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School Closures

Due to the forecasted severe weather and unsafe road conditions, all GISD schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10, 2025. All GISD after-school activities scheduled for those days are also canceled. See the Weather Procedures page for more details.

The Steps For Change Scholarship is an income and merit-based renewable scholarship awarded to high school seniors applying to a college or university to further their career goals. Students from low-income families are recognized for their capacity to lead and commitment to making a significant impact on communities. Award recipients must display academic excellence, exude passion in empowering the community, and exemplify a desire for continuous personal growth.

Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
Wealth by Health
Award information

$2,000

Eligibility Requirements


To be eligible for The Steps for Change Scholarship, the applicant MUST:

  • Be of legal status in the United States

  • Be a current high school senior expecting to graduate in 2024

  • Be in the process of applying to, or accepted to, a college or university

  • Have a household income of less than $55,000*

  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5