Stephen Kramer Memorial Scholarship
Austin Community College Art Department Chair Steve Kramer passed away Friday, August 15, 2003. In his memory the ACC Art Department started a scholarship endowment and have renamed the former Austin Community College Art Scholarship to the Steve Kramer Memorial Scholarship.
Steve Kramer, Artist, Educator, and Art Department Chair, a good man who made many friends at Austin Community College, left a legacy of fairness and strength, as well as an effective and growing Art Department. He will be missed by many in the ACC community, as well as by family and friends. Anyone who knew Steve, on whatever level, felt enriched by his wisdom, depth of knowledge, purpose, and talent. Steve’s desire to educate students, make the best possible environment for faculty, students, and staff, and to diplomatically assure the ACC administration of the importance of a well-funded and effective Art Department, left a strong impression on all of us. We feel that a fitting tribute to his love of teaching will be felt through an endowed scholarship in his name at Austin Community College. To that end we are asking for donations to help fund the “Steve Kramer Memorial Endowed Scholarship.”
Contributions can be made through the Austin Community College Foundation. If you wish to send a check, checks should be made out to the ACC Foundation with “memory of Steve Kramer” in the memo field on the bottom of your check.
Checks may be mailed directly to:
ACC Foundation
5930 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, Texas, 78752
The Foundation also has a “pay by credit card” method that allows you to “fax” your contribution to the ACC Foundation. Print the following form, fill it out according to the instructions on the form, on the “Purpose of payment” line please write “Steve Kramer Memorial Scholarship,” fax the form according to the instructions on the form. Thank you.
Thank you for remembering Steve and the all good he did for Austin Community College.
For Students Interested in Applying for a Scholarship
Purpose:
To assist students enrolled in the ACC Fine Arts program.
Criteria:
- Majoring in Art at ACC
- Overall GPA of 2.75
- Enrollment in and successful completion of a minimum of 9 hours per semester while on scholarship
- Must have a completion rate of at least 70% on attempted course work at ACC
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the ACC financial aid office
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a recent art instructor
- Submit up to ten hard copy photographs, digital images, or original works in a portfolio. Slides may be submitted but other methods are preferred
To apply, complete the ACC General Scholarship Application and return it, with all required attachments, to the ACC Art Department, Rio Grande Campus, 1212 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78701.
Terms of Scholarship:
- The number of awards and the dollar amount will be based on the funds available
- Maintain a 2.75 GPA overall while on scholarship
- Enroll and complete a minimum of nine hours each semester
- Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, books, and art supplies only
- May only be used toward a degree or certificate in Fine Arts at ACC
