of the following topics:
- Describe the benefit of a career/technical education and your career goals.
- How can you help give back to your community?
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How to Apply
The application can be accessed here. Please complete all the required sections. Have all the necessary documents ready to upload while you complete the application. If you have any questions, please contact Lorena Ellis at lorena.ellis@houstonisd.org.
Contact Us
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Development and Donor Relations
4400 West 18th Street
Level I, SE
Houston, Texas 77092-8501
Phone: 713-556-7200
Fax: 713-556-7243
Director, Development and Donor Relations
Jessica Y. Diaz
jessica.diaz@houstonisd.orgPartnership Liaison, Development and Donor Relations
Lorena Ellis
lorena.ellis@houstonisd.org