White Scholarship Application 2026

About Expose Excellence Youth Foundation

Mission

To provide a safe environment for youth interaction while promoting positive self-expression and development of life skills and artistic expression.

Vision

Broad investment in our youth, development of community pride, increase overall achievement, encouragement of positive expression, and development of leadership skills.

Chakilla and Judge Lewis White Scholarship

The Purpose of the Chakilla and Judge Lewis White College Scholarship is to provide scholarships to deserving high school graduating seniors intending to pursue a course of study at either a two-year or four-year educational institution.

Selected students will receive a $2,000 scholarship to be divided between the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.

If you have any questions please contact info@eeyfoundation.com or raven.forrester@fbctx.gov.

The application deadline is May 1st, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Application Requirements
- Must be a 2026 graduating senior from a public high school in Fort Bend County
- Must be attending a two year or four year educational institution
- Must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Must submit one letter of recommendation, recent transcripts, and institution acceptance letter, and headshot of applicant for publishing purposes
- Applicant must NOT be related to the Expose Excellence Board of Directors, Mr. and Mrs. White, or the Selection Panelists
- Must submit complete application to be considered
Student Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
High School*
Must be a high school within Fort Bend County
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
What college or university will you be attending?*
What degree subject do you plan to pursue?*
List all extracurricular activities*
Upload required documents here*

Letter of recommendation, transcripts, acceptance letter, headshot photo for publishing purposes
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Essay Questions

Submit your essay entries in the boxes below. Each essay must have a MINIMUM of 100 words and be well structured. Be sure to proofread your work, and use correct spelling and punctuation. Applications who fail to meet the above requirements will not be considered.
What excites you, and how does it shape who you are now and who you hope to become? (100 words minimum, 650 words maximum)*

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The lessons we learn from the obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Describe a challenge, setback, or obstacle you have faced. How did you respond, and what did you learn from the experience? (100 words minimum,650 words maximum)*

0/650
Parent/Guardian Information
Guardian #1*

First NameLast Name
Guardian #1 Phone*
Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Guardian #1 Email*
example@example.com
Guardian #2 Name

First NameLast Name
Guardian #2 Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Guardian #2 Email
example@example.com
Background Information

The information below is collected for demographic reporting purposes. This information WILL NOT be used during the selection process for the scholarship.
Hispanic or LatinxAfrican American or BlackAsian American or Pacific IslanderNative American or American IndianWhite, CaucasianOther
EnglishSpanishOther
Disclosure of Information

Participants in Expose Excellence Youth Program have the right to confidentiality and privacy. Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Youth Program Foundation will not share any of your personal information unless you give us written permission to do so.
Media Release

I grant permission for my child to be photographed and/or videotaped during the event, and for the images, my child's name, and/or recordings to be published, reproduced, or distributed by Expose Excellence Youth Program Foundation and its affiliates, without financial remuneration to me, in all outlets, including, but not limited to, television, newspapers, internet, Expose Excellence Youth Program Foundation publications, recruitment materials, and ads without liability or limitation on me.
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY

I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Foundation’s scholarship program.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship recipient, according to Expose Excellence Youth Program Foundation Scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded.
I agree to abide by said policies and to cooperate with staff to ensure my compliance with Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Youth Program/Foundation policies and acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above information.
Signature*
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Student Information

Essay Questions

Parent/Guardian Information

Background Information