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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Collin College Foundation is accepting applications

collincollegefoundationThe Collin College Foundation is accepting applications for the 2015-16 academic year. Multiple scholarships are available, including the new “What Collin College Means to Me” video contest scholarship.

Awards typically range from $500 to $1,250 and may be used to pay tuition, fees and books. The application deadline is Friday, April 10.

This year, one student will also have the opportunity to win a $1,250 scholarship by entering the “What Collin College Means to Me” video contest. Entrants should upload a 2-5 minute original video to YouTube or Vimeo explaining how Collin College helped make a positive change in their career, their life or the lives of others. The contest deadline is Friday, April 10 and complete rules are available at http://www.collin.edu/foundation/students/Video%20Scholarship%20Submission%20Rules%202015.pdf . Students interested in the video competition are also encouraged to complete the online application in order to be considered for other available scholarships.

Scholarships are open to students enrolled in six or more credit hours and are awarded based on a combination of academic performance, financial need and community involvement. The scholarship application is available online at http://www.collin.edu/foundation/students/ index.html. All questions should be directed to the

scholarship coordinator at scholarshipcoordinator@collin.edu or 972.599.3147.