In Honor of Nancy C. Brown
Nancy C. Brown was a 1940 graduate of Tillotson College (now Huston-Tillotson University) and a dedicated elementary school teacher.
A lifelong advocate for education and community service, she was active in the Huston-Tillotson Alumni Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the National Council of Negro Women, the League of Women Voters, and Texas Democratic Women.
She also volunteered for many years with the Victory Tutorial Program at Carver Library. She taught in Chicago, in Dallas and at Oak Springs Elementary School in Austin for 22 years.
Nancy had a wish that was simple: "She wanted her resources to help students in the future."
The Austin Delta Foundation established this scholarship to carry forward her legacy by helping students achieve their educational goals.
Scholarship Award:
• One recipient is selected annually.
• $1,000 scholarship award, distributed as one payment for Fall 2027.
• A new application and updated recommendation are required each year.
Applicant Qualifications:
Applicants must:
• Be an African American female.
• Be a high school senior or a current undergraduate student.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Be willing to participate in an interview if requested.
Application Information & Required Documents:
Applicants must submit:
1. Completed scholarship application.
2. Official academic transcript.
3. Recent color photograph.
4. One recommendation letter from a teacher, professor, or faculty/staff member.
5. Proof of at least 20 community service hours on organization or business letterhead.
- (screen shot accepted - make sure your name is in the screen shot)
*Details regarding scholarship reception will be communicated at a later date.
Additional Student Profile Information-
The application will also request the following information to help the Scholarship Committee learn more about each applicant:
Classification: High School Senior, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
Current or Intended Major: Area of study
Leadership Experience: Leadership positions, organizational involvement, and extracurricular activities.
Hobbies & Interests: Personal interests, talents, and activities outside of academics.
Educational & Career Goals: Future aspirations and professional goals.
Leadership experience, hobbies, and interests are informational application questions and are not additional eligibility requirements.
Enrollment & Award Requirements
The selected recipient must:
-Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
-Maintain full-time enrollment (currently 12 semester credit hours).
-Submit official Fall 2027 enrollment verification on university letterhead by October 31, 2027.
The $1,000 award will be distributed for the Fall 2027 semester. Failure to provide enrollment verification by the deadline will result in forfeiture.
Final-Semester Exception: Students in their final semester who are enrolled in fewer than 12 hours may be considered with Scholarship Committee approval. Recipients approved under this exception who do not graduate will not be eligible for the scholarship again.
Financial Need & Academic Standing
Financial need, academic performance, and student standing will be verified through the appropriate university offices. Additional documentation, including income verification, may be requested.
Application Deadline & Submission
MARCH 13, 2027 — FINAL DEADLINE Submit the completed online application and all supporting documents by March 13, 2027. Mailed documents must be postmarked no later than March 13, 2027. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Mail Supporting Documents To:
Austin Delta Foundation
Attn: HS Scholarship Committee
1190 San Bernard Street
Austin, Texas 78702
Email: austindeltafoundation@gmail.com
Website: www.austindeltafoundation.org
Scholarship reception details will be communicated at a later date.
The Austin Delta Foundation proudly continues Nancy C. Brown's legacy by investing in education, leadership, service, and the future of students.