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

March 2027

Amount not specified; varies by year and availability.

Supports graduating seniors from Lefors, Pampa, and White Deer High Schools in Carson and Gray counties to attend any accredited college or university.

Only one general application is needed to be considered for all eligible scholarships.

--- ## Description The Margaret Arthur Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, provides financial support to graduating high school seniors from Lefors, Pampa, and White Deer High Schools in Carson and Gray counties, Texas. The scholarship is intended to help these students pursue higher education at any accredited college or university, regardless of their chosen field of study. This award is part of the foundation’s mission to expand educational opportunities for local students. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated deadline: March 2027 (annual cycle; typically March 6 at 12:00 noon) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The specific award amount is not published and may vary each year depending on available funds. - Applicants should check the [Amarillo Area Foundation scholarship portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) or consult their school counselor for current details. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** Graduating high school seniors from: - Lefors High School - Pampa High School - White Deer High School - **Counties:** Carson County and Gray County, Texas - **Academic requirement:** Minimum high school GPA of 80 (3.2 on a 4.0 scale) or higher - **Where funds can be used:** Any accredited college or university - **Field of study:** Any field (no restrictions) - **Other notes:** Only graduating seniors from the specified high schools are eligible. --- ## Application Process - **General Online Application:** Complete the [Amarillo Area Foundation general scholarship application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/). - Only one application is needed to be considered for all Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships for which you are eligible. - Be sure to accurately indicate your high school, county, and GPA on the application. - The application typically opens in early January each year. - Required attachments may include: - Official 7-semester high school transcript (including fall semester grades) - ACT and/or SAT scores (if not included on transcript) - IRS tax form 1040 for the household or Student Aid Report (SAR) - Resume (2 pages or less) --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship does not specify whether it is renewable or one-time; check with the foundation or the online portal for current terms. - For further details, applicants are encouraged to use the online portal and consult their school counselor. --- ## External Links - [Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships (County-Specific)](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarships-county) - [General Scholarship Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Scholarship Applicant Information](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Contact Form | [Contact Amarillo Area Foundation](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Foundation HQ | 919 S. Polk, Amarillo, Texas 79101 |

Margaret Arthur Memorial Scholarship

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