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

March 6, 2026 (General scholarship application deadline)

Award amount not specified; varies by year and available funds.

Supports Texas Panhandle students pursuing nursing degrees at Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University.

Submit the General Application by March 6, 2026 at 12:00 noon to be considered.

--- ## Description This scholarship assists college-level students from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle who are pursuing nursing degrees at Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University. Established in memory of Nancy Gerald, the award aims to support students accepted into these nursing programs, helping them advance their education and careers in nursing. --- ## Due Dates - March 6, 2026: General scholarship application deadline (must submit General Application by March 6 at 12:00 noon) --- ## Funding Amount - The specific award amount for this scholarship is not publicly listed. Funding is determined annually and may vary based on available funds and the number of qualified applicants. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Must be from one of the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. - **Education Level:** Open to college students at the sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate level. - **Program/Institution:** Must be accepted into the nursing program at Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University. - **Classification:** Marked as a college-level scholarship. - **Other:** No specific GPA or financial need criteria are listed for this scholarship, but standard documentation (transcripts, financial info) is required as part of the general application. --- ## Application Process - **Unified Application:** All Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships (including this one) require submission of a single General Application. - **How to Apply:** - Access the General Application portal: [Start General Application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - Indicate eligibility for the Nancy Gerald Memorial Nursing Scholarship within the application. - **Required Materials:** - Official transcripts (high school or college, as applicable) - ACT/SAT scores (if applicable) - IRS tax form 1040 or Student Aid Report (SAR) - Resume (2 pages or less) - **Deadline:** Application and all required materials must be submitted by March 6, 2026 at 12:00 noon. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants will be matched to all scholarships for which they are eligible through the General Application process. - The application opens in early January each year. - Selection is competitive and based on eligibility and available funding. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Overview & List](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/26-scholarships) - [General Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [College Scholarships Information](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/college-scholarships/) - [Scholarship Applicant Information](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Website | [Amarillo Area Foundation Contact Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) | | Social | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AmarilloArea) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AmarilloArea/) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amarillo-area-foundation/) | ---

The Nancy Gerald Memorial Nursing Scholarship

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