The scholarship for sons and daughters of Southwesters
Harold G. Laud Scholarship FAQ
Renewal and Returning Applicant Instructions
Tips and Tricks to Help Complete Scholarship Applications and Essays
How does the program work?
Every year, the scholarship competition is announced to Southwest Gas employees. Applications are made available through the Southwest Gas Scholarship Program's website and in each Division. Applications and requests for scholarship renewal are received by the Edcor Scholarship Administration.
The Edcor Scholarship Administration screens the applications for eligibility and completeness and forwards the materials to the Selection Committee, which is made up of independent individuals who have strong backgrounds in higher education. Once the scholarship recipients have been determined, a $1,500 check will be mailed to the students selected. The names of the scholarship recipients will be announced to all Southwest Gas employees.
What are the requirements for a first-time applicant?
• An applicant’s parent, step-parent, or legal guardian must be a current full-time Southwest Gas employee who has worked for the Company for a minimum of one year. Sons or daughters of Officers of the Company are not eligible to apply
• An applicant must have graduated from an accredited high school or completed grade 12 requirements through homeschooling prior to the application deadline.
• An unofficial high school transcript must be submitted, along with unofficial transcripts for any undergraduate college courses which have been completed. Homeschooled students must submit standardized test scores and other materials conclusively documenting that their academic achievement is the equivalent of having earned an outstanding grade point average during the four years of high school.
• An applicant must supply complete information about extracurricular activities and community service. Letters in support of the applicant’s achievements written by teachers or other adults in leadership positions (who are not relatives of the applicant) are encouraged as well.
• A candidate must be no older than 23 as of May 23, 2025. That maximum age may be extended to reflect years served in the U.S. military or other service activity such as a church mission, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or VISTA.
• Completed application forms and all grade transcripts must be received by the Application due date of the year in which they are being submitted.
Application Requirements
• Submitted Application and all additional required tasks by May 23, 2025
• Carry a minimum of 12 credit hours (Full Time Status)
• College Freshman scholarship applicants must achieve a 2.5 GPA and maintain a 3.0 GPA after freshman year
Who chooses the scholarship winners, and what are the criteria?
Scholarship winners are chosen by the Selection Committee, which is made up of three independent individuals who have strong backgrounds in higher education.
Criteria used in awarding the scholarships include:
• Academic performance
• Performance on ability and/or aptitude tests
• Extracurricular activities
• Essay regarding academic objectives and career goals
• Community service
• Recommendations from other individuals not related to the applicant.
Award Announcement and Payment
• Expected award announcement: Late June / Early July
• Expected payments made: Late July / Early August
The History of the Harold G. Laub Scholarship
The Harold G. Laub Scholarship Program is named after one of the Company’s founders and was created in 1982 to honor the academic and personal achievements of the sons and daughters of Southwesters. Hundreds of students have been awarded renewable scholarships to help defray the costs associated with their undergraduate studies
Important note: Applicants are eligible irrespective of sex, race, religion, ethnic group, or national origin. Acceptance of one of these scholarships does not represent any commitment or obligation to the Company on the part of either the student or the parent. Scholarships must be applied to undergraduate studies at an accredited college, university, or reputable vocational school.
Southwest Gas - Harold G. Laub Scholarship
The scholarship for sons and daughters of Southwesters
Harold G. Laud Scholarship FAQ
Renewal and Returning Applicant Instructions
Tips and Tricks to Help Complete Scholarship Applications and Essays
How does the program work?
Every year, the scholarship competition is announced to Southwest Gas employees. Applications are made available through the Southwest Gas Scholarship Program's website and in each Division. Applications and requests for scholarship renewal are received by the Edcor Scholarship Administration.
The Edcor Scholarship Administration screens the applications for eligibility and completeness and forwards the materials to the Selection Committee, which is made up of independent individuals who have strong backgrounds in higher education. Once the scholarship recipients have been determined, a $1,500 check will be mailed to the students selected. The names of the scholarship recipients will be announced to all Southwest Gas employees.
What are the requirements for a first-time applicant?
• An applicant’s parent, step-parent, or legal guardian must be a current full-time Southwest Gas employee who has worked for the Company for a minimum of one year. Sons or daughters of Officers of the Company are not eligible to apply
• An applicant must have graduated from an accredited high school or completed grade 12 requirements through homeschooling prior to the application deadline.
• An unofficial high school transcript must be submitted, along with unofficial transcripts for any undergraduate college courses which have been completed. Homeschooled students must submit standardized test scores and other materials conclusively documenting that their academic achievement is the equivalent of having earned an outstanding grade point average during the four years of high school.
• An applicant must supply complete information about extracurricular activities and community service. Letters in support of the applicant’s achievements written by teachers or other adults in leadership positions (who are not relatives of the applicant) are encouraged as well.
• A candidate must be no older than 23 as of May 23, 2025. That maximum age may be extended to reflect years served in the U.S. military or other service activity such as a church mission, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or VISTA.
• Completed application forms and all grade transcripts must be received by the Application due date of the year in which they are being submitted.
Application Requirements
• Submitted Application and all additional required tasks by May 23, 2025
• Carry a minimum of 12 credit hours (Full Time Status)
• College Freshman scholarship applicants must achieve a 2.5 GPA and maintain a 3.0 GPA after freshman year
Who chooses the scholarship winners, and what are the criteria?
Scholarship winners are chosen by the Selection Committee, which is made up of three independent individuals who have strong backgrounds in higher education.
Criteria used in awarding the scholarships include:
• Academic performance
• Performance on ability and/or aptitude tests
• Extracurricular activities
• Essay regarding academic objectives and career goals
• Community service
• Recommendations from other individuals not related to the applicant.
Award Announcement and Payment
• Expected award announcement: Late June / Early July
• Expected payments made: Late July / Early August
The History of the Harold G. Laub Scholarship
The Harold G. Laub Scholarship Program is named after one of the Company’s founders and was created in 1982 to honor the academic and personal achievements of the sons and daughters of Southwesters. Hundreds of students have been awarded renewable scholarships to help defray the costs associated with their undergraduate studies
Important note: Applicants are eligible irrespective of sex, race, religion, ethnic group, or national origin. Acceptance of one of these scholarships does not represent any commitment or obligation to the Company on the part of either the student or the parent. Scholarships must be applied to undergraduate studies at an accredited college, university, or reputable vocational school.