Katy Heritage Society Opens Applications for Adult Scholarships

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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

July 17, 2025

By Natalie Cook Clark

The Katy Heritage Society is currently accepting applications for their 2025 Scholarship Opportunities. An adult seeking to provide for their family by advancing their career through either a trade of higher education can earn up to $1,000.

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In the Spirit of Hard Work

For 45 years the Katy Heritage Society has been dedicated to the educational and cultural development of the community by preserving, restoring, and displaying historical landmarks, and other objects distinctive of Katy and adjacent areas.

Katy was founded by hardworking visionaries and this scholarship represents that spirit of hard work and adults wanting to better their careers.

A Unique Opportunity for Adults

"This scholarship honors the pioneering men and women whose hard work and vision helped build the foundation of Katy. Their legacy continues to shape the city we know and love today,” says Adrienne Davitz, president of the Katy Heritage Society.

Applicants must be enrolled in or seeking enrollment at an accredited community college, college, university, business, vocational, continuing education program or technical school.

Anyone applying must reside or work within the geographic boundaries of the Katy Independent School District.

While the scholarship is open to all ages, it was created to provide an opportunity for adults who wish to further their education.

"By supporting the next generation of leaders, we’re not only preserving our past—we’re investing in Katy’s future," by Davitz. "The values of resilience, community, and progress that guided our early settlers still inspire us to this day."

Learn More and Apply Online

This year there will be one scholarship awarded.

The deadline is October 1, 2025 and the scholarship will be awarded in November. In following the Society’s mission to preserve Katy history, applicants will write an essay involving Katy history and document their research.

Learn more about the scholarship opportunity and apply online.

Tour Historic Katy Homes

The Katy Heritage Society hosts their historic Katy homes tours the first weekend of the month from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Step into the past at Katy Heritage Park (5990 George Bush Dr.)

The Katy Heritage Society also operates the Train Depot located on First Street, which welcomes visitors Wednesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Depot holds many railroad relics and historical exhibits.

Join The Katy Heritage Society

The Katy Heritage Society depends on public donations and annual memberships to continue its work. Visit their website to make a donation or learn more about becoming a member. Membership is open to all Katy residents.

Learn more about The Katy Heritage Society and their events at their website.