PCC Foundation scholarships
The PCC Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships every year to students who may not otherwise be able to afford an education.
Scholarship application dates
The PCC Foundation scholarship is open! Applications are due February 1, 2025.
PCC Foundation Scholarship application
How to apply
Applying is easy! Follow these steps to be automatically considered for hundreds of scholarships.
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Get a MyPCC account
If you’re not already a PCC student, first apply for admission. Applying is free and does not commit you to coming to PCC.
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Complete the scholarship application
Use your MyPCC account to log in to the scholarship application beginning November 6, 2024. Applications are due February 1, 2025.PCC Foundation Scholarship application
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Complete the FAFSA or ORSAA
Complete the FAFSA or the ORSAA as soon after October 1 as possible. If you are an international student or not eligible to complete the FAFSA, complete the financial worksheet for international students and upload it with your application.
How to prepare
Start working on your essays so you’ll have them ready when it’s time to submit your scholarship application.
Essay topics
Each essay can be up to 350 words. (Some scholarships will ask for additional essays on the application.)
- Essay 1: What is your career goal and educational plan to meet this goal? What inspired you to choose this field of study and career?
- Essay 2: What is your greatest strength or characteristic, why is this a strength and how will this help you to be successful at PCC?
Where to get help
Attend a scholarship workshop
Our free scholarship workshops will help you create a competitive scholarship application.
Get help online
The scholarship application guide is a step-by-step website that helps with essay writing, asking for references, and more.
Take a College Success class
Our College Success classes will help you thrive while at PCC and beyond. For example, Scholarships: $$ for College is offered almost every term and will take you through the entire process of searching for scholarships.
Resource documents
- Scholarship resources handout
- Scholarship self-evaluation
- Financial worksheet for international students
- Letter of recommendation request form (if required for specialized individual scholarships or OSAC)
- PCC Foundation scholarship presentation
- Reference password help (as required for specific apply-to opportunities)
Who can apply?
Any student who plans to attend PCC can apply. We have scholarships for students of all ages, backgrounds, and majors! All PCC scholarships are open to anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the college.
What happens after I apply?
We let applicants know the results in early June 2025. We send notifications to your MyPCC email. Scholarship money will be available to use at any time during the academic 2025-26 year. You can use foundation scholarships to pay for tuition, fees, and books. See more information on paying with a scholarship.