Honoring Glynn Carver’s Legacy
The Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) is proud to offer Fishing Scholarships to support students who have a connection to Toledo Bend Lake. The Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Glynn Carver’s life, achievements, and lasting impact on the lake and its surrounding communities. His vision and leadership helped shape Toledo Bend, benefiting residents, businesses, and visitors for over 50 years. Glynn believed in education and recognized its lifelong benefits.
The scholarship fund honors Glynn’s legacy and inspires future students to contribute to the Toledo Bend community and beyond.
The scholarship is administered and funded* by Toledo Bend Lake Association and awarded in a minimum amount of $3,000. Additional private donations may increase the award. Last year, the Toledo Bend Lake Association awarded a total of $6,000 for the Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship, as well as two additional Toledo Bend Lake Association Scholarships of $3,000 and $1,000.
The Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating from high school senior or an enrolled college student who resides, has resided in, or has spent significant time enjoying Toledo Bend Lake.
Candidates are evaluated based on their scholastic record, economic need, field of study, and essay submission. The field of study is not limited, but preference is given to students pursuing careers in wildlife or fisheries sciences that could benefit Toledo Bend or similar environments. The Scholarship Committee will also consider applicants studying general science, marketing, engineering, medical, or environmental fields.
By awarding Conservation Scholarships, Toledo Bend Lake Association hopes to encourage students to pursue careers that will have a positive impact on Toledo Bend and beyond.
Candidates must submit:
Mail completed applications to:
The Toledo Bend Lake Association
Attention: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1031
Many, LA 71449
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2025
The Scholarship Recipient will be announced at the Toledo Bend Lake Association’s annual “Bass Unlimited, Back a Great Fighter” Banquet on April 25, 2025.
For any questions regarding a scholarship submission, please contact Gary Moore at (281) 798-7131.
Recognizing 2025 Awardees
Toledo Bend Lake Association is investing in the future by awarding college scholarships to deserving students around the Toledo Bend Lake Area. In 2020 TBLA instituted the Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship honoring the man who devoted much of his life to improving his community. This year’s recipient is Abby Layne Shanley of Negreet High School, who impressed the scholarship committee with her scholastic achievement and leadership skills. Abby is receiving the Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship for $6,000. She will be seeking a degree in Nursing at McNeese State University.
In light of the number of qualified candidates applying for the scholarship this year, TBLA approved additional funding to award more scholarships. Allison Nicole Bordelon is receiving a TBLA scholarship for $6,000. Allison is a graduating senior from Negreet High School, and she will be seeking a degree in Pediatric Oncology Nursing at Northwestern State University.
Trenton Matthew Sepulvado is also receiving a TBLA scholarship for $6,000. Trenton is a graduating senior from Zwolle High School and plans to study Industrial Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University.
TBLA is also awarding three scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to college students who were previous scholarship winners in 2024. These recipients are Quade Leone, Victoria Gaspard, and Kason Parker.
TBLA congratulates each of these deserving students. TBLA is committed to improving the communities surrounding the Toledo Bend Lake Area, and one of the many ways it does so is by empowering the youth. In addition to the Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship, TBLA supports area high school fishing teams, 4-H shooting teams, the LDWF 5th Grade Aquatic Education Days, SWCD Kids Fish Fest, and back-to-school supplies for children in Many and Hemphill.
Recognizing 2024 Awardees
TBLA awards the Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship for $6,000 to Dawson Quade Leone of Zwolle High School. Pictured from the left are Curt Carver, Quade Leone, and TBLA President Gaynell Goodeaux.
Victoria Gaspard of Many High School is awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Toledo Bend Lake Association.
Kason Parker of Shelbyville High School is awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Toledo Bend Lake Association.
Recognizing 2023 Awardees
Miss Katie McClure
Recipient of the $6,000 Glynn Carver Memorial Scholarship. Katie, a Hemphill High School graduate, will study Education at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches.
Miss Matea Whittington
Recipient of a $3,000 scholarship. Matea, a Zwolle High School graduate, will study Ag Education at Southern Arkansas University.
Miss Bailey Strother
Recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. Bailey, a Hemphill High School graduate, will study Nursing at Baylor University.
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