Austin Community Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Austin Community Foundation
Austin Community Foundation administers more than 60 scholarships, each with its own eligibility and award criteria. To simplify the process, we use a single, consolidated application: complete it once and the system will identify the scholarships you qualify for.
Eligibility
- Scholarship requirements differ by fund. Your single application will be used to determine which awards you meet.
2026 timeline
- Application opens: January 15
- Application(s) due: March 25 (by 11:59 p.m. CT)
- Review period: April 15–30
- Award notifications and regret letters sent: Week of May 15
- Deadline to accept or defer awards: June 30
- Scholarship payments sent: Week of July 15
How to apply (2026)
1. Fill out the general application, following the application instructions.
2. You will be automatically matched to scholarships for which you meet the criteria.
3. If any matched awards require additional information, complete those supplemental questions.
Application advice
- Treat the short-answer prompts as your opportunity to introduce yourself beyond grades and transcripts. Be genuine—real people will read your responses and want to understand who you are.
- Have your most recent transcripts ready; official transcripts are preferred.
- Some scholarships require a recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, or mentor. Recommenders complete a guided online form (not an uploaded document). Request this from them early so they have ample time to submit it.
- Start your application well before the deadline. You may be asked to provide extra information after your initial submission.