Moore County Gin Doug Nix Memorial Scholarship Grant

Moore County Gin Doug Nix Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation
Last Updated: September 16, 2025

Summary

The Moore County Gin Doug Nix Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports graduating seniors from selected Texas High Schools who intend to major in Agriculture at an accredited college or university. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship aims to empower young individuals in the Texas Panhandle to pursue higher education and contribute to their communities through agricultural studies.

Overview

Amarillo Area Foundation 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. The Amarillo Area Foundation’s history began in 1957 with a dream and a challenge to address the healthcare needs facing the Texas Panhandle. The Amarillo Area Foundation is the only community foundation serving Texas’ northernmost 26 counties.  Since its inception in 1957 and into the future, the Foundation provides grants and services to strengthen nonprofit organizations and the services they deliver. The Foundation is enriching the Panhandle communities we call home as a result of partnerships between area philanthropists and social entrepreneurs. The Foundation is governed by a Board of private citizens dedicated to their leadership role on philanthropic, nonprofit, and community issues. Moore County Gin Doug Nix Memorial Scholarship For graduating seniors from Channing, Dalhart, Dumas, Stratford, and Sunray High Schools who plan to attend any accredited two or four-year college/university in the United States and major in Agriculture. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA to apply.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.