Unlocking Higher Education: The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship
The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship offers a significant opportunity for Houston-area high school seniors aspiring to pursue higher education. This article delves into the details of this prestigious scholarship, outlining its purpose, eligibility requirements, application process, and the foundation's broader mission.
Foundation's Origins and Mission
Under the direction of Mary Josephine Hamman, the Foundation was formed on May 20, 1954. The Foundation was established to give assistance to students in the pursuit of higher education through scholarships; to promote the arts; to fund qualified institutions in the furtherance and development of scientific projects; to aid churches, associations and conventions of churches in the advancement of religion; to aid colleges and universities in both operating and capital needs; to provide aid for the needy; and to assist hospitals, medical colleges and research institutions for the study, treatment and cure of disease.
Scholarship Overview
Each Spring, the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation awards scholarships to Houston area high school seniors for undergraduate study. The Foundation annually awards scholarships to help Houston area high school seniors expense their undergraduate studies. Specifically, the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation awards seventy (70) scholarships to Houston area high school seniors for undergraduate study.
The award is $25,000, disbursed over four years (or until the student graduates, if earlier), provided the recipient conforms to the requirements set forth in the award.
The recipient may select any major at any four year college or university in the United States. This scholarship is designated for full-time enrollment status only.
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Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship, applicants must meet specific criteria:
- Geographic Location: Applicants must attend schools or be homeschooled in the following eight counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, or Waller.
- Academic Standing: To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have a minimum SAT composite score of 1000 (on the Math and Reading/Writing portions combined), and/or an ACT composite score of 21. All SAT and/or ACT scores must be from the same test date.
- Citizenship: Students who are citizens of the United States.
- Enrollment Status: If you’re a high school senior from the Houston area and will be enrolling in a four-year university, we encourage you to apply! This scholarship is designated for full-time enrollment status only.
Application Process
Scholarship applications may be submitted during the student’s senior year in high school. Students may complete scholarship forms online after September 15th of their senior year. Do not submit an application before you take the SAT or ACT. If you do not have access to a computer, you may request (in writing to the address below) that an application be sent to you. Instructions must be followed accurately to make certain that your application is considered. A number of finalists will be selected from the applications received and will be invited for an interview.
Additional Resources
For help writing the essay component of this scholarship application, check out our guides How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay and How to Start a Scholarship Essay (With Examples).
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