I have been through a lot in my 26 years of life, from being in the foster care system to being homeless and raising three boys alone. I am very determined to not only be … Continue reading
Scholarships give students confidence to overcome their fears
I live in Austin, Texas, and I’m thirty-two years old. For many years getting an education always seemed like a dream. I always felt the need to go to school, but then fear and doubt … Continue reading
Student Emergency Fund keeps students’ dreams alive through difficult circumstances
In 1999, Dr. Carol Nasworthy conceived the idea of a fund to help students stay in school when an unexpected emergency occurred and established the Foundation’s Student Emergency Fund. The fund provides immediate financial assistance … Continue reading
Scholarships help students make the world a better place
I am majoring in Engineering at ACC and will be transferring to seek a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. As a year-round bicycle commuter, I have long been an advocate for ways a city can encourage … Continue reading
Scholarships help students in every stage of life
I always knew that I wanted to go to college at a very early age but the circumstances in life did not allow for this to happen as I had planned it in my head. … Continue reading