2026 GFAEF Scholarship Application

To apply for the GFAEF Scholarship, applicants must:

• Have ancestral Chinese lineage;
• Be a permanent resident of the Greater Houston Area (if you're of Gee lineage and have an ancestral Houston connection, you are not required to be a permanent resident of the Greater Houston Area);
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
• Be either a student or professional, who is: 1) a graduating high school senior; 2) pursuing education beyond the high school level; or 3) working and wish to pursue higher education and/or professional development;
• Have a commitment to providing leadership and service in the community; and
• Have not received a GFAEF scholarship in the prior academic year and are limited to being awarded two (2) GFAEF scholarships in their lifetime. 

 The Scholarship Committee and Reviewers will consider the following:

• Purpose and use of the scholarship funds
• Individual’s scholarship, leadership, civic, and community involvement
• Evidence of acceptance in an institution of higher learning, professional development, or valid program
• How the applicant and their community might benefit
• Unique and extraordinary accomplishments
• Completion and submission of required application materials
• Indication of financial need

 The Scholarship Committee shall determine the relative weight given to each criterion. Follow-up by telephone or e-mail may occur for clarification. 

 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: 

The Board of Directors of the Gee Family Association Education Fund of Greater Houston will appoint the scholarship committee annually. These individuals are chosen from non-Gee family board members and interested community members.