Amount: $40,000
Deadline: October 24
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The largest private scholarship for community college students transferring to four-year institutions. Provides significant funding for tuition, living expenses, and books. STEM fields are highly valued.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.5+
- Current student at an accredited community college
- Planning to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree
- Demonstrates unmet financial need
Required Materials
- Online application
- Academic transcripts (community college and high school)
- Essays
- 2 recommendation letters
Timeline
Applications open in August and close in October. Finalists interviewed in March. Winners notified in April.
Tips
Highlight your exceptional academic record at community college and your clear plan for success at a four-year university. Emphasize your leadership, perseverance, and any research or projects in computer science.