Youth Scholarships

Sugar Land Lions Club Scholarships

Since we were chartered in 1941, we have given out tens of thousands of dollars to FBISD and Texas youth.

Current University Scholarship

New starting 2023. (1) Scholarship will be awarded to a currently enrolled junior or senior at a four year university in the amount of $1000. Selected by the scholarship committee, winners are not eligible for any other SL Lions Club scholarship. Number of scholarships given and amount is determined by the Board of Directors each budget year.

Bob Brown & Family Scholarship

Part of a donor restricted charitable gift. The scholarships will be awarded to students of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) either as residents of the school or as part of TSBVI’s outreach efforts. Depending on the number of successful applicants, the scholarship will be from $1000 to $1500. All scholarships will be paid directly to the College or University. The money awarded must be used for enrollment in the fall of the scholarship year. Only eligible to students pursuing certification programs, community college or university upon graduation.

High School Scholarship

(4) scholarships will be awarded to one high school senior who is currently enrolled at each of the following high schools in Fort Bend ISD: Kempner HS, Clements HS, Austin HS and Dulles HS. Selected by the scholarship committee, winners are not eligible for any other SL Lions Club scholarship. Award amount of $500 but the Board of Directors will determine the final amount each budget year.

Lion Member High School Scholarship

Scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior (or more) who is currently enrolled at any of the following high schools in Fort Bend ISD: Kempner HS, Clements HS, Austin HS and Dulles HS and is also a child or grandchild of a Sugar Land Lions Member. Selected by the Board of Directors, awardee not eligible for any other SL Lions Club scholarship. Award amount of $500 but the Board of Directors will determine the final amount each budget year and the number of scholarships may not exceed those of the regular scholarships.

Citizenship Award

(2) awards are given each year to 8th graders; one at St. Laurence and one at Sugar Land Middle School. The students are selected by their teachers based on the criteria put forth by our club and the awards are presented at their awards night. (Picture in header is from 2016 when we presented our 40th Citizenship Award)

LCIF Peace Poster

For over three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. Sponsored by our club at St. Laurence for kids between the ages of 11 & 13. Winners receive $75 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd place.

MD2 Texas Lions - Opportunities for Youth

Texas Lions provide a variety of programs to encourage youth participation in issues facing society today. Through its contests at the club level, the district level and ultimately the state level, junior & senior high school students can research and gain knowledge on various social ramifications of both diabetes and substance abuse. These contests provide youth an opportunity to share leadership experiences and to make a difference in their school and community.

Diabetes Awareness Essay Contest

An annual competition allowing student participants the opportunity to research, organize and present perspectives on a given topic related to diabetes. With almost 400 million people worldwide suffering from the three types of diabetes and with Texas Lions involved in helping youth with the disease, the contest emphasizes the need for new ideas, understanding and dissecting societal and individual issues associated with the condition. The scholarship awards for this contest at the state level are $3,000 for 1st place, $2,000 for 2nd place and $1,000 for 3rd place.

Sugar Land Lions' Board of Directors will decide on amount of any monetary awards at the local level. The following high schools from Fort Bend ISD are eligible: Kempner, Clements, Austin, and Dulles. The scholarship committee will determine a winner plus an alternate(s) to forward on to the district level where there may be additional monetary prizes.

Drug Awareness Speech Contest

Drug addiction both to illicit drugs and prescription drugs is a common issue in the United States and worldwide. The line between illicit drugs and prescription drug abuse is less distinct as a growing number of legitimate prescriptions become diverted to the illicit market. All forms of drug abuse, illicit or otherwise, place individuals at high risk of developing substance abuse disorders and should be addressed immediately. The scholarship awards for this contest at the state level are $3,000 for 1st place, $2,000 for 2nd place and $1,000 for 3rd place.

Outstanding Youth

The Outstanding Youth Award Contest is an annual competition allowing participants to apply for the Texas Lions OYA Scholarship. Contestants are evaluated on high school grade point average, a 750-word essay, a personal biographical information statement, three letters of recommendation, performance of community service, leadership experience/participation and a personal interview. The scholarship awards for this contest at the state level are $3,000 for 1st place, $2,000 for 2nd place and $1,000 for 3rd place.

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS