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:

• 2.0 grade point average (GPA)

• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

• Individual endowments may have additional requirements

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.

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
• 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
• 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

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.

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 

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

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