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"The RoyceBuilders.com Foundation for Youth is dedicated to providing scholarship funds and educational support systems for outstanding high school and college students graduating from school districts within the Houston Gulf Coast area. The goal of the Foundation is to support and increase the number of students pursuing higher education. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement, financial need, commitment to a college education, and involvement in school and community activities."

Each scholarship is $2500.

Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may apply. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 3, 2006.

An application consists of an application form, 2 letters of recommendation, a one-page essay on "How can one person make a difference?", and an official transcript.

Application and recommendation forms are available in my office in RMC Cloisters.

Completed applications should be mailed to:

RoyceBuilders.com Foundation for Youth Attn: Scholarship 7850 North Sam Houston Parkway West Houston TX 77064

____________________________________ Mauro De Lorenzo () Director of Scholarships and Fellowships Office of the Dean of Undergraduates, MS-529 Rice University Houston TX 77251-1892

713-348-3985 tel 713-348-5199 fax