The Dr. Dan J. and Patricia S. Pickard Scholarship was established in 2004 to assist Black male graduates of Dallas County high schools. Dr. Dan was an optometrist who opened a clinic in 1987 near Fair Park in Dallas. He witnessed firsthand the lack of higher education in his client’s lives, particularly the young men. Dr. Dan grew in his love and compassion for the members of this community and wanted to provide additional support to enable the younger generation to be able to continue their education at a higher level. Education is one of the utmost important key’s to move individuals and communities out of poverty. Before his death from a rare, terminal neurodegenerative disease, the couple approached The Dallas Foundation to establish the scholarship fund. Dan lived long enough to help select the first recipient, who later graduated from Texas Tech University.
The Pickard Scholarship Fund is only one of 3 scholarships that solely support Blacks in the Dallas area. The long term goal is to be able to extend the scholarship to reach Dallas County to the Oklahoma boarder. To be able to continue this work, and expand to the much deserving young Black men, we need the support from donors.
Eligibility Requirements
- 2.5 Minimum GPA
- Must currently be in high school
- For residents of the following states: Texas
- Must be Male
- Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
- Must be Black, African American
Application Requirements
- Application form required
- Interview required
- Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)