Scholarships
Westchester Community College Foundation Scholarships:
To be considered for a scholarship:
- There is no scholarship application.All students must file either a FAFSA (US Citizens and Permanent Residents), TAP (US Citizens and Permanent Residents), or the New York State DREAM Act Application (Dreamers, DACA or Undocumented) to be automatically considered for a Westchester Community College Foundation scholarship.
- International Students will have a separate application form. Please click on the following link to complete the International Scholarship form (F-1 International population).
This process will allow the college to provide a comprehensive financial assistance package in a timelier manner.
Students are encouraged to file annually and as early as possible; priority deadlines for submitting these applications are listed below. Awards will not be renewed without one of the appropriate applications on file.
Priority Deadlinefor filing Financial Aid forms to be considered for a Westchester Community College Foundation Scholarships:
Upcoming Fall SemesterScholarships:
Awarded for both the fall and spring semesters.
New Students: April 15th for the fall semester
Current Students: June 15th for the fall semester and must be enrolled in at least 12 credits for the upcoming fall semester.
Spring Semester Scholarships: Awarded only for the spring semester. Are not always available. However, if they are students must have one of the appropriate applications listed above on file by December 15th for the upcoming spring semester.
Students who receive a scholarship must maintain the minimal gpa of the designated scholarship and be enrolled in at least 12 credits in the semester/ semesters they receive the scholarship (unless otherwise noted). No students shall receive a scholarship for more than four semesters and not all scholarships are renewable.
Students who are awarded a scholarship in the fall semester will not be reviewed for any additional scholarship in the spring semester.
Scholarship Awards:
List of scholarships funded by the Westchester Community College Foundation
You may still apply for Emergency Aid here
For information on establishing a scholarship fund, please visit the Scholarship Fund Page.