Luehrs - Lillion Effie Luehrs Scholarship Grant

Coastal Bend Community Foundation

Funding Amount

US $100 - US $16,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Luehrs - Lillion Effie Luehrs Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Amount: US $100 - US $16,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Luehrs - Lillion Effie Luehrs Scholarship honors the legacy of Lillion Effie Luehrs, a dedicated educator from Bishop. With a focus on academic excellence, this scholarship supports students from Bishop who are pursuing full-time college degrees while maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0. Financial need and scholastic achievements are key considerations for selection. The scholarship amount varies, reflecting the commitment to empower local students in their educational journeys.

Overview

Purpose: In honor of Lillion Effie Luehrs of Bishop. Ms. Luehrs graduated from Bishop High School at the age of 15 and earned a degree from Texas A&I University. She taught school at Lillion E. Luehrs (Bishop) Junior High School beginning in 1937, and now volunteers at the school on a daily basis. She received national acclaim for never being tardy or missing a day of school while a student and during her many years of teaching. Amount: Varies

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a student with a Bishop mailing address;attend college full-time (12 hours or more) to obtain a degree, and;maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.Financial need and scholastic achievement are considered.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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