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

March 2027 (annual deadline of March 6 at noon, projected)

Award amount not specified; varies by year and applicant pool.

Supports graduating high school seniors from select Texas Panhandle counties to pursue any degree at regional colleges or universities.

One general application covers all Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships.

--- ## Description This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from Carson, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Roberts, and Wheeler counties in the Texas Panhandle as they pursue undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral studies at accredited regional colleges or universities within the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. The award is open to students in any field of study and is administered through the Amarillo Area Foundation’s general scholarship application process. The program is designed to increase educational attainment for students in these rural counties and offers flexibility in eligible institutions and degrees. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated next deadline: March 2027 (annual deadline of March 6 at noon, projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The specific award amount is **not published**; scholarship values may vary by year and applicant pool. - Awards are made on a competitive basis through the Amarillo Area Foundation’s general scholarship process. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Must be a graduating high school senior from one of the following Texas Panhandle counties: - Carson - Donley - Gray - Hemphill - Roberts - Wheeler - **Institution:** Must plan to attend an accredited college or university located within the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle (includes Texas Tech University, South Plains College, and others). - **Degree Level:** May pursue any undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral field of study. - **Academic:** - Minimum high school GPA of 2.0 to apply. - Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better while in college. - **Other:** - Must complete the Amarillo Area Foundation general scholarship application. - Eligibility for this and other AAF scholarships is determined through the online application portal. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [Amarillo Area Foundation general scholarship application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). - You only need to submit one application to be considered for all eligible AAF scholarships. - Required attachments typically include: - Official high school transcript (7 semesters) - Dual credit transcript (if applicable) - ACT/SAT scores (if available) - IRS tax form 1040 or Student Aid Report (SAR) - Resume (2 pages or less) - The application portal opens in early January each year. - The system will automatically match you to scholarships for which you are eligible based on your responses. --- ## Additional Information - Scholarship renewability and award amounts are determined annually; details provided upon selection. - Applicants are encouraged to consult their high school counselor or the Amarillo Area Foundation for guidance. - This scholarship is one of many administered through the Amarillo Area Foundation; applicants may be considered for multiple awards with a single application. --- ## External Links - [Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships Overview](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarships-county) - [General Scholarship Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Scholarship Applicant Information](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Contact form](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Foundation website | [https://amarilloareafoundation.org](https://amarilloareafoundation.org) | ---

Louise Bowers Slentz Foundation Endowed Scholarship

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