Funding Amount

Up to $6,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Helen Hill Scholarship

Overview: The Helen Hill Scholarship honors Mary Helen Hill (1938-2021), a kind and generous soul who believed strongly in the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters and was committed to mentoring others. Helen was affiliated with BBBS for many years and served as a Big Sister twice. She was employed by Houston Endowment for 36 years as a grant manager. Upon her retirement in 2004, Houston Endowment established this scholarship in her name.

Geographic Scope: Greater Houston area only

Award Details:

  • Amount: Up to $6,000 per award

  • Payable: Over four years

  • Availability: Two awards
  • Eligibility:

  • BBBS Lone Star Littles/Mentees

  • Reside in Greater Houston area

  • 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. A committee of independent volunteers will review applications
    4. Recipients will be selected based on essay/narrative 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

    mentoringyouth-programscollege-prep

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