Scholarships
Browse currently available scholarship opportunities and review deadlines, requirements, and award information.
| Scholarship | Description | Deadline | Award Amount | Minimum GPA | Apply |
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| Amarillo College Foundation | THE AMARILLO COLLEGE FOUNDATION General Scholarship application is available, online, from November 15-October 15 annually. Although there is no deadline for applications, it is strongly recommended students apply no later than March 1st to insure consideration for all available funds. Call the Foundation Office at (806) 371-5107 with inquiries. | 2.00 | Apply | ||
| Sybil B. Harrington Scholarship | The Sybil B. Harrington Scholarship is available November 15-February 1 annually for current Amarillo College students planning to transfer to a four-year Texas university. | 3.00 | Apply | ||
| Adult Students Program | The Adult Students Program provides assistance to students for child care, transportation, textbooks and tuition. To qualify, students must be: married/single with children, or economically disadvantaged, especially students age 24 and older, or be responsible for a disabled family member. Application for this program is included within THE AMARILLO COLLEGE FOUNDATION General Scholarship Application. Call the Adult Students Program Office at (806) 371-5450 with inquiries. | Apply | |||
| Amarillo Area Foundation | The Amarillo Area Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for different colleges/universities and fields of study, and eligibility for scholarships is based on the students county of residence, planned college or university, and/or anticipated field of study | Apply | |||
| Debbie Boeka Scholarship | For youth leaving the foster care system in Potter and Randall Counties. | Apply | |||
| Horatio Alger Association | Horatio Alger Association have funded need-based college scholarships for low-income youth to pursue their dreams through higher education. Through it's many scholarship programs, the Association supports students pursuing career and technical certificates and degrees, bachelor's degrees, and graduate studies. Eligible students have access to state, national, career & technical, and other targeted scholarships. | Apply | |||
| C. Ed Davis PAL Scholarship | The C. Ed Davis PAL Scholarship is for basic non-tuition needs for former foster youth who are majoring in government, political science, history, or other pre-law field. Scholarships are awarded in increments of $500 per semester and are for basic non-tuition needs. | Decisions regarding scholarship awards will be made by August 1 (for Fall) or November 1 (for Spring) | Apply | ||
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | The Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students of Hispanic heritage. Requirements include: Hispanic heritage, 2.5 GPA for undergraduate students, plan to enroll full-time, and complete FAFSA. | 2.50 | Apply | ||
| Paragonremodeling.com | This scholarship is merit-based and requires a 5-minute video. Applicants must be enrolled, or currently enrolling as a full-time student in a course related to home remodeling. | Winter deadline: February 28, Summer Deadline July 31st. | $1,000.00 | Apply | |
| Gilman Scholarship Program | Do you want to study abroad? The Gilman Scholarship Program is accepting applications. Applicants must be U.S. citizens receiving a Federal Pell grant during the term of application | Rolling Deadline | Apply | ||
| Windmill Scholarship. | Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Foundation is offering the Windmill Scholarship. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and Texas resident, plan to enroll full time at a State of Texas school, permanent address within the PPHEF service area, and 2.5 GPA. | Priority deadline: March 15th. Final Deadline: May 31 | 2.50 | Apply | |
| Qualified Hardware | Applicants must be enrolled full-time, 3.0 GPA and write a 1000-word reflective piece detailing their educational journey | $1,000.00 | 3.00 | Apply | |
| National Driving and Traffic School | National Driving and Traffic School is seeking to reward essay applicants $3000 in scholarships. Applicants must write a less than 500 words essay dealing with the serious implications of being a driver. | April 1, August 1, December 1 | $3,000.00 | Apply | |
| $1000 Perseverance Scholarship | Schwartz Injury Law is offering the $1000 Perseverance Scholarship to support the education of a student who overcame a severe injury or medical issue in their life. Applicants must submit a professional headshot and a 500-1000 words essay. | 11/23/2026 | Apply | ||
| ExtremeTerrain Student Scholarship | ExtremeTerrain Student Scholarship: for student pursuing a degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, Environmental research, land use, earth and atmosphere studies, sustainable land management, parks and recreation, or sustainable agriculure systems. Students must submit a 700-1500 word essay. | Fall deadline: June 15, Spring deadline October 15th. | Apply | ||
| AmericanTrucks Student Scholarships | AmericanTrucks Student Scholarships: enrolled full time with program in construction management or secondary votech school. Students must submit a 750-1500 word essay. | Fall deadline: June 15, Spring deadline; October 15. | Apply | ||
| AmericanMuscle | AmericanMuscle is offering 4 currently enrolled students or high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education an opportunity to be awarded $2,000 in tuition assistance towards their upcoming semester. Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study. Applicants must submit a 700-1500 word essay telling how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry. | Fall deadline: June 15th. Spring Deadline October 15 | $2,000.00 | Apply | |
| Value CPR Foundation Scholarship Program | Value CPR presents the Value CPR Foundation Scholarship Program for students aspiring to study or currently studying healthcare or education. Applicants must have a 2.8 GPA, majoring in in a healthcare or education-related field, and submit a 500-750 word essay. | 12/27/2026 | $1,500.00 | 2.80 | Apply |
| CardRates.com | CardRates.com is offering an $1000 tuition scholarship to future and current college students preparing for a career in the personal finance industry. Applicants must be a U.S. resident, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, majoring in business, accounting, finance, mathematics, management, and others related to the personal finance industry, write a 500-900 word essay and provide an official transcript | $1,000.00 | 3.50 | Apply | |
| American Graphics Institute | American Graphics Institute offers a $1000 scholarship to encourage the use of design and creative thinking. This scholarship is awarded twice annually, in January and August of each year. Applicants must submit a 500-1500 word essay describing how you anticipate design thinking or digital design tools will impact you and your career choice. | Deadlines are July 31 and December 31 | $1,000.00 | Apply | |
| Annual Prevounce Preventive Health | Applicants must be pursuing a career in healthcare and submit an essay. | Apply | |||
| InfoTracer | InfoTracer is offering a $1000 scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled full time with a 2.0 GPA or higher and write a 1000 word essay. | $1,000.00 | 2.00 | Apply | |
| 12M Loans | 12M Loans will grant a quarterly $500 scholarship to students for covering education costs. The scholarship will be recurring and awarded four times a year. Applicants must be 18 yrs old, U.S. citizen, minimum 2.8 GPA, full or part time college enrolled, and submit a 750 word essay. | $500.00 | 2.80 | Apply | |
| LA Tutors | LA Tutors is offering a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to students who showcase their creativity. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, must have designed an innovative project, submit an essay describing the goal of the project and write an essay describing the goal. | 11:59pm on the 20th PST of each month | $500.00 | 3.00 | Apply |
| Adoptions from the Heart | Adoptions from the Heart offers education scholarships for parents who have placed their child for adoption. Priority will be given to applicants who have placed a child for adoption in or after 1985, accepted to a college or trade school, show financial need, and write an essay regarding their adoption story. Additional qualifications include 2.5 or higher GPA, complete scholarship application and provide transcript | Deadline for Fall Semester is December 1st. Deadline for Spring Semester is July 1st. | 2.50 | Apply | |
| DirectLoansLenders | Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents, enrolled full time or part-time in a college and achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA | December 31 and June 30 | $700.00 | 3.00 | Apply |
| LITE - Students With Disabilities Program | The LITE Program provides assistance to students who have a documented disability on record with the AC Accessibility office. Application for this program is included within THE AMARILLO COLLEGE FOUNDATION General Scholarship Application. Call the AC Accessibility/Disability Services Office at (806)345-5639 with inquiries. | Apply | |||
| Rehabs.org | Rehabs.org is offering a free scholarship for college students. By providing financial assistance to help pay for books, tuition, or daily expenses, Rehabs.org hopes to encourage more students to develop a passion for raising awareness about the risks and dangers associated with addiction. A 500-700 words essay is required. | 07/31/2027 | 2.50 | Apply | |
| "Be Bold" $25,000 scholarship | Join Bold.org. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. Being bold means being: earnest, determined, moving. | $25,000.00 | Apply | ||
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| P.E.O. scholarships | P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization to celebrate the advancement of women. | Apply | |||
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| Tascosa Lions Scholarship | Must reside within Potter or Randall counties who has completed high school with a grade of 75 or higher. based on Academic Achievement, Demonstrated Leadership, and Financial Need. | August 1st for Fall semester December 1st for Spring semester | $500.00 | Apply | |
| Immigrant Student Scholarship | Provide assistance to immigrant students who have a demonstrated need, helping them cover some of the costs of a college education. Must be either a first or second generation immigrant living in the U.S. | 10/28/2026 | $1,000.00 | 4.00 | Apply |
| Single Parent Scholarship | must be a single parent currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Two scholarships awarded yearly. | Fall: June 30 Spring: December 31 | $2,000.00 | Apply | |
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| Scholarship Institute | Apply | ||||
| VeryVery's Empowering Motherhood Annual Scholarship | Open to all mothers who are or will soon be attending college. | $1,000.00 | Apply | ||
| Grants for Disabled | Apply | ||||
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| Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program | Must submit 800-2000 words essay on the following topic: "The Great Housing Reset (2026)" - How is the real estate market shifting? Low housing inventory and mortgage rates have buyers getting creative shopping for a home, but many are waiting for the real estate market to transition to a more balanced environment. Describe how you expect to see the market shift in the coming year. | 12/15/2026 | $4,000.00 | Apply | |
| MKFM Resilient Student Scholarship | Applicants must have divorced or unmarried parents and write a 500-word essay or a two-minute video explaining their resilience and determination in the face of family challenges. How has growing up in a divorced or unmarried-parent household shaped their character and aspirations for the future? | 11/09/2026 | $1,500.00 | Apply | |
| Committing to Justice | prospective and current law students interested in representing plaintiffs in civil rights or employment discrimination cases. must submit 3–5-minute video. | 12/21/2026 | Apply | ||
| Dreams Without Borders Scholarship | Immigration Legal Advisors, PLLC is offering a scholarship to law students from immigrant families who are committed to making meaningful contributions to immigration law and policy. must provide either a 500-word essay or a two-minute video essay. | 12/28/2026 | $1,000.00 | 3.00 | Apply |
| Shapers of Society Scholarship | to undergraduate social science majors, such as Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, etc, who believe in education's transformative power and ability to change the world. Must submit a 2-3 minute video essay. | 01/04/2027 | 3.00 | Apply | |
| Mastering SEO Tools scholarship | Beginning January 25, 2026, applicants should post a guide on: "SEO Tools for Small Businesses: A Guide to Affordable Optimization Techniques." applicants will write a 750-1000 words guide of: "SEO Tools for Small Businesses: A Guide to Affordable Optimization Techniques." | 01/24/2027 | $500.00 | Apply | |
| Hope and Opportunity Scholarship | for previous foster youth pursuing college degrees. must submit a 500-word essay | 11/02/2026 | $1,500.00 | Apply | |
| JITEmails Future of Digital Outreach Scholarship | Applicants must write a 600-800 words essay on "Where is cold email and digital outreach headed in a world that's all about privacy and personalization?" | 12/31/2026 | $500.00 | 3.00 | Apply |
| Lem Garcia Law $1000 Scholarship | Applicants must be accepted into any law school in the United States for the 2025–2026 academic year, or currently attending any law school in the United States during the 2025–2026 academic year and continuing their studies into 2026–2027. Applicants must write an 800 word or less essay, detailing your motivation for pursuing a legal career and your vision for using your degree to advocate for justice. | 12/25/2026 | $1,000.00 | Apply | |
| Scholarships for Texas Social Work Students | range of scholarships specifically designed to support social work students. | Apply | |||
| BadCredit.org's Wealth Wise Scholarship | major of study must support a career in the finance industry (e.g. finance, business, accounting, mathematics, management, and other related majors). write 500 words essay 'how the U.S. credit scoring system can be improved'. | $1,000.00 | 3.50 | Apply | |
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| Gold Law Firm "Challenge Yourself Scholarship" | he Gold Law Firm is honored to offer scholarship awards to freshmen who have spent their early education taking part in challenging skill-building activities such as Scouts, acting or theater, debate club, and speech. must submit a 500 words essay. | 12/14/2026 | Apply | ||
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| Energy Job Shop Skilled Trades Scholarship | In 500 words or less, explain why you are pursuing a skilled trades or technical workforce career and how you are positioning yourself to succeed in an increasingly competitive labor market. | 04/30/2027 | $1,000.00 | Apply | |
| Parents With Passion Scholarship | single parents who are pursuing a college degree. must submit a 750 words essay | 10/28/2026 | $1,000.00 | 3.00 | Apply |
| Therapy.com Mental Health 2026 Scholarship | The Therapy.com Mental Health Scholarship allows you to share your insights on one of the most important conversations in healthcare: How can we improve access and support for mental health? All majors welcome. Applicants must be in good academic standing and write an original 800-1200 words essay. | 11/30/2026 | $2,250.00 | Apply | |
| Future Attorneys Scholarship | must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a pre-law undergraduate program or an accredited U.S. law school. must submit an essay discussing your interest in the legal field and how you plan to use a legal education to positively impact individuals, families, or your community. | 02/15/2027 | $1,000.00 | 3.00 | Apply |
| Hope for Addiction Scholarship | Samba Recovery’s Hope for Addiction Scholarship is an annual $1,000 award dedicated to encouraging more young people to join the fight against addiction by pursuing degrees that directly support individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Applicants must submit an original 500 to 1000 word essay on how they are planning to use their degree to help individuals and families struggling with addiction, and why helping those affected by substance use disorder is important to them. | 02/28/2027 | $1,000.00 | Apply | |
| Addictions.com Fall 2027 College scholarship | Are you a full-time college student in the U.S.? Do you have a passion for raising awareness about the dangers associated with substance abuse and addiction? Three scholarships will be awarded to qualified college students who write the winning essays (for first, second, and third places). | 07/31/2027 | 2.50 | Apply | |
| Family First Scholarship | The Fealy Law Firm is proud to recognize the immense sacrifices many single parents endure to ensure a better life for their children, and few pursuits are more noble than a single parent seeking a college education. Must submit a 500-700 words essay. | 02/11/2027 | $1,500.00 | Apply | |
| John Feroleto Memorial Scholarship Fund | Be a first-generation college student or demonstrate significant commitment to public service, advocacy, or community involvement | Applications are accepted annually from September 1 to March 31 each year. | 3.00 | Apply | |
| Brook Church-Koegel Scholarship | for a student at an accredited U.S. college or university who is building something — a skill, a project, an organization, a future. essay required. | 12/01/2026 | $1,000.00 | Apply | |
| Jinhee Wilde Law Legacy Scholarship | Show devotion to education and professional aspirations through courses and extracurriculars. essay required | 05/10/2027 | $1,000.00 | 3.00 | Apply |
| Brandon Wong & Associates Difference Makers Scholarship | award students who have made it their mission to serve their community in a positive way. student is in junior or senior year of college. essay or video required. | 11/04/2026 | Apply |