Houston Tuskegee Alumni Association 2026 Scholarship Application

Houston Tuskegee Alumni Association| 2026 Scholarship Application

You are invited to apply for an academic scholarship award given annually by the Houston Tuskegee Alumni Association. The Financial Aid Office will award the scholarship in accordance with the schedule in effect at Tuskegee University for the fall semester of the year 2026.
Basic Requirements:
- Applicants must be an incoming Freshman or a rising undergraduate Sophomore, Junior or Senior
- Each applicant must be a Houston Metro area resident
- Complete the online HTAA Scholarship Application
  - NOTE: Reference letter and contact information is required to submit the online application.
- Applications will be scored according to the following grading rubric
Please understand that your application is not complete until all Required Documents are received. Documents must be received by April 30, 2026 11:59pm CST.

Required Documents:

1. Essay: Community Engagement and Impact| Tuskegee University's mission includes developing leaders who serve their communities. Explain how you have contributed to your community. Provide specific examples of your involvement and the impact you've made. 500 Words or Less. *AI generated essays are not permitted

2. Essay: Academic and Career Aspirations | Booker T. Washington believed in education that is both practical and intellectual. Share your personal journey and what led you to pursue this scholarship opportunity. Help us understand the impact this award would have on your academic and professional aspirations. 500 Words or Less. *AI generated essays are not permitted

3. One-page resume

4. Transcript showing cumulative GPA (CGPA) Unofficial transcript is acceptable

5. Letter of reference is required: one academic reference (on official school letterhead). Letters must be signed and saved as a PDF, not Word document. References cannot be related to the applicant.

6. Professional headshot

7. Confirmation of 2026-2027 FAFSA

Student Information
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Permanent Street Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
County*
Personal Email*
Tuskegee Email*
Mobile Number*
Are you a Houston area resident?*

YesNo
Please check off any of the following categories that apply to you.*

First-generation college studentInterested in pursuing law or majoring in political science.Not applicable

Reference Contact Information
Reference Name*
Reference Email Address*
Please attach your reference letter. Letters must be signed PDF documents. References cannot be related to the applicant.*

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Student Data
Major or Intended Major*
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Classification*

FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior
Tuskegee Student Identification Number*

Houston Tuskegee Alumni Association| 2026 Scholarship Application - Part II
Community Engagement and Impact| Tuskegee University's mission includes developing leaders who serve their communities. Explain how you have contributed to your community. Provide specific examples of your involvement during the 2025-2026 school year and the impact you've made. 500 Words or Less.*
Academic and Career Aspirations | Booker T. Washington believed in education that is both practical and intellectual. Share your personal journey and what led you to pursue this scholarship opportunity. Help us understand the impact this award would have on your academic and professional aspirations. 500 Words or Less.*
Please attach your resume.*

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Please attach your transcript. A high school transcript is only acceptable for incoming freshmen.*

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Please attach a professional headshot photo.*

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Houston Tuskegee Alumni Association| 2026 Scholarship Application

Student Information

Reference Contact Information

Student Data

Houston Tuskegee Alumni Association| 2026 Scholarship Application - Part II