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

March 2027 (General scholarship application deadline, projected)

Amount varies; renewable scholarship for attendance at Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University.

Supports working Texas Panhandle high school seniors, prioritizing Native Americans, who plan to attend Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University in any field.

--- ## Description The Dr. Charles and Phyllis Seward Scholarship, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, is designed to support hardworking graduating high school seniors from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. The scholarship specifically targets students who are employed during high school, with priority consideration given to Native American applicants. Recipients must plan to enroll at Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University and may pursue any field of study. The scholarship aims to encourage and enable students who demonstrate both work ethic and commitment to higher education. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027: General scholarship application deadline (anticipated/projected; covers this scholarship and others via the Amarillo Area Foundation General Application) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts vary by year and applicant need. - Typically renewable for continued attendance at Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University, contingent on meeting program requirements. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Must be a graduating high school senior from one of the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. - **Employment:** Must be employed during high school (working graduating senior). - **Institution:** Must plan to attend Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University. - **Field of Study:** Open to all majors. - **Priority:** Native American students receive preference. - **Application:** Must apply through the Amarillo Area Foundation General Application. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [General Application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) for Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships. - Application typically opens in early January and is due in early March (projected March 2027). - Required materials may include: - Official high school transcript (7 semesters) - ACT/SAT scores (if applicable) - Household IRS Form 1040 or Student Aid Report (SAR) - Resume (2 pages or less) - Documentation of employment during high school - Information regarding Native American heritage (if applicable) - One application covers multiple scholarships; eligibility for each is determined based on responses provided. --- ## Additional Information - Only one application is needed to be considered for all scholarships administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation. - The scholarship is open to students from all 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. - Recipients may pursue any academic discipline. - For questions or assistance with the application, contact the Amarillo Area Foundation. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Scholarships Available in All 26 Counties](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 | Type | Details | |-------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Contact Form| [Contact Amarillo Area Foundation](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) |

Dr. Charles and Phyllis Seward Scholarship

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