20 Years of Excellence: Reliant and Houston Texans Grant $60,000 in Scholarships to Six Exceptional Student-Athletes
HOUSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Reliant and the Houston Texans celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Scholarships for Champions program by surprising six high school seniors with $10,000 scholarships. To honor the student-athletes’ incredible academic and athletic accomplishments, the students and their families were treated with a special Houston Texans experience following surprise check presentations.
The Scholarships for Champions program, now in its 20th year, has awarded more than $840,000 in scholarships to nearly 150 Houston-area students.
“It’s incredible to think of all that our champions have accomplished since the inception of the Reliant and Houston Texans’ Scholarships for Champions program,” said Mark Parsons, senior vice president, Reliant. “For two decades, this program has supported the next generation of leaders. This year saw a record-breaking 300 nominations, and we continue to be blown away by the dedication, tenacity and leadership of these student-athletes. It’s an honor to empower the next step in their journey.”
Over 20 years, nearly 150 Houston-area student athletes have been awarded more than $840,000 in scholarships. Scholarships for Champions honors students who demonstrate excellence in athletics, academics, leadership and community involvement. Nominated by their teachers, coaches and mentors, these young leaders consistently exhibit exceptional dedication and resilience.
“The Houston Texans Foundation strives to leverage the power of sports to strengthen our community, support youth development and break down barriers to fundamental resources,” said Amanda Grosdidier, executive director, Houston Texans Foundation and Community. “We are proud to partner with Reliant for our Scholarships for Champions program to support those efforts.”
Meet the 2026 Class
The 2026 scholarship recipients come from Alief, Houston, Katy, Cypress-Fairbanks and Sheldon ISDs, competing in football, water polo, track, basketball, soccer, baseball, and golf, often multi-sport athletes.
For more information about the program, visit Reliant.com/SFC.
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