This section is a listing of scholarships awarded by entities outside of Austin Community College. The requirements, application and deadline will vary for each scholarship. Students needing additional information about a particular scholarship should contact that program directly.
In addition to the scholarships listed in this section, students are encouraged to use a scholarship search engine to look for additional outside scholarship opportunities not listed here.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this section is for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement by Austin Comunity College of the organization nor the scholarship being offered. Austin Community College cannot guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any of the links listed. In addition, Austin Community College is not responsible for the content of any of these websites. It is the responsibility of the student to verify all information related to the scholarship application, including any requirements and related deadlines.
American Welding Society--District Scholarships
- For students in a welding-related education or training program.
- DEADLINE: March 1
Amplify Credit Union
- Students who will be a college freshman in the Fall 2010 (must be from Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Caldwell or Hays county)
- DEADLINE: July
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
- Asian & Pacific Islander American students are elgible for these scholarships. Multiple scholarships are listed on this website.
- DEADLINE: Varied
Austin Council of the Blind (pdf application)
- Blind or visually impaired high school graduate or college student
- DEADLINE: June 1
Brain Track
- Awards scholarships in the areas of Teaching, Nursing, Computer Science and Business
- DEADLINE: Generally November 1 and March 1
Bryer Law Office-Viral Video Scholarship
- Any future or current college student. Must be at least 18 years of age to submit video application.
- DEADLINE: December
Charley Wooten Grant Program
- High school seniors or graduates (including GED recipients) who plan to enroll at least half time for Fall 2011. Student must demonstrate financial need.
- DEADLINE: May
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Current and future students, must be of Choctaw descent
- DEADLINE: varies
Datatel Scholars Foundation
- Currently enrolled ACC students or dual-enrolled high school students (taking at least 6 hours) who are planning on attending ACC the following academic year and enrolling in at least 6 credit hours are eligible to apply.
- DEADLINE: January
Department of Homeland Security
- Students that have attended full time with at least at 3.3 gpa. Additional requirements on the website along with application information.
- DEADLINE: January
Erma Byrd Scholarship
- Students enrolled in an associate's program leads to a career in industrial health and safety occupations.
- DEADLINE: March
Fast Recipes My Recipe-My Heritage Scholarship
- Any enrolled student.
- DEADLINE: One the first 200 applications have been submitted
Fifth Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program
- Students in ACC's Professional Accounting Certificate program. Student must demonstrate financial need and have at least 120 college hours (including 15 semester credit hours of accounting).
Foundation for Global Scholars
- Provides scholarships for students planning to study abroad.
- DEADLINE: Varies
Gates Millennium Scholars
- Appicants must be enrolling in college for the first time in the Fall. Scholarship intended for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American with demonstrated leadership ability and financial need.
- DEADLINE: January
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Students of Hispanic origin planning to enroll full time. Must have 2.8 GPA or higher
- DEADLINE: Information available beginning in February
Helen Brett Scholarship
- Students with at least a 3.0 GPA who have an interest in pursuing a career in tradeshow and exhibition management.
- DEADLINE: July 1, 2011
Hispanic Association of College & Universities (ACC is a member institution)
- Various scholarships for current and future ACC students.
- DEADLINE: May
Hispanic College Fund
- Various scholarships for high school seniors and current students
- DEADLINE: Varied (most of the deadlines are in March)
Hispanic Internal Revenue Employees (HIRE)
- 1-3 Scholarships awarded ($1000 each)
- Do not need to be a member of their organization to apply.
- DEADLINE: September
Hispanic Scholarship Consortium (HSC) Scholarship Program
- Students of hispanic origin planning on enrolling full time.
- Renewable scholarships ranging from $2000-$5000
- DEADLINE: March 16, 2012
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Various scholarships for high school seniors and current students
- DEADLINE: Varied (most of the deadlines are January--March)
Home Depot Trade Scholarship Program
- Building and Construction majors and related majors.
- DEADLINE: April 30, 2010
Hoopin4Life Memorial Scholarship Program
- Graduate from a Williamson or Travis County high school
- 2.5 GPA majoring in Theology, Kinesiology, Math or Child Development.
- DEADLINE: May 31, 2011
Irene S. Wischer Education Foundation Scholarship Program
- Students with financial need and are US citizens. Must have been legal Texas resident for 12 months prior to submitting scholarship application.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- DEADLINE: March
Jeanette Rankin Foundation
- Women age 35 and older demonstrating significant financial need
- DEADLINE: March
KFC Colonel's Scholars
- Graduating high-school seniors with at least a 2.75 GPA.
- DEADLINE: February
LeTendre Education Fund
- For students who are homeless or have been homeless at some point during their school attendance.
- DEADLINE: September 12, 2011
Mark Beaumont Scholarship Fund
- Awarded to current students pursuing a career specializing in the business of interactive entertainment including: marketing, public relations, and business development.
- DEADLINE: June 30, 2011
MENSA Foundation
- Essay competition for students enrolled in a degree-granting program (certificate or associates)
- Scholarship to be awarded for Fall 2010
- DEADLINE: January
Mitty Guerra Memorial Scholarship
- Awarded to a Hispanic woman who is residing in Austin, has overcome barriers and has shown determination in completing her educational goals.
- DEADLINE: March
MyBookBuyer.com Textbooks for a Year Scholarship
- Open to college students 18 years and older who are legal residents of the U.S.
- DEADLINE: October
National Forum for Black Public Administrators
- Various scholarships awarded to African American students who stand out in the areas of leadership, scholarship and public service.
- Scholarship Application
- DEADLINE: February
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- $1000 scholarships to high-achieving high school seniors planning to enroll in college
- DEADLINE: April 8, 2012
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
- Awarded to women with low-income that have minor children.
- DEADLINE: July 15, 2010
The Pearson Prize for Higher Education
- Multiple scholarships awarded to students that have demonstrated leadership in community service.
- DEADLINE: April
GLBTQ Scholarship (Awarded by PFLAG)
- GLBTQ students will are residents of central texas and are at least 17 years old by April 15, 2011.
- DEADLINE: May 1, 2011
Proyecto Vision
- Site provides listing of scholarships intended for Latinos and students with disabilities
- DEADLINE: Varies depending on scholarship
Randy Pausch Scholarship Fund
- Scholarships awarded to current students pursuing a career specializing in the development of interactive entertainment including: art, animation, game design, sound design, and music.
- DEADLINE: June 30, 2011
Rotary Club of Austin--Oak Hill Lend-a-Hand Vocational Scholarship
- Student must reside in central Texas pursuing vocational training
- DEADLINE: April
Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM)
- Biotechnology and Environmental Science majors planning on enrolling full time. Applicants must meet all other scholarship criteria; application.
- Scholarship will cover tuition, fees, up to $500 for books and eligible childcare expenses each semester for the entire length of the program.
- PRIORITY DEADLINE: Applications accepted year-round
Slough Foundation Scholarship
- Awarded to students attending full time with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and Texas resident at the time of application.
- DEADLINE: April 1st
Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) Austin Scholarship Program
- Awarded to graduating seniors or current college students majoring in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math).
- Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage
- DEADLINE: April
Soroptimist International Women's Opportunity Award
- Assists women who are the primary financial support for their families. Applicants must have financial need.
- DEADLINE: December
STARS Scholarship
- Students from South Texas that have completed 12 credit hours with at least a 2.7 GPA.
- DEADLINE: March
St. David's Medical Center Healthcare Volunteers Scholarship
- Students pursing a healthcare field with at least 60 credit hours.
- DEADLINE: March
StudentAdvisor.com
- Awarding 24-$1000 scholarships in 24 hours on April 26th.
- DEADLINE: Selection starts at noon on April 26, 2011
Talbots Scholarship Foundation
- Awarded to women who earned their high school diploma or GED on or before September 2001.
- Only first 5000 applications will be processed.
- DEADLINE: January
Texas Independent Automotive Association Scholarship
- Students planning to pursue a career in the automotive industry.
- DEADLINE: June 1
Transfer Scholarships
- Students transferring from ACC to a 4-year institution
Veterans
Women's Independence Scholarship Program
- Women who have survived domestic violence (partner abuse)--preference is given to women who have separated from an abusive partner within the past two years.
- DEADLINE: Varied
Women in Transportation
- Intended to support women pursuing careers in the field of transportation.
- DEADLINE: November
YourLocalSecurity.com
- $1000 scholarship to an incoming freshman or current college student
- DEADLINE: June 30 and December 31
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