Top 60 Community College Scholarships in August 2026

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

Are you pursuing a two-year or associate's degree program at a college or university in New Hampshire? If so, you may be eligible for some of the many scholarships offered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Two-year or Associate Degree Program! There are a variety of scholarships available, offering between $100 and $3,500 each to winning applicants. To find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation website. Upon completing the General Application, students will be considered for each of the scholarships they may be eligible for. With that said, if you are enrolled in a two-year or associate's degee program in New Hampshire, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Nevada resident and high school graduate who will be enrolling as a full-time community college student for each semester of the school year immediately following high school graduation? Further, will that community college be one of the College of Southern Nevada campuses? If so, you may be eligible for the Nevada Promise Scholarship! As a last-dollar scholarship, the Nevada Promise Scholarship annually covers up to three years of tuition and other mandatory fees (not covered by other gift aid) for incoming CSN students. If you're a Nevada soon-to-be high school graduate who will be attending a College of Southern Nevada campus, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The NCCPA Foundation Scholarships offer three levels of scholarships: Community College, Undergraduate, and Graduate. They are open to open to undergraduates pursuing a course of study and degree in accounting in North Carolina, students enrolled at North Carolina community colleges who are pursuing an associate degree in accounting with the intent to enroll in a four-year program and have the potential to become a CPA, and students entering or enrolled in graduate programs in North Carolina that will allow them to achieve the accounting concentration required to sit for the CPA Exam, respectively. While all applicants must be North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NACACPA) members, student membership is free. Applications are encouraged from applicants who enjoy finding practical significance in abstract ideas, have strong interpersonal skills, and are technologically adept, highly disciplined, and equally productive whether working alone or with others. If this sounds like you, and you're passionate about accounting, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.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

Are you a college-bound middle or high schooler from Wyoming who plans on attending an in-state community college or the University of Wyoming? If so, the Hathaway Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is automatically awarded to incoming college freshman (at one of the eligible schools) from Wyoming who have met the minimum high school curriculum, GPA, and ACT score requirements to be eligible. There are varying types of scholarships available awarding between $840 and $1,680 each, each of which also have different minimum requirements. As a result, we recommend checking out the Hathaway Scholarship requirements to see if you qualify. Keep on reading to learn more!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

Are you a student from New Mexico seeking a degree in automotive technology? If so, you may want to apply for the Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship! This scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in automotive or technical/vocational studies at a non-profit or public institution. Paula and Gerald Piech established the scholarship in 2010 to honor their son, who was interested in the automotive field. Every year, one to two awards worth up to $2,200 are awarded to students to help pay for their education costs. If you’re a public or non-profit school student looking for some financial help for college, we encourage you to apply!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 Delta Faucet Company Scholarship Program is open to students who are currently enrolled in or plan to enroll in: (1) A PHCC-approved plumbing or HVACR apprentice program, (2) A full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited institution, or (3) A full-time undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. To apply, interested students must submit letter(s) of recommendation and the answers to five (5) questions about their background and interests. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Kansas high school (or home school) graduate (or GED holder) who is enrolled in or has been accepted for admission to a career technical education program? If so, you may be eligible for the Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant! Each year, the grant awards up to $1,000 per year to multiple Kansas residents enrolled in technical certificate or associate of applied science degree programs in a high cost, high demand and critical industry field. To be considered, applicants must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the State of Kansas Student Aid Application, and have an official at their higher educational institution complete the Career Technical Workforce Grant Verification Form. If you're a Kansas resident in an eligible technical certificate or associate of applied science program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from San Joaquin County (California) with plans to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited college/university or community college (in any major)? If so, the Avi Raina Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,000 each to multiple San Joaquin County high school seniors who will be pursuing any undergraduate degree. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit (1) a letter of recommendation from a teacher, faculty member, or school counselor and (2) an essay on their career ambitions and how their degree will assist in achieving those goals. This scholarship was established in honor of Avinash "Avi" Raina, who made a made a grand impact on people despite their short time on earth. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you and you'd like to carry on Avi's legacy, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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

Are you an asylum seeker/immigrant to the U.S. who now resides in Maine and is or will soon be attending a college or university in the state? If so, you may be eligible for the PROSPER Scholarship! Each year, the scholarhip awards $10,000 to multiple Aslyum seekers living in and attending a post-secondary institution in Maine. To be eligible, applicants must also hold a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need and FAFSA ineligibility. If you're an asylum seeker to the U.S. who is now attending an institution of higher education and restarting your life in Maine, we wish you the best and encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound, Mississippi high school senior who will be enrolling full-time at an in-state, public community college or university in a program of study leading to a first associate’s or first bachelor’s degree? If so, you may be eligible for the Nissan Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship will award the full cost of college tuition and fees to multiple eligible students who have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in extracurricular activities. Applicants must also hold a minimum 2.5 GPA and have scored a minimum of 20 on the ACT or 940 on the SAT. To apply, students must submit a brief essay answering the question "How do my plans for the future and my college major support the Automotive industry in Mississippi?" If you're a college-bound high school senior from Mississippi with a passion or career interest in the automotive industry, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Kansas resident attending or planning to attend (next fall semester) an in-state, post-secondary institution to pursue a broadcast or related curriculum? If so, you may be eligible for the KAB Broadcast Scholarship Program! Each year, the program awards up to $20,000 to multiple Kansas post-secondary students. To be eligible, applicants must be juniors or above at a four-year college, or sophomores at a two-year college. In addition, they must have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester the scholarship is in effect. If you're a Kansas resident passionate about and pursuing a course of study in broadcasting or a related curriculum, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service 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 from the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, between the ages of 17 and 25, and attending a trade school or Associate's degree program in Alaska? If so, you may be eligible for The Ron and Terri Davis Trades Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $4,000 to one community college or trade school student from the Kenai Peninsula who holds a minimum 2.0 GPA and demonstrates financial need. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less