{"id":52861,"date":"2026-03-24T13:43:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=52861"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:43:54","slug":"the-2026-acc-scholarship-application-is-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2026\/03\/24\/the-2026-acc-scholarship-application-is-open\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 ACC Scholarship Application Is Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/03\/ACC_FY26_Scholarships_Update_InternalComms_923x553_InfoHubBanner-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/03\/ACC_FY26_Scholarships_Update_InternalComms_923x553_InfoHubBanner-1.png 923w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/03\/ACC_FY26_Scholarships_Update_InternalComms_923x553_InfoHubBanner-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/03\/ACC_FY26_Scholarships_Update_InternalComms_923x553_InfoHubBanner-1-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/03\/ACC_FY26_Scholarships_Update_InternalComms_923x553_InfoHubBanner-1-150x90.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paying for college doesn\u2019t have to be a barrier. The 2026 Austin Community College scholarship application is now open, giving students a simple way to access extra financial support for their education.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With one application, students are automatically matched to hundreds of scholarship opportunities\u2014including new awards launching this year. Scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, books, and other college expenses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apply Early for Priority Consideration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who apply early receive priority consideration, increasing their chances of being matched with available scholarships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Priority Deadline:<\/strong> Friday, May 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying is straightforward:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply for admission to ACC and activate your ACCeID and ACC email.<\/li>\n<li>Start Your Application: <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to get started.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Complete one application, including a 250\u2013500-word personal statement.<\/li>\n<li>Save your progress and come back anytime.<\/li>\n<li>Submit by the priority deadline to maximize your chances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get Help Along the Way<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students don\u2019t have to apply alone. ACC\u2019s Writing Centers offer support with brainstorming, drafting, and polishing scholarship essays.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/writing-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Writing Center Support:<\/strong><\/a> A strong personal statement makes a big difference. Meet online or in person with an ACC Writing Center specialist to get feedback, brainstorm ideas, and polish your essay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information and tips, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/austincc.edu\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">austincc.edu\/scholarships<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paying for college doesn\u2019t have to be a barrier. The 2026 Austin Community College scholarship application is now open, giving students a simple way to access extra financial support for their education. 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