Scholarships
Every student should apply for scholarships — Iowa residents and non-residents alike.
Scholarships are an excellent way to cut your college expenses, saving you time and money.
Landing a scholarship starts with these steps:
- Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Write a killer essay describing your experiences, achievements, and why you should be considered for the scholarship (see tips below)
- Gather a list of references or reference letters, complete with contact information
- Collect copies of your high school transcript & any past college transcripts
Internal and External Scholarships

The SCC Foundation offers $350,000 in scholarships to SCC students every year. Best part: apply once and the right scholarship will find you.
Info & apply
These mostly Iowa-based scholarships are offered through third parties like civic organizations, churches, professional groups and social clubs. They vary by availability and time of year.
Search & applySnag that scholarship!
Use these tried-and-true tips to make your application stands out from the crowd.
Don't worry — it's not hard to write a good scholarship application essay. Check out these 10 Tips for writing your scholarship essays
Scholarship TipsContact Us
West Burlington Campus Financial Aid
(319) 208-5014
(319) 208-5013
faofficewb@scciowa.edu
Keokuk Campus Financial Aid
(319) 313-1931
(319) 313-1922
faofficekk@scciowa.edu


