Dwain H. Hughes Memorial Scholarships for Nursing Students
Criteria for eligibility:
- Must be currently enrolled at Tarrant County College.
 - Must be admitted into the Associate of Applied Science Program in Nursing.
 - Must have a minimum TCC GPA of 3.0 (3.25 desirable) in courses applied towards the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing.
 - Must enroll in a minimum of 8 credit hours in the nursing program for period of award.
 - Must meet federal or state guidelines for financial need.
 
Criteria for renewal:
- This scholarship is awarded for up to four semesters if a minimum GPA of 3.0 is achieved in the nursing curriculum, a minimum of 8 credit hours are completed each semester and a schedule and fee statement is submitted for each semester.
 
- Award
 - $500 per fall and spring semesters
 
- Deadline
 - 04/15/2026