Scholarship Information
A variety of state and federal grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study are available to help the student with educational expenses through the Financial Aid Office at each college. Most of these programs are available to anyone who demonstrates financial need and qualifies academically.
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Generally, Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's professional degree. In some cases, you may receive a Pell Grant for attending a post baccalaureate teacher certificate program. For many students, Pell Grants provide a foundation of financial aid to which other aid may be added. You can receive only one Pell Grant in an award year. How much you get will depend not only on your EFC but also on your cost of attendance, whether you're a full-time or part-time student, and whether you attend school for a full academic year or less. You may not receive Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time.
The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need who receive Federal Pell Grants. It does not have to be repaid. There is no guarantee that every eligible student will be able to receive an FSEOG. Students at each school may be awarded an FSEOG based on the availability of funds at that school.
PSIG-LEAP Grant
The PSIG-LEAP is a Public Student Incentive Grant provided by the state. This program is intended for Texas resident students with financial need who are enrolled at public colleges in Texas.
Qualifications
Award Amount
PSIG - up to $846
LEAP - up to $372
TEG-LEAP Grant
The TEG-LEAP is a Tuition Equalization Grant provided by the state. This program is intended for Texas resident students with financial need who are enrolled at public colleges in Texas.
Qualifications
Award Amount
TEG - up to $1,972
LEAP - up to $828
TEXAS Grant
The TEXAS (Towards Excellence, Access, & Success) Grant was established in 1999 by the Texas legislature to provide need-based financial assistance to Texas students who completed a college-preparatory curriculum in high school.
Qualifications
Award Amount
$582 per semester, based on an enrollment of 12 hours
Students who continue in college and meet program academic standards can receive awards for up to 150 credit hours or for six years or until they receive their bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first. In the first year of study, the academic standards are set by the college or university. In subsequent years, the requirements are completion of at least 75% of the hours taken in the prior year, in addition to an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
The TPEG was established by the Texas Legislature for the purpose of providing a program to supply grants of money to students attending institutions of higher education in Texas.
Qualifications
Award Amount
Up to $826 a year
Below are brief descriptions of scholarships available through the Houston Community College. Please visit http://www.hccs.edu/students/financialaid/index.htm for further information and applications.
System-wide
Dr. Anthony Chee Scholarship
Minimum 3.5 GPA, 250 word essay stating where you want to be in 5 years and how this scholarship will help you attain your goals.
Jim & Linda Engle Scholarship
For students with disabilities; must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours.
George Foundation Scholarship
Must be a Ft. Bend County Resident, however, scholarship can be used at any HCCS college for any degree plan. Minimum 2.0 GPA.
Gulf Coast Job Expo Scholarship
For workforce majors for use at any HCCS college; minimum 2.0 GPA.
HCCS Foundation Scholarship
May be used at any HCCS college for any degree plan; minimum 2.0 GPA.
Steve Hippard Memorial Scholarship
Donor has generously provided funding to assist an economically disadvantaged minority male; minimum 2.0 GPA.
Hold 'em & Hit 'em Club Scholarship
Must be a new high school graduate and register full-time at HCCS; minimum 3.0 GPA, and must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer community service.
The Houston Endowment Scholarship
10% of these scholarships are awarded for merit. Minimum 3.0 GPA with significant volunteer or community services. 90% of these scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate need through a documented program. $500 per semester or $1,000 annually. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, tutoring, child care, transportation. Applicants should apply annually to the President's office of the college where the applicant will take the majority of his/her classes. Application Not Available On-line.
Houston Livestock Show Technical Scholarship
Special grant awarded to HCCS for students enrolled in technical programs. Available until grant funds have been depleted
Houston McDonald's Co-op General Market Scholarship
In addition to scholarship programs established to reach specific minority groups, McDonald's Restaurants has made this scholarship opportunity available for their general market patrons. For both academic degree and workforce development students. Minimum 2.0 GPA.
IndoAmerican Charity Foundation Scholarship
Applicant must have permanent residency status or be a U. S. citizen of Asian-Indian descent. Must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be full-time student
Iranian Student Scholarship
Society of Iranian American Women in Houston provides a $2,000 scholarship for a student of Iranian origin with a F-1 Visa; minimum 2.5 GPA.
M. A. Jinnah Scholarship
Applicant must be of Pakistani Heritage with an F-1 Visa. Must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at HCCS; must be registered full-time with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Alan Rauch Scholarship
May be used at any HCCS college for any study course plan; minimum 2.0 GPA.
San Jacinto High School Alumni Association Scholarship
May be used at any HCCS college for any study course plan; minimum 2.0 GPA.
Charles and Betty Saunders Scholarship
May be used at any HCCS college for any study course plan; minimum 2.0 GPA.
Janice Sutton Scholarship
Must be enrolled at least half-time; one award for a returning HCCS student and one for a student who has passed the GED test; an essay about the importance of the GED and what obstacles were overcome to obtain it.
Rudy T Merit Scholarship
Applicants must be recent high school graduates who overcame adversity and obstacles to graduate. Must apply for and attach a copy of FAFSA with the scholarship application to demonstrate financial need. A short essay is required.
Elmer & Betty White Scholarship
For first time HCCS student enrolling in either an academic or workforce training program; minimum 2.25 GPA.
J. B. & Paula Whiteley Scholarship
Must have completed at least (15) hours at HCCS with a minimum 3.5 GPA
Houston Radiological Society Scholarship
Must be enrolled full-time in the Radiography program and must have completed at least one semester in Radiography before applying; minimum 3.0 GPA.
Billie Bath Perlman Scholarship
Must be a recent graduate of Milby, Austin, Jones, or the High School for Health Professionals with a minimum 2.0 GPA; must regisster at any Southeast College.
Mary Stephenson Scholarship
Must currently be enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program and have completed a minimum of two semesters with a 3.55 GPA. Applications are available through the Associate Degree Nursing department.
External Scholarships
Generally, scholarships and fellowships are reserved for students with special qualifications, such as academic, athletic or artistic talent. Awards are also available for students who are interested in particular fields of study, who are members of underrepresented groups, who live in certain areas of the country or who demonstrate financial need. Below are a few examples of state and nationwide scholarships.
TYLENOL Brand Scholarship Fund
The makers of TYLENOL Family of Products values academic excellence and recognize leadership contributions made by students in community and school activities. Applicants must be undergraduate and graduate students or high school seniors who demonstrate leadership in community and school activities, and who intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related fields. The TYLENOL Brand Scholarship Fund will award 10 scholarships worth $10,000 and 150 scholarships worth $1,000 to students nationally.
Scholarships for Texas Residents
The Dallas Foundation offers numerous awards to students who are residents of Texas.
Scholarships for Survivors
Sponsors: Patient Advocate Foundation, Novartis Oncology Survivorship Fund, Alza Corporation Scholarship, Nexell's Chance for Sucess Award, Amgen Scholarship, US Oncology Scholarship, Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology/Immunology Scholarship, Genetech BioOncology Scholarship
The purpose of these scholarships is to provide support to a person seeking to initiate or complete a course of study that has been interrupted or delayed by a diagnosis of cancer or other critical or life threatening disease.
For this scholarship only, write to this address for an application:
Patient Advocate Foundation
753 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite B
Newport News, VA 23606
Alphabetical listing for Texas scholarship
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html
Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA) was created in 1969 to honor Frances Tompkins, the Association's first Executive Director. Organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, the Foundation awards scholarships to qualified nursing students
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