Clyde V., Evalyn M. and James DeVillier Scholarship
Opens Feb 24 2025 08:00 AM (CST)
Deadline Mar 31 2025 11:59 PM (CDT)
Description

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a graduating high school senior of Northside High School in Houston, TX
  • Minimum cumulative GPA to apply: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
    • Please review this guide for instructions on converting your GPA to a 4.0 scale. GPA should be rounded to two decimal points.
  • Applicant must have achieved at least 1 CCMR indicator by the application deadline (March 31) through one of the following ways:
    • Completing at least one dual credit course (students currently enrolled are eligible)
    • Earning a 3+ on an AP exam
    • Earning an industry-based certification
    • Completing an academic readiness program called Texas College Bridge

Award Information:

  • Multiple awards expected for 2025. 
  • Varying award amounts depending on college type: 
    • 4-Year College - Annual award of $4,500 for the academic year. Award is renewable for a total of four years of funding (totaling $18,000 in scholarships). Can claim funding within a 6-year period.
    • 2-Year College - Annual award of $2,500 for the academic year. Award is renewable for a total of two years of funding (totaling $5,000 in scholarships). Can claim funding within a 3-year period. 
    • Certificate program at a 2 year college: $1,500
  • Scholarships are renewable as long as student meets eligibility criteria (with the exception of certificate program students)
  • Must enroll in 12 hours in both the fall and spring semesters

What Is Needed for This Application?

  • Eligibility questions based on the criteria above
  • One (1) essay
  • Transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  • Education information
  • Resume (involvement in activities and service)

Renewal Students:

  • Current recipients of the Clyde V., Evalyn M. and James DeVillier Scholarship who are planning to renew the scholarship for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year must complete several Renewal Tasks through this application. 
  • How Do I Renew My Award? 
    • Please do not create a new application for the general scholarship. A Renewal Application will be created for you by the GHCF Scholarships Team. 
    • Keep an eye out for an email from GHCF Scholarships on February 24 with more instructions about renewing your award.
Apply

Clyde V., Evalyn M. and James DeVillier Scholarship


Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a graduating high school senior of Northside High School in Houston, TX
  • Minimum cumulative GPA to apply: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
    • Please review this guide for instructions on converting your GPA to a 4.0 scale. GPA should be rounded to two decimal points.
  • Applicant must have achieved at least 1 CCMR indicator by the application deadline (March 31) through one of the following ways:
    • Completing at least one dual credit course (students currently enrolled are eligible)
    • Earning a 3+ on an AP exam
    • Earning an industry-based certification
    • Completing an academic readiness program called Texas College Bridge

Award Information:

  • Multiple awards expected for 2025. 
  • Varying award amounts depending on college type: 
    • 4-Year College - Annual award of $4,500 for the academic year. Award is renewable for a total of four years of funding (totaling $18,000 in scholarships). Can claim funding within a 6-year period.
    • 2-Year College - Annual award of $2,500 for the academic year. Award is renewable for a total of two years of funding (totaling $5,000 in scholarships). Can claim funding within a 3-year period. 
    • Certificate program at a 2 year college: $1,500
  • Scholarships are renewable as long as student meets eligibility criteria (with the exception of certificate program students)
  • Must enroll in 12 hours in both the fall and spring semesters

What Is Needed for This Application?

  • Eligibility questions based on the criteria above
  • One (1) essay
  • Transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  • Education information
  • Resume (involvement in activities and service)

Renewal Students:

  • Current recipients of the Clyde V., Evalyn M. and James DeVillier Scholarship who are planning to renew the scholarship for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year must complete several Renewal Tasks through this application. 
  • How Do I Renew My Award? 
    • Please do not create a new application for the general scholarship. A Renewal Application will be created for you by the GHCF Scholarships Team. 
    • Keep an eye out for an email from GHCF Scholarships on February 24 with more instructions about renewing your award.
Apply
Opens
Feb 24 2025 08:00 AM (CST)
Deadline
Mar 31 2025 11:59 PM (CDT)