The directors of the Taylor-Odom Foundation are pleased to announce that it is awarding the sum of $70,000 in college scholarships for the 2026 calendar year. The recipients are seven Liberty County students graduating from area high schools in May. Since its inception, the Taylor-Odom Foundation has awarded more than $1,130,000 in scholarships. The recipients are:
- Sydney Nations
- Adelyn Condra
- Madison Parker
- Zander Antonio Davila
- Lleyton Michael Berry
- Richard Jacob Caster
- Jaliyah Jy'Nique Stewart
The 2026 Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship Recipients may be viewed here.
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide financial aid to graduating high school seniors who might not otherwise be able to afford advanced education. Eligible students must reside in Liberty County and graduate from either Hardin, Liberty, Dayton, Hull-Daisetta or Tarkington High School. The amount of the scholarships varies based upon a student’s pursuit of a four-year degree, a two-year degree or vocational/technical certification from accredited institutions in the State of Texas. Evaluations are also made with respect to the applicant’s character, general attitude, initiative, leadership and potential for achievement.
This is the eighth year for the granting of scholarships by the Taylor-Odom Foundation. The Foundation was founded to honor two parents, Davey Lea Taylor Odom and Douglas E. “Doc” Odom, who instilled in their children that knowledge through higher education and hard work are keys to a good life.