Scholarships
Through the generous support of donors, the Alamo Colleges Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships. By submitting one general scholarship application each academic year, students are automatically considered for all available Foundation Scholarship opportunities.
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Applying for Foundation Scholarships2025 - 2026 Scholarship Application Opens Soon!The scholarship application will open in January, for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and/or Summer 2026 awards. Application Opens: January 15, 2025Application Closes: May 15, 2025 Other scholarships may become available, each with its own requirements and deadlines. We encourage you to review the scholarship listing here throughout the academic year. View All Opportunities and Apply for Scholarships Students must be admitted or enrolled at the Alamo Colleges to have an ACES email, which is required to create an account and to apply for 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. Foundation scholarships are awarded and administered without regard to race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. All students are invited to apply for available scholarships. |
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Scholarship FAQs
Students may submit one General Scholarship Application each academic year to be considered for all Alamo Colleges Foundation scholarships. 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. Students that submit a scholarship application successfully will receive a confirmation email to their student.interactivebilisim.com email. Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee an award.
Merit and need-based opportunities are available. Students who wish to compete for need-based scholarships must submit the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to qualify.
2025-2026 Scholarship Application
Application Opens: January 15, 2025
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Additional open dates may become available, and will be listed here and on the scholarship portal.
Specific scholarship opportunities that open AFTER the deadline will be listed on the scholarship application portal as they become available.
To increase the possibility of receiving a scholarship award, students should submit their completed applications before the deadline. Students are matched with eligible award opportunities throughout the entire academic year. Recipients will be notified through their ACES email and will have two weeks to accept their award.
Alamo Colleges Foundation Scholarships Process
Scholarship Essay
The scholarship application has several short essay questions giving you an opportunity to introduce yourself and discuss your educational, career and life goals.
The scholarship application essay is reviewed by scholarship judges and selection committees. In addition to GPA, volunteerism, leadership, community service, military service, employment, and extracurricular activities, your essay should set you apart and let scholarship judges and committee members know why they should rate your application above all the other applicants.
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PepsiCo Foundation Uplift ScholarshipLaunched in March 2021, this $40 million program supports incoming community college students and graduating students transitioning to four-year colleges. The program aims to address the historical barriers that often make it challenging for students to enroll, persist, and graduate from college. |
Scholarship Coordinators
San Antonio College 1819 N. Main Avenue
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St. Philip’s College Southwest Campus 800 Quintana Road |
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Palo Alto College 1400 W. Villaret Blvd. |
Northwest Vista College 3535 N. Ellison Dr. |
Northeast Lakeview College 1201 Kitty Hawk Rd.
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Alamo Colleges Foundation 2222 N. Alamo St. |
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