(L-R) Honoree Martin B. Cominsky, special guest Frederick M. Lawrence, Jenard M. Gross Distinguished Scholar Katherine A. Bigman and PBK Board President Bill Monroe

The Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Houston held its 49th Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria. We awarded college scholarships to 64 outstanding graduating high school seniors. 

Since 1972, the Association has awarded merit-based scholarships to students graduating from the full range of Houston-area secondary schools representing the vital diversity of our great city.  Our program is nationally renowned because it makes a difference. The love of learning symbolized by Phi Beta Kappa has the potential to transform our society, and yet the challenge of affording a quality college education can be prohibitive–especially for gifted students of modest means. The opportunity to connect to these academically talented students and make a difference in their young lives is of utmost importance. Fostering a love of learning can make all the difference, for both the student and our society.

At the dinner, Frederick M. Lawrence, Secretary and CEO of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, joined us as our special guest. We also honored Martin B. Cominsky, president and CEO of Interfaith Ministries, with the Outstanding Service to the Community Award.  

Katherine A. Bigman of St. John's School received the Jenard M. Gross Distinguished Scholar Award of $6,000, the most prestigious scholarship bestowed by the Association.  We thank our many supporters for their generosity in helping to ensure the success of our annual scholarship program.