BBBS Lone Star Scholarships
Helen Hill Scholarship
Mary Helen Hill (1938-2021) was a kind and generous soul who lived life with joy and a wonderful sense of humor. She believed strongly in the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters and was committed to mentoring others. Helen Hill was affiliated with BBBS for many years and served as a Big Sister twice. She was employed by Houston Endowment for 36 years and was a grant manager working primarily with the college scholarship program. Upon her retirement in 2004, Houston Endowment honored Helen Hill by establishing a scholarship in her name.
Availability
Two Awards
Amount
$6,000
Eligibility
- BBBS Lone Star Littles/Mentees who reside in the Greater Houston area
- Graduating high school senior
- GPA of 2.8 or higher
Women of World Fuel Services Diversity Scholarship
World Fuel Services is proud to partner with Big Brother Big Sisters Lone Star and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) to support and recognize historically underrepresented students with scholarship awards. A leader in the global energy industry, World Fuel Services considers diversity and inclusion the cornerstone of their culture and a fundamental component of their success. The goal of this scholarship is to help aspiring Black and other underrepresented female students in their post-secondary endeavors and to achieve their personal, academic and professional goals.
Availability
One Award
Amount
$5,000
Eligibility
- BBBS Lone Star Littles/Mentees who reside in the Greater Houston area
- First or second year college student, or graduating high school senior
- Female
- Black or other historically underrepresented students
- STEM or Business major (Technology and Business preferred)
- GPA of 3.0 or greater (preferred)
A&B Scholarship
The purpose of the A&B Scholarship is to assist students from low-income families in pursuing higher education. Former BBBS Lone Star board member Adrienne was a mentor to Brianna. Together, they created the A&B Scholarship to reward academic achievement. Adrienne was inspired to offer this scholarship opportunity after serving for several years on the BBBS Lone Star Scholarship Selection Committee.
Availability
One Award
Amount
$2,000
Eligibility
- BBBS Lone Star Littles/Mentees
- Graduating high school senior
- GPA of 3.4 or greater (preferred)
Freeman Bullock Scholarship
The Freeman Bullock Scholarship was established in honor of Director and former President of Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston. Freeman Bullock (1926-2009) was a decorated Navy veteran and graduate of 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 Bullock was also the Director of Student Aid Foundation Enterprises where he served as Vice President for over 50 years. For his many years of service, that foundation honored him with a scholarship in his name, which helps a deserving student to attend college.
Availability
One Award
Amount
$1,500
Eligibility
- BBBS Lone Star Littles/Mentees
- Graduating high school senior
- GPA of 2.8 or higher
Bill and Reba Newton Scholarship
The Bill and Reba Newton Scholarship was established to encourage students to explore the fields of STEM and architecture. The scholarship was created by David to honor his former mentors Bill and Reba Newton. David was inspired to aim high and pursue a career in STEM by Bill, a retired architect. It is David’s hope that other students will also aim high and pursue their dreams.
Availability
One Award
Amount
$1,000
Eligibility
- BBBS Lone Star Littles/Mentees who reside in the Greater Houston area (preferred)
- Graduating high school senior
- STEM or Architecture majors (preferred)
- GPA of 2.8 or higher
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