Funding Amount

Up to $1,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Freeman Bullock Scholarship

Overview: The Freeman Bullock Scholarship was established in honor of Freeman Bullock (1926-2009), Director and former President of Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Freeman was a decorated Navy veteran and graduate of the University of Texas Law School. He established his civil trial and appellate practice in Houston and served as former Associate Justice First Court of Appeals, former Director State Bar of Texas, and former Director Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Freeman also served as Director of Student Aid Foundation Enterprises where he was Vice President for over 50 years. This scholarship honors his many years of service.

Geographic Scope: All BBBS Lone Star service areas

Award Details:

  • Amount: Up to $1,500

  • Payable: Full amount in first semester of college

  • Availability: One award
  • Eligibility:

  • BBBS Lone Star Littles/Mentees

  • Graduating high school senior

  • GPA of 2.8 or higher
  • 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 of independent volunteers reviews applications
    4. Recipients selected based on essay evaluation

    Required Materials:

  • Online application form completion

  • Essay or narrative response (specific prompts not detailed)
  • Note: Deadline not specified in source material. Contact organization for current application deadline.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    mentoringcollege-prepveterans

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