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 cover tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with college attendance. Awards are made to full-time and part-time students; incoming students, continuing students, 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.

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

Eligibility:
1. Complete a FAFSA or Financial Need Assessment Form (International students)
2. Incoming students: High school grade point average of 77 or higher OR Continuing students: GPA of 2.5 or higher
3. Priority awarding to full time students (12 credits or more)

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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

FAFSA Eligible students

To be considered for Fall 2025, the new 2025-26 FAFSA is now available! Apply early for priority scholarship awarding.

Students must file a FAFSA (US Citizens and Permanent Residents) to be considered for a Foundation Scholarship.

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Non FAFSA eligible students

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority awarding for Fall 2025 begins in May.

International, DREAMers, DACA or Undocumented must file an Alternative Financial need form to be considered for a Foundation Scholarship.

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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

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

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