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Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Memorial Scholarship

Union Pacific Railroad Black Employee Network
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/24/2026
Closes: 4/21/2026

The Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to African Americans from Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Nebraska, or Texas. Students who demonstrate academic strength and leadership are welcome to apply.

Win up to
$2,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA
  • Resident of Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Nebraska, or Texas
  • High school senior, college freshman, or sophomore
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • Fulltime student
  • U.S. citizen
  • African American or Black
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership
  • Exhibit strong academic achievement
  • Demonstrate financial need Current Union Pacific employees or their dependents are ineligible to apply.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: AR, CA, LA, NE, TX
    Minimum GPA
    2.5
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

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