On April 20, the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) announced the recipients of the 2026 Volunteer Scholarships, awarded to six exceptional young women who have demonstrated a strong commitment to service, leadership, and community impact throughout Fort Bend County.


Following a competitive application process with an impressive pool of applicants, the recipients distinguished themselves through their dedication to volunteerism and their passion for making a difference in the lives of others. Collectively, this year’s recipients contributed an impressive 2,954 volunteer hours and achieved an average GPA of 3.87, reflecting both their academic excellence

and deep commitment to service.


The 2026 FBJSL Volunteer Scholarship recipients are: Anna Kate Beck, Ayushi Kasotia, Olivia Porter, Aleena Qadri, Saige Sowa, and Sophie Zeng. Each received a $1,000 scholarship.


“These young women truly represent the heart of service in our community,” said Brandy

Edwards, FBJSL Scholarship Coordinator. “We are honored to support them as they continue their educational journeys and carry forward a lifelong commitment to giving back.”


The scholarship recipients were formally introduced at the League’s April membership meeting, where they were recognized for their achievements and welcomed by FBJSL members.


Funding for the scholarships is made possible through the League’s annual fundraiser, Sugar Plum Market, a fully volunteer-run holiday shopping event. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of FBJSL members, the League is able to reinvest proceeds directly into the community through scholarships and grants. FBJSL has contributed more than $6 million back to Fort Bend County nonprofits and initiatives, supporting over 100 organizations and dedicating more than 200,000 volunteer hours in service to the community.


For more information about the Fort Bend Junior Service League and its impact, please visit www.FBJSL.org.


ABOUT THE FORT BEND JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE


The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the Fort Bend County community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable as well as providing an atmosphere of friendliness, goodwill and camaraderie for all members. Proceeds from various events and fundraisers have made it possible for FBJSL to donate more than $6.3 million to non-profit agencies in the Fort Bend community since its inception in 2001.