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

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Award amount varies; typically supports one year of undergraduate study at any accredited college or university.

Supports graduating high school seniors from the Texas Panhandle currently employed at a restaurant in pursuing higher education.

One general application covers all Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships.

--- ## Description The Panhandle Restaurant Association Scholarship Fund, administered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, is designed to assist graduating high school seniors from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle who are currently employed at a restaurant. The scholarship enables recipients to pursue higher education at any accredited college or university. This opportunity aims to support students with a demonstrated work ethic and connection to the regional restaurant industry as they transition to postsecondary education. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts vary; the specific amount is not published, but scholarships typically support one year of undergraduate study. - Funds may be used at any accredited college or university. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Must be a graduating high school senior from one of the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. - **Employment:** Must be currently employed at a restaurant. - **Academic:** Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required. - **Education Level:** High school seniors only. - **Institution:** Must plan to attend any accredited college or university. - **Other:** Applicants must demonstrate eligibility through the general application, which matches them to all scholarships for which they qualify. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [General Application](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) via the Amarillo Area Foundation scholarship portal. - Indicate current employment at a restaurant, GPA, and high school senior status. - Required attachments typically include: - Official high school transcript (7 semesters) - ACT and/or SAT scores (if applicable) - IRS Form 1040 or Student Aid Report (SAR) for financial verification - Resume (2 pages or less) - Only one application is needed to be considered for all eligible Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships. - Applications generally open in early January. --- ## Additional Information - This scholarship is one of many managed by the Amarillo Area Foundation; applying to the general portal will automatically match applicants to all scholarships for which they are eligible. - The Amarillo Area Foundation offers a variety of scholarships based on county, field of study, and other criteria. - For more details, review the [scholarship overview page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/26-scholarships). --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Scholarship List](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/26-scholarships) - [General Application Portal](https://aaf.spectrumportal.net/) - [Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships Main Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarship/) - [Contact Page](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 806-376-4521 | | Contact | [Contact Form](https://amarilloareafoundation.org/contact/)| | Address | 919 S. Polk, Amarillo, Texas 79101 |

Panhandle Restaurant Association Scholarship Fund

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