The Pharr EDC Foundation is now accepting applications from 2021-2022 graduating seniors for its Foundation Scholarship. The scholarships benefits students in Pharr who are enrolling in a qualifying post-secondary institution.
Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. March 14. The scholarship offering is in partnership with the Pharr Economic Development Corporation and the City of Pharr.
“We are excited to open the Pharr EDC Foundation Scholarship to our Pharr community for this academic year,” said Victor Perez, president of the Pharr EDC Foundation and executive director of the Pharr EDC. “There are many outstanding students in Pharr who are continuing their educational studies, but find themselves in need of financial assistance. Our goal is to ensure that no student has to put their education on hold as they confront these challenges,” Perez continued.
Candidate who apply must meet the following requirements:
- Reside in the City of Pharr
- Be a current high school student graduating during the 2021-2022 academic school year
- Have maintained a grade point average of at least 2.5
- Submit completed application, essay/personal statement and required documents no later than the application deadline
Applications are available online at pharredc.com/foundation. Applications are also available for pickup at the Pharr EDC at 1215 South Cage Blvd.) weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants must then send completed applications to pharredcfoundation@pharr-
An advisory committee of foundation board members will review the applications and recommend recipients to the full foundation board of directors. The Pharr EDC Foundation shall notify the chosen scholarship recipient(s) of its decision. All scholarship checks will be processed in a timely manner. Recipients may use scholarship awards for tuition, room and board, books or other supplies.