Beavers selected as Thoma Scholar to attend Texas Tech
DALHART, TEXAS — Brandis Beavers, a senior at Dalhart High School in Dalhart, has been selected as a Thoma Scholar and will attend Texas Tech University beginning in fall 2026. The highly competitive, four-year scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in their communities.
The Thoma Scholars Program invests in high-achieving students from communities across West Texas, Northwest Oklahoma, and Eastern New Mexico, with a focus on developing leaders who will distinguish themselves during college and beyond. The scholarship covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, meals, books, and study abroad, and provides a comprehensive support system that includes leadership development, career exploration, and individualized academic support.
Established by the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation in partnership with Texas Tech University and Oklahoma State University, the program is designed to help students succeed in college while growing as leaders prepared to contribute to their campuses, professions, and communities.
Brandis Beavers has demonstrated strong academic performance along with a clear commitment to leadership. As a Thoma Scholar, she will continue to build on these experiences through opportunities that challenge and support her to grow and lead.
“We are incredibly proud of Brandis Beavers for being selected as a Thoma Scholar,” said Staci Maddox, principal of Dalhart High School. “This recognition reflects not only her academic success, but the leadership, initiative, and character that set her apart.”
For more information about the Thoma Scholars Program, visit the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation website: https:// thomafoundation. org/thoma-scholarsprogram.
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