The Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative Scholarship supports eligible Texas Panhandle students with a one-time award to pursue higher education at accredited colleges or vocational schools.
Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (general scholarship application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One-time scholarship; award amount varies (refer to application portal for details).
Summary: A one-time scholarship for students connected to Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative in select Texas Panhandle counties.
The Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative (DSEC) Scholarship Fund, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, provides a one-time scholarship to students who are members, dependents of active members (residing with them), or dependents of employees of DSEC. The scholarship is designed to support students from Castro, Deaf Smith, Oldham, and Parmer counties who plan to attend an accredited state-supported or private university, junior college, or vocational school. Applicants must not have previously received this scholarship. The program aims to assist both graduating high school seniors and other eligible students or prospective students in pursuing higher education.