Cy-Fair Educational Foundation Student Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (CFISD), Texas

Overview:
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) awards scholarships to graduating seniors from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to support their pursuit of higher education. Since its inception, CFEF has awarded over $6 million in scholarships to over 1,400 graduates of CFISD.

Award Amount:

• More than $323,000 in total scholarship funds available annually
• Individual scholarships range from $500 to $20,000
• Awards may be distributed over 2-4 years depending on the specific scholarship

Focus Areas:
CFEF provides various named scholarships with different criteria:

• CY-FAIR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS – $10,000 and $2,000 awarded over two years to students at each CFISD high school
• THE CECIL HALL SCHOLARSHIP – Two scholarships awarded over four years to CFISD students attending Texas A&M University
• THE ADAM JACKSON SKINNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – $4,000 over two years for male CFISD students with participation in high school drama, choir, team sports, debate, or Boy Scouts of America
• THE ERIC BASSETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – $20,000 over four years for Cy-Falls or Cy-Fair High School students attending Texas A&M University
• THE DYNEGY SCHOLARSHIP – $500 for CFISD students
• THE WATSON FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – $500 for CFISD students
• CYPRESS FAIRBANKS MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL SCHOLARSHIP – Three $500 scholarships for CFISD students entering the healthcare field
• THE KEVIN BORGFELDT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – $500 for Cypress-Fairbanks High School band students
• THE CHARLES COOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – $500 for Cypress-Fairbanks High School FFA students
• THE EDWIN C. SCHROEDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – $1,500 scholarships for students attending Lone Star College System (46 scholarships awarded in June 2016)

Eligibility:

• Graduating seniors from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high schools
• Selection criteria varies by scholarship but typically includes:
  • Activities/Leadership (25%)
  • Academics (25%)
  • Financial Need (50%)

Award Distribution:

• Per year, CFEF may award as many as five graduates of each high school with a scholarship
• Total amount and number of scholarships awarded depends on financial support from community members
• Scholarships awarded on an annual basis

Mentorship:
FCEF provides mentors to scholarship recipients to help them navigate their freshman year of college.

Contact Information:

• Executive Director: Marie Holmes
• Phone: 281-370-0144 or 832-634-3434
• Email: info@thecfef.org
• Address: P.O. Box 1698, Cypress TX 77410-1698 or 11803 Grant Road, Suite 115, Cypress TX 77429
• Website: thecfef.org

Application Process

Application Timeline:

• Application period opens in December for students graduating in the following school year
• Specific deadline dates not provided in materials

How to Apply:

1. Visit the CFEF website at thecfef.org
2. Click "Apply for a Scholarship Online" or "Apply Online"
3. Complete the online scholarship application

Required Materials:
Specific required materials not detailed in provided content. Contact foundation for complete application requirements.

Selection Criteria:
Applications are evaluated based on:

• Activities/Leadership (25%)
• Academics (25%)
• Financial Need (50%)

Note:
For detailed application requirements, deadlines, and submission procedures, applicants should contact the foundation directly or visit their website.