Scholarships

Scholarships are a type of financial aid that can help you pay for college. Unlike student loans, scholarships do not need to be repaid.

Learn about other types of financial aid available to you.

Application-Based Scholarships

These scholarships require a separate application in addition to FAFSA. Deadlines and eligibility criteria vary.

TCC Foundation Scholarships

The TCC Foundation (TCCF) offers a variety of scholarships funded by donors. These financial awards help cover tuition, books, and other educational costs. Find details about how to apply for TCCF Scholarships.

Ready to apply now? Start your TCCF Scholarships application or view all available TCCF scholarships.

TCC Department Scholarships

Academic program scholarships are also available, each with specific award criteria. These awards usually require a specific major.

Interested in learning more about eligibility requirements and how to apply? Contact the department of your academic program for more information.

General Scholarships

These scholarships are automatically considered when you complete your financial aid application through FAFSA. No separate application is needed.

Birdville Scholarship

The Birdville ISD (BISD) Scholarship supports recent BISD graduates pursuing academic excellence. In partnership with BISD, this award ensures tuition for 2 consecutive semesters.

Find details about the Birdville ISD Scholarship, including what this scholarship covers, eligibility requirements, and next steps.

Mary I. Gourley Scholarship

The Mary I. Gourley Scholarship offers financial support to non-traditional students as they complete higher education degree programs.

This scholarship uses the following criteria for consideration:

  • Receive a recommendation from your campus director of Student Financial Aid Services.
  • Have completed 24 credit hours with a 3.0 cumulative GPA,
  • Are enrolled full-time in your program of study,
  • Demonstrate financial need,
  • Are heads of households with families,
  • Are experiencing a medical condition and added expenses for yourself or family members, or have other expenses such as child/dependent care, and

Stars of Tomorrow Program

Stars of Tomorrow provides graduating public, private, or home-schooled Tarrant County high school students with financial assistance if:

  • You graduate within the top half of your class, and
  • Your family is at, or under, $120,000 in income.

This award offers up to $1,000 in value per semester if you're eligible.

Apply for the Stars of Tomorrow Program.

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.

Find more information about these programs on My Texas Future (opens in a new tab).

State of Texas Nursing Students Scholarship Program

The State of Texas Nursing Students Scholarship Program promotes healthcare and educational needs by providing scholarships to eligible Texas residents enrolled/accepted into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing or the Certificate of Licensed Vocational Nursing programs.

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a resident of Texas
  • Be registered with Selective Service, or be exempt
  • Be enrolled for a minimum of 6 college credit hours for the semester
  • Have made satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in accordance with your institution’s financial aid academic progress requirements.
  • Show financial need

You must not have attempted more than 45 hours of college credits.

You can receive this scholarship for subsequent years if you have not attempted over 75 college credits.

The scholarship is contingent upon the availability of state funds and will be canceled in the event state funds are no longer available.

For full details, please refer to the Nursing Students Scholarship Program fact sheet (opens in a new tab).

T3 Last Dollar Scholarship

The Tarrant To and Through (T3) Partnership provides eligible students with a "last dollar" tuition-free scholarship to TCC.

The scholarship provides:

  • Costs for up to 8 consecutive semesters (excluding summer) or the completion of a certificate or associate degree
  • Any remaining tuition costs after all PELL and/or other federal, state, or institutional aid has been applied

For more information regarding the T3 scholarship, visit the Tarrant To and Through Partnership website (opens in a new tab).

Tarrant County College Book Scholarship

The Tarrant County College Book Scholarship provides a $500 per semester award.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Enroll in 6 hours minimum,
  • Have at least a 2.50 GPA,
  • Demonstrate financial need, and
  • An Student Aid Index (SAI) greater than $4,401.

Third-Party Scholarships

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:

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Sending Third-Party Scholarship Checks to TCC

If you received a scholarship check from a third-party, follow the steps to send the scholarship check to TCC.

Transfer Scholarships

If you're transferring to another school after TCC, you may be eligible for more scholarships

For transfer scholarships to other universities, visit Transfer Resources.

Contact

Questions? Contact Student Financial Aid Services for more information.

Updated September 02, 2026