Victoria College students planning to transfer to either Texas A&M University at College Station or The University of Texas at Austin have an opportunity to apply for the VC Transfer Student Endowed Scholarship.  Applicants must have completed or be in the process of completing 24 semester credit hours from Victoria College.  This may include hours for which the applicant is currently enrolled.

Applicants for consideration are not limited to Victoria County residents.  Any student attending Victoria College that meets the selection criteria will be considered.  Students awarded a scholarship must gain admissions acceptance to either Texas A&M University at College Station or The University of Texas at Austin.

Two scholarships will be awarded to students transferring to Texas A&M University at College Station and two scholarships will be awarded to students transferring to The University of Texas at Austin.  Each scholarship will be $2,500 and will be awarded at $1,250 per semester (Fall and Spring).

Scholarship applications are available from Victoria College Foundation office, located in the Administration II Building on the VC campus, or by contacting Cara Frederick at 361.582.2419. Applications are also available in the Financial Aid Office, Admissions and on the Pirate Portal.

Application deadline is Friday, May 13, 2011.

posted Friday, April 8, 2011 by Katy Long