Scholarships

TCC Foundation, TCC Department and Outside Scholarships

The TCC Foundation administers a variety of scholarships, including general Foundation scholarships, community, faculty/staff development and school district partnerships. For scholarship requirements, how to apply and important dates visit the TCC Foundation website.

Academic program scholarships are also available with various award criteria. These awards generally require a specific major. Contact the department of your academic program or view available scholarships (PDF will open in new window) for more information.

Private organizations, including businesses, churches, civic groups and clubs, also make scholarships available to deserving students. Check with your local library and private organizations for scholarships. Search these sites for more scholarships.

• FastWeb
• CollegeBoard
• The Sallie Mae Fund
• College for All Texans
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Other Financial Aid Office Programs

The TCC Student Financial Aid Services Office (SFAS) makes available various other Financial Aid Programs/Scholarships for students who complete a FAFSA. Contact your campus SFAS for more information about the following Financial Aid programs.

Stars of Tomorrow Program: Provides financial awards to current high school graduates (public, private or home-schooled) who graduate in the top half of their class and whose families meet specified income thresholds. Awards of up to $800 per semester are granted to eligible students. Visit www.tccd.edu/StarsOfTomorrow for complete eligibility and application information.

Tarrant County College Book Scholarship: Provides a $400 per semester award. Requires enrollment of 9 hours minimum, at least a 2.75 GPA and an EFC greater than $4,201.

Mary I. Gourley Scholarship: A scholarship program that uses the student's financial need, age, family obligations, prior academic achievement and recommendations from the Director of SFAS as the main criteria to select applicants. In addition, preference is given to heads of household and students who have a medical/handicap condition or have a child with a medical/handicap condition. Recipients must have completed 30 College hours, be enrolled in at least 12 hours and achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA to receive this award. Contact your campus SFAS Director for application instructions.

State of Texas Exemptions, Waivers, Scholarships and Other Aid Programs

TCC also participates in many of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's (THECB) exemptions, waivers, scholarships and other aid programs. More information about these programs can be found on the THECB website. 

Scholarships for Veterans

Various military-related scholarships (PDF will open in new window) are available for veterans of the military.