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

March 2027 (General scholarship application deadline)

Not specified; varies by year and applicant pool.

Supports graduating high school seniors near Dimmitt, Texas, to attend any accredited college or university, with preference for Dimmitt High School graduates.

--- ## Description This endowed scholarship, managed by the Amarillo Area Foundation, is designed to help graduating high school seniors from the area surrounding Dimmitt, Texas, pursue higher education at any accredited college or university in the field of their choice. Established in 2019, the fund gives preference to students graduating from Dimmitt High School but is open to seniors from any Texas high school within a 100-mile radius of Dimmitt. The scholarship is part of the Foundation’s commitment to supporting educational opportunities for students in the Texas Panhandle region. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated; general scholarship application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The specific scholarship amount is not listed; award sizes may vary based on the Foundation’s available funds and applicant pool. - Scholarships are typically for one academic year and may be renewable or non-renewable depending on Foundation policy and available funds. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** Graduating high school seniors from a Texas high school within a 100-mile radius of Dimmitt, Texas. - **Preference:** Given to students graduating from Dimmitt High School. - **Education plans:** Must plan to attend any accredited college or university. - **Field of study:** Open to all fields. - **Residency:** While the program is listed under “All 26 counties,” the 100-mile radius from Dimmitt, Texas, is the primary geographic eligibility requirement. - **No minimum GPA or test score requirement** is specified for this scholarship. --- ## Application Process - **Single General Application:** Submit the Amarillo Area Foundation’s General Scholarship Application online: [Start General Application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - **Application window:** Opens in early January each year; deadline is anticipated to be early March at 12:00 noon. - **Required materials typically include:** - Official 7-semester high school transcript (and dual credit transcript, if applicable) - ACT and/or SAT scores (if available; not always required) - IRS Tax Form 1040 for the household or Student Aid Report (SAR) - Resume (max 2 pages) - **Selection:** Indicate your high school and, if applicable, note Dimmitt High School graduation for preference. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for multiple scholarships through the Foundation. - The application portal will automatically match applicants to scholarships for which they qualify based on their responses. - No information is provided regarding whether the award is renewable; check with the Foundation for details. --- ## External Links - [Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships Overview](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/26-scholarships) - [General Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Scholarship Applicant Information](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) - [Contact Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | ---

Dimmitt Greer H. Estes American Legion Post No. 445 Endowed Scholarship

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