Mission Statement – The Ursula M. John Memorial Scholarship Foundation

At the Ursula M. John’s Scholarship Foundation, our mission is to empower and uplift promising students, regardless of background or circumstance, by providing access to quality education and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Grounded in the values of integrity, compassion, and community, we strive to honor the legacy of Ursula M. Johnson by fostering academic excellence, promoting cultural awareness, and nurturing leadership skills. Through our unwavering dedication to supporting scholars on their educational journey, we aim to inspire positive change, strengthen communities, and build a brighter future for generations to come.

Honoring Excellence: The Ursula M. John Memorial Scholarship Foundation

Welcome to the Ursula M. John Scholarship Foundation! As a non-profit organization deeply committed to fostering academic achievement and empowering deserving students worldwide, we are dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of promising individuals. Our team comprises passionate individuals driven by a shared vision of creating opportunities for educational advancement.

Proudly affiliated with the Houston Caribbean Festival (HCF), we stand at the forefront of promoting and preserving Caribbean culture. With each passing year, HCF experiences remarkable growth, a testament to the unwavering support of our dedicated sponsors and supporters. In grateful acknowledgment of this support and in honor of the esteemed Ursula M. John, we are delighted to announce the establishment of the Ursula M. John Memorial Scholarship Foundation. This initiative reflects our profound commitment to giving back to our cultural community and nurturing the aspirations of future generations.

As Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote, “The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.”

Our Philosophy

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great”

Our Vision

The Ursula M. John Memorial Scholarship, proudly offered by HCF, is dedicated to recognizing and supporting students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and maintained a commendable GPA throughout their preparatory or graduate education. Applicants are expected to have attained specific requirements (see Eligibility)

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Ursula M. John

Welcome to our foundation, where we provide an array of scholarship programs catering to diverse fields of study. Designed to foster academic pursuit and goal attainment, our initiatives aim to empower students.