NISOD invites you to participate in the Scott Wright Student Essay Contest!

Write a 500-word essay describing how a faculty member, staff member, or administrator inspired and supported you to complete a course, finish a semester, or graduate from college, and how their encouragement helped you achieve your goals.

The Prize

Three (3) winning student authors and the featured faculty members or administrators mentioned in their essays will each receive:

• $1,000 USD
• Travel to the International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence (May 24-27 in Austin, Texas), including:
  • Up to $400 USD toward travel to Austin, TX
  • Up to three (3) nights lodging (Saturday, Sunday, Monday nights only)
  • One (1) complimentary conference registration

Additionally, each winning student author's college will receive a complimentary one-year NISOD membership.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must be at least 18 years old by May 2025.
• The faculty, staff member, or administrator featured in the essay must currently be employed at the college.
• Both the student and the faculty, staff member, or administrator mentioned in the essay must be able to travel to Austin to participate in the Student Essay Contest presentation during NISOD's annual conference.

Timeline:

• Contest opens: August 19, 2024
• Submission deadline: March 7, 2025
• Winners notified: March 21, 2025
• Winner acceptance due: April 4, 2025
• Prize presented and essays read at the NISOD conference: May 25, 2025

For more information: Student Essay Contest - NISOD

Submit your essay

NISOD invites you to participate in the Student Graphic Design Contest!

Design the official Conference Program front cover for NISOD's 2026 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, the definitive gathering of community and technical college faculty, administrators, and staff seeking best and promising practices designed to improve student achievement.

The Prize

The winning student artist will receive:

• $1,000 USD
• Travel to the International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence (May 24-27 in Austin, Texas), which includes:
  • Up to $400 USD toward travel to Austin, TX
  • Up to three (3) nights lodging (Saturday, Sunday, Monday nights only)
  • One (1) complimentary conference registration

In addition, each winning student's college will receive a complimentary one-year NISOD membership.

Eligibility:

• Students must be at least 18 years old by May 2025.
• The student must be able to travel to Austin to participate in the Student Graphic Design Contest presentation held during NISOD’s annual conference.

Suggested Theme and Style Guidelines:

We are looking for artwork that is interesting, fun, bold, fresh, colorful, original, and modern, while honoring the legacy of NISOD's International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence. The winning artwork must be easily applicable to advertising, brochures, and other applications.

Timeline:

• Contest opens: August 19, 2024
• Submission deadline: March 7, 2025
• Winners notified: March 21, 2025
• Winner acceptance due: April 4, 2025
• Prize presented and artwork revealed at NISOD conference: May 25, 2025

For more information: Student Graphic Design Contest - NISOD

Submit your Entry!

 

DAR offers 26 scholarships for graduating high school seniors, and college and graduate students in specific areas of study. 

Scholarship applications are accepted November 1 thru January 31 each year until 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time).

Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
To apply for DAR's Scholarships: https://dar.academicworks.com/

For more information:  DAR Scholarship Information

When received, scholarship funds will be credited to your Financial Aid Offer 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 [email protected]. 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.

Out-Of-State, Non-Resident or foreign students receiving a competitive scholarships of at least $1,000 (or a combination of scholarships totaling at least $1,000). Students must have competed with other students, including Texas residents, for the award. The student may receive a waiver of nonresident tuition for the period of time covered by the scholarship, not to exceed 12 months. Waivers may be received in any year in which the student meets the competitive scholarship requirements. Student must contact the Admission Office to initiate the process of the waiver.