Lone Star College-Kingwood offers many scholarship opportunities. Various individuals, local businesses, civic groups, governmental agencies, and organizations contribute to the Lone Star College System scholarship program. Requirements and award amounts vary. The following procedures explain the scholarship process:
Application
Complete the college's general application form available in the Financial Aid Office, Room 119 or download
here .
• This application allows students to compete for any scholarship within Lone Star College-Kingwood or Lone Star College System.
• The form requires the student to report certain information generally related to basic criteria.
• The student must respond to a written essay concerning accomplishments and educational goals.
• Two references for the student should be submitted.
• The student must meet the criteria requested by the scholarship donor.
Deadline
There are two award periods for each academic year. The applications, supporting data, and references must be completed by:
• Deadline for Fall: April 1
• Deadline for Spring: September 1
Award Criteria
• The awarding criteria is established by the donor in conjunction with the college staff.
• This criteria can be based on academic performance, financial need, demographic factors, or a combination of these factors.
• Once the scholarships are awarded, the student is notified.
• Those not awarded during the first award period compete during the second award period.
Before funds can be placed on a students account, an award letter must be submitted Financial Aid Office, SFA 119.
For more information or help writing an award letter, click here.
Outside Scholarships
Scholarships are also available from sources outside Lone Star College System. Application, criteria and funding depend upon the agency issuing the scholarship.
Note: Beware of scholarship fraud. Please browse the
Federal Trade Commision Web site for more information.
The following links can get you started on leads to outside scholarships: