The Holmes Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it only funds pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

THE PHF STUDENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE, IMPROVE ACADEMICALLY AND TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN BEXAR COUNTY AND SURROUNDING CITIES TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO HIGHLIGHT MOST IMPROVED AND EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS NOMINATED BY COUNSELORS. THE PHF SCHOLARSHIP & STANDARD PROGRAM SEEKS TO GIVE STUDENTS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED BY OFFERING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE SHOWN COMMITMENT TOWARDS CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ALL RECOGNIZE EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND TALENT. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDS VARY FROM FINANCIAL NEED TO ACADEMIC ANDACHIEVEMENTS. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS DECEMBER 1ST EACH YEAR AND ENDS FEBRUARY 16TH OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THE COMMITTEE SELECTS THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS EACH APRIL. AWARD RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS: THE SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS IS UNBIASED. POTENTIAL CANDIDATES

Deadlines: SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS DECEMBER 1ST EACH YEAR AND ENDS FEBRUA

Restrictions: AWARD RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS THE SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS IS UNBIASED. POTENTIAL CANDIDATES WILL BE RANKED BASED ON FAMILY INCOME EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP POSITIONS BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL, VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, GPA SAT OR ACT SCORES AND ESSAYS. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS RANGE 1,000 TO 5,000 AND CAN ONLY BE USED FOR QUALIFIED COLLEGE EXPENESS. CHECKS ARE WRITTEN TO BOTH THE RECCIPIENT AND THEIR DESIGNATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. THERE IS NO RESTRICTIONS TO THE LOCATION OR AFFILIATION OF THE INSTITUTION SHOULD BE A REGIONALLY ACCREDITED TWO/THREE/FOUR YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. NO RECIPIENT CAN RENEW HIS OR HER SCHOLARSHIP AND EACH RECEIPIENT CAN ONLY BE AWARDED ONE SCHOLARSHIP.

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