Scholarships at Austin Community College District

Open ACC Foundation scholarship of $2,500 for tuition, fees, and books for Austin Community College students pursuing a certificate or associate degree. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 high school or college GPA or a GED and be Pell eligible as determined through FAFSA or TASFA. The award supports students with demonstrated financial need across any ACC program leading to a credential. Apply through the ACC Foundation general scholarship application by the May 1 priority deadline for fall consideration.

Music scholarship for Austin Community College students enrolled in the ACC Music Program who demonstrate classical guitar ability. The $2,500 award applies to tuition, fees, and books for students with at least a 2.5 GPA overall and in music courses who show financial need. Applicants submit one letter of recommendation from a classical guitar instructor and an essay on musical background and future goals through the ACC Foundation scholarship portal. Apply by the May 1 priority deadline.

Nursing scholarship for Austin Community College students accepted into the Associate or Bachelor Degree of Nursing program. The $2,500 award covers tuition, fees, books, and nursing essentials for students with at least a 2.5 overall GPA and financial need verified by ACC Financial Aid. Applicants complete the ACC Foundation scholarship application and personal statement. The June 1 priority deadline applies on the ACC scholarship portal for this endowed fund.

Scholarship for Austin Community College students with career focus in business, computer science and technology, design, manufacturing, construction, science, engineering, or math. The $2,500 award covers tuition, fees, and books for students with at least a 2.5 high school or college GPA or a GED and demonstrated financial need. Applicants complete the ACC Foundation scholarship application by the May 1 priority deadline. Selection supports students in applied and STEM-related ACC programs.

Endowed scholarship from University Federal Credit Union for Austin Community College students working toward educational goals at ACC. The $2,500 award supports students with at least a 3.0 high school or college GPA or a GED who demonstrate financial need as determined by ACC Financial Aid. Applicants complete the ACC Foundation general scholarship application and personal statement through AcademicWorks. Apply by the May 1 priority deadline listed on the ACC scholarship portal for fall disbursement.

Endowed scholarship for Austin Community College students enrolled in Health Sciences programs who reside in Travis, Williamson, Hays, or Bastrop County. The award provides $2,000 toward tuition and related costs for U.S. citizens or legal non-citizen residents with at least a 2.5 college GPA and financial need as determined by ACC Financial Aid. Eligible majors include nursing, medical laboratory technology, surgical technology, EMS, sonography, dental hygiene, and other listed health programs. Apply through the ACC Foundation scholarship application by the June 1 priority deadline.

Scholarship for Austin Community College students enrolled in an Applied Science certificate or degree program who demonstrate financial need. The $2,000 award covers tuition, fees, and books for students with at least a 2.5 high school or college GPA or a GED and a minimum of 12 college credit hours. Applicants complete the ACC Foundation general scholarship application with a 250 to 500 word personal statement by the May 1 priority deadline. Funds apply directly to ACC tuition and fees.

Merit and need-based scholarship for Austin Community College dance or drama majors who have completed at least 12 ACC credits including two courses in drama and/or dance. The $1,000 award supports tuition, fees, and books for students with at least a 2.5 college GPA and prior involvement with the Dance and Drama Department for at least one semester. Selection weighs scholastic merit, artistic promise, and financial need. Apply through the ACC Foundation scholarship application by May 1.

The ACC Alumni Network Scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time Austin Community College student pursuing a certificate or associate degree. Recipients must be enrolled at ACC and apply through the college's online scholarship application during the open cycle. The award covers available funds toward tuition, fees, and books based on endowment earnings rather than a fixed published dollar amount. Alumni Network members also support the fund through ongoing gifts, and students are notified after the foundation review process each year.

The Ann Schubert Endowed Scholarship assists Austin Community College students working toward certificates, associate degrees, or transfer coursework. Eligible applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in college coursework, show financial need as determined by ACC Financial Aid, and must not be Pell Grant eligible. Recipients must successfully complete at least six credit hours with a 2.5 GPA each semester, and funds may be applied to tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses within the academic year awarded.