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.

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.
Opens
Feb 24 2025 08:00 AM (CST)
Deadline
Mar 31 2025 11:59 PM (CDT)