Created by his parents, the Cole Williams Memorial Scholarship honors the special gifts and talents of students with learning challenges and professionals who dedicate their lives to helping children with learning challenges. Cole, a graduate of Hillcrest School in Midland, was eagerly pursuing a degree from Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell, New Mexico, when he tragically died in October 2009. Preference is given to applicants with the following characteristics in descending order of priority: %u2022 students graduating from Hillcrest School, Midland, Texas, or a Permian Basin high school, who are accepted to Eastern New Mexico University %u2013 Roswell, Special Services Program, %u2022 students who have been diagnosed with a learning challenge, and are accepted to Eastern New Mexico University %u2013 Roswell, Special Services Program, %u2022 students who are entering their junior or senior college year or are in graduate studies, and are committed to serving in the education of persons with learning challenges.

Must attend the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and have financial need.

This fund provides college scholarships to area high school students pursuing a degree in the study of geophysics. Must reside in the Permian Basin area.

1. Must be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States. 2. Must be a resident of one of the following twenty-three counties upon high school graduation: Andrews, Brewster, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Sterling, Upton, Ward, and Winkler. Preference will be given to a student who was born and raised in one of these counties. 3. Required to submit a 250-word essay on a selected topic.

Established in 2009 by her parents and husband, the Madhuri Vindhya Kumar Memorial Nursing Scholarship pays tribute to Madhuri's deep belief that education empowers students to achieve their dreams. Applicant requirements: graduate of a public high school located in Ector County, Texas, student who has been admitted as first-year, first-semester student in the Nursing Program of Odessa College or the Nursing Program of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin; preference given to female students.

This fund provides college scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the field of geophysics or the other geosciences with preference given to students either from the Permian Basin or attending college in the Permian Basin.

The applicant must: A. be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States B. be a resident of Caldwell, Gonzales, or Guadalupe County C. have at least an average academic record D. have a good conduct record E. have a high school degree or equivalent F. attend a Texas college or university and participate in a curriculum leading to a healthcare or healthcare related degree. Student must enroll in a minimum of twelve semester hours. G. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

The applicant must: A. be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States B. be a resident of Caldwell, Gonzales, or Guadalupe County C. have at least an average academic record D. have a good conduct record E. have a high school degree or equivalent F. attend a Texas college or university and participate in a curriculum leading to an agriculture or agriculture related degree. Student must enroll in a minimum of twelve semester hours. G. turn in all materials on time. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

To be eligible for this scholarship an applicant must be: A legal resident of Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas or Wyoming. A high school graduate or possess a GED certificate; Be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in a curriculum leading to a degree or certificate in an accredited college, university or technical institute; Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Any graduate of a public high school in Texas that participates in 1A six man football programs, who is in good standing and who has been accepted to a Texas institution of higher learning, qualifies for consideration. Qualifying graduates must have been accepted to a Texas university or college for the purpose of obtaining a Bachelor's degree. In addition, the candidate must have exhibited the desire and ability to excel in their chosen subjects during high school. These subjects can be in academic or athletic fields or in any other area where discipline, focus, and desire will lead to fulfillment and success. They must also exhibit the desire and possess the tools needed to complete at least a Bachelor's degree in their chosen field. Other qualifications, such as a compelling need for economic assistance or the development of a unique career path, will also be taken into consideration.