- Residency: The applicant must reside within the defined geographical boundaries of Liberty County, Texas and attend one of five schools (Hardin, Liberty, Dayton, Hull-Daisetta, Tarkington) in Liberty County, Texas.
- Academic Standing: The applicant must be graduating by the end of the current academic school year. Candidates must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent, and report this on an official transcript.
- SAT/ACT Score: If the applicant has taken either the SAT or ACT test, the results must be submitted with the application or be reported as part of the official transcript.
- Major Field of Study: The applicant must enroll in a university, college, accredited technical school, or apprenticeship program in the State of Texas and participate in a curriculum leading to an accredited degree or certificate.
- Graduation: The applicant must obtain a diploma and graduate by the end of the spring semester immediately following the presentation of the scholarship.
- Application: The following documents must be included in the application packet. An incomplete application will not be accepted.
- A properly completed Taylor-Odom Scholarship Application
- A current official high school transcript
- A copy of college entrance exam scores
- A narrative essay about yourself and why this scholarship is important to you. It should include the following:
- Leadership and citizenship activities
- Career goals
- Community and volunteer involvement
- Other information the applicant may think is pertinent for proper consideration
- A copy of your Verified FAFSA form
- Scholarship Amounts: The total amount of scholarships funded each year will be at the discretion of the Taylor-Odom Foundation board of directors.
