Scholarships

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a student in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle who plans to attend or is attending Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University and major in any field of study;
• Must be working part-time and plan to work while attending college/university; and
• Must exhibit financial need and exemplify leadership and community.

Application

• Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF) General Scholarship Application online at aaf.spectrumportal.net

Award Selection

•  AAF Scholarship Selection Committee

Scholarship Amount

•  $250/semester for up to 8 semesters

Scholarship Requirements

 *Each semester’s payment is contingent upon meeting the following:

• Recipient must attend college the fall semester immediately following selection;
• Maintain full-time student status (typically 12 credit hours/semester for undergraduate studies);
• Maintain a 2.5 or better cumulative GPA while in college;
• Maintain at least part-time employment; and
• Attend Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University and major in field of choice.