Scholarship and Awards Banquet

2023 Highlights

$16000

Scholarships Awards

Scholarship Recipients

MaKayla Hadnot
(attending Clark Atlanta University)

Lauryn Harvey-Albrow
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

Tedric Johnson
(attending Sam Houston State University)

Caleb Maxie
(attending Dillard University)

Ava Harris
(University not disclosed)

Nicole Ivory
(attending Sam Houston State University)

Amonn Lewis
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

Jared Scott
(attending Sam Houston State University)

$14400

Scholarships Awards

Scholarship Recipients

MaKayla Hadnot
(attending Clark Atlanta University)

Nicholas Hudson
(attending Brown University)

Kendall Lacy
(attending Texas Tech University)

Isaiah Smith
(attending Sam Houston State University)

Lauryn Harvey-Albrow
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

Kamille Lacy
(attending Howard University)

Aniyah Sampson
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

Zariah Williams
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

2021 Highlights

$4000

Scholarships Awards

Scholarship Recipients

Jada Smith
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

Chloe Spiller
(attending Houston Baptist University)

2020 Highlights

Due to the pandemic, we have been unable to celebrate the accomplishments of these young people in person, but the scholarships continue to be awarded, and we continue to be proud of the recipients!

$9000

Scholarships Awards

Scholarship Recipients

Myles Rice
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

Jada Smith
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

Erick Cordova
Elsik High School
(attending Lamar University)

Chloe Spiller
(attending Houston Baptist University)

Issac Jones
(attending San Jacinto College)

2019 Highlights

The CAUSE Foundation is happy and honored to now be able to move from a biennial scholarship awards model to an annual awards model. As of now, the Scholarship and Awards Banquet will still occur biennially, but scholarships will now be awarded every year!

$3000

Scholarships Awards

Scholarship Recipients

Erick Cordova
Elsik High School
(attending Lamar University)

Myles Rice
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

2018 Highlights

$12000

Scholarships Awards

Scholarship Recipients

Chelsea Bradford
Crosby High School
(attending The University of Houston)

Erick Cordova
Elsik High School
(attending Lamar University)

Makayla Williams
Hightower High School
(attending The University of Houston)

Phillip Prater
Dawson High School
(attending University of Texas at San Antonio)

Journey Green
Summer Creek High School
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

Chad Slater
(attending Prairie View A&M University)

The C.A.U.S.E. Foundation, in collaboration with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Eta Rho Sigma Chapter, hosted the 2018 Biennial Scholarship and Awards Banquet on Friday, April 7, 2018. Mistress of Ceremonies for the event was Ms. Melanie Lawson, ABC-13 Award-Winning Journalist. Guest speaker was Mr. Joel Cowley, President/CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This evening was a celebration with $12,000 in scholarships to deserving students in the Greater Houston area and recognition of local individuals for their commitment to service in the community.

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2016 Highlights

$6000

Scholarships Awards

Scholarship Recipients

Mark Guillory
Barbara Jordan High School
(plans to attend Prairie View A&M)

Chelsea Bradford
Crosby High School
(plans to attend Houston University)

Louis Cole
North Shore Senior High School
(plans to atend Rice University)

Community Award Recipients

Community Award Recipients

Kandi Eastman
Excellence in Community Service

Pastor Manson B. Johnson
Excellence in Brotherhood

Vinson Lewis
Excellence in Education

Madelyn Nunn
Excellence in Leadership

Nathaniel & Krysynthia Rido
Excellence in Economic Empowerment