[Amarillo Area Foundation](https://amarilloareafoundation.org)

March 2027

Award amount not specified; typical Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships are for one academic year and may be renewable.

Supports Texas Panhandle high school seniors attending Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University.

Forecasted deadline; eligibility limited to graduating seniors in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

--- ## Description The Benjamin Gimp Raffkind Memorial Scholarship is established to honor the memory of Benjamin Gimp Raffkind by encouraging and supporting graduating high school seniors from the Texas Panhandle who plan to attend Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University. The scholarship aims to help local students continue their academic journeys within the region and is one of the many scholarships administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated next deadline: **March 2027** (projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The specific award amount is not published. - Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships typically support one academic year and may be renewable, but details for this scholarship are not specified. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. - **Education Level:** High school senior (graduating). - **Academic Requirement:** Minimum GPA of 80 or better (on a 100-point scale). - **Institution:** Must plan to attend either Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University. - **Application:** Must complete the Amarillo Area Foundation’s General Scholarship Application. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [General Application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) through the Amarillo Area Foundation’s scholarship portal. - Indicate your GPA (on a 100-point scale) and your intention to enroll at Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University. - Prepare required attachments, which typically include: - Official high school transcript (7-semester) - ACT/SAT scores (if available) - IRS Form 1040 or Student Aid Report (SAR) for financial information - Resume (2 pages or less) --- ## Additional Information - Applicants can apply for multiple scholarships with a single application; eligibility for each will be determined based on the information provided. - The application portal opens in early January each year. - Scholarship is for undergraduate study only. - Award recipients may be required to maintain a minimum GPA while in college. --- ## External Links - [Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships Overview](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/26-scholarships) - [General Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Scholarship Program Information](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) - [Contact Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|----------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Contact Form | [Amarillo Area Foundation Contact](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | ---

Benjamin Gimp Raffkind Memorial Scholarship

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