Putt Powell Memorial Journalism Scholarship supports Amarillo-area high school graduates with college or university study to help them pursue higher education with a planned major in journalism.
Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (General application)
Summary: Supports graduating seniors from four Amarillo high schools who plan to major in journalism at an accredited college or university.
Key Information: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Amarillo, Caprock, Palo Duro, or Tascosa High Schools.
The Putt Powell Memorial Journalism Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports college or university study for graduating high school seniors who plan to major in journalism. It serves students from Amarillo, Caprock, Palo Duro, and Tascosa High Schools. Recipients may attend any accredited college or university.
The scholarship is included in the foundation’s county-specific scholarship listings under Potter and Randall counties. Applicants use the foundation’s shared general application, which allows students to apply for multiple scholarships at once. The application system determines scholarship eligibility from the information each applicant provides.