The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is an exceptional organization passionately pursuing its mission to make higher education accessible to CFISD graduates. The Foundation awards scholarships to deserving and driven students, helping them to obtain college degrees and live a purpose-filled life.
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The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is a powerful force for good in our community. Their commitment to providing young scholars with financial support to succeed in higher education and contribute meaningfully in our society is inspirational. Lives are changed and our community is strengthend by the work of this group!
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) has been such a blessing in my life, and I am truly grateful for the role it played in starting my college journey. Receiving this scholarship not only helped ease the financial burden of pursuing higher education but also gave me a sense of pride and belief in myself that I hadn’t felt before. Knowing that the community and the Foundation believed in me inspired me to work harder and dream bigger. It’s amazing to think about how many students like me have been impacted by CFEF’s generosity over the years. I will always be thankful for their support, as it not only helped me further my education but also shaped me into a more confident and motivated person.
Hi im Trey Lucas, I got my scholarship by being a role model and a leader for my team at Cy-Fair High School. With my scholarship, CFEF has allowed me to exell at Texas State University. I would not be possible without them and I can not thank them enough.
It is re-assuring to see that this is an organization that is solely focused on hosting quality events within the community with the intent of raising funds that will be re-invested in our community through scholarship dollars. The events are welcoming to all interests and it is evident that the leadership team focuses on the small details to ensure that the value is carried through to its attendees as a thank you for supporting the foundations mission!
The CFEF foundation has left an immense impact on my life. Starting from the announcement of my scholarship reward, the representatives of the nonprofit organization were kind. They sincerely congratulated me, even hugging me on the stage in front of my school, while whispering words of comfort. As I began to tear up, they told me how proud they were of me, and told me to stand tall. Following this experience, they continued to provide support, helping me fill out paperwork necessary for the transfer of my scholarship funds to my college. They would always reply in a timely manner and provide me with extra information than what I asked for. Even during the banquet, representatives were so thoughtful and understanding of my background. My family immigrated here in 2011 and my parents cannot speak English. Yet, the representatives and each individual staff member of CFEF went above and beyond to get along with my parents. They were respectful, greeting my parents and initiating short conversation regardless of the known language barrier—communicating with hand signals when necessary.
The scholarship itself had helped me so much, lessening the financial burden on my family and I. Thanks to the scholarship, I was allowed to focus on my academics more rather than worrying about whether or not I had enough money to pay for my education.
As I am eternally grateful for their assistance and guidance, I hope others do as well.
I absolutely adore CFEF. They have made my educational journey more affordable and allowed me to focus more on my academics. I am forever grateful for this wonderful organization.
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The CFEF Foundation has taken an immense amount of financial burden for both myself and my future. Those extra thousands of dollars that CFEF has given me, have allowed me to not stress about student debt, and to focus on my future without the stress of financial troubles. CFEF has been nothing but a great joy in my life, as well as my family. They have also given me the confidence that I can do anything that I put my mind to, I intend on doing so when I am a PA. Thank you CFEF!
The CFEF scholarship has been a transformative force in my college journey. As a first-generation student from a family facing significant financial challenges, this scholarship has lifted a mountain of stress off me and my family.
Thanks to the generosity of CFEF, I can focus wholeheartedly on excelling academically and pursuing my career goals. It has also empowered me to support my family while planning for a brighter future.
I am deeply grateful for the Foundation's belief in my potential and its unwavering commitment to helping students like me achieve their dreams. CFEF doesn’t just provide financial assistance—it provides hope and a path to success. Thank you for making an incredible difference in my life and the lives of so many others!
CFEF is a great charity that is so welcoming and supports my college education. The banquets are so professional and my sponsors are the kindest people.
The Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation's award to me last June 2024 has been helping me receive a quality education without having to worry about financial need. Coming from a non-US citizen background, I did not have as many chances as my peers to learn about the process of applying for scholarships. Luckily, being in one of many Cypress-Fairbanks district schools, my counselor introduced me to the foundation. When I received the call announcing me as a scholarship recipient, I felt like a weight was lifted from my shoulders. Regardless of the amount awarded, this fund aided me on my journey to start my undergraduate study at Lone Star College. Right now, I feel very relieved to be selected to receive the award, and I can keep looking forward to learning new things every day without having to work an extra job to pay for my tuition.
The scholarship I received from the Cypress-Fairbanks Educational Foundation has been invaluable in my college journey. This support has enabled me to attend an amazing university without the constant worry of financial burdens, allowing me to fully commit to my studies in computer science. I am grateful for their investment in my future, as it has brought me closer to my goal of becoming a software engineer in the nonprofit sector.
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation has enabled me to pursue my college education worry-free. Their financial support has allowed me to focus solely on my education and future. I am grateful for the opportunity they presented and cannot stress how impactful CFEF has been for my education. Their support has guided me closer and closer to obtaining the career of my dreams.
I was able to get a scholarship from it. it wasn't much but it definitely helped pay part of my education and i glad for it !!
The Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation has greatly contributed to my educational experience. Because of their financial assistance, mentor program, and value for education, I have had the amazing opportunity to attend the University of Texas at Austin. I am extremely grateful for the opportunities they’ve given me as I am now able to achieve my dreams. I aspire to be a future educator and hope I can give back and have a similar impact to the one that the CFEF has had on my life!
Being a recipient of this foundation's support, I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the opportunities it has provided. The foundation's assistance has not only enabled me to take the first step toward pursuing an education but has also instilled confidence in me that I can achieve great things.
As a Trustee on the CFEF Board, I see first hand the dedication, communication, hard work, and financial integrity that is needed in every organization, but very evident in this one. It is all for the best cause: OUR KIDS & OUR FUTURE!
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I am on the Board of Trustees for this non-profit that raises money to assist students in Cy-Fair ISD so that their dreams of going to college are made a little easier. The volunteers are knowledgeable, friendly, hard-working, and GENEROUS.
We honor teachers and military heroes with outstanding galas, have an annual golf tournament, a clay shoot, sponsor the Cy-Hoops (basketball) Invitational, and host many other smaller events to raise money for hard-working and ambitious students. It takes a village!
I was one of many Cy-Fair Education Foundation 2023 scholarship recipients. CFEF helped me and my family have better peace of mind when paying for college. They are awesome and paired me with a mentor who checks in on me occasionally to ensure I acclimate well to my college environment. Thank you CFEF for all you have done for me!
I volunteer on the board of trustees. Began ~2016. The school district supported by the foundation has witnessed tremendous growth. The foundation has evolved and continues to increase dollars awarded to graduating seniors. Increased funds for the community without increasing overhead. I am proud to be associated with this non-profit.
I was lucky enough to receive a scholarship from the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation 2 years ago. Thanks to the combined efforts of the staff, volunteers, board of trustees, and community members that help to raise funds for the Foundation, many others and I have been able to attend college and achieve our educational goals. By the end of this academic year, I will have an associate's degree in Cybersecurity and will begin pursuing a bachelor's degree, and I can't thank CFEF enough for allowing me the financial support to make this possible.
Cypress Fairbanks Education Foundation has greatly assisted me and several other students throughout our educational journey. Being an immigrant from another country, CFEF has been a huge part in my success as a college student. This organization has allowed me to be free of financial stress and solely focus on education. Me and my family will forever be grateful for this amazing organization.
I was awarded a scholarship from Toshiba through the CYPRESS FAIRBANKS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION / Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. This scholarship allowed me to go to school in California and thrive without the worry of expenses as much.
In my senior year, I received a scholarship through CFEF that allowed me to attend and pay for university without having to worry about student debt. I am forever thankful as I am an older sister to two toddler age brothers, my scholarship allows me to spend more time with them at home in their nurturing years. Since we lost our grandma to Covid in 2021, a lot of responsibility falls on me as an older sister. Cy-Fair Education Foundation also connected me with a mentor that is very encouraging and looks out for me so that I succeed. I really admire this foundation, and I am so thankful for the donors and everyone who is involved. I hope to come back when I begin my career as a donor as well so that students like me continue being able to pursue their education.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Cy-Fair Educational Foundation for bestowing me with this scholarship to pursue my educational goals. Receiving this scholarship
has not only lightened the financial burden of pursuing my education allowing me to focus on
my studies to pursue my educational goals, but has also provided me with an immense sense of
support and encouragement. Due to this scholarship, I am one step closer in achieving my academic and lifegoals. With this assistance, I can focus more on my studies, engage in extracurricular activities,
and explore various avenues of personal and professional growth. This scholarship serves as a
huge motivation for me to continue persevering and do my best in the face of any adversity. This scholarship has also inspired me to pay it forward to the Cy-Fair community when I am able to do so.
I am a CFEF scholarship recipient who had the great honor of receiving support and financial assistance from the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. Being raised by immigrant parents and being a first-generation student, I am extremely grateful for CFEF's generous scholarship that has lessened the burden of student loans. Furthermore, CFEF has given me a supportive community and an even more supportive educational mentor. Their vote of confidence in my success has encouraged me to pursue my dreams of medical school despite the financial and academic challenges.
Before going into Lonestar, I was nervous about not being able to pay off my classes as well as pay back the expensive supplies/ Textbooks for my courses due to not wanting to ask my parents to pay out of their own pockets. But thanks to the Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation/ Cy-Fair Educational Foundation: all of my financial worries were put to the side!
I served as a volunteer for a couple of years at the golf tournament then I began as a board member in '98. I was asked to fill in at an awards ceremony that year and had no idea what it was like to present our scholarships to deserving students. It completely changed my perspective on what the mission of our foundation was, not just raising money at world class events but making an impact on the lives of so many students in our community. The Cy-Fair community is second to none and the CFEF is definitely an organization that contributes to its excellence. I am honored and consider it a privilege to serve next to such great community leaders and caring professionals.
I am a past scholarship recipient of CFEF which helped me through college. I have now come back and am on the board and endowed my own scholarship. I LOVE this foundation, the leadership (the executive director is the absolute best) and the mission. It's well run and has never had mission drift which is so impressive in this climate. Thank you CFEF for serving students so well.
I have been attending the CFEF events for many years now and I am always impressed with their events and fundraising efforts. Last year I was honored to be inducted as a new member on the Board of Trustees. To see the ins and outs of the organization has given me so much more respect for all that they do to give back to our students and community. They are a well oiled machine and we are all Blessed to have them on our side.
I’m privileged to serve on the CFEF Board with other community leaders who are committed to the mission of this foundation. The ability to raise much needed funds to aid with staff development and help send graduating seniors to continue their education speaks volumes about the dedication of our board and support of the community.
I am Hector Nguyen and my experience with CFEF has been phenomenal. I am currently pursuing a criminal justice degree and receiving a scholarship from the CFEF has greatly helped me get closer to my goals.
CFEF has supported my career endeavors. I love the community built around this foundation and the support that follows it. This foundation believes in the cultivation of the youth in their academic and future professions. As a CFISD Alum, I am proud and more that grateful to see my community give back. This is truly an amazing organization!
The CFEF program has helped me fund my academic goals. I am so honored to have received a scholarship since it has greatly helped with my college expenses and has provided me a lot of relief.
Being a recipient of a CFEF scholarship has drastically lessened the financial burden of college. Having a single mom, I worried about the stress that tuition and other college expenses would cause. However, this scholarship has helped make my university payments more manageable! Having a school district that encourages my future endeavors means the world to me. I felt so much support throughout my K-12 education, but never expected this level of encouragement as I pursue my college degree! CFEF truly cares about the students of our school district and has made such an impact on my life.
The scholarship and endowment programs support area seniors and makes education affordable for those that otherwise would not be able to attend colleges and universities. The foundation has a diverse set of trustees who help plan various events such as Clay shoots, Golf Classics, Bingo nights, and Basketball Tournaments with surrounding high schools. They change people's lives. This year $845,000, in Scholarships were awarded to 144 students. It was done with the generous support of donors, sponsors, and the community.
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I am honored to have the opportunity to give back to our community by volunteering with the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. For the last 8 years as a committee person and volunteer on the Salute to the Stars Gala, I have been raising funds and soliciting donations on behalf of CFEF. The event, while geared to celebrating the dedication of outstanding teachers on each campus of the CFISD district, has had the added benefit of raising seriously needed funds. This has powerfully affected me and my family. Knowing the growing need within our community for scholarships for students and grants for teachers, we promote the event within the community to raise awareness. As a trustee for the last year, I have served on the scholarship committee and was able to see first hand the contributions applicants have made to sustain their families and themselves. Many, working while going to school, put groceries on the table or pay utility bills. This has certainly been an eye-opener and has made my efforts even more critical. If I can help just one child succeed in stopping the cycle of poverty with the funds to support their education, my assistance has been life affirming. Again, it is my honor to be part of CFEF.
CFEF provides over $800,00 in scholarships to CFISD students. CFEF leadership works tirelessly to raise funds for these scholarships. There are over 50 Trustees who work in conjunction with the CFEF leadership to raise funds and provide a framework for awarding scholarships to deserving students. I have been a trustee for over 3 years and watched in admiration the dedication of the CFEF leadership team and the trustees.
Cy-Fair Educational Foundation has changed my life by helping me attend college and pursue a degree in medicine. Thank you so much, for helping me and my family!
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CFEF has given me a huge and life-changing gift...a gift to go to college. CFEF award, helped me, coming from a low-income, first-generation student, to attend college. They changed my life, I don't have to worry about expenses and my focus is completely on making the best grades possible. Thank you so so much!
This was a great opportunity for me I was able to focus more on school regardless of the financial burden.
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This foundation gave me a scholarship that greatly helped me in my college career. I am very thankful for all of the donors that make that a possibility.
I am one of the recipients of the CFEF Scholarship Foundation scholarships and to put it plainly, it has really helped me in my college journey. Being economically disadvantaged and having high hopes for college don’t go hand in hand, but CFEF helped me achieve my goal of going to college. Even more than that, the recognition from being a CFEF scholar was a great boost in my confidence, because it is the greatest feeling in the world to be recognized for your hard work and then be rewarded for it. I thank CFEF for their amazing service and their trust and support in me.
This experience with this nonprofit has been such a life changer! I can't explain how big of a blessing it was to receive help further my education. I didn't think that people would notice all my sacrifice and late nights to receive stellar grades and they did! They allowed me to realize that all my hard work was worth it and that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. Without their help I would have not been able to go to college because of the lack of funds and they just lifted a huge burden off of me! It has been an amazing opportunity and i'm eternally grateful, that i applied to the scholarship and that i was lucky enough to receive the opportunity!
I have appreciated everything CFEF has done for me. Because of their generosity I am able to attend an amazing 4 year university and not worry as a much about the money aspect. I am forever grateful!
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation has tremendously helped me in my pursuit in a higher education. I can now attend Texas A&M university with one less thing to worry about, which many students feel frustrated about, and that is money. Not only does this foundation help with my financial situation, but it also supports me in every step and process of my adjustment into College.
The foundation supported me on my journey to attending college by alleviating some of the financial stress in these difficult times. They allowed me to make my admission decision more on my personal goals and what was right for me, rather than what was easier or less of a risk in an already uncertain future.
Growing up with parents who immigrated to America for a better life, for their children, has motivated me to never give up on myself no matter how difficult life gets. My parents have sacrificed so much for me, so I want to make their sacrifices worth it by always giving my all and trying harder to get good grades. I have just begun my undergraduate career as a freshman at Texas A&M University and I am majoring in Biomedical Sciences. I plan to pursue a career in the medical field and upon graduating from Texas A&M University in 2024 I hope to get accepted into medical school. Thanks to Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation, I am one step closer to reaching my education and career goals.
I am a recipient of a scholarship from the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation! Their contribution to my college education has helped to ensure that I can attend college. I have a large family and my parents have a hard time paying for all of my siblings’ extracurriculars on top of college. We have had to take out a few loans just to make sure that I will have my college expenses covered. The generosity of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation has made it so that I won’t be completely drowning in debt after I graduate. I am so grateful to have been chosen!
This scholarship impacted my life in a huge way! As a first-generation college student and an immigrant, I was struggling with how I would come up with the money for college. I knew I wanted to further my education, but the thought of loans and debt was so scary. When I submitted the application for this scholarship I did not think I would receive the $10,000 scholarship! As I walked across the stage to receive it, all I could do was say thank you over and over again. Because of CFEF, I am now studying to get into LAW SCHOOL next year!!!! THANK YOU CFEF for changing my life for the better
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation has sponsored my education at the University of Texas at Austin. I have learned more than I could ever dream of at my school, and it was possible thanks to the generosity and philanthropy of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. The Adam Jackson Skinner Scholarship that I received through CFEF has not only financed several years of my college education, but it has also given me the ability to focus on my studies. As a result, I am proud to report that I have received a perfect 4.0 GPA for my first two semesters in college. I have also been able to be involved in organizations and programs that I find meaningful and fulfilling. I spend a lot of my free time attending Pre-Law seminars and meeting with lawyers in my community. On the weekends, I am able to volunteer by judging other inspiring students at National Speech and Debate tournaments. I am also able to invest my time in my greatest passion which is politics and government. I have served on two campaigns as an intern for several prominent Democrats in Texas. The greatest part about being a CFEF Scholarship recipient is that I was able to attend the perfect school for me despite the high tuition costs. The University of Texas is in the heart of the state’s capital, so I am constantly surrounded by some of the most inspiring public servants. The political atmosphere of Austin has given me extreme insight into the legal world of law that I would not have received anywhere else. Being surrounded by a web of political opportunities has reaffirmed my decision to attend law school and earn my JD from Yale University. For these reasons I am forever grateful to the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation and all those who continuously fund and support the education of young, talented and bright students in the Cy-Fair school district. I know that one day I will be able to give back to my community in the same way that CFEF has rewarded me, but until then I want to express my utmost gratitude for the foundation and all the charitable and promising work it does every year by financing the education of so many ambitious students like myself.
-Cregory E. Moulton
This nonprofit organization was a great help financially for me to continue my education. Also, when I had any questions, the responses were quick.
Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation has drastically help me afford my first year of college tuition. This has helped give me some free time to focus on myself and improve myself instead of having to work as much to pay for classes and textbooks etc. I never expected to get rewarded this scholarship but I’m very excited to have been rewarded this big scholarship that helped me in many ways and I can’t thank the scholarship foundation enough for believing in me and helping me.
The CyFair educational foundation has helped my family tremendously with the cost of sending me to college. I have been a CyFair student for my entire K-12 years and I never had a bad experience. All CyFair teachers and faculty treat students with respect and dignity and I love the family that I have created over the years.
I am so grateful for the generosity of this organization. By awarding me the CFEF Scholarship In Memory of Rona Martin Abshire, my financial burden was lightened which allowed me to focus more on the most important aspect of school- learning. Their generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as they helped me.
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation has given me the opportunity to further my education at New York University, where I’ve been able to further my educational career in a place where I can pursue my wildest dreams, free of judgement. In such uncertain times, it truly is a blessing to know the foundation supports me no matter what.
Jessica Omokheyeke
2019 Scholarship Recipient
The CFEF has helped me greatly because I thought it would have been impossible for me to obtain more money for me to attend my university. Thanks to CFEF’s help, I am able to attend my university, Sam Houston State University today as a sophomore and achieve my goal of becoming a teacher.
This organization offered me a scholarship that enabled me to attend a 4-year university. Through this, I have been able to find incredible success in the academic environment, because I was better able to focus on school instead of finances. Furthermore, I am in the process of applying to medical school. None of this would have been available without CFEF.
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation has made immense impact on my journey to pursue higher education. As a first generation student the scholarship I received increased my confidence as a student and allowed me to focus more on my studies. Thank you so much for investing in my future and helping me excel academically.
I an so grateful for getting my scholarship through CFEF. It has helped me so much. I am a triplet and have an older brother and a younger sister. This scholarship has help me take the burden off my parents of paying for college tuition, like they have to for my 4 siblings. College is a lot of money and I really wanted to go through it and not have it burden my parents financially. Thanks to this scholarship it was able to happen. I owe my college experience to them. I have been able to join a sorority and have a normal college experience thanks to them. Thank you.
Through a generous scholarship awarded through the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation, I was able to afford my pursuit of higher education. As a prospective first-generation college student in the summer of 2020, my utmost concern throughout the majority of those months was whether or not I would be able to afford an education that wouldn't leave me in debt for decades to come. I applied for a scholarship from this foundation with the hope that I would receive a small amount that would lessen the financial strain, but the generosity of the donors within this organanization had surpassed my expectations! This organization is making an affordable college education a reality for me, and they are worthy of being recognized.
Hello! I was awarded a scholarship this spring by the CFEF organization, and I am really thankful for this award because it is helping me pay for the classes I am taking at my University this fall. This organization's generosity helps me focus more on my school work without the stress of some of the finances that come along with going to school.
CFEF awarded me a scholarship in my senior year of high school that allowed me to attend community college without paying for a majority of my first year. Because of this, I had much more money saved up for when I transferred to Texas State. I'm so grateful for what they did for me and many of my classmates that has allowed us to be successful without worrying about money.
When I was a high school graduate, my top fear was not being able to pay for college tuition. CFEF gave me peace of mind that I wouldn't have to struggle with finances while attending college, which opened up a whole new world to me.
The Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation equipped me with the tools I needed to succeed in the college setting. College expenses are a lot to think about on top of schoolwork and exams, so their generosity allowed me to place all of my focus on doing my very best academically in order to be prepared for entering the workforce after graduation. They had a big impact on my life, and I know many other scholarship recipients feel the same way.
I was rewarded the Schroeder Scholarship and it helped me tremendously! I am so thankful for the opportunity the Foundation has given me. Without the scholarship I would not have been able to further my education and pursue my dream. The foundation offered tutors and mentors along the way to help further our education to give us the best experience ever.
The Cypress Fairbanks Educational foundation gave me the opportunity to recieve a scholarship and further my education by helping me financially. Im super grateful for the support theyve shown me!
Cy-Fair Education Foundation has helped me financially and as a student. They provided me with a mentor so I can have some guidance on my academic journey.
My dad passed away unexpectedly my sophomore year of high school leaving my mom to have to pay for college. CFEF helped me and my family significantly with a $15,000 scholarship for college.
The Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation has awarded $10 million in scholarships. They have helped many students and families financially including me.
The financial aid from this nonprofit was a stepping stone for me toward future scholarships! It helped me gain confidence and believe that there are generous organizations out there that are willing to invest in the future generations.
This foundation has gave me hope in continuing school and pursing my dream into becoming a American Sign Language interpreter. I will continue to further my education with the help from Cy-Fair foundation.
The Cy Fair Educational Foundation is filled with amazing people! I entered for a scholarship and I ended up winning the Watson Foundation Scholarship and I just found their whole process to be so professional and caring! If it wasn’t for Covid-19 al of the recipients would have been invited to a celebration banquet but sadly we could not. However, that did not stop them from still celebrating us. Thank you CFEF for your contribution to my college success!
They have helped give me the financial freedom to pursue my career interests to the fullest extent I desire.
Going into college, i didn’t have very much and I really didn’t want to make my parents pay for my school. I won a $1,500 scholarship for Fall of 2018 and that helped me out with my school supplies and textbooks. I hope everyone in need of a bit of extra money for college, applies. It’s well worth it! Thank you Cy-Fair Educational Foundation!!!
Before the Cy Fair Educational Foundation blessed me with a scholarship, I wasn’t sure college was possible for me. They took a chance on me and I will forever be greatful.
CFEF provides funding for a professional development program offered through a partnership between the district and Quantum Learning. These courses saved my career and changed my vision of what teaching can be. These systems in turn helped me better reach students and change lives.
Receiving a scholarship from the CFEF has opened many pathways for me and has enabled me to get into college worry free. Working with the CFEF has been very enlightening because the foundation sincerely cares for the students and are truly determined to help students from different backgrounds succeed. The dedication that the members of the foundation put into helping students thrive is outstanding and for that I am sincerely thankful.
I applied for CFEF scholarship and I was lucky enough to earn a $2000 scholarship. But the financial support isn't the only thing that I received from them. They also gave me a mentor to help me transition into college and guide me to get the best out of my college education.
Coming from a family of seven kids, money has always been extremely tight. Working hard for us wasn’t an option, it was a necessity because we needed all the help we could get. When I found out that I received a $10,000 scholarship from Cyfair Educational Foundation, I literally started crying. Even with working 3 jobs, I’d only managed $7,000 over the course of 7 months, and CFEF had granted me more than what I could’ve earned in a second. They helped me pay for my college, and they made it possible for my family to not stress so much. CFEF changes and blesses lives through their desire to help students, their genuine mentoring program, and their constant inspirational events. They’re amazing. They changed my life, and I know they will continue to change the future recipient’s lives too.
I have received scholarship from Cy-fair educational foundation, i just wanted to thank everyone who made this scholarship possible for me. organizations such as these serve students like us, who would have otherwise choose not to attend college because of the rising cost of education.
I have been a Trustee on the CFEF Board for about 19 years now. Education is a subject I care very deeply about and working with CFEF has been a joy. Several years ago, I was asked to Chair a newly forming Student Success Committee and I was pleased to do so. As a former counselor with the Lone Star College System, student success is something very close to my heart. We match our Scholars with a Success Coach for the students'
freshman year. I have written a "Success Tips" manual we give to each student and we each week we send out a Success Tip. Sharing these tips gives our Coaches and Scholars a chance to touch base. Sometimes just having an adult in their corner--who is not their parent--means a lot. Plus we are available to answer questions, be their cheerleader, or provide what ever support is needed.
CFEF is a wonderful organization, filled with people who work tirelessly for the betterment of our graduating high school seniors. I am proud to be a member of this amazing team!
As a student with only a single mother to raise me, it was going to be near to impossible to fund my college tuition. I applied for multiple scholarships and right at the end of the school year I was granted one from CFEF. I can't thank them enough for this blessing. It will help tremendously with my tuition and take a huge burden off of my family's back. I recommend applying to this scholarship for future students because they really take the time to notice the hard work and time that you have spent during your school career. Thank you again CFEF!
I really appreciate this scholarship program because it has inspired me to continue my dreams. I did not receive many scholarships. Fortunately, CFEF awarded me a scholarship that helps me fund my education. I recommend every college bound student to apply to this amazing scholarship.
After applying a variety of scholarships, I was dejected by each results. Thankfully CFEF has given me a miracle. Thanks to CFEF, I am able to reduce the amount of tuition that I have to pay for the years to come during college. CFEF has made a difference in my family's finances and I encourage any student to apply for their scholarships. CFEF has taken all consideration for one's hard work in their education and they will graciously award to those who deserve the aid. CFEF came into my life as another app, they left as a legend.
Cy-Fair Education Foundation (CFEF) is a great organization that seeks out hard-working young students to help further their educational and life goals beyond high school. I was so fortunate this year to have been selected as a CFEF scholarship recipient. Personally, this scholarship will allow me to attend Texas A&M University and maintain focus on my studies while only working a minimum number of hours at a part-time job. Thank You So Much CFEF for believing in me! Michael W.
After applying and being rejected from many scholarships, one feels like another statistic when applying. I felt that my chances were low when applying, but the CFEF evaluates one's conditions and picks who they think deserves it need-based. I felt immediately relieved when receiving such a wonderful scholarship. I cannot thank them more for honoring me with the award.
After working hard for 4 years and studying day and night I finally got a scholarship. I honestly thought I was not going to get the scholarship because of all the previous scholarships I applied for but the CFEF did not let my hard work go to waste. If your not getting positive results anywhere else then you should definitely give this scholarship a try.
After a rigorous 4 years of putting my all into my extracurricular activities and activities, I finally feel like all my hard work is paying off. All thanks to CFEF. This organization has given me a chance to not only feel valued, but has increased my motivation so much! Thank you for everything CFEF!
CFEF Rocks!!
I applied just before graduation thinking I was too late to receive any assistance.
I got a call from Holly that really made me realize that the hard work I did in High School
did not go unnoticed. This scholarship really came at a great time and will allow me to start
focusing on what is important, my continued higher education. It is never to late!! Thanks
CFEF!!
Sam
Cy-Fair Educational Foundation and its stakeholders work tirelessly to raise money for scholarships for Cy-Fair ISD students. I have seen the impact these scholarships have had on the students and many of them are life-changing. Each year we help send many high school graduates to college who will be the first person in their family to attend college. I am honored to work with an organization which impacts the community in such a powerful way.
CFEF is an outstanding organization! I received a scholarship from them and they were beyond generous and helpful. They really do seek to help those most in need and for that I cannot thank them enough.
I didn't expect to receive a scholarship from CFEF but I did and I'm very thankful for it. The process and the promptness in which they handle paper work and communication us outstanding.
I never thought I would win a scholarship until CFEF made me feel like my accomplishments in high school were well deserving of one. Holly made the paperwork process so much more convenient and simple, which shows how CFEF is just trying to lend a helping hand. This organization has really motivated me to keep applying for scholarships because of the huge success I have had with CFEF.
This organization has given me an opportunity to focus on my schoolwork rather than worring about pulling together money to pay for my classes. I thoroughly thank this organization for giving me my scholarship.
CFEF made me feel like a unique individual. They are very helpful and understanding to students and provide great scholarship opportunities.
I have been involved with this organization and Salute to Our Heros since it's inaugural event. I can not say enough about the time, talent and dedication that Marie and Bethany devote to their jobs. They are an amazing pair! The Salute to Our Heros have continued to grow and get better each year. I hope to be a part of this amazing cause for the rest of my life.
Pam Johnson
Only being a trustee a short time, I have experienced a multitude of opportunities to see the integrity and level of professionalism the Cy-Fair Education Foundation has shown the Cy-Fair community. As a growing community we rely on many non-profits to meet the needs of many in our area. The CFEF has a pulse on the educational and scholarship needs of our district and regularly amazes me at the expertise in all of our events and projects to help the students of CFISD succeed. I am so proud to be a part of an amazing organization!
Leslie Martone
CFEF is an organization that serves its mission daily. By raising money for needy students and teacher professional development in our school district, we insure continuous education and improvement. I am truly humbled by working with such an amazing Board of Trustees who diligently provide for the neediest in our community.
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I am one of the newest Board Members of the CFEF and I can honestly say that my short experience has been transformative as well as rewarding. I recently retired after a 32 year career in education. Student and teacher success are my passion. This organization not only helped fulfill my need for a continued sense of purpose, it has introduced me to an entirely new world of behind the scenes CFISD supporters. My monthly interactions with business and community leaders in and even beyond the Cy-Fair area have opened my eyes to how important our district, our teachers, and our students are to the entire community. My greatest joy so far has been in reading and evaluating scholarship applications as well as actually presenting those awards at my former high school. The CFEF vision is to host community-based and participative events to raise money to provide scholarships for CFISD graduates. I look forward with great anticipation to many more years of service to the Cy-Fair Community and CFISD.
I've had privilege of serving as a Trustee on the foundation for 3 years. I've seen the fruit of our labor at scholarship recipient nights at many of the CFISD High Schools. My fellow trustees work tirelessly to raise funds through fundraisers in the community and spreading the good news of the foundation to others in hopes they will get involved to provide the financial means to deserving students and teachers within CFISD. I'm blessed to be a part of such a successful foundation that's been in place for 40+ years. We have much more to accomplish.
It is an honor and privilege to serve as a Trustee for the CFEF, mainly due to the commitment and dedication the volunteers have for the Cypress community. With tremendous focus and vision, the CFEF continues to grow with one goal in mind; making this community a stronger place by focusing on the students of Cy-Fair ISD. The result of this dedication is evident by the number of lives this foundation impacts on a daily basis. Once again, I am honored to be part of such a great organization.
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I have truly enjoyed my time as a Trustee for the CFEF. The Cy-Fair community is a special one, and this foundation is often times a wonderful link between the Cy-Fair Independent School District and the amazing community we serve. I have personally witnessed more than a dozen young lives that have been positively impacted by the CFEF, and have seen first hand how these students appreciate the assistance and guidance they've received through the Foundation. Whether through Salute to the Stars, the B.F. Adams Golf Tournament, the Cypress Hoops Invitational, or the Salute to the Heroes event, the Foundation is consistently taking a leadership role in the community, and continues to demonstrate integrity and focus on achieving its goals and objectives. I'm proud to be a part of this amazing organization.
I have been a trustee for the Cypress-Fairbanks Educational Foundation for a few years now. It has truly been a pleasure to serve with some of the most professional and caring people. The thing that has touched me the most is hearing the past recipients of scholarships speak about how even a small scholarship put them on the road to a higher education in which some only dreamed of. It has really been inspirational to me to hear some of these young people speak so passionately about what career choice they would like to take and why. I know that the CFEF makes a difference in the community and changes lives.
I choose to participate in "donate to educate" through a monthly payroll deduction. It's easy and I know my money is truly making an impact on students' lives through CFEF! I have also volunteered and worked on events benefiting the foundation. I am always impressed by the focus on scholarships and children. Keep up the great work for kids in CyFair!
I recently completed grading scholarship applications submitted by high school Seniors. Cy Fair educational foundation is definitely impacting students' lives. Students who receive these scholarships often are the first in their families to attend college. This is a life-changing opportunity for these students. The Foundation also provides support and encouragement to scholarship recipients by providing a Student Success Coach who is a Board member. The Foundation awarded 97 scholarships totaling over $295,000.00 to students in 2013. Additional recipients will be awarded scholarships in May 2014.
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I was introduced to the Cy Fair Educational Foundation in the 1990's. My boss had served for years as a Trustee and he continues to serve as a Trustee Emeritus of the Foundation. He strongly believes in providing educational opportunities for students. I served as an Advisory Trustee and then was invited to serve as a Trustee in 1996. Working with the Board of Trustees and participating in grading student scholarships has been a rewarding experience. It has been very encouraging to visit with local Cy-Fair businesses and to see their commitment and support of the Foundation. Our Cy-Fair community is very supportive of the fundraising events benefiting the Cy Fair Educational Foundation.
I wanted to take a moment to thank the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation for the Schroder Scholorship I received for the 2013-2014 school year.
This scholorship allowed me the opportunity to take additional course work in both the Fall and Spring and I was even able to utlilize some of the additional funds to take a winter mini mester course.
Marie Holmes and her team were available to help me with questions regarding paperwork and deadlines and even online transcript issues. They were always pleasant and helpful realizing that I was a Freshman and this was all new to me.
I enjoyed the scholorship get together and enjoyed meeting the other recipients as well as the two advisors. Being sent a weekly email with encourgment and tips to aid me in the Freshman year, by the advisors was most helpful.
I am so grateful that I was a recipient and I only wish I was eligible to apply again for the 2014-2015 school year.
Thank you for all you did to make getting started in college a little easier for me.
Camron
I have been associated with the CFEF for quite some time. They have helped a lot of kids realize the dream of attending college through their hard work and dedication to fundraising. The board runs the foundation like a business. Overhead expenses are kept as low as possible so the most money possible goes to the recipients. The board operates the foundation with integrity and honesty. This foundation is top notch.
I am very happy to serve as a Trustee for the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation with the other dedicated members/professionals that make up the Board. I firmly believe that the support/investments the Foundation makes to the Teachers and Students of the CFISD to be necessary, noble and to be life changing for all the recipients. And for that reason this is a organization that I take great pleasure to be a part of. This is truly a 5 Star Organization.
Being a trustee for only 3 years, I cant tell you how rewarding it is to be a trustee. Truly making a difference in lives of our Cy-Fair ISD young adults. We have a remarkable group of people serving on this board. There are so many great events during the year to participate in. Joe Scala
I was a recipient of a CFEF scholarship in 2011. They are so kind and generous, and even granted me a one year deferment on my scholarship when my academic plans changed. Their volunteering events are fun to work. I wish I had been able to be more involved.
I have been a Trustee for the Cypress Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees for the past 8 years. Prior to that, I was a volunteer in many capacities in the school district, my wife was a teacher for almost 30 years, and all three of our sons have benefitted from the education they received in the CFISD system. CY Fair Ed Foundation has proven to be one of the most prominent members of our community. As you probably know, we do not have a municipality, so the school district is the common thread within our community, and Cy Fair Educational Foundation has been an amazing rallying point of bringing our community together, bringing focus to the educational achievements that we are known for, and supporting students and teachers with grants and scholarships that would have been inaccessible without them. I am proud that they are a major part of our very large community and an even bigger part of our Excellent Education in our beloved district ( soon to celebrate 75 years of education in this area), and this great State of Texas!!!
I have been a Trustee of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation for over 15 years. The composition of the Board of Trustees is comprised of the most dedicated, hard working, and professional group of volunteers that I have found on any Board on which I have served. The mission of the Foundation provides a fundamental platform in developing the future leaders of our nation. As we all know, the education of our young people is one of the most important aspects of maintaining the leadership position of the United States among the World powers.
It is rewarding to see the number of previous recipients of our scholarships that are returning to the Cy-Fair area and are contributing their time, talents, and treasures to our community.
It is a distinct honor to serve as a Trustee of this fantastic organization.
I have been a Trustee with CFEF for a number of years. As a result, I have had the opportunity to see what can be accomplished as the result of a single minded purpose. That being the strong desire to impact students lives through scholarships and teachers through grants. We are so fortunate to be located in the CFISD, where excellence is expected and opportunities to succeed are provided. As the District continues to grow, the goal of CFEF will be to strive to be an effective partner with CFISD>
I have been a board member for this foundation for many years. It is a fantastic cause and was amazed at the brilliance of so many students who come from homes with limited income or dysfunctional family situations. I have enjoyed being affiliated with such a well established foundation whose members all share the passion to help the youth in this area obtain college degrees.
Jerry A
Having had the opportunity to work on a number of non profit boards over the years you can really see differences which stand out. The CFEF board is a group of really unrelated individuals who have been put together because of their passion for public education and to help young people not be restricted in their life's goals because of a lack of funding after their high school years.
The vision of the board is very clear and gives the trustees a road map to follow in our efforts to assist young people. But occasionally along the way there are roadblocks which pop up and it is then that this board really, in my mind, steps up and performs best.
When this happens it is almost as though the individuals go into another gear of action to make sure that nothing blocks the path to successful completion of the goals of the foundation.
It is an honor to serve with such dedicated and fantastic individuals.
Butch M
As a newer member on the board (March 2013), i'm very proud to serve with such great people in the Cy-Fair community. The dedication and class this group displays overwhelming. Through their donation of time, effort, and monetary contribution the CFEF makes such a difference to many students in Cy-Fair ISD. This difference is realized time and again as CFEF scholarship recipients finish college, or career training and return to the Cy-Fair community as productive citizens. Again, I'm very proud to be a part of the CFEF.
I have served on the Board for more than 7 years. The passion of the people invloved in CFEF to raise money for scholarships is truly inspirational. I have personally witnessed lives being changed because a first generation young person was able to attend college through the scholarship provided by CFEF. The Cy-Fair community is a better place to live, work & play because of the generosity of the people involved with CFEF.
CFEF gave me a substantial scholarship when I graduated high school in 1997 - helped propel me to take lots of hours and make the Dean's List my freshman year at Southwest Texas State (now Texas State University) which resulted in MORE scholarships/grants from the University too! Graduated from college w/ honors & it all started w/ that Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation Scholarship. Now I run a successful Real Estate business ( Christina Boston Real Estate) specializing in Cypress -of course- love my hometown and what a great organization! Thanks CFEF!!
I have been involved for the past two years, I'm so impressed with this group of people, who donate so much of their time to better opportunities for our kids. I m very privleged to serve on the Cy-Fair Education Foundation. Thanks for the opportunity. Joe Scala
I have served on the board for many years and can attest to the integrity of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation. The mission has remained consistent for decades with now hundreds of students benefiting from the generous support of our donors. The Foundations impact is now generational with many, many first generation college graduates returning to the Cy-Fair area after being recipients of a Foundation scholarship.
Serving on the Board has been a great reward and a blessing.
Serving on the Board of Trustees of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation has become one of my passions. Knowing that I am helping future generations of young people from my community achieve their dream of higher education is so fulfilling. Our kids are our future and it is our responsibility to help the students in our community be educated and become productive citizens. Every May as we award scholarships, it is so exciting to see the excited faces of students and the future in their eager eyes! I am so honored to be a part of a Foundation that is making a difference in the lives of kids!
The CFEF is an amazing organization that has helped me continue my education past high school and with their support I will be able to obtain my associates degree. It is a huge blessing for me to receive this scholarship because it has secured my future, and i cant wait to pursue my career in nursing and give back like they have done for me.
I have been a board member for about 16 years. During my career I was a counselor for the LoneStar College System and helping students succeed was a strong motivator in everything I did. After leaving my job due to illness I found something lacking in my life. Being on the Foundation Board and chairing the Student Success Committee has helped me fill that need. So it is a joy to help students achieve their dreams but it is also a joy for me to be involved in such a wonderful organization! That you CFEF!
As both a member of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation Board and as a long-time administrator in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, I know first-hand how important this organization is not only to scholarship recipients, but to the school district and community as a whole. In addition to making college possible to high school graduates, the Foundation provides money for professional development training, which impacts the lives of tens of thousands of students each year. I am proud to be associated with such a quality organization as the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation.
I am blessed to be a recipient of the Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation. It is such a blessing to be a part of such a great organization. The CFEF has helped me and hundreds of other students make college an option. They have many helpful opportunities that help the transition from high school to college easier. Excellent foundation!
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is not just a normal nonprofit organization. This organization has changed the lives of so many kids, including myself. I cannot fully express my gratitude and appreciation for everything that each individual member does for the Foundation. It is a huge blessing to be able to attend Texas A&M in the fall and know that I have funding and mentors to help me out! Thank you again for everything that you all have done. Amazing organization.
It is such an honor and blessing to have this foundation in my life. Through the funding and support of my mentor, I am confident in pursing my dreams at Texas A&M University. It is foundations like the CFEF that make attending college possible for any student. I am very fortunate and I will give back to the CFEF in the future.
It's such a blessing to have organizations like CFEF that help students pursue their dreams by rewarding them with scholarships. College is expensive and to have a group of members that donate money for students so they can seek higher education is heart-warming. I plan to give back to this foundation once I graduate so it can aid students in the future like it did to me. Thank you again, Cy-Fair Education Foundation.
I greatly appreciate Cypress Fairbanks for awarding me with a scholarship to attend the Red McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. They have helped me out a great deal and I hope to pay it forward by helping others in need.
This foundation has given me a chance to fulfill my dreams of going to college. As a recipient of a 2013 scholarship, I'm truly grateful for the CFEF. Apply for as many scholarships as you can and at least try, I did and look what happened. Marie Holmes and Bethany Smrkovsky, a few people that have made my dream come true are two people that are so nice and helpful in the application process, great foundation!