Educating the future of East Montgomery County is a top priority. That’s why in 2004 the East Montgomery County Improvement District created the non-profit charitable subsidiary East Montgomery County Scholarship Foundation (EMCSF) to promote the economic, social and cultural development of the area through education. The Foundation provides scholarships to all high school graduates and GED recipients within the boundaries of EMCID’s 158 square miles.
The $1,600 scholarship can be used at any college, university, trade school or for certification programs. Once used, the student is then eligible for an additional $500 merit-based scholarship. High school seniors are also eligible for a paid internship, when offered.
In 2018, the five-member Board of Directors of the EMCSF, made up of three EMCID directors and two community members, voted to amend the bylaws of the organization and create an independent non-profit foundation. The now 9-member board consists of four EMCID directors, three representatives from 1) New Caney ISD, 2) Splendora ISD, and 3) Lone Star College – Kingwood, and two community members who have served as community leaders.
Current Directors
Chairman – Brenda Webb | Vice Chairman – Cassandra Rincones | Secretary – Dan Muirhead | Treasurer – Fred Wetz | Asst. Treasurer – Isidor Ybarra | John Darst, Creg Mixon, and Katherine Persson
Applications
$1,600 Scholarship – available to each graduate to be used for tuition and fees at all Lone Star College locations across the greater Houston area. Additionally, this scholarship can be utilized at Texas-accredited trade schools and numerous four-year universities across the nation for advanced educational needs. The scholarship funds must be used within 36 months of high school graduation.
$500 Merit-Based College Scholarship – available to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and service, and financial need and plan to continue their college education. Applicants for this merit-based scholarship must:
- have a cumulative college-level GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all coursework completed, regardless of institution attended. If the student has attended more than one school, transcripts may be recalculated to determine the cumulative GPA for all college-level coursework taken. GPA is evaluated at the point of application.
- have had a minimum of 48-semester college-level credits completed by December 31, 2022.
- be a previous recipient of EMCID/East Montgomery County Scholarship Foundation funding.
- demonstrate leadership and service.
- demonstrate financial need.
- submit the application by March 1, 2023.
Helpful Resources
Successful students recognize that, on occasion, they do need assistance. The following links are intended to help you understand financial aid options, college admissions policies, advising, and other resources available to you.
Financial Aid Tools
Don’t let the price of college stop you from applying to the school that’s right for you. Financial aid, which consists of grants, scholarships, work study or loans, is available and comes from a variety of sources: the federal government, the State of Texas, colleges and private sources. Most financial aid is based on need.
Need is defined as the expected family contribution subtracted from the cost of attendance.
- Cost of Attendance (COA)
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
- Financial Need
COA is determined by adding up all of the costs associated with attending college. Your college will determine your COA based on the typical costs associated at that college.
EFC is determined by a federal formula that takes into account income, size of household, number in college and other factors. You will receive your EFC after you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Filling out the FAFSA is the first step to receiving most financial aid!
Get an idea of the amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your college costs with The College Board’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator.