Kerrville, Texas, March 2, 2021–Due to the recent mail delays and weather events, the Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) scholarship deadline is being extended to Friday, March 12.

The Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) scholarship program was established to encourage youth in our community to work hard and follow their dreams by providing financial assistance for higher education for local students.

 

Awards

 

  • Two (2) $1,500 per year renewable scholarships for a total of up to $6,000 overall

 

Eligible students may receive $1,500 per year for up to four years

 

  • One (1) $1,000 one-time scholarship

 

Eligible students may receive a $1,000 one-time scholarship that is exclusively for accredited trade school or technical students

 

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling for the first time in a full-time course of study at an accredited technical school, trade school, private or public college or university in the state of Texas. The recipients are chosen by a scholarship selection committee who rate the applications on the following criteria: academic achievement, economic need, participation in school activities, community involvement and a short essay.

 

Applications for KPUB’s 2021 scholarships are now open. The new deadline to apply for consideration is Fri, March 12, at 5 p.m.

 

The three recipients awarded the scholarships will be announced in April 2021. Application and additional information is available online here: https://www.kpub.com/community/scholarships/