Funding Amount

Up to $2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Will Harris Scholarship

Overview: The Will Harris Scholarship was established in 2024 by Will Harris, a longtime Big Brother who created this scholarship to provide additional financial support to deserving students who plan to pursue higher education. Will Harris is a resident of Spring, Texas, and a first-generation college graduate who currently works as a Director in the Equipment Finance Division for Wells Fargo Bank. Will created this scholarship to recognize students in the program with a strong sense of service to others and a passion for giving back to their community.

Geographic Scope: Greater Houston area only

Award Details:

  • Amount: Up to $2,500

  • Availability: One award

  • Focus: Service-oriented students with passion for community giving
  • Eligibility:

  • BBBS Lone Star Littles/Mentees

  • Reside in Greater Houston area

  • Graduating high school senior

  • GPA of 2.8 or higher

  • Strong sense of service to others

  • Passion for giving back to community
  • 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 demonstrated service orientation and community commitment

    Required Materials:

  • Online application form completion

  • Essay or narrative response addressing service and community commitment (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-prep

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