Scholarships

SUNY Westchester Community College Scholarships

Foundation Student Support

Gifts from generous donors enable the Westchester Community College Foundation to award nearly $3 million in student support annually. Scholarship awards typically cover tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with attending college. Awards are presented to full-time and part-time students, as well as incoming, continuing, and graduating students.

SUNY Westchester Community College Foundation Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and academic merit. For all categories of Foundation Scholarships, students must file the respective financial aid application(s) to determine financial need. For the majority of our scholarships, a separate application is not required. Our goal is to make it easier for more students to benefit from these awards. This process will allow the college to provide a comprehensive financial assistance package in a timelier manner.

To be considered for a WCC Foundation Scholarship, all students must complete a financial aid application (as applicable).

This is the first step toward unlocking scholarship opportunities that can help fund your education.

U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

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New York State residents and DACA/Undocumented/Other Visa holders

The Senator José Peralta New York State DREAM Act gives undocumented and other students access to New York State‐administered student financial aid to support their higher education costs. Students eligible to apply for financial aid through the NYS DREAM Act must also complete an application for each program they are interested in obtaining aid from.

NYS DREAM Act

International Students

F-1, Other Visa holders without NYS residency

Scholarship Financial Aid Need form

Foundation Scholarship Categories

All full-time SUNY Westchester Community College students who apply for financial aid will be automatically considered for Foundation scholarships.

Scholarship awards are available for many types of full-time students: incoming, continuing, graduating students who are continuing their education at 4-year institutions, international students, and DREAMers.

Automatic Scholarships

Students enrolled in a degree or certificate program who apply for financial aid are automatically considered for a WCCF Scholarship. Annual award offers of up to $2,500 are primarily offered to full-time students pursuing their first degree.

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Application-Based Scholarships

Criteria, application requirements, and deadlines vary based on program-specific scholarship.

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Transfer Scholarships for Graduating students

Scholarships awarded to students graduating and pursing a bachelor’s degree at SUNY, CUNY, or private four year institutions.

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$1,250

Average annual award amount

over 1,500

Students awarded

Students receiving scholarships are three times as likely to graduate on time

$3M

Scholarships awarded annually by the Westchester Community College Foundation

Were You Selected for a Scholarship Award?

The scholarship award will be applied to your financial aid package and will remain in “anticipated aid” status throughout the beginning of the semester. After we verify enrollment eligibility disbursements will occur 4-6 weeks after the semester start date. The scholarship award letter will also provide instructions on how to submit the required “Thank You Letter”.

Additional Scholarship Resources

Many students receive scholarships from outside sources. If you receive financial aid, the College must be notified of any scholarships that you receive from external donors to avoid overfunding (which could lead to a reduction in aid after your bill is paid).

Outside Scholarships

Other Foundation support programs

Emergency Aid Program

Workforce Scholarships

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The Westchester Community College Emergency Aid Grant was established to assist students who have sudden, unforeseen financial emergencies. This Grant is a one-time award given to students who are experiencing a temporary financial crisis to enable them to remain enrolled at Westchester Community College.

Emergency Aid Application

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We offer financial support for qualified students to cover scholarships for certification programs and individual courses, as well as financial assistance with expenses directly related to training such as books, course materials and certification exam fees.

Workforce Scholarships