SHANE NELSON 

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP


Shane Nelson, a 1995 graduate of Yoakum High School, was a senior at Southwest Texas State University (now known as Texas State University) when he died of leukemia.  This scholarship is available to a Yoakum High School student who plans to attend Texas State University. 

Guidelines are as follows:

1.    The recipient of this scholarship must have plans to enroll as a full-time student at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.

2.    Students must have a four year average of 80 or better.

3.    Seniors wishing to apply for this scholarship will fill out a scholarship application and submit it to the High School Counselor.  Deadlines for application will be set by the Counselor.

4.    The scholarship committee will review the applications and make their choice for the award which will be presented at the Yoakum High School Awards Ceremony.

5.    The scholarship will be made payable to the registrar upon registration.  If the scholarship is not used within the allotted time, it is awarded to the alternate choice of the scholarship committee.