PGCD Scholarship
Since 2002, PGCD has awarded over $200,000 of scholarship money to deserving High School Seniors in our District (Armstrong, Carson, Donley, Gray, Potter, Roberts, Wheeler Counties).
2024-2025 Scholarship Application.
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Applications can either be submitted by mail or by email to PGCD at info@pgcd.us
Please note that once you complete and save this application, you still must email it. Saving the application does not automatically email it.
General Requirements:
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Must reside within the counties listed above.
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Must enroll in college for the Fall Semester directly following selection.
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Must maintain a 2.5 GPA to continue receiving scholarship funds.
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For a full list of requirements, please read the PGCD's Scholarship Program Policies.
How to Apply:
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Fill out the application electronically or by hand and email it back to PGCD.
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Applications will be accepted from November 20, 2024, to March 14, 2025.
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Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
2024-2025 Scholarship Essay Topic:
Water is an important part of our daily lives, and it is becoming a limited resource in many areas, including the Texas Panhandle. What conservation strategies should county governments, municipalities, and water districts implement to be the most effective in our area?
Please note that PGCD will no longer use the Amarillo Area Foundation's website to filter our applications. Please help us pass the information along to all eligible High School Seniors.
Testimonials from past winners:
Keeley H., 2022 PGCD Scholarship Winner - “The Panhandle Groundwater Scholarship has been very helpful during my college years. I am grateful for this scholarship, which helps with the expenses of going to a university. College is full of new experiences, and I'm thankful for the help from my home area. Thank you, PGCD!”
Ja’Zhana M., 2024 PGCD Scholarship Winner - “The PGCD scholarship has been pivotal in enabling me to pursue my double major in neuroscience and philosophy while excelling in research on neuroregeneration and participating in EMT training. Without the financial constraints, I’ve been able to fully dedicate myself to academic excellence and hands-on learning experiences that prepare me for a future in medicine and innovation.”