Benjamin Gimp Raffkind Memorial Scholarship Grant

Benjamin Gimp Raffkind Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation
Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Summary

The Benjamin Gimp Raffkind Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, provides financial support for graduating high school seniors in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Eligible students must have a GPA of 80 or better and plan to attend Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University. This scholarship aims to empower local youth by facilitating their pursuit of higher education and addressing the educational needs of the community.

Overview

The Amarillo Area Foundation is the only nonprofit community foundation serving the more than 400,000 people in the Texas Panhandle. As a leader in philanthropic, nonprofit, and community issues, the Foundation is a catalyzing force that addresses the community’s most critical challenges by providing significant, shared and lasting results. Benjamin Gimp Raffkind Memorial Scholarship For graduating high school seniors in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle who plan to attend Amarillo College or West Texas A&M University.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any student with a GPA of 80 or better (on a 100 point scale) may apply.