Panola College offers a variety of scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need (as determined by completing the FAFSA), educational background, or academic major. Current and prospective students are encouraged to complete the Endowed Scholarship application, which is available between February 1st - March 31st annually. By completing this application, students are considered for several scholarships. Other scholarships may become available throughout the year, each with its own application instructions, requirements, and deadlines.

Scholarship Information, Application, and Request Form

General & Endowed Annual Scholarship

Please note: The first time you apply you will need to create an account using your Panola College email address. If you do not have a Panola College email yet, you must apply to the College and receive one before creating an account. If you have just been admitted to the College, it could take up to 72 hours before you are able to create an account.

If you are having trouble accessing your student email account, contact email_support@students.panola.edu.


More than 160 endowed scholarships have been created through the generosity of alumni and friends of Panola College. They are awarded annually to students for various reasons based on merit, financial need (as determined by completing the FAFSA), educational background, or academic major.

Open Feb. 1 through March 31 annually, the endowed scholarship application is awarded for the following academic year. Many students compete for endowed scholarships each year. Current and prospective students are encouraged to complete the Endowed Scholarship application. By completing this application, students are considered for several scholarships.

Minimum requirements:

  • 2.0 grade point average (GPA)
  • Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
  • Individual endowments may have additional requirements
  • The first time you apply you will need to create an account using your Panola College email address. If you do not have a Panola College email yet, you must apply to the College and receive one before creating an account. 

Reminders:

  • Dual credit and continuing education students are not eligible to receive endowed academic scholarships. 
  • We are only able to contact applicants who are awarded a scholarship.
  • Recipients will be contacted by the email provided in their application. 

 

Read more about our endowed scholarships at www.panola.edu/about/scholarships.

Ray H. Marr Workforce Scholarships for Energy Programs

Eligibility Requirements for Ray H. Marr Workforce Scholarships for the Energy Program

To be eligible for financial assistance, you must meet the following requirements:

1.) Be enrolled at least part-time per institution policy

2.) Current financial needs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

3.) GPA must be a 2.0 or higher

4.) Must be enrolled in one of the following Energy programs listed below:

  • Electrical and instrumentation
  • Heating ventilation, and air conditioning
  • Maintenance technician
  • Natural gas compression
  • Petroleum technology
  • Residential/Commercial electrician 
  • Welding technology

Students will be asked to complete a thank you form upon receiving a scholarship. Scholarships will not be applied until the student has registered for courses within their program.

Workforce and CE Scholarship

Scholarships are available for the following Workforce programs: 

  • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
  • Dental Assisting
  • EKG Technician
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy
  • Professional Truck Driving (CDL)

Scholarship applications must be received two weeks prior to the start date.

 

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)

Scholarships are available for the following Workforce programs: 

  • Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)
  • Dental Assisting
  • EKG Technician
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy
  • Professional Truck Driving (CDL)

 

Fine & Performing Arts Scholarships

Panola College offers scholarships for students interested in participating in drama, vocal, and instrumental.

 

For more information about establishing a scholarship, visit our Endowment page.