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TRUNKS
FOR
COLLEGE
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We present graduating seniors with dorm starter kits to aid in their transition from home to living on college campuses.
MEET OUR
TRUNK
RECEPIENTS
REQUIREMENT
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Must be a first or second generation college student.
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Must attend a school in Houston or surrounding metro area.
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Must be a 2022 graduating senior from a public high school.
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Have proof of being accepted into a four year college or university
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Must plan to live on campus in residential housing and be able to produce proof.
APPLY:
TRUNKS
FOR
COLLEGE
The Highest Degree Scholar Program offers one-on-one, personalized guidance through every stage of the college journey—from junior year of high school through college graduation and beyond.
Application opens Mid-March to students attending school in Houston and the surrounding areas
STEPS:
APPLICATION
PROCESS
A completed application
Write essay
Submit High school Transcript & Resume
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Proof of college acceptance
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Required Media forms including professional headshot photograph
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT:
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Participants will be asked to submit a 2 minute video tour of your dorm room to reflect how you used the Trunk items to decorate your dorm!
Students who meet the eligibility requirements must submit a completed application packet by deadline.
APRIL
15
Application Deadline
IMPORTANT
DATES
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Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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15
Application Deadline
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS
FOR TRUNK
RETRIEVAL
1.
The Trunk for College Project is a ONE TIME AWARD therefore it is not renewable.
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The Trunk for College Project is not transferrable to someone else.
Awardee who no longer desires/chooses to live on campus forfeits their Trunk Award
Trunk Award must be used for Fall 2022 semester therefore it can not be postponed for a later time.
Awardee must be present at Trunk Award Ceremony to claim trunk. No one other than student will be allowed to pick up the Trunks.
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REQUIRED FORMS TO RETRIEVE TRUNK
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Failure to submit required documents will forfeit your award and may prevent you from qualifying for future awards.
7.
Due to costs, Highest Degree does not ship Trunks to colleges.
HOW CAN YOU
HELP?
QUICK LINKS
HD SCHOLARS
TRUNKS FOR
COLLEGE PROJECT
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
DONATE TO
OUR CAUSE
College admissions assistance and financial aid information
Essential items to help in the transition from living at home to living on campus
Scholarship information to address financial barriers and limit student loan debt
Help us help them.
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