(KATY, TX – Jan. 6, 2026) — Aspiring Katy ISD college students should get their resumes in order because applications for the Grange by Johnson Development Corp. College Scholarship Program officially opened Jan. 1.
This is the second year for the program which offers a one-time award of $5,000 each to two eligible Katy ISD high school seniors. This financial boost can be used to cover a wide range of education-related expenses, including tuition, books, room and board, and technology such as laptops or other necessary supplies.
“It’s important to us that we help build a community of future leaders,” said Jacob W. Rice, Vice President and General Manager of Grange. “We are looking to help Katy ISD seniors who excel in academics and show a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.”
Natalie Michael, left, and Crystal Yang were the first winners of the Grange by Johnson Development Corp. College Scholarship Program. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 scholarships.
Crystal Yang and Natalie Michael were awarded the inaugural scholarships last August. Yang, a graduate of Tompkins High School, is studying business and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as continuing to run Audemy.org, a nonprofit organization revolutionizing accessible education for blind and visually impaired students.
Natalie Michael, a graduate of Jordan High School, is pursuing a major in public health with a pre-dental focus, along with minors in neurology and finance at Texas A&M University in College Station. Her goal is to become a dentist and use her skills to provide care in underserved African communities through H.O.P.E. Social Services.
To apply for the 2026 scholarship, students must meet a few key criteria, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants must also be enrolling in a two- to five-year institution starting the following fall and be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident living within the Katy area.
The application deadline is March 1 with winners announced in April. Full details on the program and the application can be found at https://www.liveingrange.com/scholarship.
More information about the new 1,130-acre Grange community by Johnson Development is available at www.liveingrange.com.
