Home Town Scholarship
The Home Town Scholarship by offers a $500 award to graduating US high school seniors or undergraduate students with a GPA above 3.0. Applicants must submit a 500–750 word about their hometown. The deadline is September 1 at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern).
Sep 1
Scholarship deadline
$500
Award amount
1
Requirements
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- Graduating US high school seniors
- Undergraduate students
Key highlights
- $500 award
- about your hometown (500–750 words)
- GPA requirement: above 3.0
Why apply
- Opportunity to earn $500 for educational expenses
- Showcase your writing skills and hometown pride
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Review status
Apr 28, 2026
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Deadline urgency
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Application difficulty
Easy
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Who can apply
- Graduating US high school seniors or undergraduate students
- Cumulative GPA above 3.0
- submission required
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Quick facts
Status
Not specified
Number of awards
1
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Application plan
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Application signals
- Ensure your is between 500–750 words.
- Verify your GPA meets the requirement.
Details to use
- Payout method details
- How the award is paid
- Whether the scholarship is paid to you or directly to your school
Next steps
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- Prepare the required materials shown in this listing: or written statement.
- Prioritize the draft before opening the provider application.
- Plan submission around the listed deadline: September 1.
- Use the application path to confirm eligibility, documents, and any updated deadline before submitting.
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- Focus on what makes your hometown unique and why you love it.
- Proofread your for clarity and grammar.
Key requirements (1)
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- is passionate about helping newcomers discover what an amazing city their hometown of Houston is.….
Required documents
Listed materials from this opportunity.
- Essay or written statement
Applying
Submit a 500–750 word essay about your hometown by September 1 to apply for the Home Town Essay Scholarship.
Award & payment
Amount: $500
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Overview
The Home Town Scholarship offers $500 to US high school seniors and undergraduates with a GPA above 3.0. Submit an about your hometown by September 1.
Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 28, 2026.
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