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

March 2027 (General application deadline)

Award amount not specified; supports undergraduate study at Texas A&M System schools.

Supports graduating high school seniors from the Texas Panhandle with strong academics to attend a Texas A&M System institution in any field.

Forecasted date; eligibility limited to top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle and Texas A&M System-bound students.

--- ## Description The Howard D. Graves Scholarship is administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation and is designed to assist graduating high school seniors from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle who demonstrate strong academic achievement and plan to attend a Texas A&M System institution. The scholarship encourages educational advancement for regional students, supporting any field of study as long as recipients maintain high academic standards. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected general application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Specific award amounts are not published by the foundation. - The scholarship supports undergraduate study at any Texas A&M System institution. - Duration and renewal details are not specified; recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in college. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Must be a graduating high school senior from one of the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. - **Academic Achievement:** Minimum 3.0 GPA to apply; recipients must maintain a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA while in college. - **Institution:** Must plan to attend a Texas A&M System school. - **Field of Study:** Open to all fields. - **Education Level:** For high school seniors only. --- ## Application Process - Submit the Amarillo Area Foundation [General Application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). - Indicate eligibility for the Howard D. Graves Scholarship by meeting the regional, academic, and institutional requirements. - Required attachments typically include: - Official high school transcript (7 semesters) - ACT/SAT scores (if available) - IRS tax form 1040 or Student Aid Report (SAR) - Resume (2 pages or less, including extracurriculars, community service, etc.) - Applications generally open in early January. --- ## Additional Information - Only one general application is required to be considered for multiple Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships. - The application system will automatically match applicants to scholarships for which they are eligible. - Applicants are strongly encouraged to review eligibility and prepare all required documents before starting the application. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & List of Scholarships](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/26-scholarships) - [General Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Scholarship Applicant Guidance](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/) | | Address | 919 S. Polk, Amarillo, Texas 79101 | ---

The Howard D. Graves Scholarship

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