Scholarships
Through the generous support of donors, the Alamo Colleges Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships for new, continuing, and transfer students. Scholarship eligibility is based on various factors such as academic merit, program of study, community service, extracurricular activities, residency, campus/club organization, and financial need. All students (domestic, international, or DACA) are invited to apply for scholarships.
You will submit one General Scholarship Application to be considered for all Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarships.
2025-2026 Scholarship Application
Application opens: January 15, 2025
Application deadline: May 15, 2025
Other scholarships may become available, each with its own requirements and deadlines. We encourage you to review the scholarship listing below throughout the academic year.
If you are a previous applicant or want to be considered for scholarship renewal, you must apply again to be considered for 2025-2026 academic year funding.
How to apply:
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2025-2026 Essay Prompt: Please describe your journey in attending Alamo Colleges:
Without using your name, include a short description of yourself
- Hometown, hobbies, strengths
- Involvement (employment, family commitments, community service, organizations, military service, other activities)
- Reason for your selected degree program plans after you complete your degree at Alamo (employment or transfer college)
- And share any particular barriers to your goals that a scholarship may help you achieve.
Essay Tips: The essay is scored based on content and grammar. Be sure to proofread before you submit.
All responses must be anonymous. If you include personal identifiers (such as name), your essay score will be reduced.
Use complete sentences and proofread your responses for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Responses should be at least four sentences and less than 800 words. Using Word or Google Docs to calculate word count and make any necessary grammar/spelling edits is highly encouraged.
| For more detailed instructions, FAQ's, and information on the application essays and processes, visit the Alamo Colleges (District) Foundation webpage. |
| Note: In addition to providing transcripts to the college for admission, students must also send transcripts to the following address or email for scholarship consideration. |
Alamo Colleges Foundation, Inc. Email: dst-foundation@alamo.edu |
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