2026 — 2027 Application Cycle Open

The ADS Houston Chapter Scholarship

Supplemental funding for Druze students pursuing university undergraduate and graduate degrees at US-accredited institutions. Awarded each school year in accordance with the Scholarship Trust Document.

2026–2027 cycle · Apply by August 12
AUG 12
Application deadline

All applications and supporting documents must be e-mailed no later than August 12th. Anything post-marked after August 12, 2026 will not be opened.

Send to ADSHOUSTON1@gmail.com Or contact any board member with questions
Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply.

Four conditions, one deadline. Make sure you meet all of them before submitting.

Regular Member in Good Standing

You must be a paid member of the ADS Houston Chapter at the time you apply. Not a member yet? Register and pay annual dues on the national site:

ADS National Membership →

Enrollment Status

Attending or planning to attend an educational institution:

  • Full-time for the entire award year, OR
  • Part-time AND full-time employed (40 hrs/week) for the entire award year

GPA Requirements

Cumulative GPA thresholds by level:

  • Graduating high school senior — 2.5+
  • University undergraduate — 2.5+, in good standing
  • University graduate — 3.0+, in good standing

Not on academic probation at time of application.

Maximum Awards per Individual

  • Up to four (4) scholarships for undergraduate studies
  • Up to two (2) scholarships for graduate studies

Awards are made in accordance with the Scholarship Trust Document — read it before applying.

How to Apply

The process is simple.

Read the instructions, fill out the application, attach your documents, email it in. Four steps.

1

Read the Instructions

Download Form A2 — the "Instructions to Applicants" — for clarifications on every requirement.

2

Fill Out Form A1

Complete the application in full. Attach supporting documentation for each requested item.

3

Email Everything In

Send the application + all supporting docs to ADSHOUSTON1@gmail.com by Aug 12.

4

Hear Back

The Scholarship Committee reviews every complete application and replies directly to you.

Downloads

Grab the forms.

Three PDFs. Read A2 first, then fill out A1. The Trust Document has the policy.

i

Instructions to Applicants

Form A2

Read this first. Clarifies every requirement, supporting document, and timeline.

Download A2
ii

Application Form

Form A1

The actual application. Fill out completely and attach supporting documentation for each item.

Download A1
iii

Scholarship Trust Document

Policy

The official policy that governs how every scholarship is awarded. Read before applying.

Download Policy
Who Reads Your Application

Scholarship Committee

Three chapter members review every complete submission.

R

Raidan Nasreddine

Chair

Vice President of the chapter and chair of the Scholarship Committee.

S

Souheil Ghaoui

Member

Board member and lead of the Houston Center Fund — reach him at 713-412-5440.

B

Bayan Saab

Member

Long-time chapter member serving on the Scholarship Committee.

Ready to apply? Your future is calling.

Deadline is August 12, 2026. Don't wait — gather your documents now and email your complete application to ADSHOUSTON1@gmail.com.