SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMDEADLINE: April 30, 2026 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Applicants must be residents of Houston or of the Greater Houston area and of Lebanese descent.
- Applicants must have an acceptance letter to an accredited college or university or are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Applicable programs: Associated Degree, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master’s, or PhD’s.
- Applicants must submit a completed essay between 500 and 800 words. (see Essay prompt below)
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Applicants must provide documentation of at least 20 hours of community service that corresponds to the current school year including Summer 2025.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
1. Essay (Application Section 2): In a separate document, please write an essay between 500 and 800 words.
Topic: Describe how your academic achievements, community service, and personal growth reflect your commitment to being a well-rounded student and a responsible leader. Explain how receiving this scholarship would enable you to continue to contribute meaningfully to your community and exemplify good citizenship.
Note: Use of Artificial Intelligence to write your essay will disqualify your application.
2. Official Transcripts (Application Section 2): Provide official transcripts of your most current academic year as issued by the educational institution.
3. Proof of Community Service (Application Sections 3 or 4): Provide a letter documenting at least 20 hours of community service that corresponds to the current application year including Summer 2025. If no letter is available you may fill out Section 4 in the application.
Community service is any unpaid work performed for the betterment of the applicant’s community. Examples of acceptable community service are: ALCC, school, food bank, nonprofit organizations, charity organizations, etc.
NOTE: Unpaid work, such as internships, working for parents’ family business or friends’ offices are NOT considered community service.
Documents must be submitted in PDF or MS Word format
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact scholarship@alcchouston.org.
CLICK HERE TO START THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
DEADLINE: April 30, 2026
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