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The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation

Grants & Scholarships.

The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation is looking to provide donations to programs and services that are reflective of the needs of the Youth in our communities.

The Foundation will serve as a source of empowerment for youth across the Nation and abroad through building Agencies to maximize program funding.

Our Administration has an infrastructure with vision, mission, policies and procedure, that will reflect the values of the communities that we serve. Rebuilding, Repairing and Restoring our youth through Mentoring programs, STEM, Arts & Letters, Mental Health and Special Categories.

One Team

Mentoring Programs

Grants are awarded bi-annually to programs that provide support, guidance and opportunities for youth.

Basic Requirements:

  • Grassroots Community Programs that mentor males and females between the ages of 9 through 18.

Application Dates:

January 1- January 30th
Notification By February 28th

July 1 – July 30th
Notification By August 30th

Grants & Scholarships

STEM

Grants are awarded to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs that foster useful 21st century forward thinking life skills.

Basic Requirements:

  • Partnerships with others to develop new models.
  • Vision and talent to join the old with the new to create new and emerging solutions.
  • Problem solving skills to navigate our changing society.

Applications are accepted and reviewed bi annually.

Application Dates:

January 1- January 30th
Notification By February 28th

July 1 – July 30th
Notification By August 30th

One Heart

Arts & Letters

The Arts was the cornerstone of Whitney’s career. She was an actress, model, producer, singer and all around entertainer. The Foundation will offer scholarships in the arts to any of the 106 HBCU (Historically Black College and Universities) in Acting, Music, Visual & Graphic Arts and Directing. If awarded a scholarship, the monies is to be used to pay for tuition & fees or room & board.

Acting:
Award Amount: $5,000
Essay: 500 word

Music:
Award Amount: $5,000
Essay: 500 word

Graphic Arts:
Award Amount: $5,000

Directing:
Award Amount: $5,000

Requirements: Current high school senior who attends a public, parochial or private high school. You must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, commitment to learning and community service with a document letter. Must have a minimum ACT score of 25 and SAT score of 1000. 500 word essay in the field of study and 2 letters of recommendation.

Application Dates:

April 1 – April 30th
Notification By June 1st

Must provide proof of acceptance into a college or university, and enrollment forms. Monies will be paid directly to the school

Renewable Scholarship Requirements: 2.5 or higher GPA, community service with a document letter, an essay letter on an updated topic, and a copy of college transcript.

Award: $5,000