Fifth Annual LLSF "College Preparatory Conference" January 31, 2009

The Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund is proud to announce Houston’s Fifth Annual “College Preparatory Conference” scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2009.

This education conference is a FREE, city-wide symposium created to educate students and parents about the college process. The LLSF would like to share all the important information, tips and strategies we gather each year in support of our scholarship recipients with the Greater Houston Area. Our objective is to target high school students, but we encourage all Houstonians to attend. You must register online to attend the conference. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., a brief General Session takes place at 9:00 a.m., followed by breakout sessions before and after lunch that will address the following topics:

  • How to choose a college
  • The Admission Process
  • Financial Aid
  • Campus Life & Housing

Lunch (provided free of charge) the sessions will be moderated by a Houston television or radio personality. The day wraps up with an opportunity for students and their parents to mingle informally with the panel participants and take part in a drawing for numerous door prizes, including two $1,000 scholarships. To be eligible for the drawing, participants must complete all four breakout sessions and they must be present to win.

Last year, the conference attracted over 2500 high school students from over 160 different Houston area high schools. All Houston universities were present along with 40 vendors giving students the opportunity to mix and mingle with local businesses and local universities.

For more than a decade the Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund has provided scholarships, mentoring and a host of support programs to Houston area students who normally would not be considered college bound. These are students, who because of limited funds or support may not have been able to reach their academic potential or qualify for traditional college scholarships. The Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded on the belief that every child deserves a chance to better him or herself through a college education.

Click here for:
College Preparatory Conference Letter
College Preparatory Conference Sponsor Exhibit Form
College Preparatory Conference 2008 Program