Foundation Scholarships

We Moved! The Scholarship Office is now located in the Financial Aid Office located on the first floor of the Saulsbury Campus Center. If you have any questions, please contact Scholarships@odessa.edu or call 432-335-6429.

General Scholarship Application

Fall & Spring Scholarships:

All students are invited to submit a General Scholarship Application for Fall and Spring each academic year. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and depend on the availability of funds. Only completed and submitted applications will be considered.

Summer Scholarships:

Foundation Scholarships are not offered during the summer semesters. However, students may request to be placed on a waiting list after summer registration, and scholarships will be granted only if funds become available. To join the waiting list, an email must be sent to financialaid@odessa.edu regarding summer scholarships. (An AwardSpring General Scholarship Application is not required for summer scholarships).

Where to apply?

Click HERE to submit an AwardSpring General Scholarship Application.

When to Apply?

Opening application dates and deadlines will be provided on the AwardSpring website.

AwardSpring Account:

An AwardSpring account will only be generated only if the student has already enrolled in classes.

Please use the primary email address associated with your OC student account. If this is your first time applying, click "Set My Password" under "First Time Here." If you continue to experience issues, contact the financial aid department immediately for further assistance.

Eligibility:

All applicants will be evaluated based on criteria set by donors, which must be upheld to retain the award. Scholarship eligibility depends on GPA, enrollment hours, major, and financial aid awarded (receiving other financial aid may render you ineligible for foundation scholarships). Visiting and dual credit students are not eligible for foundation scholarships.

Awarding Dates:

Scholarships will be awarded from June through August for students who apply before the deadlines. Applications submitted after the deadlines will be reviewed only if funding is still available.

If Awarded a Scholarship:

Students will receive their scholarship award letter through their AwardSpring email account. They must follow the instructions provided to complete the acceptance of their award.

F-1 Visa Students:

Students with an F-1 visa must follow the same process outlined above to apply for foundation scholarships.

F-1 visa students are not eligible for foundation scholarships during their first semester of enrollment; however, they may still submit a scholarship application, which will determine their eligibility for their second semester. Please refer to the Odessa College International Students webpage for additional information.

Dual Credit Students:

Dual credit students are not eligible to submit an AwardSpring application for foundation scholarships. Please refer to the Odessa College Dual Credit webpage for additional information.

Scholarships & Requirements

A.C. "Johnny" and Melba Bassett Endowment

ECISD graduate
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Award depends on available funds.
Award pays tuition, fees and/ or required books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Ace G. and Bertha L. Doran Endowed Scholarship

Outstanding Health Studies major interested in an Allied Health or Medical Technology field or any medical field; also, an outstanding student in pre-medical studies can be considered.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Must have recommendation by the chair of the department
Full-Time enrollment
Pays full tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Allied Health Title V Endowed Scholarship

Students must be seeking a degree or certificate in an Allied Health field - RN, LVN, or EMSP.
High school graduate or equivalent
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Class attendance and GPA eligibility must be maintained and courses must be completed each semester of the award.
6 credit hours
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Alvin H. Parker Memorial Scholarship Fund

Student must be enrolled full time.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Ann and Vincent Becker Endow "Apply Yourself More" Scholarship

ECISD or MISD graduate
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Full or Part time students
May be used for tuition, fees and books;
Recipients must submit to a drug test (at the student’s expense) and be subject to random tests during the duration of this award;
10 hours of community/leadership service required each semester of award.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Becker Educators Endowment

Education major
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Enrolled full or Part-time
ECISD graduate
Drug testing required.
Full-time students must complete 13 hours of community service in Education.
Part-time students must complete 10 hours of community service in Education.
Award pays tuition, fees and 1/2 of required books as interest funds are available
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Ben and Ruth Florey Endowment

Only for students who do not qualify for the Pell Grant
Full or part time students.
ECISD graduate.
Must complete all courses for the semester.
Award pays for tuition, fees, and/or required books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Bill and Jane Hext Scholarship Endowment

Technical field major: Career & Technical Education, Nursing, Allied Health, etc.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.5 GPA
Full or part time students.
Award pays for tuition, fees, and/or required books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Bill and Sharon Lipham Endowment

No student athletes
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
High school graduate of OC service area.
Full time, 12+ hours.
Goal of graduating with an Associate’s degree
Award for tuition, books, and fees
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Brandon Borchert Art Endowment

Candidates will be recommended by Art instructor
High school graduate with freshman or sophomore status,
Art major
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Full or Part-time
Must complete all courses enrolled.
Award pays tuition, fees, and/or required books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

C.J. (Red) Davidson Scholarship Endowment

MUST BE A TEXAS RESIDENT, preference for West Texas area students.
Entering freshmen's cumulative high school grade point average must exceed 85
With recognition being given to other achievements.
Full time students.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Charles Sweatt Endowed Mathematics Scholarship

Preference to students pursuing a degree in mathematics.
Minimum 9 credit hours per semester.
Minimum of 1 Mathematics course per semester of award.
US Citizens
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Award pays tuition, fees, and/or books.
May be used for summer courses with enrollment of 6 hours.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Chloe Shinn Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Associate's Degree in Education.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full or Part-time enrollment.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Clara Hazel Freel Endowment

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full or Part-time and complete ALL hours during the semester.
Award pays tuition, fees and required books as interest funds are available.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Cress and Pauline Steele Endowed Scholarship

Full time student.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
All courses registered for must be completed each semester.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Dr. Ashok Khosla Endowment

Science or English majors (physics majors will receive preference).
Must complete a minimum of 9 hours at OC or have instructor's consent.
Must be currently enrolled in a course in the required major.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the major courses and overall GPA of 3.3.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE OFFICE OF ARTS DEAN.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Dr. John Doran Endowed Scholarship for Continuing Education

Continuing Education scholarships with no restrictions or qualifications.
To be determined by the CE Directors based on need.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Dr. Edwin Rathbun Nursing Endowment

High school graduate.
Freshman or Sophomore accepted into Nursing program from Iraan.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full or part time status.
12 hours must be completed each semester
Must complete 15 hours of community service in Iraan and/or
Sheffield Health Facilities;
Award pays tuition, fees, and/or required books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Dr. Roy Hart Endowed Scholarship

High School graduate or equivalent.
Maintain a minimum 2.5.
Must be seeking an Associate's Degree.
Class attendance and GPA eligibility must be maintained and courses must be completed during each semester of the award.
Full or Part-time enrollment status.
Award to be used for tuition, fees and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Don C. Short Instrumentation Endowed Scholarship

Must be enrolled as Instrumentation Major or pursuing a Certification in Instrumentation.
Must be approved by the Department Chari.
Full time students.
Must complete 30 hours credits.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA overal and a 3.0 GPA in technical course.
Award to be used for tuition, fees, and/or books purchased from the OC Bookstore.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Ellen and Bill Noel Endowed Scholarship Fund

Must be children of employees (including retired and deceased employees) of
- El Paso Products Company, Odessa Natural Corporation, and West Texas Gathering Co.
Full and part time students.
Maintain a minimum 1.5 GPA.
Award used for tuition, books, supplies including special equipment for handicapped persons.
- Allowance for living expenses.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Ethel Ward Endowment

Must be an OC Choir student.
Full time students.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must be enrolled in the appropriate choir classes.
- Performace based award.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

ExxonMobil Leadership & Management Entrepreneurship Leadership & Management OSHA Endowment

Designated for students enrolled in ExxonMobil BAAS in Leadership & Management program.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Fred and Lilian Deaver Scholarship Fund Endowment

Student must be African American
Maintain a minimum 2.3 GPA.
Class attendance and GPA eligibility must be maintained, courses must be completed during each semester of award.
Full time students.
Award to be used for tuition, fees, and/or books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Fred W. Wemple Mathematics Endowed Scholarship

Must be a non-traditional student enrolled in math classes as OC.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Full time students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

The Friends of OC Endowed Scholarship

Must be ECISD graduate.
Full and part time students.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

George and Marijon Brewer "All It Takes Is Money" Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Pursuing a degree in Mathematics and/or Science related field to include Nursing and other medical related majors.
Enrolled in 9 credit hours per semester of award.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must take at least one mathematics course or one science course (such as Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy/Physiology, or Computer Science) each semester of the award.
Student must be a citizen of the United States.
Pays towards tuition, fees, and books.
May be used for summer courses with enrollment of 6 hours.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Gilmour Endowment

Business Administration Major, preferably Accountant students.
Graduate of PHS or OHS or from the OC service area.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full or part-time student.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Gwendolyn Shiever Memorial Endowment

High school graduate, college freshman/sophomore status.
Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Full or Part time students.
Class attendance and GPA must be maintained and courses must be completed during each semester of the award.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

H.L. & Marie Mangrum Endowment

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
12 hours per semester.
Award pays tuition, fees and/or required books up to $1300.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Half-Century Endowment

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full or Part-time students.
Complete ALL hours during the semester.
Award depends on enrollment status.
Award pays for tuition, fees and required books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Hazel Rich Endowment

Designated for Music Major.
Student selected by the Music Faculty.
Performance based.
May be used for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Health Sciences Endowment

Full or part-time students accepted into Health Science fields.
Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Award depends on enrollment status.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Isabel Rea Endowment

Designated for Music students.
Full or Part-time students.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Music faculty will recommend recipients for selection.
Award pays tuition, fees, and/or required books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Jack and Ruth Rodgers Endowment

Recipients MUST NOT BE RECEIVING State or Federal aid
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full or Part time students.
ECISD Graduate.
13 hours of community service is required.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Jerry and Eloise's Kids Music Scholarship Endowment

High School graduate or equivalent
Must be a Music Major.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Full and part time students.
Award pays for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Jerry & Terri Conner Family Rodeo Scholarship Endowment

Must be a member of the OC Rodeo Team.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Full time students.
Award pays for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Jim and Marilyn Morris Endowment

Men/Women's Basketball and or Golf.
Sophomore who has completed at least 30 hours.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
1st generation student.
Recommendations will come from the Basketball/Golf Coach.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Jim Watkins Rodeo Scholarship Endowment

Students must be accepted into the Varsity Rodeo Program at OC.
Students must be in good standing with OC or last school attended.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Class attendance and GPA eligibility must be maintained and courses must be completed during each semester of the award.
Full time enrollment per semester.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Jordan Squyres Scholarship Endowment

Full or part-time student.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Award pays towards tuition, fees and/or books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

JVR (Jeanne Russell) Science and Math Scholarship Endowment

Designated to Math or Science Major students.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
9 credit hour minimum enrollment requirement.
May be used for tuition and fees.
High School Graduate.
Must take at least ONE science course (Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science) and ONE Math or CIS course each semester of the award.
Must be a citizen of U.S.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Koonce Estate Restart Scholarship Endowment

Students must apply for scholarship and meet the following criteria:
- Below 2.5 GPA
- Recommendation letter from faculty member and/or employer
- Prove financial need.
- Stopped out or show risk of stopping out (for example:
  - unpaid balace owed to OC
  - financial aid ineligibility due to grades/unpaid balance
  - loss of employment
- International students are eligible
Students who receive scholarship will have specific requirements for the scholarship.
- enroll in EDUC 1300
- complete FAFSA
- work with Student Success Coach to develop academic plan
- meet with Life Coach one time each month to chart progress
- complete financial education sessions
- complete tutoring hours in LRC
- once student improves GPA and handles outstanding balance, work with Financial Aid to apply for FAFSA and/or Foundation scholarships.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rochester Endowment

High school graduate of the OC service area.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full and part time students.
Award pays for tuition, fees, and/or required books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Clay & Louise Wood Endowed Scholarship

High school graduate or equivalent.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must be seeking an Associate's Degree.
Class attendance and GPA eligibility must be maintained and courses must be completed during each semester of the award.
Full-time enrollment status per semester is required.
Award to be used for tuition, fees and books
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

M.S. Doss Endowment

Student must be from high schools located in Western Texas anywhere WEST of a line drawn between Wichita Falls, Texas and Laredo, Texas or a high school located in Southeastern New Mexico.
Full or Part time student.
In pursuit of an Associate's degree.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Award pays tuition, fees and required books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Traditional and non-traditional students.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Courses must be completed during each semester of the award.
Must complete 10 hours of community service.
Full or part-time students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Modern Gardeners Nursing Endowment

In pursuit of an Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Must be accepted into the OC Nursing program.
Maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA.
All classes must be completed successfully and attendance maintained each semester.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Nathaniel Silvas Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Completed an AAS degree or be within 15 semester credit hours of completing an AAS degree in Instrumentation & Electronics Technology or a related AAS degree from a regionally accredited school. - OR-
Completed an AAS degree or be within 15 semester credit hours of completing an AAS degree in Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology or a related AAS degree from a regionally accredited school.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must be seeing a BAAS Degree in Automation or Occupational Safety & Health Mangement.
Full or part time students.
Award to be used for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

OC Wrangler Promise Program

Beginning with high school graduates Class of 2024 to provide 2 years of college free of charge.
The Odessa College Promise is a last-dollar-in scholarship opportunity that covers the cost of tuition and fees for eligible class of 2024 high school graduates.

Wrangler Promise Goals

Increase college-going & college completing rates
Reduce and eliminate achievement gaps for underrepresented students
Increase persistence
Decrease time to degree
Decrease excess credit hoursService Area Map

Wrangler Promise Eligibility

High school seniors who live in the Odessa College Service Area and are graduating in the Class of 2024
GED and home school students must be between the ages of 17-19 after 2024
No income or high school GPA requirement
Eligible students must enroll full-time in an associate degree or workforce certificate pathway

To Maintain Eligibility:

Remain Full-time.
Maintain at least 12 credit hours.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
As well as meet minimum co-curricular engagement and community service requirements.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

For more information about the Wrangler Promise program, please contact promise@odessa.edu or visit the Wrangler Promise website

Pete M. Serrano Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Ector County resident
Seeking an Associate's Degree in Business or Bachelor of Applies Arts & Schiences in Buisness.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 3.25 GPA.
Full and part time students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Pre-Engineering Title V Scholarship

Seeking a degree in Pre-engineering.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Class attendance and GPA eligibility must be maintained and courses must be completed during each semester of the award.
6 credit hours minimum enrollment status per semester is required.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Richard C. Abalos Endowed Scholarship Endowed by MASC

High School Graduate or Non-traditional students.
Maintain a minimum 2.25 GPA.
Class attendance and GPA eligibility must be maintained and courses must be completed during each semester of the award.
Full or Part time student.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Rudy Acosta Endowed Scholarship

Designated to students who do not receive other aid
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
May be used for tuition, fees, and /or books.
Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
10 hours of community service must be completed each semester of award.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Russell K. and Maureen Doran Endowed Scholarship

Designated Student: Outstanding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) major interested in medicine and/or related field(s).
High School Graduate or non-traditional student.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Declared major in a STEM field of study.
Student must be recommended by the chair of the department.
Full-time students.
Pays for tuition, books and fees.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Russell Wilson Endowment

Must be an ECISD high school graduate.
Seeking a Teaching degree or certificate.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Scott Theatre Family Endowment

Students pursuing Technical Studies Certification and/or Associate Degree in Nursin and/or Music.
High School graduate of the OC service area.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full and part time students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Stacy J. Galindo Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Students seeking a Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN), Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full and part time students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Troy Doelling Endowment

High School graduate of OC service area or a non-traditional student returning for a career change.
Awarded to an Outstanding EMT/Paramedic student.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Full and part time students.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
- If no paramedic applicants, this scholarship may be awarded to student in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Radiology, or Surgical Technology; Excludes EMT Firefighters
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

The Water in Midland Career Fund Endowed Scholarship

Designated for students enrolled in workforce high-skilled, high-wage programs such as Medical, Engineering, or Automation.
Must show financial need.
Must be Odessa or Midland resident.
No minimum GPA.
Award to pay tuition, fees, and supplies
Veterans receive priority.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Wells Fargo OC Honors Scholarship Endowment

High school graduate or non-traditional student.
Seeking an Associate’s degree in Education.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Courses must be completed during the each semester of the award.
Full or Part time students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Wendy Hines Aspiring Educator Scholarship Endowed Fund

High school graduate or equivalent
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Must declare Education Major and seeking an Associate's Degree.
Class attendance and GPA eligibility must be maintained and courses must be completed during each semester of the award.
Full or Part-time enrollment
Award to pay tuition, fees and books
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Wood's Boots Rodeo Endowment

High school graduate
Freshman or Sophomore status
New and/or Returning students for Wrangler Rodeo Team.
2.0 GPA must be maintained
Full time
RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE MADE BY THE WRANGLER RODEO COACH.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Graduation Scholarships

Greg Anderson "Never Give Up" Endowed

High School or non-traditional students.
Full and part time.
Pursuing a degree, certificate, or work-force training.
Must show financial need.
Award pays for textbooks; must be purchased at OC Bookstore.
No GPA requirements.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Kirk Edwards

Designated to students pursuing Engineering Degree (STEM)
High School graduate of the OC service area.
Maintain class attendance and minimum 2.5 GPA.
Full and part time students.
Must have 1 course per semester in Science, Math, and/or Engineering related to subject.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Sondra Eoff

Jacob Fraire Endowed

Glen E. Hackler Family Scholarship Endowment

Designated for single or working mothers from Andrews county.
Must be enrolled in an Academic or Technical field.
High School or non-traditional student.
Full and part time students.
Maintain class attendance and minimum 2.5 GPA.
Must complete 5 hours of community service with a non-profilt organization or government entity.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Tryon Lewis Endowed Scholarship

Designated for academic students who exhibit good citizenship in community and interested in public service.
High School graduate or non-traditional student.
Maintain class attendance and minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must complete 10 hours of community service with a non-profit organization or government entity.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Larry Melton Endowed

High School graduate or non-traditional student.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Full and part time students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Shawn Mundy Endowed

Designated for African American student enrolled in Criminal Justice.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Dr. Eileen Piwetz Scholarship Endowment

Designated for non-traditional student who need technical training to enter workforce (i.e. a working parent who does not qualify for traditional federal assistance)
Students who are enrolled in technical fields and completes all courses, preferably someone who works and attends OC simultaneously.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Full or part time students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Sewell Family Scholarship Endowment

Academic students from OC service area.
Exhibit good citizenship in the community.
High School graduate or non-traditional student.
Maintain class attendance and minimum 2.5 GPA.
Courses must be completed during each semester for the duration of the award.
full and part time students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Ladarius Slider Endowed

Exclusively for Physical Therapy students.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

David Turner Endowed

Designated for academic students who exhibit good citizenship in the community and interested in public service.
High School graduate or non-traditional student.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Non-Endowed Scholarships

Alumni Scholarship

Must be an active member of the OC Alumni Association.
Must have taken a minimum of 1 class perviously at OC or completed a semester.
Exhibit good citizenship in the community and participate in campus activities.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

The American Legion Nursing Scholarship

Must be seeking an Associate's Degree in Nursing (RN).
High School graduate or equivalent.
Student or any immediate family member must be an active or past employee of the United States of America Military Service, a Veteran.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Full and part time student.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
Department chari will assess individual need to determine dollar amount of assistance.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

OC Andrews Scholarship Fund

Applicant must be a current resident of Andrews count (6 months) or a graduate of Andrews High School, Andrews Education Center, Andrews Adult Literacy Program (G.E.D.), or Andrews Home School program.
- Scholarship funding will only be used for courses/programs offered only through the Andrews Business and Technology Center.
- Onle class MUST be a face to face or hybrid class at the Andrews Tech Center.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Must complete 5 hours of community service.
6 credit hours per semester.
No summer awarding.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Dwain Handley Scholarship Fund for Sewell Auto Tech

Students pursuing an Associate's Degree with Certificate in Auto Technology.
Must be enrolled in Auto Technology and pursuin an Associate's Degree or Certificate.
Minimum 9 hours enrollment.
Minimim 90% class attendance mandatory.
Minimum 2.5 GPA or qualified first time students.
3.0 GPA or above preferred; the most immediate prior semester determines your eligibilty for scholarship.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, books, and quipment such as tools needed.
Students must wirte a "thank-you" note to donor within 30 days after the first day of class, failure to do so will result in the loss of this scholarship award.
Must be able to pass a drug test and have a clean driving record.
Students will participate in 10 hours community service per semester.
Student must read one book per semester on leadership, teamwork, or culture and a create a report outlining the lessons learned and how they apply to a career.
Student must wear appropriate attire and/or uniforms when needed.

ECISD Education Foundation

ECISD graduates.
2.5 GPA to qualify but must have 3.0 GPA at end of semester to qualify for next semester award.
Award depends on enrollment status.
Must enroll AND complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
Must volunteer in a classroom 5 hours a week during a semester (total of 40 hours) VIPS approved.
Must volunteer at the annual Education Foundation fundraiser.
Once awarded student must sign off on a student agreement pledging to transwer in to the School of Education at UTPB or into the Tech Teach program at Texas Tech University.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Ector County Employee Scholarship

Student must work for Ector County (provide a letter from Ector County Human Resources).
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Emergency Scholarship Fund

Assists students affected by obstacles related to job loss, food insecurities, and/or homelessness.
Financial support to enroll in college courses for training skills.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Energy Industrial Scholarship

Students enrolled in Electrical, Electronics, OSHA, Welding, Automotive or Deisel Technology Major or pursuing a Certification.
Maintain a 2.5 GPA overall (including academic and technical courses) with a 3.0 in technical courses.
Full and part time students.
Must be approved by department chair.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books or kits from OC Bookstore.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Ethel R. Russell Scholarship Trust

Full time student, excludes developmental courses.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Must NOT be receiving any other funding.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Exceptional PTA Scholarship (Physical Therapy Assistant)

For second year students enrolled in PTA program.
Award may be used for travel to distant clinical sites and housing expenses, APTA/TPTA dues.
Chosen by PTA Director.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Fasken Fire Admin and EMT Scholarship

Students prusing a degree or certification in Fire Administration or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) including Paramedic program.
Award pays for tuition or equipment and books.
Student must complete a financial aid/scholarship application.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and complete all courses.
Priority will be given to students with higher GPAs.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Phillip Godwin Scholarship

Students pursuin an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Dr. Nathaniel Hearne "Made up Minds" Scholarship

High school graduate or equivalent.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Courses must be completed during each semester of award.
Full time students.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

McCoy's Construction Management Scholarship

Student must be enrolled in Construction classes.

McGary-Regan Foundation Scholarship (Pecos)

Exclusively for the Pecos Center.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Wayne and Jo Ann Moore Scholarship for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

Designated for Law Enforcement Training Academy or Criminal Lustice major or certificate students.
Full and part time students.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Nancy Donovan "Worm Lady" Memorial Scholarship Fund

Exclusively for Horticulture student.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Nursing & Testing Scholarship

Award to be used for the NCLEX Testing Fees.
Selection to be determined by Dean of Health Sciences.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

OC Rodeo Scholarship

Must be a member of the Odessa College Rodeo Team.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Courses must be completed during semester of the award.
Full time students.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

(OXY) Occidental Petroleum Recruitment Impact Scholarship

Student must be enroled as an Instrumentation & Electrical Major or pursuing an Associate's Degree.
Awarded to 2 sophomore students enrolled in the Assocaite of Applied Schience Instrumentation & Electrical.
Full time student.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA overall including academic & technical courses.
Must be approved by the Department Chair.
U.S. Citizen.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

(PBAF) Permian Basin Area Foundation Andrews Dual Credit

Designated for Andrews ISD students participating in their first dual credit course.

Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners Scholarship

Designated for students enrolled in energy-related programs including Engineering, Welding, Instrumentation, Automation, and Occupational Safety; classes pertaining to the oil & gas industry, STEM, or Applied Technology Associate or Bachelor Degree.
Full time student.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA overal including academic and technical courses.
Must be approved by the Department Chair.
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Permian Strategic Partnership Commercial Driver License Scholarship

Student must be enrolled in the Odessa College Truck Driving Academy.
Student must be a resident of one of the Texas counties: Ector, Midland, Reeves, Pecos, Loving, Ward, Winkler, Culberson, Andrews, Martin, Gaines, Howard, Glasscock, Reagan, Upton, Crane, Terrell, Crockett, Yoakum or New Mexico counties: Eddy, Lea, Chaves.
Student must complete the FAFSA.
Complete and pass a drug screen prior to receiving scholarship.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Petroleum Accountants Society of the Permian Basin

Must Major in the filed of Accounting.
Submit a high school or college transcript.
Submit a completed Petroleum Accountants Society of the Permian Basin Scholarship application to aspb.scholarship@gmail.com.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Full and part time student.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
Applicant must be available for an interview by PASPB.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

PBWDB Child Care Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship is improve the quality of child care offered in the facilities serving the Permian Basin. PBWDB believes trained/skilled caregivers can have the greatest impact on the care provided to our children. Quality child care has a long-term impact on the lives of children and positively impacts society by reducing the dropout rates and incarnation rates, and children are less likely to repeat a grade.

Must be employeed by a child care facility participating in the Board's child care management services program as verified by the Board or the Board's child care contractor for at least 30 hours per week at less than $15 per hour.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Texas residnet.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Must complete Level 1 Certification first.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Jerry Reffner Golf Scholarship

Eligible students in Golf.
High school graduates.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Full time student.
Must complete all courses enrolled during semester.
Recommendation from OC Athletic Director.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Sue Spratt Coleman Education Scholarship Fund

Student must be declared Education Major and must be seeking an Associate's Degree.
Must be an ESL graduate with high school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Courses must be completed during each semester for duration of award.
Requires approval from Transitional Learning Center.
Full and part time student.
Award to pay for tuition and fees.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Stripes College Scholarship Fund

Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Full time student.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.
Must be a resident of a Stripes operating county.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Student Success Scholarship

Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Full and part time student.
Must complete all hours during the semester.
10 hours of community service at an approved agency.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Student Veterans Organization Scholarship

Veteran, Spouse, or Child (documentation required DD-214 and birth certificate or marriage license).
Be an active SVO member for previous semester.
Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Cannot be utilizing any VA Education Benefits (except Chapter 35 DEA and Hazelwood).
SVO officers and VA Coordinator to determine individual.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Texas Scholars

Grow Odessa scholarship sponsored by Odessa Chamber of Commerce; a workforce development program for incoming 9th grade high school students.

Only available for Texas Scholars students through ECISD pursuing the Recommended or Distinguished graduation plan.
Maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Must voluneer 50 hours of community service by graduation.
Students are to provide Texas Scholars completion certificate to the Foundation office.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.

Yollie and John Wilkins Scholarship

Must be a single parent enrolled at Odessa College who exhibits financial need.
Maintain class attendance and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Course must be completed during each semester of the award.
full time student.
Award to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
Recipient must write a "thank-you" to be eligible to receive future scholarships.