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Assistance League of Montgomery County surpasses $2 million in scholarships awarded
Recently, the organization celebrated reaching the milestone of awarding over $2 million in scholarships since the initiative began in 2006. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Thrift Shop on September 23, attended by volunteers, Advisory Council members, the public, members of the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, and partners from county school districts. Montgomery County Precinct 1 Commissioner, the Honorable Robert C. Walker, recognized this achievement with a proclamation.
The Assistance League scholarship program offers six types of scholarships to Montgomery County residents..
- High School Seniors attending Texas public colleges or universities
- Continuation scholarships awarded to past recipients
- Adult scholarships for adults returning to college
- Career certifications, GED, and support for high school CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs
- Special needs scholarships for organizations providing therapeutic programs for individuals with mental or physical challenges
- Elizabeth McCreight Memorial Scholarships for females pursuing degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) subjects.
“Every Scholarship you award is more than financial assistance. It’s a vote of confidence in a young person’s potential.” — Tally Jo Stout, CTE Director, Conroe ISD.
For more information about Assistance League’s scholarship programs, visit www.assistanceleague.org/montgomery-county.
Assistance League of Montgomery County is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through community programs. They run a thrift shop at 126 N. San Jacinto St., Conroe, TX, which funds their seven community programs.
Source: Assistance League of Montgomery County
