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

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SCC Foundation 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.

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External Scholarships

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.

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Snag 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 Tips

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