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ACET’s Paraprofessional Scholarship Program
Get the chance to pursue your dream of becoming a full-time educator with ACET’s paraprofessional scholarship program in Texas.
Eligibility Requirements
Our Association offers four $1,000 scholarships to paraprofessionals who are currently working in a compensatory education program and do not currently hold a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be pursuing a degree and teacher certification. Compensatory Education includes programs such as Title I, Bilingual/ESL, State Compensatory Education (SCE), Migrant, and Homeless.
Step 1: Find Your Region
Use the link below to access TEA’s School District Locator. Use your school district’s address to find the correct ESC Region number associated with your school. Have questions? Email us at infotech@acetx.org and we can assist!
Step 2: Review the Rubric
Review the rubric below. Our ACET Regional Directors will use this rubric to evaluate the essays included in your application.
Step 3: Complete the Application
Eligible applicants must submit a completed application via the registration link no later than Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5 PM (CST). No portion or signature may be omitted. No FAX applications will be accepted and applications sent directly to the ACET Scholarship Committee Chair will be ineligible. You may access an electronic template of the application below.
ACET Paraprofessional Scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions
To be eligible for the paraprofessional scholarship, applicants must be currently employed as a paraprofessional in a Texas school district and have a minimum of two years of experience in this position. They must also be accepted into an accredited teacher education program at a Texas college or university.
Yes! The application can be started and finished at a later date.
Interested applicants must submit a completed application form, along with required documents, two letters of recommendation, and a personal essay explaining their reasons for pursuing a teaching career. Application due dates will be posted on the ACET website.
The scholarship covers up to $1,000 for tuition, fees, and required books. Funds are disbursed directly to the recipient.
Looking to apply for the ACET Paraprofessional Scholarship or interested in learning more about how ACET impacts our community? View our Giving Back and Scholarships Page here.