HOUSTON MISSOURI CITY DOMINO CLUB
16030 Blue Ridge Rd, Missouri City, Texas 77489
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read carefully. Scholarships are being offered to students of traditional 2 -year/4-year colleges for undergraduate studies and also to students who are attending or planning to attend Trade/Vocational/Career institutions. There are differences in the eligibility criteria and also requirement differences, so kindly ensure that the appropriate criteria, as outlined in A and B below, are being followed. Failure to do so will reduce your chances of receiving a scholarship.
A |
FOR APPLICANTS PURSUING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE ( Associate or Bachelors) |
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Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time accredited post-secondary degree-granting institution and must have completed at least one semester of courses. Academic Standing: Applicants’ last grading should be at a GPA of 2.5 and above. Requirement: Applicant should submit a current transcript. |
B |
FOR TRADE/VOCATIONAL/CAREER SCHOOL APPLICANTS |
Enrollment: Applicants must be currently enrolled or have an official acceptance and confirmed start date before Dec. 31, 2025, in an accredited trade, vocational, or career school program.
Requirement: Applicants must submit an official transcript OR official progress record/document provided by the institution detailing hours completed, modules passed, competencies achieved, and an attestation of good standing.
OR
(b) Provide evidence of program acceptance and confirmed imminent start date (if applying based on acceptance).
COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Applicants must provide a passport sized photograph or copy of student ID.
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation: For those pursuing the Trade/Vocational/Career institution path and who are already attending an institution, one letter must be from a current instructor/trainer/supervisor within the program.
Applicants must also submit a typed essay of 300 – 500 words (double spaced) with his or her application. Essays must contain the following outline: career goals, academic achievements, organization membership, employment history, and any other extracurricular activities that may enhance the chance of being a scholarship recipient.
Note:
At Houston Missouri City Domino Club, we believe that academic potential and grit are important—but equally vital is recognizing the real financial barriers that can prevent capable students from pursuing post‑secondary education, whether at a 2‑ or 4‑year institution or through trade or vocational training. That’s why our scoring rubric places meaningful weight on demonstrated financial need; our goal is to direct resources where they can make the greatest difference—toward students who show academic effort but may lack the means otherwise. By deliberately prioritizing need, our scholarships help bridge gaps in access and opportunity, allowing recipients to focus on their goals rather than financial burdens.
Financial information provided will be used solely for scholarship evaluation purposes by the committee and will be kept confidential. No detailed income/tax information is required.
(1) APPLICATIONS MUST BE DELIVERED TO:
Houston, Missouri City Domino Club
Attn: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
16030 Blue Ridge Road
Missouri City, TX 77489
OR
Email: houmocity@gmail.com or dixossie@gmail.com
Subject: Houston Missouri City Domino Club Scholarship 2025
NO LATER THAN September 5, 2025.
If mailed POSTMARK date should be no later than September 2, 2025
- There will be a penalty for late and incomplete applications.
- Each recipient will receive a check for $500.00.
Attendance is mandatory for all scholarship recipients, at HMCDC’s “All White Reggae Night Affair “ on October 11, 2025.