Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship

Scholarship Rules and Regulation

1. ​The name of the scholarship shall be the Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship.
2. Recipients will be selected from graduating seniors of each of the following high schools:
   • South Houston High School, Dobie High School, Sam Rayburn High School, Tegeler Career Center, Pasadena High School, Pasadena Memorial High School, Lewis Career & Technology Center Deer Park High School, La Porte High School, and returning students in San Jacinto College - North Central & South Campuses, & University of Houston Clear Lake.
   • Consideration will be given to private & homeschooled applicants within the school district listed above.
   • Current Volunteers of the Festival with 20 or more Service Hours and graduating from High School or attending a Selected College.
3. One scholarship will be presented to the winner of the  Pasadena Strawberry Festival Beauty Pageant. A check will be sent to the College of their choice.
4. The amount of the scholarship will be $1500 each. The scholarship funds will be used for tuition and books. A check will be sent to a College of their choice.
5. Eligibility:
   • High school recipients must have graduated from one of the high schools named above with a ‘B’ average (3.0 G.P.A.) during the year the scholarship is awarded.
   • College-level recipients must show proof of a 3.0 G.P.A., excluding remedial courses.
   • All recipients must be full-time students who complete 12 semester hours with a G.P.A. of 3.0.
   • All College recipients are eligible for 1 additional scholarship.
6. Requirements for application:
   • All candidates must be a US Citizen.
   • The candidate must file an application for the scholarship by the DEADLINE DATE on the application.
   • The applicant must present an Official transcript of completed high school or college work as appropriate to his/her classification.
   • The applicant must attach a typed essay (not less than 500 words) on the Battle of San Jacinto History or the History of the Pasadena Strawberry Festival.
   • The applicant must attach a short typed essay (no more than 100 words) or a two-minute thumb drive on why you should be awarded this scholarship.
7. Criteria for selection:
   • Applicant must be a full-time student in designated high schools or colleges at the time this application is made.
   • Applicant must show proof of a ‘B’ average (3.0 G.P.A.), by way of an official transcript.
   • Students must demonstrate interest and participation in cultural, academic, or charitable organizations.
   • All criteria being equal, need may dictate the recipient of the scholarship.
8. Scholarship funds will be payable to the college where recipient will be attending in the recipient’s name.