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

March 2027 (general scholarship application deadline)

One-time scholarship; award amount varies (refer to application portal for details).

A one-time scholarship for students connected to Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative in select Texas Panhandle counties.

--- ## Description The Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative (DSEC) Scholarship Fund, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, provides a one-time scholarship to students who are members, dependents of active members (residing with them), or dependents of employees of DSEC. The scholarship is designed to support students from Castro, Deaf Smith, Oldham, and Parmer counties who plan to attend an accredited state-supported or private university, junior college, or vocational school. Applicants must not have previously received this scholarship. The program aims to assist both graduating high school seniors and other eligible students or prospective students in pursuing higher education. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected general scholarship application deadline for Amarillo Area Foundation, including Deaf Smith Electrical Scholarship) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The scholarship is a **one-time award**. - Specific award amounts are not published and may vary; applicants should check the [application portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) for current details. --- ## Eligibility - **Affiliation:** Must be one of the following: - A member of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative (DSEC) - A dependent of an active DSEC member residing with that member - A dependent of a DSEC employee - **Geographic Location:** Must reside in or be connected to one of these Texas counties: Castro, Deaf Smith, Oldham, or Parmer - **Enrollment Status:** Open to high school seniors and any student or prospective student who has **not previously received this scholarship** - **Education Plans:** Must plan to attend an accredited state-supported university, private university, junior college, or vocational school --- ## Application Process - Submit the [Amarillo Area Foundation general scholarship application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - The online system will determine eligibility for all scholarships, including the DSEC Scholarship, based on the information you provide - Clearly indicate your relationship to DSEC and your eligible county during the application process - Only one application is required to be considered for all Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships that use the general form --- ## Additional Information - This is a **one-time scholarship**; prior recipients are not eligible to reapply - Award amounts and the number of recipients may change annually - For the most up-to-date information, applicants are encouraged to consult the [Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarships-county) and the [application portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) --- ## External Links - [Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships Overview](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) - [County-Specific Scholarships (including DSEC)](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarships-county) - [General Scholarship Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [College Scholarships Listing](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/college-scholarships/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |---|---| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact the Amarillo Area Foundation](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Address | 919 S. Polk, Amarillo, Texas 79101 | ---

Deaf Smith Electrical Scholarship, Inc.

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