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Endowed Named Scholarships

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An endowment fund carries the name of the loved one and can provide general, unrestricted support to FPC or can be designated for a specific program.  The individuals and organizations listed in this category contribute significantly to the scholarship opportunities of Frank Phillips College students by establishing endowed scholarships.

These scholarships are awarded based upon the criteria established by the donor, the Frank Phillips College Office of College Advancement, and the Development Corporation.

Joel Douglas Adkins Memorial Scholarship

Joel Douglas Adkins was born on July 1, 1988, in Canadian, Texas. He grew up in Stinnett and attended school in the Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD system through the sixth grade before his family moved to Perryton, Texas, in the spring of 2001. Joel was a sophomore at Perryton High School at the time of his accidental death on May 21, 2005.

Joel was active in football, basketball, track, choir, and drama, and also participated in church youth activities. His easy-going nature, caring heart, and sense of humor endeared him to his classmates in Stinnett and Perryton. “He could always make you laugh,” a friend said of Joel days after his death. “He always put other people before himself and was a friend to everyone.”

Joel loved music and the Lord and, as a self-taught guitarist, played in a church youth group band. One of the coaches said, “He was a great Christian kid.”

Joel’s grandparents, Doug and Wanda Adkins of Borger, Texas, established this scholarship to annually benefit a graduate from Perryton High School and a graduate from West Texas High School in Stinnett. The scholarships will target students who need extra assistance for their opportunities to attend college.

After his passing, Joel’s mother said, “He brought joy and laughter into our lives.”

Through this memorial scholarship, lives of others will be touched in Joel’s name and recipients will receive the opportunity to experience the joys of richer lives through higher education. Awardees may attend the FPC Borger campus or the Perryton Allen Campus.

Award: (2) One-Year Awards

Criteria: (1) West Texas High School graduate; (1) Perryton High School graduate

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Clay Bolin Rodeo Memorial Scholarship

Clay was born on June 21, 1961, in Borger. He graduated from Sanford-Fritch High School in 1979. He then graduated from Frank Phillips College where he was a member of the FPC Rodeo Team. In 1997, Clay earned his Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Resources from Southwest State University in San Marcos.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: The recipient will be a FPC Rodeo student.

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Dale & Joyce Chadwick

Dale & Joyce Chadwick established this scholarship to aid students in their quest of higher education.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Any student with one or more children who has completed their first year requirements.

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W.W. "Bill" Cornelius Memorial Scholarship

William W. “Bill” Cornelius was born June 13, 1933, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Bill attended Frank Phillips College where he played on the Plainsmen basketball team. He was honored as the All-Around Athlete and graduated from FPC in 1951. Bill served on FPC’s Board of Regents from 2000 until his death in 2010.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: The recipient shall be a student who demonstrates an intent and potential to be successful.

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Bobby Counts Memorial Scholarship

The Bobby Counts Memorial Scholarship was established by Tommy and Linda Counts in April 2009. The scholarship will be awarded to students going into nursing or the medical field. Bobby graduated from Borger High School in 1996 and then attended Frank Phillips College, completing the nursing program in 1997.

Award: (2) One-year awards

Criteria: Students going into nursing or the medical field.

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Mickie Gassaway Memorial Scholarship

The Mickie Gassaway Memorial Scholarship was established by Roy and Judy Gurley in 1993. Mrs. Gassaway became a Borger resident in 1947 and married Clyde M. Gassaway, a Borger attorney, in 1956.

She spent many hours visiting the ill and nursing home residents, sending them cards and flowers, and caring for and being concerned for them.

She was stricken with cancer in 1987. During many trips to M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, she was always in high spirits and was a real encouragement and inspiration to other patients and the staff. Her cheerfulness in trying circumstances was a great blessing for the many people whose lives she touched. Her death occurred on May 19, 1993.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: A nursing student who has been admitted to the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program. This student must maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average and continue enrollment at FPC for at least one academic year. Deadline to apply is November 15.

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Greater Texas Foundation Scholarship

The Great Texas Foundation supports excellence in education by increasing access for all Texans and improving educational quality through public/private scholarships. The GTF believes that universal access to education will help Texans realize their dreams and bolster the common good of the State of Texas and the nation.

The GTF strives for a system of education without social or economic barriers to individuals’ pursuit of fulfillment. Texas is a rapidly-growing state, with an increasingly diverse population. An educated workforce is essential for our dynamic economy, particularly as Texas businesses continue to expand and new companies relocate to Texas.

In the hope to maintain that momentum and help young people achieve their dreams, access to higher education is essential. The funds that the Greater Texas Foundation has granted to FPC are for need-based scholarships.

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Harold Hudson Family Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funding for tuition, fees, and books for a student who primarily attends the FPC Allen Campus in Perryton, but may also be completing some coursework on the Borger campus.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Perryton resident

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Pam Maxwell Memorial Scholarship

Pamela (Pam) Maxwell bubbled with enthusiasm for life and a special, compassionate love of all things. Pam’s active interests were widely varied and included sharks, dogs, astronomy, and music.

Pam attended Oak Park Elementary School in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and graduated from Dumas High School. Pam completed the required hours for an Associate’s degree from FPC, majoring in pre-law. While attending FPC, Pam was on the Dean’s Honor Roll and a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national junior college honor society.

Pam died in an auto accident in December 1982. To provide a living memorial to their daughter, Wanda and James Maxwell set up the Pamela Louise Maxwell Memorial Scholarship Fund at Frank Phillips College. This scholarship is now governed by Ron, Pamela’s brother, and Donna Maxwell.

Award: (4) One-Year Awards

Criteria:  A minimum of 2.5 GPA.  (1) Student Senate President; (1) Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society President; (1) Borger High School Graduate; (1) Dumas High School Graduate

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Inez & H.C. McCarley Foundation Trust Scholarship

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Scholarship recipients must be from or living in Pampa, Texas.

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Phillips High School Alumni Association (PHSAA) Scholarships

The Phillips High School Alumni Association established the following scholarships to honor the memories of many of the outstanding faculty, administrators, and students who attended Phillips High School.

PHSAA: Helen Bisbee Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established to honor Helen Bisbee who touched countless lives, not just in Phillips schools, but around the world as well. Regarding her prior college education, she received a B.A. at McMurry University and her Masters of Education from West Texas University, and the pursued post-graduate studies at several other American universities. Later she was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II where she received several medals for outstanding service in the Phillippines and other overseas countries. Then during her 21-year tenure from 1946-1966 at the Phillips schools, she was a music teacher who directed the children's elementary school choir, and taught Spanish at the junior high level. After her teaching career at Phillips, she served in the Peace Corps in Belize. Afterwards she resumed teaching at an Indian school in Arizona. In 1977 she moved to Lubbock where she resided until her death in 2002 at age 97.

Award: (1) One-Year Awards

Criteria: Based primarily on need, although academic performance may be taken into consideration.  Must be awarded to a graduating high school senior.

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PHSAA: Ada E. Creel Scholarship

In conjunction with the 56th Blackhawk Homecoming, Morris and Joy Creel established the Ada E. Creel Memorial Scholarship.

Mrs. Creel was born into a family of musicians. She began giving private lessons in 1933. Although only a high school graduate, she acquired a teaching certificate and joined the Phillips I.S.D. in 1949 where she worked in the music department as Assistant Band Director until her retirement in 1975. In 1953, she organized and directed the Music Makers, a stage band specializing in the Big Band sound. Within a couple of years, this group was winning stage band honors all over the state. Although all of her students may not have pursued music as a career, every one of them received the gift of music from a world class music teacher. In 1996, she was inducted into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame.

Award: (2) One-Year Awards

Criteria:  Participated in the band program.  Achieved “first chair” position at least once.  Above-average grades. Recipients are not required to pursue music in their selected college curriculum.

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PHSAA: Opal Flanders Scholarship

As a daughter of a poor cotton farmer growing up in Princeton, TX, Opal Flanders worked tirelessly to pursue her goal of getting an education, for she realized early in the importance of doing so. She borrowed money from her older brother and taught in a one room school house in her hometown to put herself through college. She received her teaching degree at North Texas State Teacher’s College. She began her teaching career at Phillips Elementary School in 1937 where she taught for 33 years until retiring in 1970.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Based primarily on need, but GPA is taken into consideration.

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PHSAA: Maurine Forbus Scholarship

Maurine Forbus, a native Texan and graduate of West Texas State College, taught math at PHS her entire 33 –year career. Her first year was 1944; however, she stayed at home when her daughter was young, then resumed teaching. She taught math until she retired in 1985. The majority of her classes were Algebra II, Trigonometry, and the preparatory Calculus class, but also taught Physics and 8th grade math when needed. She was the consummate professional, taking her work home every night and grading papers at the kitchen table.

She cared deeply about her students, coaxing them to learn, teasing them about their social lives, and keeping up with their extracurricular activities. She coached UIL Slide Rule and, later, Number Sense, in which one of her students won at the state level.

After her students graduated, she enjoyed their visits back to her, their letters, and their successes. When a former student worked at NASA on Neil Armstrong’s space suit, she knew she had helped put a man on the moon. When a student graduated from college, she was so very proud. When a student failed to live up to his potential, she grieved.

A lifelong learner, Mrs. Forbus also studied the Bible, enjoyed traveling and learning about other cultures, played bridge, and watched birds. In 1991, she and her husband Joel moved to Kerrville to be closer to their daughter in Houston. For 11 years, they enjoyed summers at their Red River home, trips abroad, and making new friends in their church in Kerrville.

In 2001, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and she died in 2003, the day after she turned 80. She lived to be 80 by sheer force of will—that same determination that caused her to take each and every student to heart and help him or her learn. She would have been very pleased to have a scholarship endowed in her memory.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Based on financial need

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PHSAA: Cecil George Memorial Scholarship

Cecil George, a Texas native, taught American History at Phillips High School from 1948 to 1970. He was an extremely popular teacher and inspired many of his students to pursue teaching careers. His teaching style was animated, colorful, and emotional as he brought famous historical figures to life through his impersonations, re- enactments, and antics in the classroom. By the time they reached high school, many students already knew and respected him. As a Little League coach during many summers, “Mr. George” was a fan favorite.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Based primarily on need, but GPA is taken into consideration.

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PHSAA: Louise Gunter Memorial Scholarship

Louise (Glidewell) Gunter was born in 1923 in Burkburnett, Texas, but moved to Phillips, Texas, as a young girl. She graduated from Phillips High School in 1940, married a few years later, and had three sons who also graduated from PHS.

Louise was a charter member and past president of the Phillips Alumni Association which was formed in 1952. She was so active and such a dedicated member of the Association that her name became synonymous with the Phillips Blackhawk spirit and pride.

The scholarship in her name is awarded to a graduating high school senior. Equal consideration is given to both merit and financial need.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Graduating senior; need-based

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PHSAA: Joe Hayes Memorial Scholarship

Joe Hayes, born in Clarksville, TX, graduated from high school in Allison and went on to receive his Masters at West Texas College. As an outstanding athlete, he lettered four years in both football and basketball.

After being discharged from the Navy in 1945, he began his career coaching boys’ basketball at Phillips High School and eventually became principal at the junior high school. In 1983, he retired as the business manager and tax collector for Phillips ISD. In 1994, Joe was inducted into the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame. He also served as a member on the Board of Trustees at Frank Phillips College and was very proud of his Phillips ISD association. He was loved and admired by the hundreds of students with whom he came in contact both during his coaching days as well as after retirement.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Based primarily on need, but GPA is taken into consideration.

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PHSAA: Evelyn Hubbard Education/Music Scholarship

Evelyn Plunkett Hubbard was born in Wortham, Texas. She began playing the piano at the age of four. In her early years of formal instruction, she complained of the necessity of “note-learning” and scales, but with maturity she realized the importance of education and with it the “note- learning” and theory.

Her dream of becoming a concert pianist changed to being a wife, mother, and teacher when she married D. H. Hubbard. She began private lessons in a studio in Crane, Texas. Upon moving to Phillips, Texas, in 1940, the private lessons continued in her home.

In 1942, Mrs. Hubbard began her teaching career. She taught for 20 years in the Phillips schools, moving from elementary to middle school and on to the Phillips High School Choral Director. Her sweepstakes-winning choirs became legendary. During the time at Phillips, she also earned her Masters in Music Education from West Texas State University.

In 1962, Mrs. Hubbard became the Director of the Music Department at Frank Phillips College. She established the Plainsmen Combo which consisted of the FPC choir and students who played musical instruments. These students practiced on their own time under the direction of “Mother Hubbard”. The Combo played for FPC basketball games and performed for surrounding schools and civic groups.

The Combo eventually became known as The FPC Medicine Show. This show promoted FPC to many new and eager students.

In 1970, she became the Chairman of the Division of Fine Arts at FPC. Evelyn had the ability to build programs and to promote the abundant talent at FPC. Her dreams were realized on-stage when it required two nights to accommodate the crowds that attended productions such as the annual Hootenanny.

Mrs. Hubbard and FPC graduate Paul Biggs created the Phil-Originals. This group became known internationally. They sang for such events as Governor John Connally’s programs and the Lions International Convention in Chicago. The sponsor of this scholarship, Donna Haddock Forbes, was a member of this group. Mrs. Hubbard was a member of the 20th Century Club, the Music Club, Tri-City Concert, Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers, and Alpha Chi.

She was the organist/pianist for the Phillips and Fairlanes Baptist Churches for 50 years. She was awarded The Altrusa International Community Services Award in 1973.

Evelyn’s teaching and motivation of students was outstanding, but her greatest attribute was her ability to understand, encourage, and love her students. Many of her students reached goals they had never dreamed of.

Mrs. Hubbard inspired her students to see their potential and to succeed.

Evelyn and D.H. were married for 69 years. They had one daughter, JoAnn Kuhrt, who, with her husband Harry, gave them four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: A student majoring in education or music.

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PHSAA: Lee Johnson Scholarship

Mr. Johnson served as the Superintendent for the Phillips school system from 1946 to 1957. He also had a passion for band and choir and was involved in travelling with the students to school competitions and events. In May of 1957 at age 58, he tragically suffered a heart attack and died while attending a band and choir music festival in Enid, Oklahoma.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Awards are based on financial need.

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PHSAA: James Irvin Kimmins Scholarship

Mr. Kimmins was born in Ector, Texas, in 1912 and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from West Texas State University in Canyon. He joined the staff at PHS in 1939 as a math teacher and coach. Following Army service during World War II, Mr. Kimmins returned to PHS and, at the request of the school board, became the principal. Mr. Kimmins applied a “work hard, do right, play-to-win-and-be-the-best- you-can-be” attitude in everything he did. He looked for the best in people and believed there was good to be found in everyone. Mr. Kimmins considered his PHS students and staff his second family, and they rewarded him with a very full professional and personal life that he cherished.

Mr. Kimmins’ awards and accomplishments include serving as President of the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals in 1962, being elected as Elder Emeritus of the First Christian Church in Borger, helping to found the first Boy Scout troop in Phillips, and serving as director of a Phillips Petroleum-sponsored summer recreation program for 22 years. Awards are based on financial need.

Award: (2) One-Year Awards

Criteria: A Sanford-Fritch High School graduate.

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PHSAA: Jackie Lawson Memorial Scholarship

Jackie grew up in Phillips and graduated from Phillips High School in 1970. He was a star running back for the Blackhawk varsity football team, and was on the team that advanced to the semi-finals of the state championship playoffs in 1967. He later graduated with a bachelor's degree from West Texas University.

He returned to Borger where he worked as an Equipment Inspector for Duke-Conoco-Phillips, and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was an avid sports fan, especially a Texas Longhorn fan, and played in the local mens softbal league for many years. He was the presiding President of the Phillips HS Alumni Association at the time of his tragic death in 2020 due to COVID.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  Award is based on financial need.

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PHSAA: Joel Lynch Scholarship

Joel Lynch, after graduating from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, started his career in 1959 as a teacher in Shamrock, Texas.  He met and married Leona in June of 1960 and started a new job at Phillips High School in the fall of 1960.  PHS was a good fit for Mr. Lynch because he remained there for 27 years serving as a Teacher, Coach, Principal, Business Manager, and Superintendent, until the doors closed.  In 1987, he served as the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent of the PSP Consolidated District until he retired in 1994.

He had many joys in his career, the first and primary source was teaching Civics, challenging students’ beliefs and how to participate in the political system.  He enjoyed throwing a discussion topic out and as the students started to come to a consensus, he would throw a “curveball” that would make his students wish they hadn’t gone out on that limb.  His love of coaching was another highlight in his career.  He enjoyed finding that “diamond in the rough” and working with them to reach their potential.  This towel-wringing basketball coach was very happy in his role as an Assistant Coach.  He was the king of giving nicknames but I personally know they had a few nicknames for him, as well.

Joel Lynch is always telling his family that we are his legacy but we all agree that his legacy extends to all those students and athletes he influenced or enlightened.  We hope the recipient of this scholarship will leave their mark on people as Joel Lynch did with character, morality, compassion and hard work.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  2.0 GPA;  Panhandle area student (top 9 counties).

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PHSAA: Ray Robbins Scholarship

Ray Robbins was the outstanding high school band director at Phillips from 1947-1968. Mr. Robbins’ band had a record 14 straight UIL sweepstakes awards and won permanent possession of the marching and concert trophies in its class at the Tri- State Music Festival at Enid, Oklahoma. His band also won the Enid Festival’s Million Dollar parade 11 times and was featured twice in the Cotton Bowl games in Dallas.

Mr. Robbins was selected Bandmaster of the Year by the Texas Bandmasters Association in 1969 and was installed in the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame.

He retired in May 1969 after a 35-year career in music education and resided in Amarillo until his death on May 22, 1990. Awards are based on financial need.

Award: (4) One-Year Awards

Criteria:  (2) Borger High School graduates; (2) West Texas High School graduates.

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PHSAA: Jim and Freda Shuttlesworth Memorial Scholarship

After both Jim and Freda Shuttlesworth received their masters degrees at West Texas, they began their teaching careers at Phillips High School in 1946. Freda was Phillips' first girls volleyball coach, and she continued her outstanding coaching career until she retired in 1963. During her tenure, she guided her teams to win five volleyball state championship titles.

Jim was an Industrial Arts instructor, specializing in teaching woodshop classes which he continued doing until he retired in 1975. Under his talented instruction, many of his students learned valuable carpentry and cabinet-making skills which they still employ today at residential hobby woodworking shops and garages.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Award is based on financial need.

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PHSAA: Chesty Walker Memorial Scholarship

Chesty Walker is a legend among Texas High School football coaches. He was and is still considered one of the greatest coaches, if not the greatest, of his era. He was the famous head football coach of the Phillips Blackhawks, serving in that position for 18 years from 1939 to 1957. During his tenure, he compiled an amazing record of 173 wins, 23 losses, and 7 ties - which averages out to eighteen 12-1 seasons. His teams won 37 titles at the district, bi-district, regional, and state levels. He led his team to win the Class 2-A state championship title in 1954. The "Gray Fox" and "Winningest Coach in Texas" were two monikers ascribed to him.

After he left Phillips, he was an assistant football coach at Washington University for 10 years. Then he became a personnel scout/recruiter for the Dallas Cowboys until his death in 1968. He was inducted into the Panhandle Football Hall of Fame in 1968 and into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco in 1991. Also in 1968, the stadium in Phillips was renamed after him.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Softball player who has not received an athletic award.

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PHSAA: Steve Williams Memorial Scholarship

Born with a calculator in one hand and a wrench in the other, Steve was a very talented person and lived an extraordinary life and touched the lives of countless others. Growing up in Phillips, Steve played on the Blackhawk varsity football team and graduated as salutatorian of the PHS Class of 1972. Afterwards he attended Texas A&M where he received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Nuclear Engineering.

Steve returned to Borger to found his own company SERCO, an industrial company which eventually employed hundreds of employees. Later he became and served as a member of the FPC Board of Regents. His life came to an unexpected and premature end when he was killed in a motorcycle wreck in 2019.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Awards are based on financial need.

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PHSAA: The Williams Brothers Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the wives and children of the Williams brothers, Bobby, Don, Clinton, Jimmie, and P.D., all of whom attended Phillips High School between 1939 through 1951 and represented the school well with each brother making contributions on the Phillips Blackhawk football field.

As quoted by a regional sports writer, “It’s doubtful any one family has given so much talent to a school as the Williams brothers did.” All the boys received area and regional status in football while playing at Phillips High and Jimmie was the first All-State football player named from Phillips. All are deceased with the exception of P.D., who currently lives in Duncan, Oklahoma.

Raised with strong personal and family values, along with hard work ethics, this family demonstrated these values not only on the playing field but in the classroom and work careers.

They furthered their education by attending college on football scholarships. Bobby, Don, and Jimmie played college football at Texas Tech, Clinton played at West Texas State University, and P.D. played at Tyler Junior College.

Business, farming, ranching, education, and coaching covers the successful work careers of these five brothers.

Award: (2) One-Year Awards

Criteria:  Texas Panhandle graduate.  Full-time Honor Student.  Maintain a 2.5 GPA.  Equal consideration given to both merit and financial need.

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Plainsmen Legacy Scholarship

Funded by FPC Employees, the Plainsmen Legacy Scholarship was founded in 2021.

Award: (2) Two-Year Award

Criteria:  Maintain a 3.0 GPA. 

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Mike R. Richardson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the family of Mike Richardson to honor his memory by giving students a way to further their education.

Mike grew up in Vega, Texas, and graduated from Vega High School where he participated in band and athletics. He then attended Texas Tech University and received a BBA in accounting. He became a CPA and was involved in the oil and gas industry in Perryton. He was the Chief Financial Officer of Richardson Seeds, Inc., a privately-held, family-owned  sorghum and seed development agribusiness. With Mike’s accounting expertise and business acumen, he facilitated the transition from a second-generation-operated company to a third-generation. With this transition, he was instrumental in guiding the company to become the largest private packaging sorghum company in the U.S.

Today, largely due to his efforts and foresight, Richardson Seeds, LTD, is the largest private packaging company of sorghum products in the world. While living in Perryton, Mike was an active member of the community, serving terms on both the city council and as mayor.

He volunteered at First United Methodist Church, with many opportunities for ministry, including cooking lunch for high school students one day a week. He and his brother annually distributed coats to the underprivileged in the Amarillo area.

One of the things Mike most enjoyed was teaching accounting classes for Frank Phillips College before a campus was envisioned in Perryton. He would have been so very impressed and pleased at how the campus has flourished and enabled so many people to get an education.

Mike had a love for family, music, and fishing. He was an avid reader. He enjoyed close relationships with many friends, and entertained friends and family with his unique wit and humor.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  Recipient must attend the FPC Allen Campus.  Full-time student.  High school graduate/GED recipient.  Maintain a 2.5 GPA.  Returning student must be a returning adult learner who has completed at least one successful 2.5 or better GPA semester at the FPC Allen Campus.

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Sherman Smith Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is to provide need-based scholarships to students going forward after graduation from Frank Phillips College to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Full-time freshman 3.0 or higher GPA.

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D. Russell Weston Business Management Memorial Scholarship

Wilma Weston established this scholarship in loving memory of her late husband.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  High school graduate or currently enrolled FPC student.  Student majoring in Business Management.  Student with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.

D. Russell Weston Engineering Memorial Scholarship

Wilma Weston established this scholarship in loving memory of her late husband.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  High school graduate or currently enrolled FPC student.  Student majoring in Pre-Engineering or related major.  Student with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.

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Wilma Weston Education Scholarship

Wilma Weston established this scholarship to assist a student majoring in education.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  High school graduate or currently enrolled FPC student;  Student majoring in Education;  Student with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.

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Private Scholarships

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The individuals and organizations listed in this category contribute significantly to the scholarship opportunities of Frank Phillips College students by establishing private scholarships. 

These scholarships are awarded based upon the criteria established by the donor, the Frank Phillips College Office of College Advancement, and the Development Corporation.  The selection process may include the involvement of a private selection committee.

Boomtown Scholarship

The BOOMTOWN scholarship is available to any BISD graduate (starting with the class of 2020) who plans to finish their Associate Degree or Certificate program at Frank Phillips College. 

This scholarship will cover tuition and fee expenses up to 36-credit hours at Frank Phillips College after graduating from Borger High School. 

For more information on this scholarship and how to apply, visit our Boomtown Scholarship homepage now. BOOMTOWN SCHOLARSHIP 

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Borger Bank GED Graduate Scholarship

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: GED graduate

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Brumley Foundation Scholarship

It is the desire of the Brumley Foundation to provide as much benefit for as many persons as possible, with particular emphasis on helping people to help themselves, as well as on helping those most in need.

The funds the Brumley Foundation has granted to Frank Phillips College are for need-based scholarships. Students wishing to apply for the Brumley Scholarship must be residents of the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

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Chevron Phillips Mentor Scholarship

Chevron Phillips Chemical is committed to supporting the community by helping individuals who want to pursue a technical education in areas that will both provide them with career opportunities and to create a robust workforce in the panhandle of Texas. The scholarship will provide financial support and career mentoring to students who are pursuing a certificate or degree in Process Technology, Rotary Equipment Craft, or Instrumentation and Electrical Craft.

Award: (2) Two $2,500 awards per academic year ($1,250  per semester)

Criteria: Be enrolled at FPC in the Process Technology, REC, or I/E Programs; reside in the Borger area, to include Sanford-Fritch, Panhandle, and Stinnett (generally, a 25-mile radius from FPC); demonstrate financial need; be willing and able to communicate with the CPChem mentor, as required.

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Louise Forman Scholarship

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  English teacher (Education Major);  Currently enrolled FPC student with a minimum 3.0 GPA in at least 15 hours of completed course work;  Recipient must maintain a minimum of 3.5 GPA with a 4.0 in English.

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H&H Federal Credit Union FPC Scholarship

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Must be a student who is a member of H&H Federal Credit Union.

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Harrington Regional Medical Campus Scholarship

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  Student should be pursuing a credential in a healthcare field;  Must express a desire to remain in the Texas Panhandle after graduation.

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Koltan Wynn Henderson Memorial Scholarship

Koltan Henderson loved to help people and fix things.  He attended Frank Phillips College while working full time as a contractor at Cabot in Pampa, TX.  He graduated from Frank Phillips College in 2015.  He continued to pursue his dream of becoming a mechanic at Cabot until he deceased in April of 2020.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  A student pursuing a credential in a CTE program; Minimum 2.5 GPA; Must submit an essay on why they deserve this scholarship and what they plan to do with their degree or where they hope to work.

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Sandra Hilbert Memorial Scholarship

Sandra Hilbert was a graduate of Borger High School in 1963 and Frank Phillips College in 1965.  She met her husband Harvey while working in the Frank Phillips College Library.  She went on to start her own business which she ran for over 25 years and served on the FPC Board of Regents years later.

Sandra loved adventure and traveled all across the United States and to over 28 foreign countries.  Closer to home she loved her community and served it well.  She spent time on the Borger Chamber of Commerce Board, was an essential part of Business and Professional Women, Toastmasters International, Hutchinson County Republican Women, Rotary Club of Borger, and more.  Sandra and her husband Harvey were voted Citizens of the Year for their philanthropic efforts in Borger in 2016.  She never met a stranger, and genuinely treasured people.  If she were here today she would be smiling at your desire to achieve more and she would champion you towards taking a risk, reaching for more, and getting a higher education.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  A student who demonstrates desire and resolve towards higher education.

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HOPE Scholarship

Criteria: Graduate of a Hutchinson County high school; Minimum 2.5 high school GPA; CTE students - Welding, I&E, P&E, P-tech, Nursing, Cosmetology.

Scholarship Terms: 

• $1,000/semester (renewable each semester attending as long as terms are met). Can be applied to unmet needs after T&F are covered (books, transportation, child care).
• Must maintain 3.0 GPA
  • If semester GPA is 3.5, an additional $150 to be added the next semester
  • If semester GPA is 4.0, an additional $300 to be added the next semester
• Must complete 10 community service hours per semester with a non-secular 501(c)(3) - with HOPE volunteer hours to be preferred.
• Recipients to attend HOPE and be promoted as success stories.

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George and Pat Housewright Memorial Scholarship

Dr. George and Pat Housewright were staunch advocates of education and the thought that education was one of the most important things a person could do to progress them toward a fulfilling life.  Beyond that they recognized the value of an education to open new doors, expand thoughts and ideas, and to experience life and all the beauty of learning.  Dr. Housewright received his PhD in Marketing from the University of Arkansas and went on to be the Head and subsequently Dean of the College of Business at Tarleton State University where he never stopped teaching during his administrative time.  His passion was the classroom and the students he had over his 25+ year career in education.  He was also very involved in educating athletes, coaching a national champion men's golf team and assisting the Tarleton golf program to national championship appearances in both men's and women's divisions.  Coaching 5 PGA professionals during his career in coaching he always emphasized academics to all the athletes he coached.  Mrs. Housewright spent her career focused on special education developing ground breaking ideas in dyslexia that are still used today.  Spending her career in Abilene ISD and a small rural school just north of Stephenville, TX she believed in education and wanted her students to reach their potential regardless of their learning disabilities.  She didn't view anyone as having a disability, only a different challenge than others have.  They would both love the passion for learning shown by the students and faculty at FPC.

Award: (2) One-Year Awards

Criteria:  1 student that has indicated an area of study in Business or Agriculture and 1 International student; Minimum 3.0 GPA; extra-curricular activities.

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Evelyn Hubbard Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Donna Haddock Forbes in the fall of 2003, in loving memory of her longtime music teacher.

Evelyn Plunkett Hubbard was born in Wortham, Texas. She began playing the piano at the age of four. In her early years of formal instruction, she complained of the necessity of “note-learning” and scales, but with maturity she realized the importance of education and with it the “note- learning” and theory.

Her dream of becoming a concert pianist changed to being a wife, mother, and teacher when she married D. H. Hubbard. She began private lessons in a studio in Crane, Texas. Upon moving to Phillips, Texas, in 1940, the private lessons continued in her home.

In 1942, Mrs. Hubbard began her teaching career. She taught for 20 years in the Phillips schools, moving from elementary to middle school and on to the Phillips High School Choral Director. Her sweepstakes-winning choirs became legendary. During the time at Phillips, she also earned her Masters in Music Education from West Texas State University.

In 1962, Mrs. Hubbard became the Director of the Music Department at Frank Phillips College. She established the Plainsmen Combo which consisted of the FPC choir and students who played musical instruments. These students practiced on their own time under the direction of “Mother Hubbard”. The Combo played for FPC basketball games and performed for surrounding schools and civic groups.

The Combo eventually became known as The FPC Medicine Show. This show promoted FPC to many new and eager students.

In 1970, she became the Chairman of the Division of Fine Arts at FPC. Evelyn had the ability to build programs and to promote the abundant talent at FPC. Her dreams were realized on-stage when it required two nights to accommodate the crowds that attended productions such as the annual Hootenanny.

Mrs. Hubbard and FPC graduate Paul Biggs created the Phil-Originals. This group became known internationally. They sang for such events as Governor John Connally’s programs and the Lions International Convention in Chicago. The sponsor of this scholarship, Donna Haddock Forbes, was a member of this group. Mrs. Hubbard was a member of the 20th Century Club, the Music Club, Tri-City Concert, Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers, and Alpha Chi.

She was the organist/pianist for the Phillips and Fairlanes Baptist Churches for 50 years. She was awarded The Altrusa International Community Services Award in 1973.

Evelyn’s teaching and motivation of students was outstanding, but her greatest attribute was her ability to understand, encourage, and love her students. Many of her students reached goals they had never dreamed of.

Mrs. Hubbard inspired her students to see their potential and to succeed.

Evelyn and D.H. were married for 69 years. They had one daughter, JoAnn Kuhrt, who, with her husband Harry, gave them four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  A student majoring in education or music

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Hutchinson County Cornelison Scholarship

Established by R.D. and Ella Cornelison.

Award: (1) One-year award

Criteria:  Hutchinson County High School graduate; Participated in FFA, 4-H or an agriculture major; Minimum 3.0 GPA.

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Hutchinson County Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship

Award: (1) One-year award

Criteria: Hutchinson County Retired School Personnel Association (HCRSPA) began awarding an annual scholarship to a deserving student in 1999. The Association's focus is on a Hutchinson County high school graduate and/or resident planning to attending Frank Phillips College. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Priority given to education majors.

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Jane Phillips Society Scholarship

Award: (1) One-year award

Criteria:  High school graduate, re-entering adult, or currently enrolled FPC student;  Resident of Hutchinson County;  Minimum 3.0 GPA.

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Jimmy Jones Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Jimmy, who grew up in Borger, Texas. Jimmy was known to have many friends. He was dedicated to education. During his college career at West Texas, Jimmy was a teammate on the Buffaloes football team.

Award: (1) One-year award

Criteria: A student interested in teaching/education.

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Joseph Levi "Joey" Killins Memorial Scholarship

Joseph Levi Killins was a member of the 10th Mountain Division in the United State Army and proudly served his country in both Kosovo and Afghanistan. Joey was proud to be an American soldier.

He was a man of immense generosity and integrity. He put his family and friends before himself. His incredible sense of self and great attitude about life made Joey a man among men.

Joey was tenacious, funny, hard-working, smart, dedicated, and loved. The Killins Scholarship was first established by the Summers family.

Award: (1) One-year award

Criteria: The scholarship is to meet the financial need of a military veteran or a person in the military.

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Leadership Perryton Alumni Troy Barclay Memorial Scholarship

Leadership Perryton was established to increase personal leadership skills that will be used personally, in the family, in career, and in the community. The Alumni desire to help other adult learners improve their lives with a formal education.

Award: (2) One-year awards

Criteria:  Ochiltree County resident;  Returning adult learner;  Maintain a 2.0 GPA.

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Dakota Lujan Memorial Scholarship

Dakota (Kota) Lujan loved riding saddle bronc's in Rodeos, he loved cowboying.  Kota was taken from us on July 24th 2019 in an accident. 

To keep his memory alive and hoping to help a child that has the same passion for Rodeo, we have started this scholarship in honor of Dakota's name.

Award: (1) One-year award

Criteria:  Rodeo Student;  Need-based.

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Nygell Lujan Memorial Scholarship

Nygell P. Lujan was an inspired rig-welder!  He completed the welding certification program at Frank Phillips and from there he worked in a fabrication shop and eventually made his way to the pipeline industry.  He was full of excitement, hard work, and lots of fun.  He loved people and especially little kids, his heart was huge.  In honor of Nygell, this scholarship will be awarded to a student in the welding program.  The student will be required to write a letter explaining their goals and how they would use welding in their future.  Nygell struggled in high school, but that did not stop him from working hard and completing his certification, he even made it to the Deans list one semester.  That being said, our hearts are to encourage a student who may not have been the top of their class in high school, but aren't afraid of putting effort into their future.

Award: (1) One-year award

Criteria:  Welding Student;  Need-based.

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Stephanie Martindale Scholarship

Stephanie Martindale started her college career at Frank Phillips College in 1998 while still attending high school to get a jump start on her nursing education.  She continued on and graduated with her BSN from West Texas A&M University in 2004 and became a Certified Pediatric Nurse in 2015.  Stephanie currently resides with her husband, Tom, and 2 children, Vivian and Scarlett, in Des Moines, Iowa.  She has always been passionate about children and has worked at ChildServe in Johnston, Iowa for the past 15 years.  ChildServe's mission is "We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life".  Stephanie has been the Nurse Manager for their Community Services department for the past 5 years while supporting services in their Johnston, Ames, and Iowa City locations.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  Pre-nursing student;  Need-based; Minimum 3.0 GPA maintained.

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Wes McElreath Memorial Scholarship

To honor the memory of Wes McElreath, family and friends established the Wes McElreath Memorial Scholarship Fund at FPC in the spring of 1998.

Wes was a graduate of Borger High School. While attending FPC as an agriculture major, he was in a fatal car accident.

Wes was a Presidential Scholarship recipient and was active in both agriculture and baseball.

Award: (1) One-Year Award, renewable for (4) semesters

Criteria:  Borger High School graduate;  Involved in 4H, FFA, or interested in agriculture;  Full-time student.

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Kevin McKinney Memorial Scholarship

Kevin Miles McKinney was a happy, friendly person who loved his family, sports, and people from all walks of life. He was caring, competitive, and compassionate.

Kevin was born and raised in Borger and attended Crockett Elementary, Borger Middle School, and Borger High School. He participated in Tri-City Youth Football, Little Dribblers Basketball, and Borger Little League. Kevin was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He was awarded a football scholarship to Southern Methodist University in 1983. He played there for four years and graduated in 1988. He was a graduate assistant in football for the University of Utah for two years and received a Master’s degree in 1991.

Kevin began teaching and coaching football at Pampa High School in August of 1994. He had been coaching for five months when he was killed in an automobile accident. His parents, Mike and Marlene, and his brothers, Kelly and Joshua, established a living memorial to their beloved son and brother by setting up the Kevin McKinney Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is a way of providing worthy young people with funds to further their education at FPC.

Award: (2) One-Year Awards

Criteria: Borger High School graduate

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Nell K. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

To honor Nell Killough Mitchell, her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Randy Hanna, established a Memorial Scholarship Fund in her name.

Nell was the third generation of her family to be a part of the Borger community, owning and operating the Crutch Ranch. She was the mother of three, a granny to eight, and a friend to many. Nell died of leukemia in August of 1995.

Nell was a champion for people actively trying to better themselves and a champion for children, parents, and young adults trying to find their way in the world. There are few people with such a compassionate and generous heart as hers.

To honor Nell’s memory, the Hannas would like to continue her giving spirit. To Nell, faith, home, and family were always first. She believed education and determination were the keys to the betterment of anyone’s life situation.

A semi-annual scholarship was begun in her honor. Scholarship recipients receive $250 per semester. The recipient is eligible for the award while enrolled in the FPC Cosmetology program.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Cosmetology student

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Jennifer Neill Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Lisa and Clay Renick to honor the memory of their daughter, and step-daughter.

Jennifer Ashley Neill was born on November 17, 1988 in Amarillo, TX.  As soon as she could hold a pencil in her hand, she began drawing.  As the years progressed, she worked on her art work and won numerous awards throughout her high school years.  After graduating from Borger High School in 2007, she attended Frank Phillips College and finally transferred to the University of North Texas.  While there she declared her major in Art Education and eventually obtained a Bachelor's in Art Education, K-12 in 2015.

Shortly after her high school graduation, she began having health issues with her kidneys  This eventually led to being diagnosed with Stage 4 Renal Failure.  Despite her health issues, she kept her goals in sight to graduate with her art degree.  She taught art in the elementary schools, but her health kept her from truly becoming the teacher she wanted to be.

We would love this scholarship to go to a very deserving student who has graduated from Borger High School interested in either majoring in education or art.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  2.5 GPA;  Borger High School graduate; Education or Art major.

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Phillips 66 Marketable Skills Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to five FPC students in the Industrial Arts, Math, Science, or Welding disciplines.

Award: (5) One-year awards

Criteria: To benefit students in the Industrial Arts, Math, Science or Welding disciplines.

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Sam & Marietta Price Scholarship

Sam & Marietta Price graduated from Frank Phillips College in 1968 while married.  They both went on to graduate from West Texas A&M University and have been married for 52 years.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  Minimum 3.0 GPA maintained; Need-based.

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Rotary Club of Borger

The Rotary Club of Borger will award two $750 scholarships to qualified applicants annually.  Scholarship recipients must have graduated from a Hutchinson County high school or be Hutchinson County residents who have earned their GED.  Preference will be given to applicants who participate in volunteer or community service activities and/or possess an employment history.

Award: (2) One-Year Awards

Criteria: Hutchinson County HS grad or Hutchinson County resident who earned their GED; Must be involved in volunteer or community service and/or possess an employment history.

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Rotary Club of Perryton - Allen Campus

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist with tuition, fees, and book costs associated with a returning adult learner who demonstrates a financial need and is attending the Allen Campus in Perryton.

Award: (2) One-Year Awards

Criteria:  Must attend the FPC Allen Campus;  Must be a full-time student;  High school graduate/GED recipient;  Must have financial need;  Must be involved in volunteer service and community-active.

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Gloria Rummel Scholarship

The Gloria Rummel Scholarship was established by Dr. Andy and Sue Ann Hicks to honor Gloria’s retirement from Frank Phillips College.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: a student going into business.

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Donna Haygood Sarchet Memorial Scholarship

Mary Lou Haygood established this scholarship in memory of her daughter. Donna was born on August 16, 1958. She graduated from Borger High School in 1976, then received an Associate of Arts degree in business from Frank Phillips College.

Donna was the first student to receive a full FPC Faculty Scholarship. She then earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Hardin-Simmons University, where she was recognized as highest ranking senior in the January 1979 graduating class. Donna received her Master’s degree in Business Administration from Texas Tech University. In 1983, she joined the faculty at Wayland Baptist University as an Assistant Professor of Business Administration.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: Business major

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Kim and Dr. I.Q. Sewell Memorial Scholarship

Dr. I.Q. Sewell and Viva Sewell established the Kim Sewell Memorial Scholarship Fund at Frank Phillips College upon the death of their son, Kim Sewell. When Dr. I.Q. Sewell died a few months later, Mrs. Sewell and her two sons, Randy Sewell and Dr. Ron Hendrick, decided to continue the scholarship in memory of Kim and I.Q.

All members of the Sewell family were returning adult learners. Viva is a past Frank Phillips College Governing Board of Regents member and retired educator. Dr. I.Q. Sewell obtained both his Bachelor of Science degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine later in life and, at the time of his death, he was a student at FPC.

This scholarship benefits serious adult students interested in pursuing their education at FPC.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  A student who is at least 22 years of age;  A returning student who has completed at least 6 hours of coursework;  A student with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.

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Ernie Shira Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Ernie Shira loved nursing students and encouraged many men and women to enter the field of nursing as his wife had. When Ernie died of cancer in 2016 his family established this scholarship as a way to carry on Ernie’s legacy of compassion and love.

Award: (1) One-Year award

Criteria: Nursing student with a GPA of 2.5 or above.

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Gene and Dot Sizemore Memorial Scholarship

The Sizemore’s were natives of Boise City, Oklahoma. Mr. Paul Gore of Dalhart, Texas, a longtime close friend and business associate of Mr. and Mrs. Sizemore, is honored to establish the scholarship in their memory. The memorial scholarship will benefit students who are serious about attending college and who have a need to pay for college classes, whether they are a first-time student or re-entering adult learner.

Award: To be decided annually

Criteria: Need-based and have a GPA of a C or better.

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Elaine Sowder Memorial Scholarship

Elaine Mona (Weatherly) Sowder was born February 24, 1915 in England and came to the United States at the age of five. Along with her husband Thad and her son and daughter, she moved to Borger, Texas, in 1950.

After Thad passed away in 1981, Elaine became one of Borger’s most active senior citizens.

She served Meals On Wheel, joined the First Christian Church choir and a community theater group as well as a philatelic (stamp collecting) club, to name a few. Elaine also became a fitness enthusiast and was proud to accomplish a strenuous hiking trip in the mountains of New Zealand, along with several other international trips.

Two of Elaine’s greatest joys came from volunteering as a nurse’s aide at Golden Plains Community Hospital and attending Frank Phillips College. Elaine became well-known as an avid supporter of the FPC athletic teams and an honorary cheerleader for men’s basketball. In 1986, at age 71, she graduated from FPC with her Associate’s Degree. Elaine continued her volunteer work at the hospital until her death in 1994. It was her wish that this scholarship be established to assist nursing students at FPC.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  A nursing student (Note: a student may re-apply for a second year if they maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA); Deadline is November 15.

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Fritz and Peggy Thompson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Peggy Thompson in loving memory of her late husband.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: A currently enrolled FPC student, Minimum 3.0 GPA in at least 12 semester hours of completed course work, a resident of Hutchinson County, a student majoring in Business, Government, Public Service, or Law Enforcement.

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Roy and Robbie Tilson Memorial Scholarship

Established by Lonnie and Patricia Tilson to honor his parents, this scholarship fund is for both traditional and non-traditional students in need of financial assistance and who are serious about continuing their education.

Roy R. Tilson was born March 17, 1901 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He moved to Fannin County in 1920. He met Robbie Mae Payne in Fannin County and they were married there in 1927. He worked as a farmer and farm owner until 1943 when the family moved to Borger.

Mr. Tilson worked for Phillips for a short time, then opened a grocery store in the Clearview Addition. He operated this store until about 1962, when he and his wife built a new home and antique store next to Westlawn Memorial Cemetery on the Fritch highway. He continued to operate the antique store until his death in 1983.

Several news stories were published over the years about his “western antiques”. He was a long-time supporter of civic and charitable organizations in Hutchinson County, including Girls’ Town, which later became Cal Farley’s Family Program.

Mrs. Tilson continued to live in the home until near her death in October of 1998. She was very active in the United Pentecostal Church and served in various functions with the Women’s Auxiliary.

The Tilson’s six children attended Borger High School. Lonnie and Patricia Woodfill Tilson were the first married students to attend Frank Phillips from 1955-1956. An article about them was published in the college newspaper. They then attended WTSU in Canyon where they received their degrees.

The Tilson’s long-term connection to Borger, the Borger schools, and Frank Phillips College is the primary reason for establishing this memorial scholarship fund.

The incoming freshman recipient of this award will receive this scholarship for two years provided all requirements are met.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria: A student with a minimum of 3.0 GPA

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Julia Williams Charitable Scholarship

Julia Bird Williams was born February 7, 1916 in Bastrop, Texas, but grew up in Borger, Texas. Mrs. Williams passed away on December 30, 2012.

She had a philanthropic heart for giving. It was her wish to begin a scholarship at Frank Phillips College to assist graduating seniors within the college service area who need assistance in paying for their education.

The Julia Williams Charitable Scholarship is administered through the Trust Department at Amarillo National Bank.

Award: Multiple one-year awards

Criteria: Need-based

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Roy and Dixie Young Memorial Scholarship

Roy Young and family established an annual memorial scholarship in memory of Dixie Young. Dixie passed away on June 4, 2007, after a 13- year battle with cancer. She is remembered by her family and friends as a positive, courageous, and caring person.

Dixie was born on June 18, 1937, in Pampa, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of Fritch Baptist Church in Borger. Dixie married Mr. Roy Young on December 28, 1984 in Perryton, Texas.

Roy was a coach for many years throughout the State of Texas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Borger, an active member of the Lions Club for 15 years, on the Board of Regents at Frank Phillips College, and a board member of H&H Federal Credit Union. Roy was an avid supporter of all the FPC athletic teams. Mr. Young passed away on November 12, 2009.

Award: (1) One-year award

Criteria: To benefit a student from Borger, Stinnett, Fritch, Perryton, or Panhandle who is pursuing a degree in the field of education.

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Dual-Credit Scholarships

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The Frank Phillips College Dual-Credit Scholarship program provides the opportunity for high school students to earn college credits while satisfying high school requirements for graduation. Scholarships may be competency or need- based.

Doug and Wanda Adkins Memorial Concurrent Scholarship

Award: 2 awards per school - $500 per year

Criteria:  Borger High School, Sanford-Fritch High School, and West Texas High School Concurrent (Dual-Credit) student;  Need-based.

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Brumley Foundation Dual-Credit Scholarship

Award: Varied

Criteria:  Students must be residents of the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle;  Need-based.

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Dr. Andy and Sue Ann Hicks Scholarship

Dr. Andy and Sue Ann Hicks dedicated much of their working careers in the Texas Community College system, both as faculty and administration.

This scholarship is awarded in the hope of providing high school students a chance to begin the college experience in which the Hicks believed and invested so much.

Award: (1) One-Year $500 Award

Criteria:  Students taking dual-credit classes at FPC from any service area high school;  Based on financial need and academic performance.

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Sandra Hilbert Memorial Dual Credit Scholarship

Sandra Hilbert was a graduate of Borger High School in 1963 and Frank Phillips College in 1965.  She met her husband Harvey while working in the Frank Phillips College Library.  She went on to start her own business which she ran for over 25 years and served on the FPC Board of Regents years later.

Sandra loved adventure and traveled all across the United States and to over 28 foreign countries.  Closer to home she loved her community and served it well.  She spent time on the Borger Chamber of Commerce Board, was an essential part of Business and Professional Women, Toastmasters International, Hutchinson County Republican Women, Rotary Club of Borger, and more.  Sandra and her husband Harvey were voted Citizens of the Year for their philanthropic efforts in Borger in 2016.  She never met a stranger, and genuinely treasured people.  If she were here today she would be smiling at your desire to achieve more and she would champion you towards taking a risk, reaching for more, and getting a higher education.

Award: (1) One-Year Award

Criteria:  A student who demonstrates desire and resolve towards higher education.

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Hutchinson County Commissioner Precinct 4 Leadership Scholarship

Established by Hutchinson County Commissioner Precinct 4 Chris Prock, the purpose of the Leadership Scholarship is to lift up future leaders of Hutchinson County.  

Award: (5) $500 per year awards

Criteria: Must attend High School in Hutchinson County; Need-based; Must include 500-word essay "What has been the biggest obstacle in your life, and how do you apply that to your life for success?"

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Pantex Federal Credit Union Spring Dual Credit Scholarship

Award: (2) $500 per year awards

Criteria:  A student who is a member of the Pantex Federal Credit Union, and;  A student who attends either Borger High School or Sanford-Fritch High School.

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Gene and Dot Sizemore Dual-Credit Memorial Scholarship

Award: Varied

Criteria:  Need-based;  Have a GPA of C or better.

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Create a Scholarship

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Whether you want to establish a legacy, honor a loved one, or give back to your community, when you establish a scholarship fund with Frank Phillips College you give deserving students the opportunity to pursue their dreams while achieving your own charitable goals.

(For more information or to make a donation, click here to visit the FPC Development Corporation page.)

Your Gift

Your FPC Scholarship Fund may be either Endowed or Private.  Endowed Scholarship Funds require a minimum initial gift of $20,000, to be maintained in perpetuity.  Private Scholarship Funds may be funded on an annual or semi-annual basis.

Your Choice

FPC will work with you to draft scholarship criteria that meet your specific objectives.  Scholarships can be crafted in a variety of ways, including but not limited to:

• Students with demonstrated academic ability and/or financial need
• Students from a particular geographical area (i.e. your hometown, Hutchinson County, etc.)
• Students who graduated from a specific High School
• Students concentrating on a particular field of study

The FPC Scholarship Committee relies on your input to award scholarships from your fund, according to your stated criteria.  Many donors also choose to actively participate in the selection of scholarship recipients.  You may be involved as much or as little as you prefer throughout the scholarship process.

Our Support

FPC provides complete administration of the Scholarship Fund, including publicizing the scholarship, creating, managing and processing applications through our online portal, organizing and convening the scholarship committee to evaluate candidates, and communicating with scholarship recipients.

Want to discuss establishing a scholarship fund?

For more information, please contact Jackie Brand at (806) 457-4214 or [email protected].

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the minimum amount required to open a scholarship fund?

To be maintained in perpetuity, Endowed Scholarship Funds require a minimum initial gift of $20,000.  Private (Non-Endowed) Scholarship Funds require funding on an annual or semi-annual basis to remain active.

Can the donor set the criteria for the selection?

Yes.  We will help you develop selection criteria most meaningful to you.  Scholarships can support students from specific schools, geographical areas, or students who are engaged in a specific program of study or activity.  You may also recommend criteria such as GPA, work experience, personal essay, or extracurricular activities be given more weight than other criteria in the selection process. The only restriction is that the selection criteria must be objective and non-discriminatory.

Do students have to be in good standing to continue to receive the scholarship money?

Yes.  If a student does not meet the minimum requirements to receive the scholarship, they will not be awarded funds for the following semester.  In this case, the funds for the second semester would be re-awarded to another student.

Can I meet the student(s) I support?

Yes.  One of the requirements for students to receive a FPC Scholarship is to attend the annual Scholarship Banquet held in September.  All donors are invited to also attend the banquet where they will have the opportunity to meet their recipients.