
Outside Scholarships
There are other resources available for students that are not offered at the federal or state level. Below are links to outside entities that are available to search for additional awards and scholarships.
Adventures in Education AIE Scholarships
AVECO Scholarship Program (Veterans, Service Members and thier spouses)
Galveston Golf Cart Society Scholarship for Ball High Students
George Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of Galveston, Texas
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Ivy Isle Foundation Scholarship
The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation
Sallie Mae® Scholarship Search
SMART Scholarship funded by the Department of Defense
TADOHE Make a Dream Brighter Scholarship
When received, scholarship funds will be credited to your Financial Aid Award Package. For scholarships of $250.00 or more, the funds will be split evenly between the fall and spring semesters, unless otherwise directed by the organization granting the scholarship. Scholarships less than $250.00 are applied toward the Fall semester only (or Spring semester, depending on receipt of check), unless otherwise directed.
Please make checks payable and may be mailed to:
Galveston College
Financial Aid Office
4015 Avenue Q
Galveston, TX 77550
Checks payable to Galveston College should include the student’s name and student ID number on the memo section of the check.
Americorps
The program provides full-time educational awards in return for community service
work. You can work before, during, or after your college education, and you can use
the funds to pay current educational costs or repay federal student loans. www.americorps.org
Business and Labor Unions
Many companies, businesses and labor organizations have programs to help employees
or members and their families pay the cost of higher education. Ask your organization
if they offer a scholarship program and their application process.
The George Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of Galveston, Texas, invites Galveston College students to apply for scholarships offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee. Applicants must be citizens of the United States to apply for a scholarship offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee. Applicants must also attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required; however, applicants may want to reach out to the George Washington Chapter for help with their applications. For more information, contact Meghann Nash in the Galveston College Financial Aid office at mnash@gc.edu. Visit the DAR website for a list of scholarships
Organizations, Foundations, Etc.
Local foundations, religious organizations, fraternities or sororities, clubs, associations,
civic groups, high schools, private charities, ethnic organizations, credit union
or banks usually offer financial assistance. Include in your search local community
organizations such as: American Legion, YMCA, 4-H Club, Elks, Girls or Boy Scouts,
Kiwanis, or Chamber of Commerce, etc. Searching organizations with your field of interest
can also be helpful, such as American Medical Association, American Bar Association,
etc.
Questions? Contact Us.
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