Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship for the Learning Disabled

Scholarship Sponsored by Amarillo Area Foundation

This scholarship was established in 1995 by the family of Jake Jones and the community of Claude for learning disabled graduating seniors in the Texas Panhandle.

Eligibility

A) Graduating seniors from the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle who have a documented learning disability

B) Exhibit integrity, ambition, good moral character and a strong desire to achieve a higher level of education

C) Demonstrate the ability to overcome obstacles caused by the learning disability

D) Demonstrate a high standard of values, such as loyalty to friends, family, and faith

E) Cumulative High School GPA of 2.5 or higher

F) Major in field of choice at a Texas college/university of choice