American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 27

Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2026


Applications will open November 1, 2025.

AATCC Corporate Member Scholarship

The AATCC Corporate Member Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship available to AATCC corporate member employees and their children, for the Fall semester.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Charles E. Gavin III Family Scholarship (Auburn University)

Rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors attending Auburn University are eligible for the $8,000 Gavin Family Scholarship.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Charles E. Gavin III Family Scholarship (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors attending Georgia Institute of Technology are eligible for the $6,000 Gavin Family Scholarship.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Charles H. Stone Scholarship

Five $10,000 scholarships are available to juniors and seniors at North Carolina State University and Clemson University.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Darsey Family Scholarship

The Darsey Family Scholarship is a $4,000 scholarship available to undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate-level students enrolled in a textile- and/or fashion-related program at a US university.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Delaware Valley Section Scholarship

Undergraduate students in the AATCC Delaware Valley Section (DE, MD, NJ, PA) are eligible for this $500 scholarship.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Gordon & Marjorie Osborne Scholarship

The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Scholarship is offering two $6,000 scholarships that supports students pursuing a career or coursework in textile engineering, textile chemistry, textile science, or a related discipline.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Kanti & Hansa Jasani Family Scholarship

The Kanti and Hansa Jasani Family Textile Scholarship offers three $1,000 scholarships to Indian students, specifically Indian citizens with student visas, who are attending a US university. Undergraduate AND graduate students may apply. Three scholarships are available for each academic year.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Martin J. Bide University of Rhode Island Scholarship

The Martin J. Bide University of Rhode Island Scholarship is a $4,000.00 scholarship for undergraduate students studying Textile Fashion, Merchandising and Design at the University of Rhode Island.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Metro Scholarship

The Metro Scholarship offers two scholarships valued at $4,000 for students attending schools in New England, New York or New Jersey.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Paul T. O’Day Scholarship

The National Council of Textile Organizations Paul T. O’Day Scholarship offers a $5,000 scholarship for students with at least one parent or guardian employed by an NCTO member company and/or organization.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Piedmont Section Scholarship

The AATCC Foundation Piedmont Section Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship available to students attending an educational institution in the AATCC Piedmont Section (VA, WV, NC, SC).

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Textile Chemistry Scholarship

The AATCC Foundation Textile Chemistry Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship for undergraduate students of textile chemistry, polymer and color chemistry, or related topics.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Textile Design Scholarship

The AATCC Foundation Textile Design Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship for undergraduate students of textile design or related topics.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Textile Merchandising Scholarship

The AATCC Foundation Textile Merchandising Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship for undergraduate students of textile merchandising, management, and retail programs.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Varley Family Textile Technology Scholarship

AATCC Foundation’s Varley Family Textile Technology Scholarship is offering two $5,000 scholarships that supports students pursuing a textile-related career at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) or Cornell University.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

West Scholarship

This $4,000 scholarship supports undergraduate students studying a textile- or fashion-related field in colleges/universities located in the states encompassed by the California, Northwest, Midwest, and Pacific sections of AATCC.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Woodruff Textile Manufacturing Scholarship

The Percy W. Woodruff Jr. Textile Manufacturing Scholarship is a $3,500 scholarship supporting a non-traditional, undergraduate student at Clemson University.

Application Deadline: 02/28/2026

Applications must include:

  • Resume or letter of work experience (including internships)
  • Copy of your most recent transcripts
  • Personal statement, freely expressing your feelings, aspirations, financial need and concerns, with particular emphasis on your intended career following graduation, if decided. Please refer to the individual scholarship and fellowship requirements to verify what is being asked to be included in your personal statement. The scholarships can be found here.
  • Some applications will require a faculty letter of recommendation.  
How to Apply:

Owl Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 29, 2025
$50,000
ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities...

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Jan 01, 2026
$25,000
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:EarnestDeterminedMovingThe scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.Furthermore, the scholarship will be...

No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
$2,000
The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:A parent who currently has a child enrolled in...

Niche $50,000 Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
$50,000
Covering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true.It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $50,000 (our biggest scholarship yet) to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses.Who Can ApplyAll high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college...

A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
$2,000
The Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. Employees and contractors of LeverEdge Association are ineligible to participate in the Scholarship Program. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.SelectionOne (1) entry will be selected at random at the end of the...

$10,000
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.This scholarship...

Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
$2,000
The Christian Connector offers various scholarship drawings for Christian/Faith Based colleges and universities. All of the information services provided by The Christian Connector are offered absolutely free!Eligibility:Students applying to the Faith Based College Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2026, 2027, 2028 or 2029) interested in attending a Christian/Faith Based university or college.About:The Christian Connector offers a...

Winter Break Award

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
$2,000
Since 1995, our mission has been to help connect students with the right schools for them. Carnegie Dartlet, the organization that houses CollegeXpress, is an educational publisher and higher education marketing agency. Every year, thousands of students across the United States and around the world discover their colleges using our websites, magazines, and services.To be eligible for the Scholarship you:A)...

Appily Easy Money Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
$1,000
The Appily scholarship application is fast and easy.Scholarship Eligibility: This scholarship is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and first semester senior students for all majors and schools. We will judge this scholarship based on other criteria such as volunteer work, extracurricular activities, special circumstances, etc.About the sponsors of the scholarship (EAB and Appily):EAB is the market leader in helping colleges...

The Future is Now Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
$1,001
The Lenny Scholarship offers $1,001 US to support young individuals aged 16 and above, enrolled in college and residing in the US or India. Automatic disqualification may occur for multiple applications.EligibilityYou must be a resident of the US or IndiaYou must be 16 years of age or olderYou must be enrolled in a college