Dollars for Scholars

Our students attending Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center here in Fort Stockton currently do not have a scholarship program available to meet their financial needs. This is keeping many from attending and it is critical that we all pull together as a community toward making sure that all our children in Fort Stockton can afford the opportunity for a higher education.

In working with the Abell-Hanger Foundation, they have issued a challenge to match $10,000.00 in funds raised by the community for a Fort Stockton "Dollars for Scholars" scholarship fund.  These matching dollars would certainly provide the community with a strong start up incentive to participate in a local scholarship fund and help our local pledges.

Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution in the form of payroll or checking account deduction in the amount of $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00 per month. One-time donations are also appreciated. 

Please complete the information below and return this letter to your campaign contact or if applicable, your payroll department.  Any contribution or support toward this scholarship fund is greatly appreciated. With each of us contributing something to this worthy cause our youth will surely benefit.

Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Guidelines and Criteria

• Any student attending the WRTTC for course work is eligible

• High School Concurrent students are eligible

• Applicant must have applied for a Pell Grant, unless a concurrent student.

• Limit of two years for a student to receive scholarships, although a case by case consideration would be allowed

• Award amount will be based on number of hours student is enrolled on census date

• Student awardees may determine the amount of funds allocated to go to either books or tuition and fees upon registration

• If you have credit hours with Midland College, student must attach copy of Midland College transcript

• 2.0 or C average for eligibility

• Scholarship selection will be made by an anonymous committee, with the application identified by number instead of student name

• Completed application to be submitted by July 1st of each year

• 30% of the funds will be reserved to be utilized as a loan program for critical, last minute situations.  These funds must be repaid before another loan or scholarship will be considered.