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

March 2027

Amount varies; typically one-year undergraduate scholarship, renewable at fund discretion.

Supports graduating high school seniors with learning disabilities from the Texas Panhandle who have demonstrated resilience, ambition, and strong character.

--- ## Description This scholarship is designed to support graduating high school seniors with learning disabilities from the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. The fund recognizes students who have demonstrated character, ambition, resilience in overcoming obstacles, integrity, good moral character, and a strong desire for higher education. Recipients are expected to uphold high values such as loyalty to friends, family, and faith. The award can be used at any accredited college or university, and students may pursue any field of study. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected): General application submission deadline at 12:00 noon for scholarships using the Amarillo Area Foundation General Application (applies to this scholarship). *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount varies; specific dollar value is not published. - Typically a one-year undergraduate scholarship; renewal may be possible at the fund's discretion. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Must be a graduating high school senior from one of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. - **Disability:** Must have a documented learning disability and demonstrate the ability to overcome related obstacles. - **Academic:** Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. - **Attributes:** Must show integrity, ambition, good moral character, and a strong desire for higher education; must demonstrate high values (e.g., loyalty to friends, family, and faith). - **Field of Study/Institution:** May attend any accredited college or university; any major is eligible. --- ## Application Process - Submit the [Amarillo Area Foundation General Application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). - Within the application, select the Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Learning Disabled among other eligible scholarships. - Be prepared to provide: - Documentation of learning disability and a narrative about overcoming related obstacles. - Academic transcripts (official 7-semester transcript for high school students). - ACT/SAT scores (if available or required). - IRS Form 1040 or FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) for household income verification. - Resume (2 pages or less). - Only one general application is required to be considered for multiple scholarships. --- ## Additional Information - The Amarillo Area Foundation uses a single online portal for all its scholarships; eligibility for specific funds is determined based on application responses. - Application portal typically opens in early January. - The number and size of awards may vary annually depending on fund availability. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Program Overview & List](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/26-scholarships) - [General Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Scholarship Applicant Information](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) - [Contact the Foundation](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------|-------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Contact Form | [Contact the Foundation](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Address | 919 S. Polk, Amarillo, Texas 79101 |

Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Learning Disabled

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