Lando Young Memorial Scholarship
Lando LaKeith Young was a beloved friend who passed away far too soon on January 9th, 2025.
Lando was loved by everyone in his whole town of Jefferson, Texas as well as at the school he taught at in Cypress, Texas for twenty years (Cypress-Fairbanks). Lando was a coach and math teacher who changed the lives of over 30,000 kids over the course of his career. Lando was a kinesiology major at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas, and was passionate about sports.
This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Lando Young by supporting students in his honor.
Any high school senior at Jefferson High School in Texas may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about an influential teacher or coach you have learned from and why you’re devoted to pursuing higher education. Award amount is expected to increase as funds are raised.
Tell us about a coach or teacher who has made a positive impact on your life and education. Why is attending college important to you?
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The application deadline is Jun 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 11, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 11, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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