Graduating seniors from West Texas and Southeast New Mexico high schools are eligible to apply for The Barbara Trenchard Foundation scholarship. Winkler County and Andrews County students will have preference. Applications may be submitted after February 1, 2012 and closing date for applications is April 10, 2012.

The Barbara Trenchard Foundation will be awarding at least two $10,000.00 scholarships each year. All graduating seniors from the Permian Basin are eligible to apply. The selection committee thanks all of the outstanding applicants this year.

Conditions of The Barbara Trenchard Foundation Scholarship Grants

1. You must provide a transcript indicating an overall GPA of 3.0 or better at the end of each semester. The transcript should be mailed to The Barbara Trenchard Foundation by the college you are attending.

2. You must return an enrollment verification form properly executed by you and the college in order to receive your scholarship money for each semester.

3. You must remain a person of high moral character. Use or possession of illegal drugs or commission of a crime involving moral turpitude are violations of this condition.

4. You must remain a full-time student at a four year college approved by The Barbara Trenchard Foundation and pass at least 12 hours each semester in order to continue to receive your scholarship grant.

5. If you fail to comply with any of the above conditions, your scholarship grant from The Barbara Trenchard Foundation may be terminated.

6. Should you comply with all of the above conditions, a check in the amount of $1,250.00 will be mailed to you for each semester you are enrolled as a full-time student, with a 3.0 or better overall grade point average, with the grant to continue for a maximum of eight semesters (four years).