The Staff and Board of Directors of Snyder Community Resource Center, along with our entire community, felt the deep loss of our Founder and President, Steven Peña, in August 2021. A public servant in every sense of the word, Steven's influence is woven throughout the community of Snyder.
With steadfast effort, Steven pushed each person that came through our doors forward in a way no one else would or could have. Steven loved his community and he worked tirelessly to help improve the quality of life in Snyder. He wanted what was best for every person he encountered and made sure there was a place for everyone to go to get help tailored to their need.
Steven Peña put in the effort, time, and sacrifice to ensure our small rural community had resources to take care of people, now therefore; the Board of Snyder Community Resource Center acknowledges and honors Steven for all his work and what he has done.
To honor Steven’s life, his commitment to his community, and his passion to serve people, Snyder Community Resource Center has created a scholarship fund. This scholarship will help at-risk students within Scurry County who want to take a step forward with their education.
Steven Peña put in the effort, time, and sacrifice to ensure our small rural community had resources to take care of people, now therefore; the Board of Snyder Community Resource Center acknowledges and honors Steven for all his work and what he has done.
To honor Steven’s life, his commitment to his community, and his passion to serve people, Snyder Community Resource Center has created a scholarship fund. This scholarship will help at-risk students within Scurry County who want to take a step forward with their education.
Purpose:
To provide a scholarship for Scurry & Mitchell County residents in order to help them take a step forward. Scholarships can be pursued for individuals seeking education through the following areas:
To provide a scholarship for Scurry & Mitchell County residents in order to help them take a step forward. Scholarships can be pursued for individuals seeking education through the following areas:
• Trade Schools (i.e. lineman program, state school, etc.)
• Community College
• Universities
Criteria:
• Community College
• Universities
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a resident of Scurry County or Mitchell County.
- Applicant must demonstrate ambition to pursue education in trade schools, community college or university
- Applicant must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Single parent household
- Displaced student or person
- Undocumented immigrant student or person
- Household is a low income household (USDA guidelines are followed)
Application Process:
- Complete application form (if handwritten, please print legibly).
- Application Cover Letter addressed to the Scholarship Committee. The letter should contain a brief explanation of career goals and biographical information.
- Two (2) letters of recommendations from employers, industry officials, or individuals with significant knowledge of applicant’s experience and involvement.
- Personal Essay. In your essay, please answer 2 questions posed on the form. Limit to 300 words.
- Proof of Eligibility. Upon approval, you may be required to provide proof of criteria listed.
Deadline for the application is Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Online or handwritten applications received after this date will not be considered.