We are excited to announce that the 2025 Carolyn Gaines Scholarship Application is now
open!

The Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Foundation of Texas will award scholarships to African American
students who are graduating from high school in  Aldine, Cypress-Fairbanks, Conroe, Klein, and
Spring Independent School Districts. 


SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

The Applicant Must:
• Be an African American female or male high school senior graduating in the spring of 2025,
from a high school in the following districts:  Aldine, Cypress-Fairbanks, Conroe, Klein, and
Spring.
• Plan to attend a two-year college  (vocational/trade school) or four-year college or university.
• Attend the scholarship awards banquet if chosen as a scholarship recipient. (Date:
TBA)

The Applicant Must:
• Complete the form below
• Make sure it is completed in its entirety

The Applicant must include the following:
• An official transcript with student name, GPA, and class rank visible
• A copy of recent SAT or ACT scores with student name visible
• A recent headshot photo suitable for publication
• Choose from 1 of 2 essays. The essay must be a minimum of 500 words, typed, and
uploaded.

Two (2) letters of recommendation:
1. One from a school official of the high school you are attending.
2. One from an official community service leader who can certify your community service
involvement.