Scholarships

• To complete the scholarship application, click on the “Click to apply” button at the bottom of the Scholarship Office homepage and log in using your student ACES credentials.
• All students (domestic, international, or DACA) are invited to apply for available scholarships.
• Scholarship eligibility is based on various factors such as academic merit, program of study, community service, extracurricular activities, residency, campus/club organization, and/or financial need.
• If you are a previous applicant or want to be considered for scholarship renewal, you must apply again to be considered for scholarships for the current academic year.
• Keep in mind that you are required to be admitted to the Alamo Colleges to apply for scholarships on this website. Incoming students should start the admission process by completing their ApplyTexas application at applytexas.org to receive your ACES credentials.
• Once you submit your scholarship application, you will receive a confirmation to your ACES email certifying you have successfully submitted your application.
• Scholarship recipient selections begin after the application deadline and continue throughout the academic year.
• Students selected to receive a scholarship will be notified through ACES email and will be required to accept their award within two weeks of notification.
• Consider applying for financial aid too by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the FAFSA website
• Your application will be reviewed for all Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarship opportunities for which you are eligible; therefore, you do not need to apply for each scholarship individually.

Essays must be anonymous — DO NOT include your name. If you include identifiers (such as name), your essay score will be reduced.

Your essays will be scored on content, effort, quality, and grammar. Use full sentences and proofread prior to submitting.

• Keep your response no more than 400 words for each prompt and try to provide at least 150 words for each prompt.
• Be authentic-- this is your opportunity to share your story, goals, and motivations. Give personal responses and examples when you can.
• A note on using AI: There are many AI tools available to students (like ChatGPT). While AI tools can be helpful for brainstorming ideas, outlining, or editing, your final essay must be your own work.
• Confidentiality notice: Your responses are valued. Please be aware that if you disclose personal details involving mistreatment or traumatic experiences, this information may be shared with Campus Advocacy to connect you with available support resources.

Prompt 1: Describe your academic and career goals — explain what you are studying, why you chose this path, and your plans after completing your credential (for example employment options or additional education plans).

Prompt 2: Describe something you are proud of. For example, employment, service, school, family involvement, participation in organizations, an event, a recognition, and/or a challenge you have overcome so far.

• Keep your essay responses to no more than 400 words for each prompt and try to provide at least 150 words for each prompt.
  
  
• ESSAY RESPONSES MUST BE ANONYMOUS— DO NOT include your name in your essays. If you include identifiers (such as name), your essay score will be reduced.
  
  
• Respond to the essay prompts thoroughly, keeping in mind that your application will be reviewed and scored by a panel of judges. Consider writing your essays using a word processing program like Microsoft Word or Google Docs so you can edit it as needed before cutting and pasting it into your application.
  
  
• Be sure to use complete sentences.
  
  
• Be sure to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  
  
• Consider jotting down your essay responses as an organized outline or draft before you begin. Next, fill in the details to engage the reader.
  
  
• If you need help, have a friend or family member review your essays. If you have time, consider using the services of the NLC Tutoring Services center or an English instructor on campus.
  
  
• A note on using AI: There are many AI tools available to students (like ChatGPT). While AI tools can be helpful for brainstorming ideas, outlining, or editing, your final essays must be your own work.
  
  
• Confidentiality notice: Your responses are valued. Please be aware that if you disclose personal details involving mistreatment or traumatic experiences, this information may be shared with Campus Advocacy to connect you with available support resources.