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
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, 2009
Charley Wooten Grant Program
- High school seniors or graduates (including GED recipients) who plan to enroll at least half time for Fall 2009. Student must demonstrate financial need.
- DEADLINE: May 7, 2009
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 30th
Erma Byrd Scholarship
- Students enrolled in an associate's program leads to a career in industrial health and safety occupations.
- DEADLINE: TBA
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)
- If funded for 2010, the application will be available beginning August 2010 for the 2010-2011 award.
- DEADLINE: September 2010 (estimated)
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
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 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 getting ready to graduate within the next 12 months.
- DEADLINE: June
Jeanette Rankin Foundation
- Women age 35 and older demonstrating significant financial need
- DEADLINE: March
Jobs and Education for Texans (JET)
KFC Colonel's Scholars
- Graduating high-school seniors with at least a 2.75 GPA.
- DEADLINE: February
MENSA Foundation
- Essay competition for students enrolled in a degree-granting program (certificate or associates)
- Scholarship to be awarded for Fall 2010
- Deadline: January 15, 2010
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
- Graduating seniors or students completing GED or home schooling. Student must be Top 10% of class.
- DEADLINE: April
STARS Scholarship
- Students from South Texas that have completed 12 credit hours with at least a 2.7 GPA.
- DEADLINE: March
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
Texas Conference for Women Scholarship
- Awarded to female students who balance academics, service and leadership to make a difference in the community.
- DEADLINE: August 14, 2009
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
- UPDATE: Deadline for Fall 2009 has been extended to November 30, 2009 for the Sharon Banks and Ann Erwin scholarships.
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