Entrepreneurship Scholarship
The Cimarron Valley Entrepreneurs Alliance Entrepreneurship Scholarship is presented to any high school graduate or college undergraduate who resides in the Cimarron Valley Communities of Cushing, Drumright, or Yale. Candidates for the scholarship will be selected on the basis of their academic performance, career goals, and entrepreneurial spirit. Preference will be given to candidates who show potential future investment in the Cimarron Valley Communities. There will be three (3) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships awarded.
This mission aims to inspire young entrepreneurs by equipping them with the vital leadership, problem-solving, and risk-assessment skills necessary to thrive in business. By empowering individuals to pursue their passions and take initiative, this initiative seeks to drive local economic growth and job creation across the communities of Cushing, Drumright, and Yale.
2026 Scholarships
Gavin Howell
Gavin Howell, a graduate of Drumright High School, is a scholarship recipient who will pursue a degree in Information Technology and cybersecurity at the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT). He is recognized for his focus on tech and network security, having competed at the state level in the CyberPatriot program. During his time at Drumright High School, Gavin demonstrated a dedication to technology that earned him recognition as a scholarship recipient. His early focus on protecting digital infrastructure is highlighted by his participation and state-level success in CyberPatriot, a national youth cyber education program designed to direct students toward careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Brody Hargrove
Brody Hargrove is a Cushing High School graduate and scholarship recipient who successfully operated his own local lawn care business for three years while completing his high school education. He is attending Oklahoma State University (OSU) to study Finance, with long-term plans to remain in Cushing, Oklahoma, to scale his entrepreneurial ventures and invest in his community.
Jaxyn Elliott
Jaxyn Elliott, a graduate of Cushing Senior High School, is a scholarship recipient who simultaneously completed her high school curriculum, completed a professional cosmetology program at Meridian Technology Center, and balanced two jobs. She currently works at LaRitz Salon & Spa in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to master her trade with the ultimate goal of launching her own salon business.
2025 Scholarships
Jenn Lane
Jenn Lane is a dedicated mother of two living in Cushing, Oklahoma, who seamlessly balances family life, higher education, and entrepreneurship. She is currently attending Oklahoma State University, where she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership. Alongside her academic commitments, Jenn operates a successful home-based bakery and actively serves her local community through health and fitness initiatives. Looking ahead, her ultimate goal is to leverage her leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit to build and operate a series of successful, community-focused businesses right at home in Cushing.
Cole Vaughan
Cole Vaughan is an enterprising entrepreneur who has successfully operated his own lawn care business since a young age. Committed to elevating his passion into a lifelong career, Cole is currently enrolled at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) to pursue a business degree. His long-term goal is to leverage his education to expand his current operation into a full-scale lawn and landscaping business. Cole plans to dedicatedly serve his hometown of Cushing, Oklahoma, alongside its surrounding communities.
Floyd Roe
Floyd Roe is a driven scholarship recipient with a deep passion for sports and automotive technology. A native of Cushing, Floyd spent his senior year expanding his skill set by taking specialized automotive classes at Central Tech. He is now taking the next major step in his academic and athletic journey at Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas. While attending Coffeyville, Floyd will take the field as a student-athlete playing baseball for the Coffeyville Ravens. Alongside his athletic commitments, he will pursue a degree in Physical Education with the ultimate goal of becoming a baseball coach. After completing his studies, Floyd plans to return to his roots and establish his career back home in Cushing, using his education and leadership skills to give back to his local community.