Westchester Community College Foundation
Scholarship Office
The Westchester Community College
Foundation office awards scholarships to new, incoming students, continuing
students, and graduating students. For detailed information on the
scholarship application process, or to request an application form, call the
Westchester Community College Foundation Scholarship Office at 914-606-6442.
Many scholarships are available on an on-going
basis, however some change each semester. The
Practical Guide to the
Scholarship & Awards Program
 lists many that may or may not
be available to you in the semesters to come. Be sure to check with the
Scholarship Office.
Office Hours and
Location
The Westchester Community College Foundation Scholarship has recently moved and is now located in room
242 of the library. The hours of operation are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday
through Friday. Contact the office by phone at 914-606-6442. Students may also email questions to
scholarships@sunywcc.edu.
Application Deadlines
The application deadlines for the
upcoming semesters (for new and continuing students) are as follows:
| Semester |
Application Deadline |
 |
| Spring |
October 15 |
| Fall |
April 1 |
| Freshman |
April 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQS)
- How do you define new/incoming,
graduating, and continuing students?
A new student is someone who has no
prior academic record at Westchester Community College .
- Recent high school graduates (including
those who graduate June 2005) should request the Nancy Jo Abeles
scholarship application form. These are available in the Westchester Community College Foundation
office, and in the College’s
Admissions office.
- Students who graduated from high school
over three years ago should request the regular, blue application form
from the Foundation office.
Graduating students are those students who graduated
August 2004 and
December 2004, or who will graduate
May 2005. Students who will graduate
by August 2005, or who plan to transfer to another institution without
obtaining a Westchester Community College degree or certificate should
contact the Foundation Scholarship office to discuss eligibility
requirements.
Continuing students are those students who are currently enrolled in a
program at Westchester Community College , and who plan to continue their education at Westchester Community College for at
least one more semester (fall, spring or summer) with a minimum of six
(6) credits.
- Is there a minimum GPA requirement?
Unless otherwise noted in the scholarship description, there is no
minimum GPA requirement. While academic performance is given the most
weight when making scholarship decisions, other factors such as need and
service to the College or community are also taken into consideration.
- How do I apply for scholarships from
four-year institutions?
Many four-year colleges have
earmarked funds for Westchester Community College transfer students. Scholarship decisions are
generally made by the four-year college, and not by the Westchester Community College Foundation’s
application process. Some recipients are selected by the departments (e.g.
business administration for a Mercy College scholarship). Contact the
Career & Transfer Center
at 914-606-6760 for more information.
- What should I include in my Personal
Statement?
The Personal Statement is a
reflection of you. It is your opportunity to write something about
yourself that may not be obvious from your application or transcript.
Since there is no personal interview, you should use the personal
statement as a means to present yourself to the scholarship committee.
- Should I apply for specific awards as
described in the College catalog?
No. One application will allow you
to be considered for all awards for which you qualify. However, if you
believe one of the awards described in the catalog particularly suits your
interests or qualifications, you should point that out in your personal
statement.
- Do you adhere firmly to the application
deadline?
Yes. Due to funding limitations,
late applications will be considered as funds become available. It has
been our experience that this rarely, if ever, happens.
- I received a scholarship, but I have
not received a check yet.
What should I do?
Scholarship awards are generally
applied to charges for tuition and fees. Students are required to pay the
remaining balance if the award does not cover the entire bill. If you
have already paid your bill, you may use your scholarship funds for
books and supplies. If this is the case, you should go to the Business
(Bursar’s) office and complete a “Request for Release of Funds” form. A
check will be made available to you approximately eight weeks after the
start of the semester.
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