Several Putnam City families have chosen to honor their loved ones through the establishment of a scholarship fund for students through the Foundation.
Dorothy Nixon Scholarship
Ms. Nixon taught PEAK (Putnam City’s gifted and talented program) for twenty-five years in Putnam City. Her love of teaching is honored in this $1,000 scholarship for a student who intends to pursue teaching as a career. Preference will be given to applicants who participated in PEAK. Applications for the 2023-24 school year will be available January 3rd, 2023 and must be submitted through our web form by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Nancy Talley Scholarship
Mrs. Talley taught a variety of business-related courses at Putnam City West High School for 24 years. Nancy retired in 1994 and passed away in 2010. In her honor, the Nix Family Foundation created this $2,000 scholarship to help a Putnam City West High School senior who otherwise may not qualify due to situations that prevent them from having a high GPA. Applications for the 2023-24 school year will be available January 3rd, 2023 and must be submitted through our web form by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Roger Barrios Scholarship
A well-respected science teacher at Putnam City North High School, this $500 scholarship is for a Putnam City North senior who wishes to pursue a career in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, or technology. Applications for the 2023-24 school year will be available January 3rd, 2023 and must be submitted through our web form by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Clay Culver Scholarship
Clay was an outstanding young man- gifted academically and musically. His life was cut short due to illness, but his legacy lives on in this unique scholarship provided by his family. The Culver Scholarship is offered to a ninth grade student at Putnam City North High School. There is no application for this scholarship; it is selected through nomination process by Putnam City North's scholarship committee.
Michael Cutter "A Cut Above"Scholarship
Michael Cutter’s friends seeded this athletic scholarship to honor his outstanding high school athletic performances as well as his courage in the face of a difficult disease. There is no application for this scholarship; it is awarded to a deserving young man who participates in Putnam City West’s athletic program.
Thomas Glenn Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a senior at Putnam City High School who is involved in sports or other extra-curricular activities. Applications for this scholarship are available through the counselor’s office at Putnam City High School.
Jerry and Barbara Buckles Outstanding Leadership in Girls Sports Memorial Scholarship
Jerry “Buck” Buckles served as the Director of the Girls Sports Program and Coach for the Satellite Athletics Association in Oklahoma City 1972-1988. Barbara Buckles helped him manage the team records, run the concession stand and served as head scorekeeper while their 3 daughters competed in basketball, softball and track for the Satellites and their Putnam City Schools, including Western Oaks and Putnam City West High School. His family and friends are recognizing his dedication to girls’ sports by offering this scholarship. This $500 scholarship will be awarded yearly to a PC West female athlete planning to attend college or a technical school. Applications for the 2023-24 school year will be available January 3rd, 2023 and must be submitted through our web form by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Michael Sands Memorial Scholarship
Michael "Mike" Sands lived in the Oklahoma City area all of his life. He attended Putnam City Schools for all 13 of his years of school and graduated from Putnam City West in 1996. He was an outstanding football player and wrestler while at Western Oaks Junior High and PC West. Mike attended OSU-Okmulgee where he earned an associate degree and became a certified GM mechanic. He had an incredible mind when it came to car engines. He could just listen to an engine and diagnose what was wrong with it. Mike really enjoyed being knowledgeable on a wide-range of subjects. Mike loved anything that was mechanical as he understood the complexity and engineering.
In honor of Mike's academic career, the Michael Sands Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a PC West student whose interest is to pursue a degree in automotive services or engineering. For complete details and to apply online click here
Congratulations to the previous Scholarship Recipents:
Madison Fonzi, Putnam City North
Roger Barrios Scholarship
Kimberly Berkenbile, Putnam City West
Dorothy Nixon Scholarship
Naomi Reyes Castillo, Putnam City West
Nancy Talley Scholarship
Dillon Eckley, Putnam City North
Clay Culver Scholarship
Draven Montesano, Putnam City West
Michael Cutter "A Cut Above" Scholarship
Jacob Campos, Putnam City High
Thomas Glenn Scholarship
Gabriela Ulloa, Putnam City High
Thomas Glenn Scholarship
