Vantage Education Fund

Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data centers, announced in August 2025 its largest investment to date, over $25 billion, to develop a megascale 1.4 GW data center campus in Shackelford County, Texas.

The state-of-the-art campus, “Frontier,” will lead to advancements in AI and employ more than 5,000 individuals across construction and ongoing operations.

Vantage is committed to making financial contributions to local charities, has pledged to award college scholarships annually to Shackelford County students throughout the lifespan of the project, and plans to hire locally while providing numerous training opportunities.

The Vantage Education Fund seeks to grant scholarships to students graduating from a high school in Shackelford County who plan to attend a trade or technical school program.

Eligibility

• A graduate from a school in Shackelford County;
• Applicants attending any accredited 2-year or 4-year institution or vocational/trade school.