Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Learning Disabled
The Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Learning Disabled supports resilient Texas Panhandle seniors with learning disabilities in pursuing college, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation.
Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation
Due Dates: March 1, 2027 (anticipated, annual cycle)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; typically a one-year undergraduate scholarship, renewable at fund discretion.
Summary: Supports Texas Panhandle high school seniors with learning disabilities who have demonstrated resilience and strong character in pursuit of higher education.
Description
The Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Learning Disabled is dedicated to supporting graduating high school seniors from the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle who have documented learning disabilities. Administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, this scholarship recognizes students who have shown ambition, resilience, and strong moral character in overcoming challenges related to their disability. Recipients may pursue any field of study at any accredited college or university.
