2027 Houston Colony Scholarship — Texas Society of Mayflower Descendants

$1,620 scholarship award paid directly to your college or university

Welcome, Applicant

The Houston Colony Scholarship — Texas Society of Mayflower Descendants has been established to assist deserving descendants of SOMD members in acquiring higher education, with a view to their becoming better prepared for life and citizenship.

In the spirit of the Mayflower settlers seeking to better themselves by moving to a new and uncharted world, special consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated commitment to bettering themselves and who will likely benefit from a scholarship.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Graduating high school senior in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
  • Planning to enter a US college, university, or community college for the first time in Fall 2027
  • You, your parent, or your grandparent must be a current member of the Houston Colony of the Texas Society of Mayflower Descendants
  • US citizen (birth certificate or US passport required)
  • Texas resident (TX Driver's License, TX ID card, or high school student ID required)
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Gather These Documents Before You Begin

Supporting documents are submitted as Google Drive links within the application. Have them ready before you start — you will not be able to save and return.

Proof of Citizenship
US birth certificate or valid US passport
Proof of Texas Residence
TX Driver's License, TX ID card, or high school student ID
Houston Colony Membership Proof
Proof of current Houston Colony membership for you, a parent, or grandparent
College Acceptance
Proof of acceptance to a US college, university, or community college
Essay / Personal Statement
Written statement as directed within the application
Letters of Recommendation
As requested within the application
Award covers tuition and books only · Paid directly to your institution
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Important Dates

Application Deadline
March 1, 2027
Scholarship Notification
April 1, 2027
Spring Luncheon
April/May 2027
Date TBD

Ready to Apply?

Complete all fields and submit your supporting documents via Google Drive links within the form. Applications must be received by March 1, 2027.

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Deadline: March 1, 2027 · Questions? chelseareue@gmail.com

Questions about this scholarship? Contact Chelsea Reue, Scholarship Chair — chelseareue@gmail.com