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Receive information on the latest scholarships and opportunities to help pay for college. We have one internal scholarship application available online for all Alamo Colleges Scholarships as well as links to external scholarships and resources available. 

Internal Scholarships - Alamo Colleges Scholarships

PAC General Scholarship 

As one of the Alamo Colleges, we have an online Application for Scholarships through the Alamo Colleges Foundation. By submitting one application, you are considered for over thirty different scholarships!    

The Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarship Application for academic year 2015-2016 opens Monday, January 12, 2015 at 8:00a.m.

Priority Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2015 (midnight)

Final Deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2015 (midnight)

Eligibility Requirements 

• You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  to be considered for need-based scholarships.
• You must submit an online PAC General Scholarship Application. To complete the PAC General Scholarship Application, please Click Here.  

Texas-STEM and Allied Health Challenge Scholarship

Palo Alto College is proud to announce the Texas-STEM and Allied  Health Challenge Scholarship, valued at up to $2,500 per year for students.   

Requirements for consideration include:

• Complete the PAC General Scholarship Application.  
• Be a declared STEM major (Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Math, Physical Science, Allied Health, etc.*)
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in high school Math and Science courses
• Submit an official high school transcript to the Scholarship Office in Student Center, Room 101
• Agree to complete 30 hours in 2013-2014 (Fall, Spring & Summer)
• Complete 80% of coursework per semester
• Men between the ages of 18 and 25 must be registered with the Selective Service System:
• https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx  
•  Financial need is not required 
• Additional requirements may apply

*Eligible majors include biological and physical sciences, computer and information sciences, mathematics, statistics, engineering and a variety of allied health degrees.

The T-STEM and Allied Health Challenge Scholarship will review applications submitted via the Online Application.  Students that have already applied using the Online Application do not need to reapply.  

External Scholarships 

External Scholarships are given out by organizations and committees outside of Palo Alto College. Each scholarship may have a separate application and deadline. To view a list of external scholarships not included in the Alamo Colleges Online Application, click here. 

Transfer Scholarships

• University of Northern Iowa - AC Bridge Scholarship (contact us)
• University of Texas San Antonio  
• UT Health Science Center  
• Texas A&M University San Antonio  
• University of the Incarnate Word  
• Our Lady of the Lake University  
• St. Mary's University  
• Trinity University  
• Texas State University 
• Texas Tech University  
• Schreiner University 
• Texas Lutheran University  
• St. Edward's University 
• Baylor University 
• Sam Houston State University 
• University of Texas 
• University of Northern Texas 
• SAEP Transfer Scholarship 

Scholarship - Advice & Resources

• Go to the Writing Lab to ensure your essay is perfect!
  PAC Writing Lab, 210-486-3257 
   
• Attend workshops and advising days! 
  • Writing Workshops, 210-486-3257
  • Career Workshops, 210-486-3118 
  • Scholarship Advising Days, 210-486-3131
   
• Volunteer!
  Get involved with campus events! Scholarships always want to see your community involvement.
  Click here to see how you can get involved on campus!  

Items You NEED When Applying for Scholarships: 

• Copies of your Official Transcripts.  (First time in college students must submit a copy of their High School transcript.) - Click here for information on how to request PAC transcripts  
• Personal Statement - See examples below or contact the Writing Lab for Assistance

Check Out Our Advice Section:  

Applying for Scholarships & Writing Successful Essays  

How to Write a Personal Statement  

Examples of Successful Personal Statements  

Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation - Scholarship Resources