Scholarships are a great way to help pay for college and are one of many ways that you can fund your education. The Amarillo College Foundation awards scholarships on the basis of academic merit, leadership/participation, and financial need or any combination of these guidelines.
Important Dates
Application Open Date: November 15, 2025
Priority Deadline: March 1, 2026
Application Closes: October 15, 2026
AC Foundation Awards Over One Million Dollars in Scholarships Annually
The AC Foundation administers over 760 scholarships and support funds to more than 2000 students annually. We have made it easy for students to apply with one universal scholarship application for all of the funds available.
PLEASE NOTE: The AC Foundation strives to help as many students with scholarships as we can, but we receive more scholarship applications than we have funds to award. No student is guaranteed a scholarship. Scholarships can be awarded for a maximum of six consecutive semesters (fall and spring only).
Amarillo College Foundation Scholarship Application Information
Instructions for filling out the General Scholarship Application:
- Fill out the application completely, including all financial information. Incomplete applications are not considered for awards.
- If new to Amarillo College, please provide your most recent transcript. The transcript can be uploaded to your application.
- If you are unable to complete the application in one sitting, you can save it. Save your Student ID# and password in order to go back and complete the application. Once complete, press YES and SUBMIT.
- Your application will be reviewed, at which time, you will receive a message on your AC Student Email accepting your completed application or notifying you that your application is incomplete.
- If you are chosen to receive a scholarship, you will be notified through your AC Student Email and will have 7 days to accept your award before it expires.
All Amarillo College Foundation Scholarships are for Fall and Spring Only
Health Sciences or Nursing
You must formally be accepted into the programs to claim Allied Health or Nursing as your major.
Art, Music, and Theatre Majors
Preferred application deadline: 6/1
Adult Students
Preferred application deadline: 3/1
For students 24 or older with financial needs and/or dependent children.
Call 806-371-5439 for more information.
LITE (Living Independently Through Education)
Preferred application deadline: 3/1
For students with documented disabilities.
Call 806-345-5639 for an assessment appointment.
Transfer Students to a Four-Year University
Preferred application deadline: 10/15
Sybil B. Harrington Scholarships
Final application deadline: February 1st
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you define new or returning students?
New students have never enrolled at Amarillo College. Returning students are currently enrolled. - Is there a minimum GPA?
A minimum GPA of 2.0 and enrollment in at least six hours is required. - Should I apply for specific awards?
No. One application applies you to all Foundation scholarships. - Do you adhere firmly to deadlines?
Yes. - What does preferred deadline mean?
Applications submitted by March 1 are reviewed first.