Panhandle Restaurant Association Scholarship

For graduating high school seniors from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle who are currently employed at a restaurant. Recipients may attend any accredited college/university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible to apply

Counties available: All 26

High School or College: High School

This scholarship was established in 2013 by the Panhandle Restaurant Association for the benefit of graduating high school seniors currently employed at a restaurant.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle;
• Exhibit financial need, citizenship, character and a determination to succeed; and
• Preference will be given to students planning to major in the field of culinary arts, restaurant management, or a related field.

Scholarship Amount

$500/semester for up to 2 semesters

Scholarship Requirements

Each semester's payment is contingent upon meeting the following:

• Recipient must attend college the fall semester immediately following selection;
• Maintain full-time student status (typically 12 credit hours/semester for undergraduate studies);
• Maintain a 2.5 or better cumulative GPA while in college; and
• Attend any accredited college/university and major in field of choice (with a preference of culinary arts, restaurant management, or a related field).