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

March 2027 (general scholarship application deadline at 12:00 noon, projected)

Amount not specified; renewable annually for eligible recipients.

Supports City of Amarillo employees and their families pursuing undergraduate or graduate education, with annual reapplication permitted.

--- ## Description The L. Ray Vahue Scholarship is part of the Amarillo Area Foundation’s scholarship portfolio and is designed to provide financial support for the educational advancement of City of Amarillo employees and their immediate families. The scholarship is open to both high school seniors planning to attend college and current undergraduate or graduate students. Recipients are eligible to reapply each year, promoting ongoing access to educational opportunities. The program is available to residents of all 26 counties served by the Amarillo Area Foundation. --- ## Due Dates - **March 2027** (anticipated, general scholarship application deadline at 12:00 noon) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The specific scholarship award amount is **not published** in available materials. - The scholarship is **renewable**; recipients may reapply each year as long as eligibility is maintained. --- ## Eligibility - **Employment/Relationship:** Restricted to City of Amarillo employees, their spouses, children, or grandchildren. - **Education Level:** Open to both high school students (planning to attend college) and current college (undergraduate or graduate) students. - **Region:** Available to applicants residing in any of the 26 counties in the Texas Panhandle served by the Amarillo Area Foundation. - **Renewal:** Recipients may apply for the scholarship each year. - **Other:** No minimum GPA, field of study, or college/university restriction is specified. --- ## Application Process - Complete the **General Application** through the Amarillo Area Foundation’s online portal: [Start General Application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - Indicate eligibility for the L. Ray Vahue Scholarship within the application (the system will match you to eligible funds based on your responses). - Be prepared to provide documentation confirming your (or your family member’s) employment with the City of Amarillo. - Attachments typically required for all Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships: - Official transcripts (high school or college, as appropriate) - IRS tax form 1040 or Student Aid Report (SAR) - Resume (2 pages or less) - ACT/SAT scores (for high school applicants, if applicable) --- ## Additional Information - You only need to submit **one application** to be considered for multiple scholarships administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation. - The application portal typically opens in early January each year. - There is **no restriction on field of study** or institution for this scholarship. --- ## External Links - [Amarillo Area Foundation – Scholarships Overview](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/26-scholarships) - [General Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [College Scholarships Listing](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/college-scholarships/) - [Scholarship Applicant Resources](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Address | 919 S. Polk, Amarillo, Texas 79101 | | Social Media | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AmarilloArea) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AmarilloArea/) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amarillo-area-foundation/) | ---

L. Ray Vahue Scholarship

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