DCCCD Scholarship Information
| Name of Scholarship | Criteria | Min. Enrolled Credit Hrs | Min. GPA | Financial Aid Required | Major/Area of Study/Intended Career | Range | Other Restrictions and/Selection Process | College(s) | Deadline/ Available funds |
| Rebecca Allen Memorial Scholarship | Recipients must be pursuing a business degree and have enrolled in at least 12 credit hours or more per semester. Recipients are also expected to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better, and to be employed at least part-time, as they pursue higher education. Recipients must submit an employment verification letter to the NLC Financial Aid Office. | Twelve (12) | Business | $1,000 per academic year ($500 per semester) | Financial Aid Director at North Lake College submits applications of top four candidates to the Foundation Office for selection. | North Lake College | Early April $1,200.00 | ||
| Alice Jones Berding Award in Music | Students are chosen based on character, talent, dedication, and need. | Music (preferably studying piano) | $400 per semester | Recipients are selectedy by music faculty at each college based on criteria. Music faculty (must also complete musical selection form, letter and perform in special scholarship recital). (see announcement). | All DCCCD colleges | Early January $2,500.00 | |||
| Dorothy Johnson Booth Memorial | Applicants must be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to community service and perform at least 10 hours of volunteer community service each semester | Twelve (12) | 3.0 | Psychology Major (2nd year only) | $1,000 per academic year ($500 per semester) | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. Selection is made by a Foundation Selection Committee - must also complete essay and recommendation letter. | El Centro | Early April $10,000.00 | |
| CompuCredit Aspire a Mas Scholarship Endowment Fund | Applicants must attend MVC, enroll in a minimum of six (6) credit hours and have a minimum 2.5 GPA or better. Must have a financial need. | Six (6) | 2.5 | Yes | All | Varies, as per available funds | The Financial Aid Director will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. Selection is made by CompuCredit and Foundation committee - must also complete essay and recommendation letter. | Mountain View College | Early April $7,000.00 |
| Eleanor Fordham Jones Award in Creative Writing | Applicants must enroll in either a fall or spring creative writing class. Preference is given to students majoring in English. | Creative Writing | $400 per student | The recipient is selected by the instructor(s) of Creative Writing at the designated college and are chosen based on character, talent, dedication, and need. The recipient of this award is invited to recite a written piece at the yearly reception held in the spring. | Brookhaven, Eastfield, Richland Colleges | Mid-February $400.00 |
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| Cecil Wallace Fordham Memorial Award in Visual Arts | Recipients are selected by visual arts faculty members at each college and are chosen on the basis of talent, achievement, dedication and character. | Visual Arts | $400 per semester | Selected by visual arts faculty (must also complete description of artwork, letter and exhibit their work in conjunction with the Alice Jones Berding scholarship recital) | All DCCCD colleges | Early January $2,500.00 |
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| Dallas County Community College Single Mothers Scholarship Fund | Appicants must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA or better and enroll in at least six (6) credit hours each semester. Must be a single mother (25 years old or younger) with children striving to attain their education. Must have custody of children. Must be a low-income single mother. Must be taking classes leading toward a degree or certficate completion. | Six (6) | 2.0 | $375 per semester | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. | All DCCCD colleges | On or before July 1 $6,600.00 | ||
| George Dawson "Hold Fast to Dreams" Scholarship fund | Applicants must submit a completed George Dawson “Hold Fast to Dreams” Scholarship Application form to the DCCCD Financial Aid Department along with their essay and recommendation letter. | Six (6) | 2.0 | $250 per semester | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. | All DCCCD colleges | On or before June 1 $6,400.00 | ||
| Max & Rosa Goldblatt in Community Service | Applicant must be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to community service by agreeing to volunteer at least 10 hours of each semester. Community service can be with bond or political campaigns, hospitals, libraries, or any other civic volunteer work. | Six (6) | All | $600 per year ($300 per semester) | SPAR Directors select recipients and forward selections to the DCCCD Foundation. (essay required) | All DCCCD colleges | February $10,000.00 | ||
| Linda Nevius Groves Scholarship | Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, enroll in at least six (6) credit hours, major in accounting and be a single parent striving to attain their education. | Six (6) | 2.0 | Accounting | $500 per year ($250 per semester) | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $1,700.00 | |
| J. D. and Lillie Belle Hall | Applicants must be a member of an under-represented population. Pre-college applicants must complete the requirements for a high school diploma or G.E.D. before the beginning of the academic year in which they plan to enroll in college. | Six (6) | 2.5 | Yes | All | $200 per academic year ($100 per semester) | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. Selection is made by a Foundation Selection Committee - must also complete essay and recommendation letter. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $2,300.00 |
| Ebby Halliday Rising Star Scholarship | Please contact DCCCD at 972-860-RISE or check with your high school counselor. | Six (6) | 2 | Yes | All | Varies, as per available funds | Please contact DCCCD at 972-860-RISE or check with your high school counselor. | All DCCCD colleges | See Rising Star Director $5,000.00 |
| Fred and Mabel Hamm Scholarship | Applicants must be hard-working students as demonstrated by working full or part-time while in school. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to community service by showing involvement in volunteer or community activities. | Six (6) | 3.0 | All | $1000 per academic year ($500 per semester) | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. Selection is made by a Foundation Selection Committee. Applicant must also submit a one-page essay describing why he or she deserves this scholarship award. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April no funds available | |
| Intel Opportunity Scholarship | Applicants must be majoring in Semi-conductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT). | Twelve (12) or more credits | 3.0 | Yes | Semiconductor | Up to $3,500 each (disbursed over four to six consecutive semesters) | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. A special selection committee composed of Intel and DCCCD representatives determines the final winners. | EFC, MVC, NLC and RLC | Early April $34,000.00 |
| Erin Tierney Kramp Encouragement Scholarship | Applicants must exemplify courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. Applicants must also demonstrate moral character with leadership and scholarship qualities as evidenced by high academic standards. Applicants must also have a high school diploma. | Eight (8) | 3.0 | All | Up to $2,400 each ($600 per semester for up to four semesters) | Recipients are selected by the Board of Directors of the Erin Tierney Kramp Encouragement Foundation in coordination with the DCCCD Foundation. Board members of the Kramp Foundation will serve as mentors so that Kramp Scholars will receive the maximum benefits from this special scholarship. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $49,000.00 | |
| LeCroy Scholars Program | Applicants must exemplify outstanding leadership and scholarship as evidenced by a strong academic record and demonstrated leadership in academic, church, and/or community-based activities. Applicants must also have a high school diploma. | Twelve (12) | 3.0 | All | Up to $2,400 each ($600 per semester for up to four semesters) | Recipients are selected by a special committee of the DCCCD Foundation. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $12,000.00 |
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| Richard McCrary International Scholarship Award | Applicants are required to be a second-semester DCCCD student and show an interest in international/global experiences. Applicants must have already completed at least 12 college-level credit hours at a DCCCD college. | Completed (12) or more credit hours at a DCCCD college. | 2.5 | Varies, as per available funds | Completed applications should be sent to the location president who will forward them to the DCCCD Foundation. The Foundation, will screen all applications and present to Richard D. McCrary for final selection. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $2,500.00 | ||
| Mesquite Host Lions Club Scholarship | Applicants must be a graduate from a high school in the Mesquite Independent School District or a Christian School in Mesquite. If a student has earned a GED, the last school attended must have been a school in the Mesquite ISD or Christian School in Mesquite. Student must be enrolled and remain in a certificate program. The student must demonstrate financial need as a qualifying factor the scholarship and be a member of an under-represented population who can demonstrate scholastic ability. | Six (6) | 2.5 | Yes | All | Up to $400.00 per semester. |
The DCCCD Foundation will select recipients. | All DCCCD colleges | Mid April $6,000.00 |
| Bill and Mary Mitchell | Pre-college applicants must complete the requirements for a high school diploma or G.E.D. before the beginning of the academic year in which they plan to enroll in college. | Nine (9) to Twelve (12) | 3.0 | Math, Science, Engineering or the Arts | $1000 per academic year ($500 per semester) | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. Selection is made by a Foundation Selection Committee. Applicants must also present a letter of recommendation. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $2,500.00 |
Dr. S.M. Wright, Sr. Rising Star Memorial Scholarship | Applicant must submit the following to the S. M. Wright Scholarship Committee. DCCCD Foundation Application form, grade report and must be interviewed by the S. M. Wiright Scholarship Committee. | Six (6) | 2.5 | All | $300 to $500 per semester |
The Scholarship Committee of the People's Missionary Baptist Church will receive nominations and select applicants to be awarded. The committee will submit all required documenation and candidates informaton to the DCCCD Foundation for processing. | All DCCCD colleges | Varies no fund available |
| Reece A. Overcash, Jr. | Applicants must be either full-time or part-time employees of Citigroup or its subsidiaries with at least 2 years active employment or a legal dependent of these employees. | Six (6) | 3.0 or B. Average | All | $1000 per academic year ($500 per semester) | DCCCD Foundation (contact Foundation for complete application process) | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $15,000.00 | |
| Minnie K. Patton | Applicant must indicate financial need and show evidence of prior academic performance. Applicants and/or applicant's spouse or parents must not be employed by Bank of America, or Bank of American Corporation, or any of its subsidiaries. | Yes | All | Varies, as per available funds | Director of Financial Aid (representatives of Minnie K. Patton Scholarship Foundation review selections) | All DCCCD colleges | October $2,800.00 |
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| Dr. James Michael Pitt Memorial Scholarship | Applicants must successful complete nine (9) credit hours per semester and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or better. | Nine (9) | 3.0 or B. Average | Math, Science, or Computer Science | $600 per academic year ($300 per semester) | Financial Aid Director at each college submits applications of top five candidates to the Foundation Office. The Foundation Scholarship Committee determines final winners. | Eastfield College | Early April $2,300.00 |
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| Bill J. Priest | Applicants must demonstrate leadership through academic, church and/or community-based activities. Participation in activities such as honors society, academic club, or selecting academically vigorous courses will also be considered. | Nine (9) | 3.0 | All | $1000 per academic year ($500 per semester) | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. Selection is made by a Foundation Selection Committee. Applicants must submit an essay and present a letter of recommendation. | Rotating Scholarship | Early April $13,500.00 |
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| Marie M. Razkow Service Learning Scholarship | Applicants must be a first generation college student, who have participated in service learning activities in high school or will be participating in service learning activities while attending college. They must also demonstrate scholarship by maintaining a 2.5 GPA or better. | 2.5 | All | $500 per year ($250 per semester) | The Financial Aid Director of each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. | Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield and Richland Colleges | Early April $15,600.00 |
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| Carole Rolnick Shlipak | Applicants must have completed at least one semester at a DCCCD college and experienced a turn-around in their education as evidenced by an improvement in grades and involvement in college or community organizations while at DCCCD. | Nine (9) | 3.0 | All | $1000 per academic year ($500 per semester) | Financial Aid or SPAR Office (Foundation Scholarship Committee determines final winner. Applicant must submit an essay and a letter of recommendation) | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $9,000.00 |
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| Franklin E. Spafford Academic Scholarship | Applicants must be outstanding scholars as evidenced by a 3.0 GPA or better. | 3.0 | All | $200 per academic year ($100 per semester) | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. Selection is made by a Foundation Selection Committee. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $800.00 |
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| Texas Instruments TechKNOW-ED Scholarships for Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology and Integrated Circuit Layout | Applicants must be enrolled at one of the following colleges: Richland, Eastfield, or Mountain View College and major in SMT or Integrated Citcuit Layout. | Nine (9) | 3.0 | Semiconductor Manufacturing and Integrated Circuit Layout | $1,500 per academic year. $500 -$700 increments over two or three semester (including summer semesters) | Board Members of Texas Instruments Workforce Development Division in coordination with the DCCCD Foundation. | Eastfield, Mountain View and Richland Colleges | Late March and Late October $4,100.00 |
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| R. L. Thornton, Jr. | Applicants must demonstrate leadership through academic, church and/or community-based activities. Participation in activities such as honors society, academic club, or selecting academically vigorous courses considered will also be considered. Preference given to first generation college students. | Nine (9) | 3.0 | All | $1,000 per academic year ($500 per semester) | The Financial Aid Director at each college will review all applications and submit eligible requests to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. Selection is made by a Foundation Selection Committee. Applicants must submit an essay and letter of recommendation. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $1,500.00 |
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| DCCCD Student Emergency Need Scholarship | Applicants must be a DCCCD students currently experiencing urgent financial needs that affect their ability to attend and succeed in college. Funds will be used to assist with the payment for tuition and books. | All | Based on availability of funds. | In 2005 priority, will be given to international student affected by the tsunami tradedy from Southwest Asia. The fund priorities are subject to change by direction of the DCCCD Chancellor. The Financial Aid Director/Coordinator at each college will be responsible for submitting the completed student DCCCD application form to the DCCCD Foundation for approval. | All DCCCD colleges | Open until funds are expended. $6,400.00 |
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| Baylor Senior Life Enrichment Scholarship | Applicant must be enrolled and remain in a specific Health Career Program while receiving this scholarship. Applicant must be a graduate of James Madison High School or School of Health Professions Townview Magnet Center. Applicant must demonstrate the need for financial aid. Applicant must complete community service hours at Baylor Senior Health Center prior to graduation. | Six (6) | 2.5 | Yes | Health Career | Up to $1,000 | High school counselors from James Madison and School of Professions Townview Magnet recommend qualified applicants who have met the specific requirements. Selection is made by a Foundation Selection Committee. | El Centro | 1st Friday in June $6,500 |
| Dr. Walter L. Pike | Applicants must be a U.S. citizen; must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 gpa; must enroll in a minimum of nine (9) credit hours each semester and applicant must be majoring in Accounting. | Nine (9) | 3 | Accounting | Up to $1,000 | The Finanical Aid Director at each college will select one application to submit to the Foundation Office then Foundation Scholarship Committee determine the winners. | All DCCCD colleges | Early April $2,100 |
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