Top 86 Community College Scholarships in January 2026

Are you a graduating high school senior, first-year student in an accredited four-year college, or a student transferring into an accredited four-year college? Further, will you be enrolled in a college or university for this upcoming school year? If so, the Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $3,000 a year (renewable for up to $12,000) to current and incoming undergraduate underclassmen who demonstrate financial need. Bear in mind that applicants should also demonstrate financial need (have a combined family income of $70,000 or less) and a commitment to public service. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Pursuing higher education is one of the best ways individuals can achieve economic mobility and increase their earning potential. However, for nontraditional students, this pathway may seem difficult to pursue or nearly out of reach. The Chime Scholars Foundation (CSF) understands this struggle, and thus, the Chime Scholarship was born! Inspired by CSF's founder's own experiences, the scholarship annually provides up to $5,000 per year in renewable scholarships to undergraduate students. To qualify, individuals must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, have a minimum financial need of $2,500, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. By filling out a short renewal application annually, the scholarship may be renewed for up to six years of support for undergraduate programs, and up to three years for transfer, trade, and technical programs. The Chime Scholarship is one of the many need-based scholarships that can be found on Scholarships360. We encourage you to apply for this scholarship and explore others that you could qualify for as well!Show Less

The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service. The program identifies students in their second year of undergraduate studies who will be starting their third year in the Fall. Over the course of two years, programming will facilitate opportunities for students to refine their values-based leadership approach, build bridges across communities, and nurture their sense of curiosity as they deepen their commitment to pursuing public service careers. If this scholarship sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Before you go, don't forget to check out our other public policy & administration scholarships. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to fund your future!Show Less

Are you a Native Hawaiian student who has been accepted into a degree-seeking program at Honolulu Community College and demonstrates financial need? If so, consider applying for the Honolulu Community College Hawaiian Tuition Waiver! Each year, the waiver covers up to the cost of full-time (15 credits) resident tuition for the fall and spring semesters for selected recipients. To be considered, interested students must simply submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by May 1st, hold a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less. If you're of Native Hawaiian descent and are an incoming or current student at Honolulu Community College, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Florida PTA/PTSA Community College Scholarship is specifically for a student who wishes to pursue their education at a Community College. Applicants must submit two (2) letters of reference (one from school and one from community), a high school transcript, an official SAT and/or ACT scores report, and an essay about how PTA can help support the applicant’s local community. If you’re a Florida resident looking to attend a community college after high school graduation, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

There are many benefits to living in rural areas, including a lower cost of living, a stronger sense of community, and better air quality. However, individuals from these areas are often overlooked when it comes to college recruitment, and students from rural areas have lower rates of college enrollment than their urban and suburban peers as a result. To provide support and encouragement to students living in rural areas, the Golden LEAF Foundation is offering the Colleges and Universities Scholarship! To be eligible for the scholarship, individuals must be high school seniors or community college students residing in specific, rural counties of North Carolina. Applicants must also be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree at a college or university in-state (North Carolina), have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and plan to "return to a rural North Carolina county after graduation from college." Each year, multiple recipients will be chosen to earn up to $3,500 a year to go towards their college costs. Don't forget to check out the other scholarships for North Carolina residents available on the Scholarships360 platform. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Positioned 120 miles southeast of Dallas and seventy-five miles west-southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, Rusk County, Texas has been inhabited by humans for an estimated 2,000-3,000 years. Today, approximately 53,000 residents make up this region, marked by its sloping hills, narrow valleys, and glens. If you’re a high school senior from this region in pursuit of a vocational or technical degree, the East Texas Communities Foundation may have the perfect scholarship opportunity for you! The Dalton & Betty Jones Scholarship for Vocational / Technical Study annually awards $2,500 to Rusk County, Texas high school seniors who will be attending an in-state (Texas) vocational/technical school or community college upon graduation from high school. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Bear in mind that applicants seeking associate's degrees may only do so in medical-related fields to be eligible. The scholarship, worth $2,500, may be renewed upon maintenance of renewal criteria. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don't forget to check out these scholarships for Texas residents. Happy applying! Show Less

The Minnesota Masonic Charities Career and Technical Scholarship is an exciting award offering $2,500 per year, with the potential to renew for one additional year, to 40 post-secondary students who have graduated from a Minnesota high school (or home school). Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited Vocational, Technical, or Trades School/Program or a two-year community college seeking an associate degree. To apply, submit an essay, one letter of recommendation, your high school transcript, and a resumé highlighting your achievements in leadership, community service, and more. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in your future!Show Less

Introducing API Category Scholarships, your golden ticket to receiving financial support for your API (Academic Program International) study abroad program expenses! There are nine types of scholarships available: the API Community or Technical College Scholarship, the API Diversity Scholarship, the API First Generation Scholarship, the API-JCU Diversity Scholarship, the API STEM Scholarship, the API Student Athlete Scholarship, the API Photo or Video Scholarship, the API High School Scholarship, and the API Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships. Each of these scholarships is open to varying types of students who will partake in an API study or intern abroad program. To learn more about each type, we recommend checking out the API scholarship categories yourself. If you're a current or incoming college student wanting to study abroad and earn up to $1,000 towards your study abroad expenses, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. P.S. The API Category Scholarships have different deadlines based on the academic term. Apply by February 28th to be considered for the Summer or Fall semesters and by September 15th for the Spring semester.Show Less

The Carlotta Welles Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA-accredited associate's degree program in occupational therapy. The scholarship is one of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation's many funding opportunities available for occupational therapy students. To be considered for all of these scholarships, including the Carlotta Welles Scholarship, applicants must complete one scholarship form and submit the application materials listed below. If you're an occupational therapy student pursuing an associate's degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student residing in Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, or St. Joseph County, Michigan? Alternatively, are you a graduate of Hartford High School in Hartford, Michigan? If either applies, you may be eligible for some of the many Berrien Community Foundation (BCF) Scholarships! There are a variety of scholarships available, offering between $500 and $15,000 each to winning applicants. While the scholarships are generally open to current and incoming college students from Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, and St. Joseph County, Michigan, some specific scholarships offered have additional eligibility criteria. To find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their profiles on the BCF website. If you do fit the criteria for any of the scholarships, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a minority student from California majoring in architecture? If so, consider applying for the CIEF Scholarships in Architecture! The scholarships are open to minority students with a permanent California address pursuing a postsecondary degree in architecture. The program includes two types of scholarships: a five-year scholarship leading to a Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture and a Community College Scholarship for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor's or Master's of Architecture Program from a community college. The scholarships are funded by the Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) to help increase the representation of minorities in the Architecture profession. The foundation works to “introduce and engage high school students and young adults to the rewarding careers available in the built environment.” Every year, recipients of the “bachelor’s or master’s in architecture” scholarship earn $4,000 per year while “Community College scholarship​” recipients receive $2,000 per year. If you are a minority student passionate about obtaining a degree in architecture, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a graduating high school senior from Maine who will be attending an in-state community college or four-year university after graduation? If so, consider applying for the Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,000 and up to $10,000, respectively, to incoming community college and four-year university students from Maine. Runner-up finalists in each category will receive $500 each. To apply, interested students must submit a letter of intent, a transcript, as well as four letters of recommendation. If you're a Maine student with dreams of pursuing your post-secondary education in your home state, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Honda Excellence in Manufacturing Scholarship benefits students who are passionate about pursuing a career in advanced manufacturing. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning to attend one of the eligible Ohio Community Colleges. Part- or full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled in a certificate or degree program in manufacturing engineering/manufacturing technology or a closely related engineering discipline and attending one of the following Community Colleges in the state of Ohio are also eligible. The eligible colleges are Rhodes State College, Columbus State Community College (all campuses), Marion Technical College, Edison Community College (all campuses), Sinclair Community College (all campuses), and Clark State College (all campuses). Two reference letters from a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) instructor are required. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a Hawaii resident who has been accepted to or is enrolled in an aviation-related program at an accredited trade school, college, or university? If so, you may be eligible for the Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards at least $1,000 each to multiple Hawaiian residents who aspire to a career in the aviation industry and who submit a ~750-word essay regarding their desired career field, their previous work experiences, and a summary of their achievements in their desired field. In addition, interested students must submit a completed application form and three letters of recommendation, and must be available to participate in an in-person or video conference interview. If you're a Hawaii resident with a passion for flight, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more and soar toward your dreams.Show Less

Are you currently enrolled in a two-year cybersecurity-related program in the U.S? If so, consider applying for the Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program! This scholarship is open to students at community colleges or technical schools in the U.S who demonstrate financial need and are studying cybersecurity. The Last Mile Education Fund and Microsoft jointly offer the scholarship, working together to combat the diversity and talent shortages in the cybersecurity workforce by investing in passionate students. On a rolling basis, the scholarship grants $500 awards to help students cover short-term basic needs like food, rent, transportation/car costs, and purchasing a laptop or computer. Winners also receive up to $375 to pay for the costs of cybersecurity certification exams. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!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

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

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

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 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