Application Based Scholarship Opportunities
Criteria & Eligibility
SUNY WCC awards several program-specific scholarships that have specific criteria. We welcome you to apply for these scholarships for the upcoming academic year. Please note that criteria, application requirements, and deadlines may vary.
Review each scholarship criteria to ensure you meet the criteria before submitting your application.
PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship
– Must be registered full time
– 12 or more credits per semester
– Incoming students – 85+ high school average
– Current students – 3.0+ GPA
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- Computer Information Systems A.A.S.
- Cybersecurity A.A.S, Certificate
- Accounting/Finance A.S.
- Business Management A.S.
- Sales Management A.S.
- Engineering Science A.S. (General and Concentration in Mechanical)
- Mechanical Technology A.A.S.
- Engineering Science – Concentration in Electrical
- Electrical Technology A.A.S.
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Opioid Settlement Fund Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program
Students eligible: Incoming & Returning students who meet the following:
1. Pursuing Addiction Counseling A.A.S. degree OR Addiction Counseling Certificate
2. Applicants must reside in New York; must be at least 18 years of age by the completion of the first semester in the program; and must have a minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
OASAS scholarships cover any remaining cost of tuition and fees, after federal and state aid is applied. Internship stipends are provided to students while completing fieldwork in an approved placement site.
Priority for this funding opportunity:
Priority 1: Employees of agencies that operate OASAS-certified, funded, or otherwise authorized programs and OMH- and/or DOH-certified Integrated Outpatient Services (IOS-SUD), and DOH Drug User Health and/or Harm Reduction programs.
Priority 2: Individuals providing addiction care (prevention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction services in another eligible setting per CASAC work experience requirements).
Priority 3: Individuals/Students interested in working in eligible OASAS/OMH/DOH settings.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
WCC Foundation Wallach Scholars Mentoring Scholarship
Priority will be given to students in the following majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities A.A.; Liberal Arts and Sciences/Social Sciences A.A.; Liberal Arts and Sciences/Mathematics and Science A.S.
- Matriculate in a degree-seeking program or certificate for the upcoming academic year 2025-26.
- File the respective financial aid application as listed on our website.
- Returning students require a minimum GPA of 2.5 | Incoming students: High School graduation average of 77 or higher.
- Plan to register for 12 credits or more for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.