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

March 2027 (general scholarship application deadline, projected)

One-time scholarship; minimum award $2,000; specific amount not published.

One-time award for DSEC members or dependents in select Texas counties to support postsecondary education.

Applicants must not have previously received this scholarship.

--- ## Description This scholarship provides a one-time award to eligible students who are members, or dependents of members or employees, of the Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative (DSEC). It supports attendance at an accredited state-supported university, private university, junior college, or vocational school. The program is administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation and aims to promote educational advancement for individuals connected to DSEC within its service area. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (general scholarship application deadline, anticipated/projected; applications due by 12:00 noon) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The scholarship is a **one-time award**. - The minimum award for any Amarillo Area Foundation scholarship is **$2,000** per academic year (per Foundation policy). - The specific amount for this award is not published and may vary by year and fund availability. --- ## Eligibility - **Geographic:** Must reside in one of the following Texas counties: Castro, Deaf Smith, Oldham, or Parmer. - **Membership/Relationship:** Must meet at least one of: - Be a member of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative (DSEC) - Be a dependent residing with an active DSEC member - Be a dependent of a DSEC employee - **Education Level:** Open to high school seniors and students/prospective students planning to attend postsecondary education who have not previously received this scholarship. - **Prior Recipient Rule:** Individuals who received the scholarship as high school students are ineligible to receive it again at the college level. - **Institution Type:** Must plan to attend an accredited state-supported university, private university, junior college, or vocational school. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Amarillo Area Foundation scholarship portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). - Complete the general scholarship application and select the Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, Inc. Scholarship. - Required documentation typically includes: - Proof of DSEC membership or qualifying relationship - Residency in an eligible county - Official transcripts (high school or college, as appropriate) - ACT/SAT scores (for high school applicants) - IRS tax form 1040 or Student Aid Report (SAR) - Resume (2 pages or less) - Applications and all required materials must be submitted by the deadline (anticipated March 2027, at 12:00 noon). --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is not renewable and is awarded only once per recipient. - Awards are paid directly to the educational institution for tuition, fees, books, supplies, or approved educational expenses. - Applicants should ensure they have not previously received this specific scholarship to remain eligible. - Most Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships require full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA (default is 2.5 unless otherwise specified). --- ## External Links - [Program Information & College Scholarships](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/college-scholarships) - [Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [General Scholarship Information](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) - [AAF Scholarship Program Policies (PDF)](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AAF-Scholarship-Program-Policies-Updated-April-2022.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Contact Form | [Amarillo Area Foundation Contact Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Social Media | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AmarilloArea) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AmarilloArea/) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amarillo-area-foundation/) | ---

Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, Inc. Scholarship

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