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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

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Planning to attend Lone Star College System

Other requirements

  • CFISD graduating seniors

Overview

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

What Cy-Fair Educational Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023
1
Total given
$81K
Median grant
$81K
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX.

Example grants

  • Cy-Fair Isd · Houston, TX

    Staff development

    $81K

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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