The directors of the Taylor-Odom Foundation are pleased to announce that it is awarding the sum of $330,000 in college scholarships for the 2022 calendar year. The recipients are twenty Liberty County students graduating from area high schools in May. Since its inception, the Taylor-Odom Foundation has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships.
The 2022 Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship Reciepients may be viewed here.
Sixty-seven students from Dayton, Hardin, Hull-Daisetta, Liberty and Tarkington submitted applications which were reviewed by the Taylor-Odom Foundation directors before final selections were made.
The directors of the Taylor-Odom Foundation are pleased to announce that it is awarding the sum of $166,000 in college scholarships for the 2021 calendar year. The recipients are nine Liberty County students graduating from area high schools in May.
Twenty-seven students from Dayton, Hardin, Hull-Daisetta, Liberty and Tarkington submitted applications which were reviewed by the Taylor-Odom Foundation directors before final selections were made.
February 25th, 2019
The directors of the Taylor-Odom Foundation are pleased to announce that it is awarding the sum of $112,000 in college scholarships for the 2019 calendar year. The recipients are seven Liberty County students graduating from area high schools in May.
Twenty-six students from Dayton, Hardin, Hull-Daisetta, Liberty and Tarkington submitted applications which were reviewed by the Taylor-Odom Foundation directors before final selections were made. 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.
April 2nd, 2020
The directors of the Taylor-Odom Foundation are pleased to announce that it is awarding the sum of $132,000 in college scholarships for the 2020 calendar year. The recipients are eight Liberty County students graduating from area high schools in May.
Forty-six students from Dayton, Hardin, Hull-Daisetta, Liberty and Tarkington submitted applications which were reviewed by the Taylor-Odom Foundation directors before final selections were made. 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.
February 8th, 2018
Ms. Cathy Odom Staples is pleased to announce the establishment of the Taylor-Odom Foundation. 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 will vary 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. Additional information may be obtained from high school counselors in each of the named schools.