College Scholarships

The following scholarships are offered by specific colleges/universities.  These scholarship applications are usually sent to our office each year.  When applying to any college/university, it is a good practice to go ahead and apply for any scholarships and financial aid at the same time.  However, no scholarships will be awarded until you have been accepted by the college/university. 

Amarillo College Foundation Scholarships  (Amarillo College)

Amount:        varies according to scholarship

Requirements:

·        Must attend Amarillo College

·         See packet for particular requirements for each scholarship

·         Based on merit, achievement, financial need, and academic potential

·         Specific scholarships may require minimum grade point averages, minimum number of college hours, participation in school activities and/or community service, and other qualifications as specified by donors

Deadline:      February 29

Amarillo Texas A&M Club Scholarship (Texas A&M University)

Amount:        $1,000    (5 awards)

Requirements:

·        Must be a Senior, a transfer student, or a current Texas A&M University student

·        All Seniors must be attending a school in Region 16

·        All transfer or current students at Texas A&M University must be from Region 16

·        Must be able to show acceptance to Texas A&M University

Deadline:      January 10

                        Website:      Amarillo Texas A&M Club Scholarship

                                                http://financialaid.tamu.edu

                                                http://scholarships.tamu.edu  (to download application or apply on-line)

Carr Academic Scholarship (Angelo State University)

Amount:        Ranges from $1,500 to $6,000

Requirements:

·        Must attend Angelo State University

·        Rank in the top 15% of the graduating class

·        GPA of 90 or above

·        Minimum SAT score of 970 or ACT score of 21

Deadline:      February 1    (Priority)

                        May 1 (if additional funds are available)

                        Website:      Angelo State University

Clarendon College Scholarships (Clarendon College)

Amount:        varies

Requirements:

·        Graduating Senior

·        Plan to attend Clarendon College

·        Malouf and Iris Abraham Agricultural Scholarship -- available to students majoring in an agricultural related field

·        Malouf and Iris Abraham Business Scholarship -- available to students majoring in business or accounting

·        General academic scholarships have no restrictions on areas of study

Deadline:      April 1            (Malouf and Iris Abraham Agricultural Scholarship)

(received in the Amarillo Area Foundation office)

                        May 1             (Malouf and Iris Abraham Business Scholarship)

                        May 1             (General Academic Scholarship)

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholarship (WTAMU)

Amount:        up to $2,650

Requirements:

·        High school graduate or GED graduate

·        Minimum GPA of 2.0

·        Attend West Texas A&M University

·        Be identified as a migrant or seasonal farm worker or the dependent of a migrant or seasonal farm worker

·        Demonstrate a strong commitment to succeed

Deadline:      February 1

                        Website:     West Texas A&M CAMP Scholarship

Collins, Carr P. Collins Scholars Program  (Baylor University)

Amount:        $3,500 per year, renewable for four years

Requirements:

·        Be admitted to Baylor University

·        Minimum SAT score of 1250 or ACT score of 28

·        Completed a balanced college preparatory including history, science, and a foreign  language

·        Top 25% of graduating class

·        Resident of the state of Texas

·        Principal or teacher nomination

·        Essay required

Deadline:      January 31   (postmarked)

Courson, Harold & Joyce Courson Leadership Scholarship (WTAMU)

Amount:        $500  (renewable up to 4 years)

Requirements:

·        Preference is given to Perryton High School graduates

·        Minimum grade average of 85

·        Demonstration of leadership and personal motivation

·        Student is planning to attend West Texas A&M University

·        Student needs to complete a standard WTAMU scholarship application

Deadline:      February 1

DeVry Institute Scholarship (DeVry Institute)

Amount:        $6,000 - $64,000

Requirements:

·        Minimum ACT score of 24 or minimum SAT score of 1100

Deadline:      varies

                        Website:      DeVry Institute Scholarship
                   It's Working     (this is an interactive web site that allows students to explore careers                                                                             careers that match their personal skills)

Edmonds,  James H. and Minnie M. Edmonds Education Fund (WTAMU)

Amount:        Varies according to need (not to exceed $1,000/year)

Requirements:

·        Scholarship offered by West Texas A&M University

·        Demonstrate financial need

·        Student needs to complete a standard WTAMU scholarship application

Deadline:      February 1

Frank Phillips College Scholarship (Frank Phillips College)

Amount:        Various scholarships offered to students attending Frank Phillips College

Requirements:

·        See counselor for information packet

·        Packet includes information on:

·        Development Corporation Scholarships

·        Private Scholarships

·        Frank Phillips College Institutional Scholarships

·        Other Scholarships offered through Frank Phillips College

Deadline:      March 14

                        Website:   www.fpctx.edu

Harris,  Billy Bob Harris Scholarship (University of North Texas)

Amount:        $800

Requirements:

·        Student planning to attend The University of North Texas

·        Graduate of Perryton, Borger, Gruver, or Spearman high schools

·        Graduate in top 25% of class

·        Minimum SAT score of 1000 or minimum ACT score of 25

Deadline:      March 31

Koh Family Engineering Scholarship (Texas Tech University)

Amount:        $7,000 - $18,000

Requirements:

·        Must attend Texas Tech University

·        Must major in the field of engineering

·        Minimum GPA of 3.0

·        Minimum ACT score of 32 or minimum SAT score of 1400

·        Based upon outstanding scholarship, exemplary character, and meaningful extracurricular activities

Deadline:      January 15

                        Website:      www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/scholarships/koh

Mesa Scholarship for Academic Excellence (WTAMU)

Amount:        $500 - $1,000

Requirements:

·        Student plans to attend West Texas A&M University

·        ACT score of 23 or higher or SAT score of 950 or higher

·        Rank in top 25% of class

·        Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, and personal references

·        Enrolled as a full-time student

Deadline:      March 31

Mewbourne,  Curtis W. Mewbourne Leadership Scholars Program (University of Oklahoma)

Amount:        $20,000   ($4,000 a year for up to 5 years)

Requirements:

·        Attend the University of Oklahoma

·        Strong academic background

·        School and community involvement

·        Commitment to the oil and gas industry

·        Will be guaranteed a paid industry-related internship for the summer between the freshman and sophomore years in college

Deadline:      April 1

Oklahoma Panhandle State University General Academic Scholarships (OPSU)

Amount:        Varies according to particular scholarship

Requirements:

·        Must attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University

·        See counselor for details on each scholarship

·        Must submit SAT or ACT scores

Deadline:      March 3

                        Website:       www.opsu.edu

Rural Health Education Stipend Program  (Texas Tech University)

Amount:        $2,500    (renewable for up to 4 years)

Requirements:

·        Must attend Texas Tech University

·        Must pursue a health care career, (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, etc.)

·        Must show a substantial commitment to practicing in a rural community

·        Priority is given to applicants who reside in rural Texas counties

·        Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2

·        Applications are only available on-line at the web site indicated below

Deadline:     March 15

                        Website:      www.ttuhsc.edu

Tech Prep Association of Texas Scholarship (Amarillo , Clarendon, or Frank Phillips College)

Amount:        varies

Requirements:

·        Must be enrolled in, or must have completed, a state approved Tech-Prep coherent sequence of courses in which a minimum of two courses articulate to a community or technical college or a technical school or lead to an apprenticeship

·        Must have participated in or be enrolled in a work-based experience

·        Must attend Amarillo College, Frank Phillips College, or Clarendon College

·        Essay required

Deadline:      February 16 (received in the scholarship office)

Texas A&M University General Academic Scholarships (Texas A&M University)

Amount:        Varies according to scholarship

Requirements:

·        Applicant to Texas A&M University

·        Rank in the top quarter of the graduating class

·        Requirements vary according to scholarship

·        Only one application has to be submitted to apply for all scholarships

Deadline:      December 15

                        Website:      Texas A&M University General Academic Scholarships

Texas State University Scholarship ( Texas State University-San Marcos)

Amount:        varies

Requirements:

·        Attend Texas State University

·        Based upon academic awards and honors, leadership activities, and extra-curricular activities and awards

·        Interview required

Deadline:      December 1

                        Website:       www.txstate.edu

Texas Tech University General Academic Scholarship (Texas Tech University)

Amount:        $200 - $8,000

Requirements:

·        Attend Texas Tech University

·        See packet in counselor’s office for specific information on individual scholarships

Deadline:      March 1

                        Website:       www.ttu.edu

University of North Texas Multicultural Scholastic Award (UNT)

Amount:        $4,000

Requirements:

·        U.S. citizen or permanent resident

·        Must be an entering Freshman student attending the University of North Texas

·        Minimum ACT score of 21 or minimum SAT score of 1000

·        Graduate in the top 25% of graduating class

Deadline:      March 31

                        Website:     Multicultural Scholarship Award - UNT

University of Texas at Austin General Academic Scholarships (UT Austin)

Amount:        varies according to scholarship

Requirements:

·        Various scholarships offered to high school Seniors planning to attend The University of Texas at Austin

·        Selection is based on scholarship, leadership, and character

·        See file in counselor's office for specific requirements on each scholarship

Deadline:      December 1

West Texas A&M University General Academic Scholarships (WTAMU)

Amount:        Varies

Requirements:

·        Various financial aid and campus service scholarships available (see packet in counselor’s office)

Deadline:      December 1   (early decision)

                        February 1

                        Web site:      WTAMU General Academic Scholarships