Luehrs - Lillion Effie Luehrs Scholarship Grant

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.

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

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.