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Am I Eligible?

Educational Scholarship Program (ESP) Requirements:

  • Have (and maintain) a solid academic record, especially in math and science
  • Furnish most recent transcript or report card
  • Be 17 years of age or older on or before June 1
  • If a high school student, attend a Houston-area public or private school
  • Secure a recommendation letter from a guidance counselor/advisor or science teacher/professor
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Have the consent of a parent or guardian to participate

Application and Deadlines

Please download the Scholarship Program Application and submit by mail as indicated on the form. The form may be accessed and submitted between September 1 and December 31 of each year for participation in the program the following summer. After you submit your application, please send all required supporting documents (listed above, in the program requirements) as soon as possible by regular mail to:

Stehlin Educational Scholarship Program
10301 Stella Link Rd Ste A
Houston TX 77025-5447

The Foundation will consider ONLY those applications complete with all supporting documents.

Acceptance and Notification

Applications are reviewed each spring. All applicants will be notified of the Foundation’s decision by email and letter on or before March 15. Depending on school terms, successful applicants typically begin work about June 1 and continue through mid-August.

In considering applicants currently attending college, preference is given to students with declared majors in science and technology. Also, first time applications usually receive preference for both high school and college students.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Foundation’s Educational Scholarship Program, contact us by email or by phone at 713-659-1336. We look forward to receiving your application, and wish you success in your academic (and your scientific) career!

Reasons for Hope

I think it has been too easy to overlook what a progressive physician Dr. John Stehlin was, and how pivotal he was for the humane treatment of individuals with cancer. He changed the cancer landscape forever, and his work continues with the research the CHRISTUS Stehlin Foundation is doing today.”

Dr. Peter de Ipolyi,
Surgical Oncologist

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10301 Stella Link Road, Suite A
Houston, Texas 77025-5447
713.659.1336


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