Emma Barrientos Scholarship Fund

Purpose:    To assist students entering ACC directly out of high school who are of Hispanic heritage and other ethnicities.

 

Amount:     Two $1000 scholarships for tuition, fees and books.

Criteria:

 

• Demonstrate involvement in community service.
• Submit a letter of reference from an elected official or clergy
• U.S. Citizen.
• Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); information can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office      223-4AID.
• Financial need (as determined by the ACC Financial Aid Office).
• Reside in the ACC taxing district.
• Be a registered voter – please submit your voter registration card.

Terms of Scholarship:

 

• Successfully complete a minimum of six hours with a 2.5 GPA while on scholarship.
• Scholarship must be used within one academic year.

 

To apply, complete the ACC General Scholarship Application online (www.austincc.edu/foundation) or submit paper application and return it to any ACC Financial Aid Office.

 

Application Deadline:    June 1st of each year