About the Scholarship
The Tindle Ramon OPSU Scholarship honors the lifelong service and leadership of Tindle Ramon, whose more than 40‑year career in community banking helped shape Panhandle First Bank and the communities it serves across the Texas Panhandle.
Beginning his career in 1985 as one of the earliest employees of the First National Bank of Spearman, Tindle played a key role in building and guiding a community institution through decades of growth, modernization, and regional expansion. Following the merger that formed Panhandle First Bank, he continued to lead critical technology and operational initiatives while mentoring the next generation of bankers. His career and recognition as a 2026 Oklahoma Panhandle State University Alumni Ambassador Hall of Fame inductee reflect a lasting commitment to education, leadership, and community service.
This annual scholarship was created to support graduating high school seniors from Panhandle First Bank communities as they begin their academic journey at Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) in Goodwell, Oklahoma. The scholarship is intended to recognize students who demonstrate academic potential, leadership, and a commitment to furthering their education.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a graduating high school senior from Panhandle First Bank’s market area, including communities and rural areas served by the bank
- Enroll as a student at Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) in Goodwell, Oklahoma
Application Process
- Scholarship applications will be available on Panhandle First Bank’s website beginning January 1
- Completed applications and all required materials must be submitted online no later than March 31
- Applicants must submit the following:
- A completed scholarship application
- An uploaded copy of their ACT score (minimum score of 20 required)
- A one‑page essay explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship
Printed application information will be available beginning January 1 at all Panhandle First Bank (PFB) branch locations.
Selection and Award Details
- Panhandle First Bank will review all applications and make the final scholarship decision at its sole discretion
- The total scholarship award is $4,000, distributed as follows:
- $2,000 awarded for the first semester
- An additional $2,000 awarded for the second semester, contingent upon:
- Maintaining a minimum 3.00 GPA during the first semester (official transcript required)
- Completing at least 15 credit hours per semester
- Scholarship funds will be paid directly to Oklahoma Panhandle State University and applied to tuition, fees, or room and board, at the student’s election
- This scholarship is non‑renewable beyond one academic year
All rules, eligibility requirements, and award decisions related to this scholarship are determined exclusively by Panhandle First Bank.
