Graduating Student and Transfer Scholarships
Students who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to apply early in the spring semester. The email with application instructions will only be sent to the WCC email address. For more information about these opportunities, please email the address below
Graduating Student Scholarships are offered through the Westchester Community College Foundation as well as transfer scholarships offered by some local four-year colleges and universities.
The Office of Scholarships in collaboration with Transfer Services is offering students application assistance now through early April. Sign up for Transfer Scholarship application assistance in person at the Career & Transfer Lounge, Student Center Room 290.
Graduating Student Scholarships
Eligibility criteria:
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for Fall 2025.
- WCC GPA requirement at least 3.0
Applications are being accepted for the 2025 application cycle through Monday, April 7th, 2025.
Partner College Transfer Scholarships Eligibility & Deadlines
Partner College Transfer Scholarships are sponsored by the transfer school and are meant to reduce the overall cost of attendance. Students nominated are notified to apply and review the eligibility criteria for consideration.
- Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.25
- Admitted or planning to apply to at least one of the partner colleges listed: Pace, Mercy, or Fordham University.
- August or December 2024 graduates, or May 2025 soon-to-be WCC graduates and plans to attend the partner college in Fall 2025 as a full-time student.
When a nomination is submitted the student will be notified and invited to complete the application. The student application deadline is Monday, April 7th, 2025.
For this scholarship opportunity, students may be nominated OR may apply directly.
Student may apply by clicking here. [Student application deadline, Monday, April 7th, 2025]
Students must fulfill the below criteria to apply to the Kaplan Leadership Program
- Currently enrolled full time in an associate degree program at WCC
- Academic Criteria: Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Citizenship and Financial Aid: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and qualify for federal financial aid
- Future Educational Plans: Ability and desire to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion of associate degree
Students may apply directly to this opportunity by clicking here.
[Student application deadline, Friday, May 30th, 2025]
Kaplan Info Session for WCC students on Tuesday, April 8th at 3 pm |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81473117925
Eligibility and Deadlines
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- Female students enrolled in the second year of community college in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
- Age 22 and older.
- Transferring to any accredited four-year college in the United States.
- Any candidate currently holding a U.S. or foreign bachelor’s degree isnot eligible.
- Proof must be provided of United States citizenship or permanent United StatesGreen Card.
- Maintaining a 3.5 grade point average.
Students may apply directly to this opportunity by clicking here. [Student application deadline, Thursday, May 1, 2025]
Additional Resources:
Scholarships360
Scholarships360 is an online platform connecting students to vetted scholarship opportunities through data-based matching.
Raise Me
On RaiseMe, connect with four-year colleges and see what achievements help you finish your associate and transfer for a bachelor’s.
Contact Information
Students who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to apply early in the spring semester. The email with application instructions will only be sent to the WCC email address. For more information about these opportunities, please email [email protected]