My Brother's Keeper Houston Scholarships

Program Description: The Houston Health Foundation, in partnership with the Houston Health Department's Bureau of Youth & Adolescent Health (BYAH) and the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Program, awards scholarships to MBK-affiliated students to support higher education pursuits.

Key Details

• Award Status: Active program; 50 scholarships totaling $400,000 awarded (most recent cohort mentioned)
• Geographic Scope: Houston, Texas and Greater Houston Area; scholars attend colleges and universities across the United States
• Focus Areas: Support for students of color pursuing higher education; emphasis on first-generation college students
• Schools Represented: Scholars attend institutions including Northeastern University, Prairie View A&M University, and Morehouse College

Eligibility

• Must be affiliated with MBK initiatives
• Selection based on:
  • Academic achievements
  • Community involvement
  • Leadership potential
• Priority given to first-generation college students

Funding Support

• Primary Funder: Freeport LNG pledged $1 million in scholarship funds
• Supporting Organizations: 100 Black Men, Social Justice Learning Institute, 8 Million Stories, and TFI mentoring programs

Contact Information

• Email: developmenthhf@houstonhealthfoundation.org
• Website: www.houstonhealthfoundation.org
• Phone: (832) 393-3714
• Media Contact: Maurice Perkins (Maurice.Perkins@houstonhealthfoundation.org)