Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship
Offered by Taylor-Odom Foundation · Free to apply
This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from Liberty County, Texas who need financial assistance to pursue higher education. Award amounts are determined at the discretion of the Foundation's board of directors. Applicants must plan to attend a college, university, technical school, or apprenticeship program located in Texas.
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How hard is the Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~3.3 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Texas residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 2 GPA
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Texas
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 2 or higher (unweighted)
- Must attend one of five Liberty County high schools: Hardin, Liberty, Dayton, Hull-Daisetta, or Tarkington.
- Must enroll in an accredited university, college, technical school, or apprenticeship program located in Texas.
- Must graduate high school by the end of the spring semester following the scholarship presentation.
- Application packet must be postmarked by January 31, 2027.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 31 each year.
- Applications close
- January 31, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship
How much is the Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship worth?
The Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship awards varies (at board discretion).
When is the Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is January 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 31 each year.
Who is eligible for the Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Texas; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 2 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to Texas residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3.3 hrs of work.
Is the Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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