Our Opportunities
Welcome to the Vernon College Online Scholarship System!
The 2026-2027 General Application is now available. This application will close on March 15, 2026.
You are encouraged to complete the General Scholarship Application as early as possible.
Listed below are the scholarships that are available to students with a short explanation about each scholarship’s criteria. Most scholarships will require no further action on your part. However, you may be presented with a list of additional recommended scholarships based on your answers on the General Scholarship Application. These require that you answer additional questions and/or upload a statement relative to that specific scholarship criteria. These are noted with an Apply To button next to the scholarship name. Click on those scholarships to see if you qualify under the additional criteria, if you feel you do, follow the directions to answer the supplemental questions or upload the required statement.
Before you can apply for Vernon College Scholarships, you must be an Admitted Applicant and have a Vernon College Student ID Number and Email address. A person becomes an Admitted Applicant once they have submitted an Admissions Application (https://apply.vernoncollege.edu/) AND completed the Admissions requirements (VC checklist: https://www.vernoncollege.edu/new-student-checklist). For questions about your Admissions status, please contact the Vernon College Admissions Office at admissions@vernoncollege.edu.
To apply for scholarships, you must first sign in with your Vernon College email address and the password you created during the sign-up process. Complete the General Application. The General Scholarship Application is the application for Vernon College Scholarships. Your application will be added to a scholarship fund based on the answers on the General Scholarship Application. Be as complete with your answers as possible.
If you are applying for Vernon College Scholarships for the first time this is the registration process:
1.	Click the “Sign Up” button at the top right.
2.	Click on the blue box that says Continue with Blackbaud ID. 
3.	Click on Continue with SSO.
4.	Input your VC email address and continue.
5.	Choose Send confirmation code.
6.	The confirmation code will go to your VC email. Be patient. It may take a bit. 
7.	Input the code and you will be prompted to create a password. 
8.	Click on Sign-up.
Upon signing up, you will receive a confirmation email to verify your identity (6-digit code). Check your spam folder if you don’t see the email in your inbox. Once you have confirmed your account, you can start accessing the system.
Only completed General Scholarship Applications will be reviewed. If you do not complete the application the first time you start working on it, you may return to complete the application at a later date before the March 15, 2026 deadline. Incomplete Applications will not be reviewed.
If you have issues or questions, please email scholarships@vernoncollege.edu. You must include your name, VC ID # and VC email address in the message body.
This application will close on March 15, 2026
Click on the Opportunities Dropdown Box in the upper left corner of this page to view External Scholarships that may be posted on this site.
Remember, if you have issues or questions, please email scholarships@vernoncollege.edu. You must include your name, VC ID # and VC email address in the message body.
| Award | Name | Actions | 
|---|---|---|
| Varies | 
    
      A. Q.  and Joyce Johnson Scholarship
    
     
      A. Q. and Joyce Johnson Scholarship, Criteria:  Graduate of Vernon High...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      AEP of Texas Scholarship
    
     
      AEP of Texas Scholarship, Criteria:  U. S. Citizen. Preference to AEP...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Al Garcia Memorial EMS
    
     
      Al Garcia Memorial EMS Scholarship, Criteria:  First preference to a...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Altrusa Pat Nice Memorial Scholarship
    
     
      Altrusa Pat Nice Memorial Scholarship, Criteria: First preference to a...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      American Association of University Women, Vernon Chapter
    
     
      American Association of University Women, Vernon Chapter, Criteria: ...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Ann Thurston Embry Scholarship
    
     
      Ann Thurston Embry Scholarship, Criteria:  GPA 3.0 or better. Enrolled...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Anna B. and Ed Lehman, Sr. Scholarship
    
     
      Anna B. and Ed Lehman, Sr. Scholarship,  Criteria:  Preference to...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $500.00 | 
    
      April Baty Memorial Annual Scholarship
    
     
      April Baty Scholars will be selected by the Vernon College Scholarship...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      AT&T Scholarship
    
     
      AT&T Scholarship, Criteria: GPA of 3.0 or better. Enrolled in at least 6...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $0.00 | 
    
      Atmos Energy
    
     
      Atmos Energy Scholars will be selected by the Vernon College Scholarship...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Aubrey and Jewell Lockett Family
    
     
      Aubrey and Jewell Lockett Family Scholarship,  Criteria:  GPA of 3.0 or...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Bill and Betty Wright Scholarship
    
     
      Bill and Betty Wright Scholarship,  Criteria:  Resident of Wilbarger...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $655.00 | 
    
      Bill and Pat Word Scholarship
    
     
      The Bill and Pat Word Scholarship was established on April 4, 2022. Bill...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Blake and Ruth Gooch Memorial Scholarship
    
     
      Blake and Ruth Gooch Memorial Scholarship,  Criteria:  GPA of 3.0 or...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Bob and Anna Wright Area High Schools
    
     
      Bob and Anna Wright Area High Schools Scholarship,  Criteria: ...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Bonnie Barnard Memorial in Surgical Technology
    
     
      The Bonnie Barnard Memorial Scholarship is Surgical Technology is...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $572.00 | 
    
      Boyd and Sue Selby Veteran Nursing Memorial
    
     
      Boyd and Sue Selby Veteran Nursing Memorial Scholarship, Criteria: A...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Bradley James Bolton Scholarship
    
     
      Bradley James Bolton Scholarship, Criteria:  GPA 3.0 or better. Must...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      C. V. Morgan Memorial
    
     
      C. V. Morgan Memorial Scholarship, Criteria:  Resident of the Vernon...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Carl and Edith Claire Flores
    
     
      Carl and Edith Claire Flores Scholarship, Criteria:  Resident of the...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Cecelia and Kelly Wright
    
     
      Cecelia and Kelly Wright Scholarship, Criteria:  GPA 3.0 or better. ...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Central Christian Church/Elizabeth Justin Memorial Scholarship
    
     
      Central Christian Church/Elizabeth Justin Memorial Scholarship,...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Cheryl and Bill Henry and Robert and Hazel Henry Scholarship
    
     
      Cheryl and Bill Henry and Robert and Hazel Henry Scholarship, Criteria: ...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $0.00 | 
    
      Cindy Asher Memorial in Surgical Technology
    
     
      The Cindy Asher Memorial Scholarship is Surgical Technology is awarded...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Clarence V. Holder Scholarship
    
     
      Clarence V. Holder Scholarship, Criteria:  First preference to a...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Clinton "Bud" and June McLain
    
     
      Clinton “Bud” and June McLain Scholarship,  Criteria:  GPA 3.0 or...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $0.00 | 
    
      Colley Family - Endowed
    
     
      The Colley Family Scholarship, Criteria:  resident of the Vernon College...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $585.00 | 
    
      Curtis A. Graf Rodeo
    
     
      Curtis A. Graf Rodeo Scholarship, Criteria:  GPA of at least 3.0. ...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $584.00 | 
    
      Cynthia Dobbs 4H Scholarship
    
     
      Cynthia Dobbs 4H Scholarship, Criteria:  Preference to residents of...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      D. O. and Alma Fulton Memorial Scholarship
    
     
      D.  O. and Alma Fulton Memorial Scholarship,  Criteria:  Resident of...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $2,000.00 | 
    
      Daria Waskiw Close Memorial
    
     
      Daria Waskiw Close Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarship will be...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $0.00 | 
    
      Daughters of the American Revolution, Western Trail Chapter - Endowed
    
     
      First preference to a child or grandchild of a DAR Chapter Member.  2nd...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Dr. A. C. Gettys Scholarship
    
     
      Dr. A. C. Gettys Scholarship, Criteria:  GPA 3.0 or better.  Enrolled in...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Dr. and Mrs. John B. Hardin, Jr. Scholarship
    
     
      Dr. and Mrs. John B. Hardin, Jr. Scholarship,  Criteria:  First...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Dr. Donald W. Lamb Memorial
    
     
      Dr. Donald W. Lamb Memorial Scholarship, Criteria:  GPA of 3.0 or...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $1,145.00 | 
    
      Dr. Gary Don Harkey Memorial
    
     
      The Dr. Gary Don Harkey Memorial Scholarship is open to students...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $0.00 | 
    
      Dr. Jim Farber Phi Theta Kappa
    
     
      Dr. Jim Farber Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship,  Criteria:  Member of Omega...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Dr. Thomas A. and Ethel S. King Memorial
    
     
      Dr. Thomas A. and Ethel S. King Scholarship, Criteria:  GPA of 3.0 or...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Dr. Wade Kirk Scholarship
    
     
      Dr. Wade Kirk Scholarship, Criteria:  First preference to a member of...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $0.00 | 
    
      E. Paul and Helen Buck Waggoner Foundation Allied Health Scholarship
    
     
      E. Paul and Helen Buck Waggoner Foundation Allied Health Scholarship. ...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Electra Waggoner Biggs Endowed Scholarship
    
     
      Electra Waggoner Biggs Endowed Scholarship, Criteria:  Preference to a...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Emmett and Janet Maxon
    
     
      Emmett and Janet Maxon Scholarship, Criteria:  GPA 3.0 or better. ...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Erle and Emma White Foundation Nursing
    
     
      Erle and Emma White Foundation Nursing Scholarship,  Criteria:  Enrolled...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Frances Marie Owens Scholarship
    
     
      Frances Marie Owens Scholarship,  Criteria:  Graduate of Quanah High...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| $0.00 | 
    
      Fred Krebs Endowed
    
     
      Preference to a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Fredericka (Rikki) Boyd Van Pelt
    
     
      Fredericka (Rikki) Boyd Van Pelt Scholarship.  Criteria:  First...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Garland F. Johnston Scholarship
    
     
      Garland F. Johnston Scholarship, Criteria:  GPA 3.0 or better.  Enrolled...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Gene and Jo Ann Tyra
    
     
      Gene and Jo Ann Tyra Scholarship, Criteria:   GPA 3.0 or better. ...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Gene and Naomi Thomas
    
     
      Gene and Naomi Thomas Scholarship.  Criteria:  First preference to...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 | 
| Varies | 
    
      Geron H. Holder Scholarship
    
     
      Geron H. Holder Scholarship,  Criteria:  First preference to a graduate...
     
   | 
  Deadline03/15/2026 |