
PHF Scholarships & Standards Program
Encourage. Enhance. Empower.
The PHF Scholarship & Standards Program seeks to give students the tools they need to succeed by offering financial support to students who have shown commitment towards continuing their education. The scholarships all recognize extraordinary Achievement, Leadership and Talent. The requirements for awards vary from financial need to academic and achievements.
Submission Deadline
The scholarship application period opens December 1st each year and ends February 16th of the following year. The committee selects the scholarship recipients each April.
Award Restrictions or Limitations
The selection of recipients is unbiased. Potential candidates will be ranked based on family income, extra-curricular activities, leadership positions both in and outside of school, volunteer/community involvement, GPA, SAT or ACT scores and essays. Scholarship funds range $1,000 to $5,000 and can only be used for qualified college expenses. Checks are written to both the recipient and their designated college or university. There is no restrictions to the location or affiliation of the institution. The institution should be a regionally accredited two/three/four year college or university. No recipient can renew his or her scholarship and each recipient can only be awarded one scholarship.
Application Format and Required Contents
To apply, click the button below. All students in their senior year who are U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents can apply. The student should have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on 4.0 scale and plan to enroll full-time at a regionally accredited two/three/four year institution. Students should complete the application form including information regarding Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and to include a copy of the their transcript, essay and two (2) letters of recommendation.
Jake Gann
2024 PHF Scholarship & Standards Recipient

Our First Scholarship Recipient to Graduate College:

Jessica Ramirez
My love of movies, television, comedy, music and pop culture started at a very early age. Raised by only my mother in good ol’ San Antonio, we couldn’t afford to go on extravagant vacations. Thus, the world of entertainment—whether through television, film or music—became our escape from reality! For me, entertainment is not just something I’ve always loved—it is something I’ve always dreamed of working in.
Fueled by this passion—maybe even obsession—I have been blessed with wonderful opportunities to work in the entertainment field in Austin, Texas. Now that I have graduated and moved to Los Angeles I want to continue in this line of work and expand the breadth of my knowledge.
Jessica's Letter to PHF
Hello everyone at the Priest Holmes Foundation,
This announcement is quite overdue but the last few weeks have been extremely hectic. I’m proudly writing to let you know that I am officially part of the University of Texas Class of 2013. Words can’t describe how extremely grateful I am for all of your help.
Without your confidence in me as a scholarship recipient I wouldn’t have been offered amazing opportunities throughout the past four years. I’m currently doing an internship and academic summer program in Los Angeles, CA. After this I am currently searching for jobs in this field. I have also acquired many other interests and skills, so other options for me are event planning, marketing and promotions.
Once again thank you for your devotion to helping students like me achieve their goals. I hope to keep in touch with you!
Sincerely,
Jessica A. Ramirez
The Priest Holmes Foundation Scholarship & Standards Program is proud to recognize outstanding student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and community involvement. Each year, we award scholarships to deserving students who embody the values of Encourage, Enhance, and Empower, helping them take the next step toward a brighter future.
Celebrating Our Scholars
Since its inception, the Priest Holmes Foundation Scholarship has supported numerous student-athletes in their pursuit of higher education. These recipients have shown dedication both on and off the field, striving for success in their academic and professional careers.