2025 FATHER'S DAY SCHOLARSHIP BRUNCH
The Annual Father’s Day Brunch is the signature event for the Houston Morehouse Alumni Association, whose overall purpose is to increase access to Higher Education for African-American Men. This is done through a robust program that showcases outstanding African-American Fathers and highlights the bond of Fatherhood that binds our ties to the Houston Community.
Proceeds from this signature event will be used to provide scholarships for current and future students of Morehouse College, where annual tuition is more than $40,000 per student. The scholarships provided through the brunch will be awarded to qualified Houston area high school seniors and current Morehouse college students, to assist them with financial support to attend and thrive while at Morehouse College and beyond.
BRUNCH EVENT DETAILS
The 2025 Father's Day Brunch will be returning to the newly renovated Omni Houston Hotel, nestled in the prestigious Uptown area of the city. This luxurious hotel is located near the Houston Galleria and has been a key partner in supporting HMAA goals.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:00am - 1:30pm
Omni Houston Hotel
Constellation Ballroom (1st Floor)
4 Riverway, Houston, TX 77056
MEET THE CHAIR
John E. Gilmore IV (2006)
Dear Morehouse Brothers, Family, and Friends,
It is my honor to serve as the Chair for this year’s Father’s Day Brunch with the Morehouse College Houston Alumni Chapter. As a 2006 Graduate of Morehouse College who recently returned home to Houston, I am thrilled to contribute to the rich legacy of our chapter and work alongside you to make a meaningful impact.
This event is more than a celebration—it is a call to action. We are gathering to honor the fathers and father figures who shape our lives, while also raising critical scholarship funds to support local students on their journey to Morehouse College. By investing in these young men, we are fueling their dreams and securing the future of our beloved institution.
I invite you to join us for a day of fellowship, reflection, and purpose. Let’s uplift the next generation of Morehouse Men and continue the tradition of excellence that defines us. Stay tuned for event updates, and let’s make this year’s brunch a powerful statement of our commitment to education, brotherhood, and community.
John E. Gilmore IV, '06
Chair, 2025 Father’s Day Scholarship Brunch
Morehouse College Houston Alumni Chapter
2025 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Houston Morehouse Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Program is the result of an effort by the chapter members to aid financially deserving High School students from the Houston metropolitan area, that have committed to attending Morehouse College. The endowment intends to encourage the matriculation of young men who are academically sound, spiritually conscious, and socially responsible.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants MUST:
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Demonstrate a financial need
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Be a current high school student that has committed to attend Morehouse College starting in Fall 2025 OR be a currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior at Morehouse College
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Have a GPA of at least 3.0 at the end of the Fall 2024 semester
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Maintain permanent residency in the Greater Houston metropolitan area
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Have demonstrable community service involvement
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Be able to show proof of full-time status as a student during the Fall 2025 semester
The application deadline is May 11th, 2025. To apply please click the link below.
COMMUNITY HONOREE AWARDS
Each year at our Annual Father’s Day Brunch, in addition to awarding scholarships to deserving students, the Houston Morehouse Alumni Association also honors members of the Houston community by presenting the following Awards:
Alvin Wardlaw Mentorship Award
Albert James Price, Sr. Community Service Award
Dr. Dezra White Leadership Award
These Awards are presented after a nominations committee carefully reviews the slate of nominees for each of the Awards. We rely on the support and insight of members of the community to provide us with perspective on potential Awardees that are making a substantial impact in the community.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUAL SUPPORT!
TITLE SPONSORS
The Walker Family | William Walker ('08)
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Ira Hatton
SILVER SPONSORS
Et'Chane Towers ('99)
H-E-B
NAASC Houston
The Luke Church | Pastor Timothy Sloan
1867 TABLE SPONSORS
Desmond Watley ('09)
Brandi and Brandon Carson ('05)
Lorraine and Ge'Juan Cole ('01)
Will Norwood ('05) and Chris Dawkins ('04)
Morgan and Christopher Hollins ('07)
Angela and Cedric Joubert ('70)
Sirte Medical Primary Care | Dr. Demetris Green
Sylvia Montgomery
Brandon Wright ('01)
BECOME A SPONSOR
If interested in becoming a sponsor of this year's Father's Day Brunch, email Brunch Chair, John E. Gilmore IV for additional details or view the 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus using the link below. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at this year's Brunch!