ACC Study Abroad Scholarships

Board of Trustees’ Study Abroad Scholarship

The Board of Trustees’ Study Abroad Scholarship awards $1,000 to be applied to the recipient’s program fee. Students applying to non-ACC study abroad programs are eligible to apply as well.

To request an application, contact International Programs at studyabroad@austincc.edu.

Eligibility

• You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at ACC.
• You must have enrolled in and completed with a passing grade at least 3 credits in the fall semester at ACC prior to the study abroad program.
• You must have completed and passed a minimum of 12 credits of ACC classes by the start of your study abroad program. (*Continuing Education classes, developmental classes, and transfer credits do not apply to the 12-hour minimum.)
• Past recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.

Selection

Applications will be ranked based on an essay, financial need, GPA, and faculty recommendations. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to students participating in ACC faculty-led study abroad programs.

Rules

Recipients must register for and pass all study abroad program courses. If a student fails to complete minimum credits by the start of the program, drops/withdraws/fails one or more of the study abroad program courses, voluntarily terminates participation, does not comply with the ACC Student Code of Conduct or study abroad program rules, or is sent home during a study abroad program, the student will be billed for the entire amount of the scholarship.

Application deadline

Scholarship applications can be submitted until February 10, 2023.

Tyler Center for Global Studies Study Abroad Scholarship

ACC International Programs will award two $2,500 Tyler Center for Global Studies Study Abroad Scholarships.  The Tyler Center for Global Studies goals are to build awareness of and appreciation for the global community through global education, innovation, and research.  

To request an application, contact International Programs at studyabroad@austincc.edu.

Eligibility

• You must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 at ACC by the application deadline.
• You must have enrolled in and completed with a passing grade at least 3 credit hours in the fall semester at ACC prior to the study abroad program.
• You must have completed and passed a minimum of 12 hours of ACC college credit classes by the end of the spring semester.   (*Continuing Education classes, developmental classes, and transfer credits do not apply to the 12-hour minimum.)

Requirements

• Recipient will conduct research and write an innovative academic paper based on their research and relevant to the discipline of the study abroad program.   The academic paper will be a minimum of 15 pages (double spaced).
• The academic research paper must be completed and turned in to ACC International Programs no later than 30 days after the conclusion of the program.  The paper will be submitted to the Tyler Center for Global Studies.
• Recipient will work with the faculty leader who will mentor the applicant’s research and academic paper based on their research, as well as coordinate with ACC International Programs.
• Recipient will participate in a presentation organized by ACC International Programs.
• Recipient will provide a CV that will be shared with the Tyler Center for Global Studies.

Selection

Applications will be ranked based on GPA, statement of interest, and faculty recommendations. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Award preference will be given to ACC students participating in ACC study abroad programs.

Rules

Recipients must register for and pass all study abroad program courses.  If a student fails to complete minimum credits by the start of the program, drops/withdraws/fails one or more of the study abroad program courses, voluntarily terminates participation, does not comply with the ACC Student Standards of Conduct or study abroad program rules, or is sent home during a study abroad program, the student will be billed for the entire amount of the scholarship (see application release and agreement).

Application Deadline

Scholarship applications can be submitted until February 10, 2023.