Scholarship Resources

External Scholarships From Outside Agencies

There is no need to report anticipated external scholarships at this time. Awards are applied within 5-7 business days of being received. Scholarship checks should be payable to Midland College. Checks should not be made payable to a student. Agencies/Donors should include the following information when funds are sent to Midland College so that scholarship checks can be processed in a timely manner:

  • Recipients full name
  • MC Student ID number
  • Guidance regarding which semester(s) the award should be applied to (fall, spring, summer)
  • Third party contact information (organization name, mailing address and phone number/email address)
  • How the funds can be utilized (tuition/fees, books, room & board, supplies, equipment)

Please ensure that scholarships are submitted to the following address:

Midland College
Scholarships Office, SSC 224
Midland, TX 79705

Midland College is not responsible for external scholarship recipients who receive offers and are selected by agencies or committees outside of Midland College and for establishing criteria or participating in the selection or notification of recipients.

Scholarship Resources

Select links below for details

Disclaimer: The suggested search sites on this website are provided for informational purposes only. The Scholarship Office cannot guarantee the accuracy or the timeliness of information found at any of the links in the listing. It is critical that you verify the information, particularly where deadlines are concerned.

Bold.org - Discover new scholarships published daily, tailored to match your profile and boost your chances of winning. (link: https://bold.org/applicants/)

College Board Scholarship Search - Discover matching opportunities from over 24,000 programs, offering a total of $1.5 billion in scholarship funds each year. (Link: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search)

Communities Foundation of Texas - Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is proud to collaborate with our generous donors to offer a variety of scholarship opportunities. (link: https://cftexas.org/scholarships/)

Fastweb.com - Fastweb’s advanced college search allows you to research and compare schools while considering the scholarship opportunities available at each institution. (link: https://www.fastweb.com/)

Finaid Scholarships - Scholarships are available to students at every educational level, covering a wide range of interests and qualifications. (link: https://finaid.org/scholarships/)

Going Merry- Going Merry is a user-friendly scholarship platform that helps students find, apply for, and manage scholarships and financial aid opportunities in one place. (https://goingmerry.com/)

Petersons.com- Peterson’s is an educational resource platform that offers test prep, college and graduate school search tools, and scholarship databases to help students and professionals achieve their academic and career goals. (link: https://www.petersons.com/scholarship-search.aspx)

Red Kite - Red Kite is an AI-driven scholarship search engine linking students to more than $25 billion in financial aid opportunities. (link: https://myredkite.com/)

Scholarships.com – connects you with college scholarships using an advanced algorithm to match you with millions of opportunities, saving you time and effort. (link: https://www.scholarships.com/)

Scholarship America - Scholarship America is dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles, open new opportunities, and access scholarships that support your success. (https://scholarshipamerica.org/)

Scholly - Sallie Mae’s free Scholarship Search provides access to a database of over 3 million scholarships totaling more than $16 billion, with new opportunities added and updated daily. (link: https://www.myscholly.com/search/login)

SOFI Scholarship Search Tool - Thousands of scholarships are available, awarded based on achievements in academics, athletics, the arts, and more. (link: https://www.sofi.com/scholarship-search/)

Studentscholarships.org - StudentScholarships.org is a platform that connects students with a wide range of scholarships, grants, and career resources to support their educational journey. (link: https://studentscholarships.org/)

U.S. Department of Education - The Federal Student Aid programs are America’s largest source of student aid, offering over $60 billion annually in grants, loans, and work-study assistance to support students through every stage of the financial aid process. (link: https://studentaid.gov/)

U.S. Department of Labor - Explore nearly 9,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities. (https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx)

ASU Distinguished Transfer Scholarships

This scholarship is for students transferring from Midland College to Angelo State University. There is no application, award is based on transferrable course GPA and the number of transferrable credit hours. Angelo State University will make all final decisions on scholarship amount, award processes, and renewal. For more information, please contact aid@angelo.edu

UTPB Abell-Hanger B.S.N. Nursing Transfer Scholarship

Up to $6,250 for four consecutive semesters reduced by the amount of Pell Grant, Scholarships, or other academic scholarships) to graduating A.D.N. nursing students transferring into UTPB's B.S.N. program.  For more information, please contact nursingadmissions@utpb.edu

Abell Hanger Foundation Scholarship - These scholarships are limited to students graduating from Crane, Fort Stockton, and Buena Vista Independent School Districts as well as Midland College. The recipient must be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public college or university in Texas. (link: https://abell-hanger.org/scholarships/)

Lone Star Desk and Derrick Club of Dallas - Application to the Jo G. Gilmore Memorial Scholarship Fund is open to students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field relating to the energy industry.​ (link: https://www.lonestardandd.org/get-involved)

Mexican American Scholarship Committee - MASC is a non-profit community-based organization, established in 1972, to award scholarships to Mexican American students. (link: https://www.utpb.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/docs/masc-scholarship-application.pdf)

Midland Friends of the Library -  Receive up to $800 in scholarship aid per semester for textbooks and supplies. Call 432-682-2999 for more information.

Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship by Brazos Higher Education - Scholarships are awarded to Texas residents based on a candidate's academic performance, financial need, readiness and commitment to study, plus other considerations. (link: https://studentloans.com/scholarship/)

My Community Credit Union - Offers six $2,500 scholarships to student members. This scholarship is open to high school seniors, current college students, and members who want to further their education. (link: https://www.mccu.coop/about-connect/crossroads-scholarship.html)

Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Foundation - PPHEF is a Texas non-profit corporation to provide scholarships to qualified students for the eligible educational expenses consisting of tuition and required fees, required books and supplies, room and board and incidental expenses related to attendance at an accredited educational institution in the State of Texas offering a degree program requiring at least two years’ school attendance. (link: https://pphef.org/)

Permian Basin Area Foundation - PBAF's online scholarship application process assists with matching qualified applicants to our numerous scholarships which have varying criteria. (link: https://pbaf.org/scholarships/)

Permian Pipeliners Education Fund - Provide scholarships to students who are pursuing a degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and students who are pursuing an applied technology associate degree or certificate in an industry-related field. (link: https://permianbasinap.org/scholarships/)

Petroleum Accountants Society of the Permian Basin – Email scholarships@midland.edu for application.

Piñon Foundation - The Piñon Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization established to identify 501(c) 3 organizations and educational institutions that promote the education, health and well-being of children and the elderly; all for public welfare. (link: https://www.pinonfoundation.org/)

Sports in Action | H-E-B - H-E-B will award 15 high school seniors who participate in UIL competitions with a $2,000 scholarship in recognition of their community service and involvement in their communities. (link: https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship/)

Stars Scholarship Fund  - Stars Scholarship Fund awards scholarships annually to academically talented and highly motivated students who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Undergraduate and Graduate students from South and West Texas can apply. (link: https://starsscholarship.org/)

Texas Student Housing Scholarship - Texas Student Housing provides scholarships for students attending college in Texas who are also living in off-campus, non-parental housing for College Station and North Texas. (link: https://www.texasstudenthousing.net/)

Scholarship Questions?

Contact

Meredith Walker
Director of Scholarships
scholarships@midland.edu