
Helping You Pay For College
Scholarships are made possible through generous donors and friends of Panola College, the Panola College Foundation, and grant opportunities.
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.
General & Endowed Annual Scholarship Application
More than 150 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:
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2.0 grade point average (GPA)
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Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
- Individual endowments may have additional requirements
Reminders:
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Dual credit and continuing education students are not eligible to receive endowed academic scholarships.
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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.
Completion Scholarship Application
Eligibility Requirements for Completion Scholarship
If awarded, these scholarship funds will be applied only after all other grants and scholarships you may have received.
To be eligible for emergency financial assistance, you must meet the following requirements:
1.) Students must show previous progress towards their degree or be enrolled in a 4-16 week program
2.) Be enrolled at least part-time per institution policy or in a state-funded CE program
3.) Current financial needs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
4.) GPA will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
5.) Must be enrolled in one of the programs listed below:
- Health Sciences Programs
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Health Information Technology
- Vocational Nursing
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Coding
- Medical Assisting
- EMT/Paramedic
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Energy Programs
- Residential/Commercial Electrician
- Electrical and Instrumentation
- Maintenance Technician
- Natural Gas Compression
- Petroleum Technology
- Heating/Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Basic Welding
- Intermediate Welding
- Welding Technology
- Ranch and Land Management
- Computer Science Programs
- Cyber Security
- Business Programs
- Office Professional
- Workforce & CE Programs
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Cyber Security
- Dental Assisting
- Phlebotomy
- Pharmacy Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Truck Driving
Workforce Scholarship
Scholarships are available for the following Workforce programs:
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Dental Assisting
- EKG Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Truck Driving
Scholarship applications must be received two weeks prior to the start date.
Truck Driving Scholarship Application
Eligibility Requirements for Truck Driving Scholarship Application
TO BE ELIGIBLE, STUDENTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have filed the FAFSA
- Must be a Texas resident
- Must be Title IV eligible
- Must have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
MUST BE ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM BELOW:
- Truck Driving
Fine & Performing Arts Scholarships
Panola College offers scholarships for students interested in participating in drama, vocal, and instrumental.
EMS Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements for EMSE Scholarship Application
TO BE ELIGIBLE, STUDENTS MUST AGREE TO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AFTER COMPLETING THE PROGRAM:
- Must complete the entire program and pass the NREMT certification examination
- Must provide one (1) year of service as an EMS provider in an ambulance at the EMT level or two (2) years as an AEMT or Paramedic within the State of Texas
MUST BE ENROLLING IN A PROGRAM BELOW:
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Paramedic
For more information about establishing a scholarship, visit our Endowment page.