By: Chazz Bailey, Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce the incredible achievements of 50 outstanding students at this year’s MBK Houston R.I.S.E (Reaching Independence and Success through Education) Scholarship Ceremony! Made possible through our amazing partnership with Freeport LNG, we awarded scholarships to 25 recent high school graduates and 25 existing college students who are part of the MBK Houston R.I.S.E College Support program.
Each scholarship recipient received $10,000 if attending a 4-year college or university or $5,000 if attending a 2-year university or trade school. But that’s not all! As a special surprise, every student was also gifted a brand-new laptop to support their educational journey.
This year marks the third annual R.I.S.E. Scholarship Ceremony, our leading initiative under Milestone 4: Post-Secondary Success. Through this program, we are helping students gain entry into post-secondary education and ensuring they have the support needed to reach the finish line.
Our College Support program provides students monthly sessions on navigating college life and building essential life skills. To further support them, each student who attends these sessions receives a $50 gift card after each session to help with financial needs while in their post-secondary program.
We are incredibly proud of these students and excited to see them continue to thrive and succeed!