2026-2027 Application

The Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Foundation of Texas will award scholarships to students who are graduating from high school in the following districts: Aldine, Cypress-Fairbanks, Klein, and Spring.

 

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

 

The Applicant Must:

• Be a female or male high school senior graduating in the spring of 2027, from a high school in the following districts: Aldine, Cypress-Fairbanks, Klein, and Spring.

• Plan to attend a two-year college (vocational/trade school) or four-year college or university.

• Complete the form below

• Make sure it is completed in its entirety

 

The Applicant must include the following:

• An official transcript with student name, GPA, and class rank visible

• A copy of recent SAT or ACT scores with student name visible

• A recent headshot photo suitable for publication

• Choose from 1 of 2 essays. The essay must be an original work product of the student, a minimum of 500 words, typed, and uploaded.

 

Two (2) letters of recommendation:

1. One from a school official of the high school you are attending.

2. One from an official community service leader who can certify your community service involvement.

 

Applicant Finalists Must:

• Attend the scholarship awards banquet if chosen as a scholarship recipient. (Date: April 25, 2027)

• Attend the Summer Check Pick-Up (TBD July 2027)

• Attend the Winter Check Pick-Up (TBD Jan. 2028)

 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN January 15, 2027 by 11:59pm. Should you be chosen to continue in the process, you will hear back from us by March 31, 2027.  Click here to apply.