Scott Riola Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Scott Riola Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Scott Riola Memorial Scholarship Fund, offered by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports current flight nurses from the Texas Panhandle's top 26 counties who seek to further their education. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and possess a flight certification (CEN, CCRN, or CFRN). This initiative exemplifies the Foundation's commitment to enhancing healthcare education and ensuring skilled professionals serve the community's needs.

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. Scott Riola Memorial Scholarship Fund For current flight nurses from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle who plan to advance their education. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to apply. Applicants must hold one of the following flight certifications: CEN, CCRN, or CFRN. Maintain a 3.5 or better cumulative GPA while in college

Eligibility

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