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2026 George Walter Harris Scholarship Application for High School Seniors and College Students

The George Walter Harris Scholarship is designed to support graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and show a commitment to leadership through extracurricular involvement and community service. This year, we will award Four (4) $1,000 Scholarships, Four (4) students will be awarded a College Dorm Essentials Package valued at $250. Five (5) student will be awarded $100 school material vouchers. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03/01/26 11:59pm CST
Eligibility:

Must be a high school senior or college undergraduate student. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above. Two (2) letters of recommendation. Submit transcript (official or unofficial). Complete essay Must attend the 2026 GWH Scholarship Gala on March 28,2026 in Katy, TX to receive award (minors must be accompanied by an adult).
Requested Documentation

Current Transcript (official or unofficial), Two (2) recommendation letters, Essay (choose 1 out of 2 topics)
BASIC INFORMATION
Student's Full / Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Student Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Student E-mail*
Gender/Pronouns
Date of Birth
Academic GPA
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Academics
High School(s) Attended
During the Fall 2026 semester, I will (plan to) be enrolled at which of the following colleges or universities
Name of college or university
2026 fall semester classification
Will Live
Major(s) You Are Considering

In order of preference, list the major(s) you are considering (Very important for scholarship eligibility).
Major 1
Major 2
Letter of Recommendation:

Please upload a letter of recommendation from at least one (1) educator and/or at least one (1) community person who would recommend you for a scholarship. Please do not list members of your household in this section for recommendations.
Reference 1 Name (Position,Phone Number, email)
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Reference 2 Name (Position,Phone Number, email)

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SCHOOL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / WORK / EXPERIENCE/SPORTS/AWARDS/ETC:

List name of club, etc. and years of participation. If you volunteered, list the name of organization and the number of hours, weeks and years that you volunteered. If you worked, list the company, hours per week and length of time. Attach an additional sheet or resume if necessary.
School Activities
School Activities
School Activities
Community Service / Volunteer Activities 1 (at school)
Community Service / Volunteer Activities 2 (outside of school)
Community Service / Volunteer Activities 3 (outside of school)
Sports Participation 1
Sports Participation 2
Will you be participating in a sport(s) in college?

YesNo
School / Community Awards and Honors 1 (no matter how small) CSF, GSE, National Honor Society, Girl/Boy Scouts, 4-H, Governor’s Scholar, etc.
School / Community Awards and Honors 2
School / Community Awards and Honors 3
EMPLOYMENT 1: List past and present work and length of time employed.
EMPLOYMENT 2: List past and present work and length of time employed.

Parent/Guardian Name (First & Last)
Parent/Guardian Phone Number
Parent/Guardian Email address:
First generation to attend college?

YesNo

SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVED TO DATE 1
AMOUNT 1
SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVED TO DATE 2
AMOUNT 2
STUDENT STATEMENT: In a few sentences, describe yourself .*
Submission Time

MonthDayYearHr. Min.AM/PM Option

Essay Questions

On a separate sheet of paper(please print or type), unless there is adequate space below. Please select and answer one (1) the following essay questions. There is no minimum or maximum length.

1. Describe your most meaningful community service experience. What need did you identify, what actions did you take, and how did your efforts create a positive impact on individuals or the community as a whole?

2. When faced with a difficult decision, what did you learn about your character? Explain how this experience continues to influence your actions today.
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All scholarship recipients will be recognize at the 2026 George Walter Harris Scholarship Gala*

I acknowledge that I must attend the George Walter Harris Scholarship Gala on March 28, 2026 in Katy, TX in order to receive my award and/or be recognized.
Ticket Purchases, Donations, Sponsorships

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2026 George Walter Harris Scholarship Application for High School Seniors and College Students

Eligibility:

Requested Documentation

BASIC INFORMATION

Academics

During the Fall 2026 semester, I will (plan to) be enrolled at which of the following colleges or universities

Major(s) You Are Considering

Letter of Recommendation:

SCHOOL / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / WORK / EXPERIENCE/SPORTS/AWARDS/ETC:

Ticket Purchases, Donations, Sponsorships