Top 95 Community College Scholarships in July 2024

Are you a current healthcare student from an underrepresented minority group? If so, the Students for Healthcare Equity Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to multiple current undergraduates who are pursuing a healthcare or allied healthcare career at an accredited program recognized by the student’s state. Applicants must also be from an underrepresented group in healthcare and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three years, allowing recipients to earn a total of $20,000 in scholarship money throughout their undergraduate career. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you an adult student aged 50+ who has returned to school? You might consider applying for the Boomer Benefits Scholarship! This scholarship is open to all students aged 50+ who are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program or a graduate program at an accredited public or private school, including community colleges or universities within the continental U.S., and are maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA. The scholarship is funded by Boomer Benefits, a licensed insurance agency. Each year, 2 lucky students are awarded this scholarship in the amount of $2,500. If you’re an older student returning to school, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The NSHSS Community College or Trade School Scholarship is open to high school graduates who are currently enrolled in or are planning on attending community college or trade school. To apply, students must submit an essay detailing why they chose to attend a community college or trade school, and explain how it will help them achieve their future educational and career goals. Each year, three recipients earn $1,000 to go towards their postsecondary costs. If you're a community college or trade school student looking for help affording college, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The NMU Presidential Scholars Competition is an amazing opportunity for incoming freshmen and transfers to Northern Michigan University (NMU) to earn money towards their educational expenses. Applicants must be current high school seniors or transfers who have applied and been admitted as degree-seeking students at NMU for the upcoming Fall semester. To be considered, applicants must hold at least a 3.5 GPA and apply by the competition registration deadline, then be willing to take part in an interview with the program committee. Each year, ~26 applicants are awarded a full-ride scholarship through the program, and an additional 200 students earn between $1,000 and $3,000 toward their tuition. If you're an incoming NMU student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AWS Foundation Welder Training Scholarship is for students seeking welder training in a certificate program less than two years in length through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training. Applicants must also reside in an AWS District to be eligible. Each AWS District has up to 25 $1,000 scholarships to award each year, making this a great opportunity for students with a passion for welding. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that students enrolled in associate's or bachelor's degree programs are not eligible.Show Less

Are you a New Mexico resident who will be enrolling full-time at a public post-secondary educational institution in New Mexico within sixteen months of graduation or receipt of a high equivalency credential? If so, you may be eligible for the New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship! The scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors who will be soon graduating from a public or accredited private New Mexico high school (homeschooled New Mexico seniors and GED holders are also eligible). If you're a New Mexico high school senior who will be pursuing a post-secondary education at an in-state, public university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you currently or will soon be attending one of the University of Hawaii Community Colleges? If so, the Hawaii Promise Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the program covers the direct education costs (including tuition, fees, and an allowance for books and supplies) for many UH Community College Students. It is a “last dollar” scholarship, meaning that it covers financial needs not met by other forms of financial aid such as federal grants and scholarships from UH, employers and other private sources. To be considered, interested students must simply submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and will receive the scholarship if they are deemed eligible. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to submit your FAFSA and apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Minnesota resident attending one of the 26 community and technical colleges of Minnesota State? If so, you may be eligible for the Minnesota State Workforce Development Scholarships! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 (per academic term) to multiple eligible students pursuing the fields of Education, Public Safety, Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care Services, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, or Transportation. Those who have previously received the Workforce Development Scholarship and have since transferred to one of the seven state universities of Minnesota State are also eligible. Bear in mind that preference will be shown to those with financial need. If you're a Minnesota resident attending an in-state community or technical college, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The WV Invests Grant is a state-funded grant program that pays toward the full cost of basic tuition, mandatory fees, and academic program fees for students pursuing select certificate and associate degree programs at West Virginia public two- and four-year institutions. Priority is given to individuals pursuing programs in high-demand fields, such as information technology or healthcare, as determined by the West Virginia Department of Commerce. This is a last-dollar-in program, meaning it will pay for any amount up to the total cost of tuition, mandatory fees, and approved academic program fees not already covered by other state or federal grants or scholarships and institutional tuition waivers. If you're a post-secondary student in West Virginia, and especially if you're pursuing a high-demand field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Kentucky resident who has enrolled, or been accepted for enrollment, in an approved, in-state program of study that leads to an industry recognized certificate, diploma, Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a high-demand workforce sector or comprehensive transition and postsecondary (CTP) program? If so, you may be eligible for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards varying amounts of money to multiple eligible students who are pursuing a degree in one of the selected "qualifying areas" for the year. For the 2023-2024 year, these areas include Advanced Manufacturing, Business/Information Technology, Construction, Healthcare, and Transportation/Logistics. If you're a Kentucky resident who is currently or will soon be pursuing a degree in one of those areas, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less