Former Chairman of the ACC Board of Trustees, Royce Faulkner and his wife Donna, created this scholarship to support students in the Building Construction Technology Program.

Frank Garrahan received his Bachelor of History degree and Master of Arts degree from State University of New York at Albany. Frank dedicated a long career as a Professor of Government at Austin Community College, retiring in 2018 with over 40 years as an instructor...

Frank Squires was a beloved husband, father, and friend. He spoke from his heart. Within the high tech industry, he was a leader. His commitment to education led to the establishment of the semiconductor training program at Austin Community College where hundreds...

Headquartered in Elgin, Texas, Frontier Bank is a strong supporter of the community and its residents. The Frontier Bank Scholarship supports students who have graduated from Elgin high schools and plan on attending ACC.

Gary Heerssen was Senior Vice President of Corporate Manufacturing at AMD until his death in 2004. He was seen as a visionary by his colleagues and was instrumental in evolving AMD into a world-class manufacturing entity. Gary’s Journey to Excellence Program led to...

Gearheads (Buda Chapter) is an automotive non-profit that organizes car shows highlighting American made cars.

Established in 1973, the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (GAHCC) primary goal is to continue the advancement and progression of a strong and stable economic culture for Hispanic Businesses. The Chamber strives to reach these goals by developing business...

Greg was a valued part of the Austin community. A civil engineer, he was an active member of the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA) until his death in December 2012. Greg’s energy and enthusiasm to his projects will be felt in our community for many years to...

Gus Garcia and his wife, Marina, are longtime Austin civic leaders who continue to make a positive impact on the city. The first in his family to attend college, Gus Garcia graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in accounting. After...

Henry Stone loved was a beloved father, husband, and teacher. He was passionate about metal work: welding, blacksmithing, fabrication, and all things metal. He was just as passionate about teaching these skills and crafts to his students, and always sought new and...

This endowment was established in memory of James Lee Williams, who worked at Abbott Labs, by his co-workers in 2009.

Famous for coining the phrase “Keep Austin Weird,” Red Wassenich passed away on Friday morning, Feb. 28. The slogan – the exact origins of which are a hotly contested piece of old Austin lore – reflected Wassenich’s nonconformist commitment to preserving his...

Jason received an undergraduate degree from Arkansas State in Philosophy and English and an MFA in Playwriting from the University of Texas at Austin where he was awarded a James Michener Fellowship. In 2008, Jason received the Access to Artistic Excellence award...

Joan Wolf Ort passed away in May 2005. Joan was a member of the Radiology Class of 1984. She was an employee of Austin Radiological Association and had been an officer in the Capital Area Society of Radiologic Technologists. This scholarship is funded by the...

Jo Frances Hill taught high school and college math for 51 years, the majority of her career spent in Austin, Texas at John H. Reagan High School and Austin Community College. It was never a job to her – it was her calling and her passion. She had an incredible...

The Judge David Phillips Endowed Scholarship was established in Judge Phillips’ honor upon his retirement in 2014 as County Court Judge at Law One in Travis County. The scholarship focuses on students who have completed their high school diploma or GED at American...

Julia Ye Shen (沈晔) passed away in 2022 at the age of 45 after a valiant struggle with a metastatic appendix cancer. Born in Shanghai, China in 1976, Julia emigrated to Canada in 2002 and settled in Austin, Texas in 2006. After working side by side with her husband...

Karry graduated with her Masters degree in Political Science with highest honors from The University of Arkansas, where she was also awarded a prestigious Fullbright scholarship all while raising her son as a single parent. Joining the Government department of ACC in...

Kassie Killam, LVN was one of the Clinical Managers with Texas Orthopedics at the time of her death at the young age of 29. Kassie was passionate about patient advocacy and customer service, going above and beyond to care for her patients as evident by her selfless...

The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation has worked with compassion and drive to improve our community and the world through the development and stewardship of philanthropic resources of donors and community partners. Consistent with this mission, the Foundation has...

Kirk P. Watson has been described by Texas Monthly as “A man with a vision of what the community wants, and the moxie to carry it out.” He has been immersed in public policy in Texas for the past three decades, serving first as an appointee of Gov. Ann Richards...

The LGR Foundation scholarship focuses on students enrolled at ACC’s Early College High Schools.

Education is all about relationships, and the Loop13.org scholarship gives aspiring educators at ACC their first glimpse at how looping can improve every measurable academic and behavioral outcome for their future students. “Looping” occurs when an educator teaches...

Marc Aaron Wiesner Friday, March 13, 1959 to Wednesday, June 12, 1985 Two hours after the doctor said he did not want to change his forty-four-year record of never having delivered a baby on a Friday the 13th, Marc Aaron was born. Another doctor predicted Marc would...

This scholarship was established in memory of Martha Gooding, who had a 34 year career with the Seton Family of Hospitals as a Critical Care Nurse. She was a strong role model and mentor to many younger nurses. Martha’s entire nursing career was shaped by her...

Matt Worthington is a Dental Sales Consultant for Henry Schein, a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. His early success in this role has led him to having a greater appreciation to where it all started. Worthington began his collegiate career at Austin Community...

Maxine Black was an Adjunct Faculty member in the ACC Emergency Medical Services Program. She was a dedicated professor and sent graduates out into the paramedic field prepared and ready for the high demands of the job.

Michael Reid loved his family, his friends, his co-workers, his job, his children and his dogs. Mike was admired and respected and loved by all who met him. Prior to becoming a nurse, Mike was a fireman for 10 years. In 2008, he was selected as the Nurse of the Year...

The Military Order of the Purple Heart is a congressionally chartered veterans’ organization whose members have been awarded the Purple Heart medal. The Order provides opportunities for engagement, camaraderie and support among Purple Heart recipients, but its...

Myra McDaniel’s education began in the prestigious school of Philadelphia’s Girl’s High and continued at the University of Pennsylvania and The University of Texas Law School. She knew that education was an equalizing key to success and she encouraged everyone that...