OUR MISSION
We provide college scholarships, support and guidance to Houston area high school students who need financial assistance and may have fewer opportunities for scholarships because of social status and circumstances beyond their control.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that all students should have the opportunity to obtain an education regardless of where they are from or what their parents earn. This means providing support and guidance to those students who need it most, showing them that it is possible to change the trajectory of their lives and impact future generations.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund has an annual goal of awardingcollege scholarships for students planning to attend a community college or a four-year college or university. The number of scholarships and the amount of each will depend upon the funds we are able to raise. These funds will enable students to pay for a significant portion of their tuition, books and educational supplies.
How to apply
As we approach our 35th anniversary in 2026, the Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund (LLSF) is entering an exciting season of transformation and growth.
In preparation for a powerful new chapter, we are using this fall to reimagine how we support scholars—not just through scholarships, but also through career exploration, mentorship, and long-term success pathways.
SMARTUP HOUSTON SEMINARS
The SmartUp Houston seminars guide scholars through multiple intensive, group workshops in an interactive format. Seminars typically take place Saturday mornings from 9am- Noon. Scholars receive valuable mentoring and instruction from prominent leaders in the community on topics including: the college application and admissions process, FAFSA and financial aid, personal finance, etiquette, what employers are looking for, industry overviews including salaries, and acclimating to a new lifestyle that is dramatically different from what they have experienced.
