Available Scholarships

Name of Scholarship Contact for Information Deadline for Submission Interview for Tryouts Additional Requirements Renewal Criteria
Board of Trustees Scholarship Director of Financial Aid Open, but requested by April 15 N/A 1. Rank in top 10% of graduation class 2. Resident of tax district 3. Available immediately following high school graduation. 4. Available for summer terms. 1. Maintain 3.0 GPA and full-time status 2. Award is for an amount covering tuition/fees/room/board/textbooks for up to $600 per semester for up to four semesters within 3 years of high school graduation.
Athletic (men’s & women’s basketball, softball, volleyball & football) Director of Athletics Open Interview and try-out N/A Meet NJCAA eligibility requirements
Accounting, Business and Office Occupations, and Computer Science Chairperson, Business & Marketing Div. April 15 N/A 1. Submit letter stating qualifications and need 2. Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which should be from a business instructor 1. Maintain 3.0 GPA 2. Must reapply each semester
Art Chairperson, Fine Arts Div. Open Must submit portfolio N/A 1. Maintain 3.0 GPA 2. Must reapply each semester
Criminal Justice Chairperson, Career & Technology Div. Open, but requested by April 15 N/A Declared criminal justice major Maintain 2.0 GPA
English Division Chairperson April 15 Interview 1. Submit essay to English division chairperson. 1. Maintain 3.0 GPA 2. Must reapply each semester
Kinesiology Scholarship Division Chairperson Open N/A N/A 1. Maintain 3.0 GPA and full time student status 2. Must reapply each semester
Health Occupations Scholarship Successful completion of first semester of health occupations program April 15 N/A Submit information stating qualifications and need to HSC counselor on Terrell health science campus Must reapply each semester.
Ranch Management/Agriculture Agriculture/Ranch Management Coordinator April 15 Interview Submit information stating qualifications and need 1. Maintain 2.0 GPA and full-time student status 2. Must reapply each semester
Math Chairperson, Mathematics Division April 15 N/A 1. Submit information stating qualifications and need 2. Submit one letter of recomendation by highschool official and one letter by science or math instructor 1. Maintain 2.0 2. Must reapply each semester
Science Chairperson, Science Division April 15 N/A 1. Submit information stating qualifications and need 2. Submit one letter of recomendation by highschool official and one letter by science or math instructor 1. Maintain 2.0 2. Must reapply each semester
Luther T. Spurlock Social Science Department Scholarship Chairperson, Social Science Division Open N/A 1. Submit information stating qualifications and need 2. Submit one letter of recomendation by high school official and one letter by local science instructor 1. Maintain 2.0 2. Must reapply each semester
TDCJ Preservice Correctional Science TDCJ/TVCC Preservice Enrollment Coordinator or AVP TDCJ Programs N/A N/A 1. Declared major in criminal justice/correctional science, 2. Submit a signed letter explaining why you desire the scholarships requested include high school activities and honors, 3.Submit two (2) signed letters of recommendation and a copy of all transcripts (from high school, GED, other colleges, etc. as of date of application) Maintain 2.0 GPA
Dale Bryce Memorial Director of Financial Aid April 15 N/A Declared major in law enforcement (awarded for four consecutive long terms) 1. Must reapply each semester 2. Maintain 2.0 and full-time status
W.N. and Jane Enger Foundation Director of Financial Aid April 15 N/A Three letters of recommendation Maintain full-time status (12 credits) and 2.5 GPA
Henderson County Peace Officers Association Criminal Justice Department N/A N/A 1. Declared major in Criminal Justice 2. Submit application and essay 1. Resubmit application annually
Murchison Foundation Dual Pathway Scholarship Director of Dual Credit April 15 N/A 1. 11th & 12th grade high school students. 2. Submit Application and Essay 3. Two signed letters of recommendation
  • Named recipients who maintain a 2.0 TVCC grade point average and do not withdraw from any of their TVCC classes during the fall semester will be renewed for the spring semester.

Performing Scholarships

Name of Scholarship Contact for Information Deadline for Submission Interview for Tryouts Additional Requirements Renewal Criteria
Band: Concert, Jazz, Marching Band Director Open, but requested by April 15 Interview and/or audition N/A 1. Maintain 2.0 GPA and full time student status 2. Maintain 3.0 in all music classes 3. Satisfactory performance
Cardettes Cardette Director Open, but requested by April 15 Try-out required Submit information stating qualifications and need Maintain 2.0 GPA and full-time status
Cardette Escort Cardette Director Open, but requested by April 15 Interview Submit information stating qualifications and need Maintain 2.0 GPA and full-time student status
Cheerleaders Cheerleader Advisor Open, but requested by April 1 Try-outs held in spring by May 1 Men-strength. Women-weight comparable to height. Maintain 2.0 GPA and full-time student status
Lee Oliver Cheerleader Scholarship Cheerleader Advisor Open, but requested by April 1 Try-outs held in spring by May 1 Men-strength. Women-weight comparable to height. Maintain 2.0 GPA and full-time student status
Choral Music Choral Director Open, but requested by April 15 Audition N/A Maintain 2.5 GPA and full-time student status
Drama Drama Director Open, but requested by April 15 Interview Submit one letter of recommendation from most recent drama director 1. Maintain 2.0 GPA and full-time student status 2. Satisfactory performance
Piano/Organ Music Dept. Coordinator Open, but requested by April 15 Audition N/A 1. Maintain a 2.5 GPA 2. Accompany two students for recitals 3. Full-time student status
Music/Guitar Music Coordinator April 15 Interview and Tryout 1. Declared music major with emphasis in classical guitar 2. Successful completion of one semester of private instruction 3. Register for two hours of private lessons and guitar ensemble 1. Be enrolled full-time with minimum GPA of 2.5 2. Must reapply each semester

Community Clubs and Organizations

Name of Scholarship Contact for Information Deadline for Submission Interview for Tryouts Additional Requirements Renewal Criteria
Kiwanis Club Scholarship (Athens Noon) Noon Kiwanis Club Open N/A Student chosen on basis of need and ability. N/A
Phi Theta Kappa Advisor, Phi Theta Kappa Open Must be elected Officer of Phi Theta Kappa N/A Maintain Phi Theta Kappa academic standards
Red Bird Leader Scholar Advisor, Red Bird Leader Open Member of Red Bird Leadership N/A N/A
Rotary Club Scholarship High School Official Open N/A Student chosen on basis of need and ability. N/A
Rodeo Rodeo Sponsor April 15 Interview/Tryout TBA 1. Must be active member of TVCC Rodeo Club 2. Must maintain NIRA membership, and participate in NIRA Rodeos 1. Maintain 2.0 GPA and full-time student status 2. Fulfill specific provisions of Scholarship Award contract
Student Senate Director, Student Activities April 15 Must be elected by student vote Maintain 2.5 GPA and full-time student status. N/A
Pinnacle Women’s Club Scholarship Director, Financial Aid April 15 Interview 1. Health care major 2. Open to male and female 19 years or older 1. Maintain a 2.5 GPA 2. Fulfill specific provisions of Scholarship Award Contract