Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Bill and Reba Newton Scholarship

Overview: The Bill and Reba Newton Scholarship was established to encourage students to explore the fields of STEM and architecture. The scholarship was created by David to honor his former mentors Bill and Reba Newton. David was inspired to aim high and pursue a career in STEM by Bill, a retired architect. It is David's hope that other students will also aim high and pursue their dreams in these fields.

Geographic Scope: Greater Houston area (preferred), but all BBBS Lone Star service areas eligible

Award Details:

  • Amount: Up to $1,000 per award

  • Availability: Two awards

  • Focus: STEM and Architecture education
  • Eligibility:

  • BBBS Lone Star Littles/Mentees

  • Reside in Greater Houston area (preferred)

  • Graduating high school senior

  • GPA of 2.8 or higher

  • STEM or Architecture major (preferred)
  • Contact: Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, 5001 LBJ Freeway Suite 450, Dallas, TX 75244, 888.887.BIGS

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the online application form
    2. Submit via the provided online portal at bbbstx.org
    3. Committee review of applications
    4. Recipients selected based on application merit and field of study

    Required Materials:

  • Online application form completion

  • Essay or narrative response (specific prompts not detailed)

  • Statement of interest in STEM or Architecture field
  • Note: Deadline not specified in source material. Contact organization for current application deadline.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    mentoringcollege-prepstem-education

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