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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS

Scholarships and Educational Grants

Respiratory Care scholarships and educational grants are available through the college and state foundations to assist students who have financial need and to reward scholastic achievement. The scholarships or grants have set deadlines and specific requirements. Information may be obtained from the Respiratory Care program director.

Amarillo College Foundation
Several general education and Allied Health scholarships are given by the Amarillo College Foundation. Applications deadlines can be found on the AC Foundation web site. Students may obtain applications from the Allied Health Division office on the West Campus, the AC Foundation office on the Washington Street Campus or online. Many of these scholarships are limited to a student’s tuition, books, and laboratory fees.

The Gary Gerard and the Bill and Susan Young Scholarships
Two scholarships are reserved exclusively for RC students at Amarillo College. Applications are available from the RC program director and are due March 2nd. Awards are divided in equal amounts for the fall and spring semester of the student's sophomore year. Some requirements are placed on these scholarships including a minimal GPA, length of residence, and number of hours earned in the RC program at Amarillo College. Funds are unrestricted for these scholarships.

Respiratory Care Foundation of Texas
Educational Grants are provided through the Respiratory Care Foundation of Texas. Any RC student in the state of Texas may apply for these grants. Applicants must submit a transcript verifying a 3.0 GPA in a RC program, a letter of recommendation from the RC Program Director, and an original paper on some aspect of respiratory care. Funds are unrestricted for these grants.