Brandy Lee Leard Memorial Scholarship
The Brandy Lee Leard Memorial Scholarship helps pregnant or parenting students in the Texas Panhandle pursue post-secondary education, funded by the Amarillo Area Foundation.
Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation
Due Dates: March 1, 2027 (anticipated full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500/semester (trade/vocational/community college) or up to $3,500/semester (accredited college/university)
Summary: Supports pregnant or parenting students from the Texas Panhandle in pursuing post-secondary education.
Key Information: Applicants must reside in one of the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Description
The Brandy Lee Leard Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, provides targeted financial support to students from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle who are pregnant or actively parenting. The scholarship aims to ease the financial challenges faced by student parents, empowering them to continue their post-secondary education at a trade/vocational school, community college, or accredited university. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and potentially room and board, depending on the institution's policies.
