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Edwin C. Schroeder Memorial Scholarship

CY-FAIR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,500 per scholarship

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Edwin C. Schroeder Memorial Scholarship

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

Overview:
The Edwin C. Schroeder Memorial Scholarship provides financial support specifically for CFISD graduates planning to attend the Lone Star College System. This scholarship honors the legacy of Edwin C. Schroeder, a dedicated CFISD educator who bequeathed over $1 million to the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation.

Award Amount:

  • $1,500 per scholarship

  • In June 2016, 46 scholarships totaling $69,000 were awarded
  • Funding Source:
    Edwin Schroeder's estate bequest of over $1 million created an endowment to support this scholarship in perpetuity.

    Eligibility:

  • CFISD graduating seniors

  • Planning to attend Lone Star College System
  • About Edwin C. Schroeder:
    Edwin C. Schroeder dedicated his career to CFISD students' welfare. His roles included:

  • History teacher

  • Counselor at Cypress Creek High School and Alternative Learning Center (ALC-East)

  • Vocational placement coordinator at the central office

  • GED program coordinator

  • Passed away in 1997
  • Mission:
    Each year, the scholarship honors Schroeder's memory by helping students pursue higher education and achieve their dreams through affordable community college education.

    Contact Information:

  • 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
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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