The SDEF Empower Scholarship Program provides renewable undergraduate scholarships to eligible students residing in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Applicants are selected based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and community service involvement, along with financial need, where applicable. The program also considers students with unique personal circumstances or those who will be the first in their families to attend college. The scholarship supports full-time undergraduate study at accredited colleges and universities in the United States and may be renewed each year based on continued eligibility.

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Scholarship Details

Learn about the SDEF Empower Scholarship Program, including scholarship categories, award amounts, and what the program supports throughout a student’s undergraduate journey.

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Eligibility, How to Apply
& Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Renewal &
Scholar Commitment

Understand renewal criteria, academic expectations, and the responsibilities that come with being an SDEF Scholar throughout the duration of the program.

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