Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship
Losing someone close to you is never easy, but while they are no longer here in person, they will always live on in your memory.
This scholarship is in remembrance of Sammy Ochoa, who passed away from cancer in September of 2020. Sammy was an incredibly talented guitar player and also a man of faith who trusted God until his last breath. Above all else, he was a devoted family man who gave his full heart and time to his wife, kids, and grandkids.
The Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship will award $500 each year to one high school senior who will be going to college and who is interested in a career in the medical field, music, or pursuing a trade degree.
You must be from the Vernon, Texas area to be eligible for this scholarship.
To apply, please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world. Tell us about some trials and tribulations you and your family have experienced and overcame.
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world. Share with us some of the trials and tribulations you and your family experienced and overcame.
Winners and Finalists
May 2024
May 2023
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The application deadline is Apr 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 15, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 15, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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