Scholarships
Scholarship
HORACE W. GRAYS & CHARLES E. GRAYS SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Horace W. Grays & Charles E. Grays Scholarship Endowment has been established by the Grays Family through Education and Charities Foundation of Houston (ECFOH) to honor the history and legacy of these men; husband, father, uncle and Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. This scholarship rewards students for their life-long community service commitments; recognizes students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and promotes their growth as community leaders.
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DONOR
Horace W. Grays & Charles E. Grays Scholarship Endowment
AWARD: $1,000
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
3.0 / 4.0
Letters of Recommendation:
One letter shall be from a Dean or Department Chair
Essay Topic:
Accomplishments and goals demonstrating community service commitment
Colleges / Universities:
Texas Southern University
University of Houston
University of Houston Downtown
Academic Classification:
College Sophomore – Junior
Majors:
Scholarship
Houston (TX) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc. Scholarship 1,2
The Houston (TX) Alumni Scholarship provided through the Education and Charities Foundation of Houston (ECFOH), was created to promote and encourage post-high school education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
This award aims to reward students whose dedication and academic achievements are reflective of those qualities necessary to achieve in college and beyond.
This is a 4-year award and students receiving this award must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to remain qualified for this award. If the GPA drops below 3.0 recipient has one semester to re-establish eligibility or forfeit all remaining disbursements.
This award will be made in 2 disbursements annually in the Fall and Spring semesters.
DONOR
Houston (TX) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
AWARD: $1,500
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
3.0 / 4.0
Letters of Recommendation:
One letter shall be from a Dean or Department Chair
Essay Topic:
Accomplishments and goals demonstrating community service commitment
Colleges / Universities:
HBCU
Academic Classification:
Graduating High School Senior
Scholarship
Education and Charities Foundation of Houston Open Studies Scholarship
The Education and Charities Foundation of Houston (ECFOH) is proud to offer financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and continuing undergraduate students with a financial need attending a 4-year accredited college or University.
This scholarship is available to all students with declared or undeclared majors.
Selected scholarships applicants will receive a one-year scholarship of $1,000 for the academic school year.
Full award will be disbursed at the beginning of the Fall semester.
DONOR
Education & Charities Foundation of Houston
AWARD: $1,500
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
3.0 / 4.0
Academic Classification:
Graduating H.S. Seniors & Continuing Undergraduates
Majors: Open
Scholarship
Education and Charities Foundation of Houston Technology Studies Scholarship
The Education and Charities Foundation of Houston (ECFOH) is proud to offer financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and continuing undergraduate students with a financial need attending a 4-year accredited college or University majoring in a STEM related field.
Selected scholarships applicants will receive a one-year scholarship of up to $1,500 for the academic school year.
Full award will be disbursed at the beginning of the Fall semester.
DONOR
Education & Charities Foundation of Houston
AWARD: $1,500
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
3.0 / 4.0
Academic Classification:
Graduating H.S. Seniors & Continuing Undergraduates
Majors: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Scholarship
Education and Charities Foundation of Houston Business & Finance Studies Scholarship
The Education and Charities Foundation of Houston (ECFOH) is proud to offer financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and continuing undergraduate students with a financial need attending a 4-year accredited college or University majoring in Business &Finance related fields.
Selected scholarships applicants will receive a one-year scholarship of up to $1,500 for the academic school year.
Full award will be disbursed at the beginning of the Fall semester.
DONOR
Education & Charities Foundation of Houston
AWARD: $1,500
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
3.0 / 4.0
Academic Classification:
Graduating H.S. Seniors & Continuing Undergraduates
Majors: Business & Finance
Scholarship
JACK BRADLEY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
The estate of Jack Bradley through The Education and Charities Foundation of Houston (ECFOH) is proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students pursuing a degree in the field of music.
Selected scholarships applicants will receive a one-year scholarship of $500 for the academic school year.
Full award will be disbursed at the beginning of the Fall semester.
DONOR
Estate of Jack Bradley
AWARD: $500
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
3.0 / 4.0
Academic Classification:
Graduating H.S. Seniors & Continuing Undergraduates
Colleges / Universities:
Texas Southern University
Majors: Music
Scholarship
KATIEMAE FARMS SCHOLARSHIP 1,3
The recipient of this scholarship, the “Harding Scholar” must enroll and major in a STEM curriculum or a Trade Program leading to an applied Trade Profession (e.g., Radiation Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Electrician, Geological and Petroleum Technician, Plumber, HVAC Technician, Automotive Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, etc.)
This scholarship is open to graduating seniors and continuing undergraduates. This is a 4-year award and students receiving this award must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to remain qualified for this award. If the GPA drops below 3.0 recipient has one semester to re-establish eligibility or forfeit all remaining disbursements.
This award will be made in 2 disbursements annually in the Fall and Spring semesters.
DONOR
The Harding Family Revocable Trust
AWARD: $2,000
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
2.8 / 4.0 H.S. Senior
3.0 / 4.0 Undergraduate
Academic Classification:
Graduating H.S. Seniors & Continuing Undergraduates
Colleges / Universities:
Texas Southern University
Majors: STEM curriculum or a Trade Program
Scholarship
LEONARD J. COLEMAN KAPPA LEAGUE ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP1,2,3
Leonard J. Coleman, a Brother of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, and member of the Houston (TX) Alumni Chapter (HAC) has established this scholarship for African-American young men in need to achieve their academic and professional goals.
This scholarship is open to graduating African-American H.S. Seniors who have completed the HAC Kappa League Program and pursuing either a 4-year degree from an accredited college or Unitversity or Trade certification.
Selected scholarship applicants will receive a one-year scholarship of $1,500 for the academic school year. Full award will be disbursed at the beginning of the Fall semester.
Contact information for the recipient of this award will be provided to Leonard J. Coleman.
DONOR
Leonard Coleman
AWARD: $1,500
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
2.5 / 4.0
Letters of Recommendation:
1 of 3 letters from Kappa League Advisor
Academic Classification:
Graduating H.S. Seniors
Majors: Open
Scholarship
SENIOR KAPPAS GUIDE RIGHT SCHOLARSHIP1,2
The Senior Kappas of the Houston (TX) Alumni Chapter (HAC) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. is providing a scholarship for graduating H.S. Seniors who have participated in the HAC GuideRight Program seeking a degree from an accredited 4-year college or university.
The selected scholarship applicant will receive a one-year scholarship of $2,500 for the upcoming academic school year. Full award will be disbursed at the beginning of the Fall semester.
Contact information for the recipient of this award will be provided to the HAC Senior Kappa Committee.
DONOR
HAC Senior Kappas
AWARD: $2,500
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
2.5 / 4.0
Schools: Accredited College or University
Essay Topic:
"Why I deserve this Scholarship"
Letters of Recommendation:
1 of 3 letters from Kappa League Advisor
Academic Classification:
Graduating H.S. Seniors
Majors: Open
Scholarship
DR. ROLAND B. SMITH, JR. KAPPA LEAGUE ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP1,2
DONOR
Dr. Roland B. Smith Jr.
AWARD: $1,500
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA:
2.5 / 4.0
Letters of Recommendation:
1 of 3 letters from Kappa League Advisor
Academic Classification:
Graduating H.S. Seniors
Majors: Open
The important 2026 dates are as follows:
Application portal will open on February 15th
Application portal will close on April 10th
Scholarship awardees will be selected by May 15th
To apply for an ECFOH scholarship, you must complete the on-line application and provide the following supporting documents
to Scholarships@ECFOHouston.org in the format identified:
- Resume (PDF)
- High-Res Digital Photo (.jpeg) (Graduating HS Seniors: Cap and Gown. Undergraduate Applicants: Business Attire)
- FAFSA Confirmation Page (Must include name and EFC)
- Official transcript (Mailed to ECFOH Scholarship Committee, PO Box 8217, Houston, TX 77288 or Secure Link emailed to Scholarships@ECFOHouston.org)
- 3 – Letters of recommendation from current school professor or faculty member or community leader. (PDF)
- Essay: In a minimum of 500 words, please address the following question, unless otherwise specified in the award description: What inspired you to pursue a degree in your current field of study and how do you plan to use your studies to achieve your future career goals? (PDF)
By applying for an ECFOH Scholarship you agree to the following:
- I understand that if all required information is not submitted by the requested date my application will be considered incomplete and not considered.
- If chosen as a scholarship winner my picture may be used by ECFOH at their scholarship award banquet and in marketing materials.
- If chosen as a scholarship winner, in accordance with the ECFOH Scholarship policy, it is my responsibility to remit to ECFOH the appropriate information for my scholarship to be paid
1 Children of members of the Board of Directors of the Education and Charities Foundation of Houston (ECFOH) are not eligible for consideration of any scholarship distributed by the ECFOH.
2 Children of members and initiates of the Houston (TX) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. are not eligible for consideration.
3 Contact information for the recipient of this award is provided to the donor organization.
