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

March 2027 (annual application deadline: March 6 at 12:00 noon, projected)

Award amount not specified; typically supports one year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.

Supports graduating seniors from select Carson and Gray county high schools to attend any accredited college or university in any field of study.

--- ## Description The Carson County Gin Doug Nix Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, is designed to assist graduating high school seniors from Groom, Panhandle, White Deer, or Pampa High Schools in Carson and Gray counties, Texas. This scholarship honors the legacy of Doug Nix by providing financial support for local students pursuing higher education at any accredited college or university, regardless of their chosen field of study. --- ## Due Dates - **Next anticipated deadline:** March 2027 (annual application deadline: March 6 at 12:00 noon, projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The specific award amount for this scholarship is not published; funding generally supports one year of undergraduate study. - Scholarship amounts and renewability may vary. Applicants should consult the [general application portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) or contact the Amarillo Area Foundation for current details. --- ## Eligibility - **Graduating high school senior** at one of the following schools: - Groom High School - Panhandle High School - White Deer High School - Pampa High School - **Geographic restriction:** Must attend a qualifying high school in Carson or Gray counties, Texas. - **Academic requirement:** Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. - **Accredited institution:** Recipients may attend any accredited college or university. - **Field of study:** Open to all majors. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [Amarillo Area Foundation general online application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). - Only one application is required to be considered for all eligible Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships. - Required materials typically include: - Official 7-semester high school transcript (with fall semester grades) - ACT and/or SAT scores (if not included on transcript) - IRS Form 1040 or Student Aid Report (SAR) for financial information - Resume (2 pages or less) - The application portal opens in early January each year. - The system will automatically match applicants to all scholarships for which they are eligible based on provided information. --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is **not automatically renewable**; renewal terms, if applicable, will be specified in the award notification. - Award amounts and the number of scholarships may change annually. - Applicants are encouraged to check eligibility for multiple scholarships via the general application. --- ## External Links - [Scholarships – County-Specific Opportunities](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarships-county/) - [General Scholarship Applicant Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships Information](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) - [Contact the Amarillo Area Foundation](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Online Contact | [Contact Form](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Address | 919 S. Polk, Amarillo, Texas 79101 | ---

Carson County Gin Doug Nix Memorial Scholarship

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