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 January 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."

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 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.

About Grange

Grange is a 1,130-acre community by Johnson Development located near Morton Road and FM 2855 in Katy. Planned for approximately 2,400 homes, Grange began home sales in 2024 with a mix of builders offering a wide variety of floor plans. Resident lifestyle is centered on the community’s generous planned amenities, including Ricestead, a 20-acre complex that will combine pools, sport courts, expansive open space, and retail into a community hub. Young residents attend schools within the Katy Independent School District, and the district has purchased land for an elementary school and junior high school within the community.

About Johnson Development

Johnson Development Corp., a nationally recognized leader in residential and commercial land development, is celebrating 51 years of creating award-winning communities. Since 1975, Johnson Development has set the standard for innovative design, exceptional amenities, and lasting value, establishing some of the nation’s most sought-after master-planned communities across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Atlanta. For more information, visit www.johnsondevelopment.com.