Funding Amount

$10,000 per recipient

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Reliant Energy Scholarship Program

Presented by: Reliant (in partnership with Houston Texans)

Overview: Each year, Reliant teams up with the Texans to award scholarships to Houston-area high school student-athletes who have exhibited remarkable leadership on the field, in the classroom, and throughout the community.

Award Details:

  • Award Amount: $10,000 per scholarship

  • Number of Awards: Approximately 6 scholarships per year (2025: 6 scholarships awarded, totaling $60,000)

  • Geographic Scope: Houston area

  • Focus Areas: Academic achievement, athletic performance, community service, leadership

  • Recipient Type: High school student-athletes
  • Eligibility:

  • Houston-area high school student-athletes

  • Demonstrated leadership on the field

  • Strong academic performance

  • Community involvement and service
  • Program History:

  • Created in 2005

  • To date: 114 scholarships awarded

  • Total awarded: More than $600,000
  • Application Process: Nomination-based

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Method: Nomination-based
    • How to Nominate: Click "Nominate" button on school programs page
    • Eligibility: High school student-athletes in Houston area
    • Selection Criteria:
    • - Remarkable leadership on the field - Classroom achievement - Community contributions

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationyouth-programsk-12-schools

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