Amarillo Handgunners Association – The Bill Goodson Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Amarillo Area Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a high school senior at time of application.
  3. Must be a resident of one of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas panhandle.
  4. Must maintain a 'C' grade point average during the school year and a 2.0 while attending a college or university.
  5. Must enroll as a full-time student.
  6. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  7. Must be engaged in or sincerely interested in a shooting sport or activity.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: High school seniors with a 'C' average residing in one of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas panhandle are eligible for this award. Students must be engaged in or sincerely interested in a shooting sport or activity. Click here to learn how to apply.

Application requirements for the Amarillo Handgunners Association – The Bill Goodson Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • IRS Form 1040
  • ACT/SAT scores
  • Shooting Activities and Awards
Additional Information: This scholarship was established in May 1987 by the Amarillo Handgunners Club, Inc. to provide financial aid to a deserving student with achievements in shooting sports. The scholarship is named in memory of Bill Goodson, a stalwart pioneer of the club. Applicants are not required to attend a certain institution or major in a certain field of study to receive this scholarship.

Award Amount: $500 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, February 12, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, February 12, 2023

Applications are available online from the Amarillo Area Foundation website. Each applicant must create a login and password in order to access the online application. In addition to the completed application, each student must submit proof of U.S. citizenship or residency, official high school and/or college transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, a current IRS Form 1040, two letters of recommendation, and a seperate sheet listing all shooting activities and awards. Some supplemental materials may be submitted in electronic format within the online application. If materials are not available in electronic format, they may be mailed or faxed using the respective mailing address and fax number. Applications and all supporting materials must be received by noon CST on the deadline date. Materials postmarked by the deadline date will also be accepted.
About Amarillo Area Foundation:
Contact Information: Christina Williams, Scholarship Coordinator
Address: 801 S. Fillmore Suite 700 Amarillo, Texas 79101

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