APPLICATION INFO

QUALIFICATION:Available to applicants who are an employee or director of either Golden Spread or one of Golden Spread’s Members or whose parent(s) or guardian is an employee or director of either Golden Spread or one of Golden Spread’s Members, in partnership with The Opportunity Plan. Your Cooperative membership will be verified using the utility bill required in your application.

TIMELINE:Applications open January 1st. Completed applications are due by March 1st each calendar year. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May. Recipients will receive a notification from Opportunity Plan, Inc.

CONTACT US:If you have any questions, you may call the Golden Spread office at (806) 379-7766 or email Golden Spread.

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HOW TO APPLY

Scholarship Application

Click the "Scholarship Application" button below, then complete the online form.

Application Requirements

When submitting the Mark W. Schwirtz Employee Memorial Scholarship Form, you will be required to upload the following:

File Size Limit: < 2MB

  • Headshot Photo (JPG or PNG format)
  • Two (2) Character Reference Letters
  • Official High School and College (if applicable) Transcript(s)Official High School and College (if applicable) Transcript(s)
  • Resume
  • Essay

Check your email

After submitting the Mark W. Schwirtz Employee Memorial Scholarship Form, watch your mailbox to ensure you receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your completed application. If you do not receive one, please contact GSEC.

2024 RECIPIENTS

Congratulations to these two students who received scholarships for 2024! Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship to further their college education.

The Mark Schwirtz Employee Memorial Scholarship was founded in 2021 by the Golden Spread Board of Directors in order to honor the service of the late Mark Schwirtz, former Golden Spread President and CEO. A total of six recipients have received this scholarship since 2021.

The Board approved an initial contribution of $10,000 and CoBank matched the donation. The scholarship is administered by The Opportunity Plan, Inc. of Canyon, Texas.