City of Houston Public Service Recognition Week Scholarship Essay Contest

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

City of Houston

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Five scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a high school senior.
  2. Must be between the ages of 17-19.
  3. Must reside in Harris County and all contiguous counties: Waller County, Montgomery County, Liberty County, Fort Bend County and Brazoria County in Texas.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: Seniors can earn up to $2,000 for college, gain a deeper understanding about local government and learn about the broad range of career options serving the residents of Houston.

Application requirements for the City of Houston Public Service Recognition Week Scholarship Essay Contest are:

  • Essay
Additional Information: Essays should be composed by a senior from a Houston-area high school (public or private). They should be organized in the following manner: Thesis statement, arguments and conclusion.

Award Amount: First Prize: $2,000 Second Prize: $1,200 Third Prize: $800 Honorable Mention: $500 Honorable Mention: $500  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $10,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, April 19

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, April 19

To apply for the City of Houston Public Service Recognition Week Scholarship Essay Contest, students must complete the online application form at the provider website by the deadline date.
About City of Houston:
Contact Information: Elise Marrion, Senior Communications Specialist
Address: 611 Walker Street Houston, Texas 77002

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