The Vexus Scholarship Program is available to persons completing their high school education who desire to further their education so that they can acquire the knowledge and skills to better prepare for the future. The intent of the program is to encourage individuals to demonstrate civic responsibility and scholastic achievement.

Amount and Disbursement of Scholarship

Up to fifteen (15) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded by the Vexus Scholarship Program Committee. The scholarship will be made available shortly after the first semester begins once the committee receives a Verification of Enrollment letter from the Student Financial Aid and/or Scholarship Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending. No money will be paid directly to the recipient. A check will be mailed to the institution’s Scholarship Office.

Qualification Criteria

The recipient must be a person completing their high school education whose address at which they legally reside (by self, parent or legal guardian) must be within one of the following cities in the State of Texas: Abernathy, Burkburnett, Borger, Canyon, Colorado City, Hale Center, Iowa Park, Levelland, Littlefield, New Deal, Olton, Pampa, Shallowater, Slaton, Smyer, Whitharral, Whitehouse. High School seniors and non-traditional students can apply. Non-traditional students include those students attending private, parochial, home school or have obtained their GED.

Application Requirements

The recipient must submit a current photo along with the completed scholarship application and an approximate 500-word essay stating their future plans and how this scholarship will aid in those plans. The essay should be either typed or hand printed. Two (2) letters of recommendation are required and must be from either a school administrator, current teacher or coach, or a current employer. Letters of recommendation cannot be from a relative of the applicant. Additionally, the applicant must submit a copy of their official transcript. The application must be delivered or mailed to:

Vexus, Vexus Scholarship Program
ATTN: Daniel Wheeler
4006 W Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79407

Scholarship information and applications are available by clicking the button below, from your high school counselor, from the Vexus business office in Lubbock. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Wheeler at 806-788-2915.

The 2024 winners have been announced! View the articles below for more information on our past scholarship recipients.

We are not currently accepting applications for our 2025 scholarships. The application link and additional details will be provided below when the submission period opens in February 2025.