Our Scholarship Awards Program helps dozens of outstanding Houston-area students attend college each year.
2018 PBK Houston Scholarships — $274,000 Awarded
Since 1972, the Association has awarded merit-based scholarships to students graduating from the full range of Houston area schools and representing the diverse social fabric of our great city.
At our 44th Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner on April 18, sixty-seven outstanding seniors from high schools in the greater Houston area were awarded $4,000 scholarships. Denisse Cordova Carrizales of MacArthur High School received the Jenard M. Gross Distinguished Scholar Award of $6,000, the highest scholarship award the Association bestows. These students represent a true cross-section of achievement in our community. We honored Doug Foshee, President and CEO of Sallyport Investments for his commitment to helping children succeed and his leadership role in the business community.
Our special guest for the evening was Frederick M. Lawrence, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Fred was in Houston for another celebration on April 17 where he presented the City of Houston with the Arts & Sciences City of Distinction Award in recognition of its artistic vitality, cultural vibrancy, and scientific engagement. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs accepted the award on the city’s behalf. The Society also presented four $5,000 grants to exemplary local organizations that serve as national models for building creative exchanges with diverse audiences in the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences or mathematics.
From Our Scholarship Recipients:
As the oldest of six children, financial assistance in attending a private university is crucial. I thank God every day for the gift of people like you, willing to assist young people in pursuit of academic excellence.—Christina Witkowski, St. Pius X
I cannot describe how thankful I am and how helpful this scholarship will be in helping me achieve my future aspirations.—Victoria Soeung, Aldine High School
Thank you for helping take this worry off of my mind. Thank you for investing in both my academic and career futures. And thank you for giving my dreams a solid foundation.-Lauren McGuire, Clear Spring High School
Without the assistance of organizations like the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association, I would be unable to attend college. I truly appreciate the generosity of the donors. Because of them, I have been given the opportunity to be successful in my college studies.—Andres Reyna, MacArthur High School
