THE 2024/2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS OPEN!
The 2024/2025 application process for PCCF scholarships is open NOW!
The Application Process is easy as 1-2-3!
- A PCC STUDENT ID (S number) is required to apply. If you are not a current PCC student, please apply to PCC by visiting www.EnrollPCC.org and click on APPLY
- Once accepted, access the MYPCC Portal on the PCC website and navigate to the STUDENT TAB Scroll down to Quick Links and select Scholarship Management
- Select the 2024-2025 Pueblo Community College Foundation Scholarship Application and click on the START APPLICATION to begin your application process!
For step-by-step instructions on how to get to the application, click here.
HOW TO
PREPARE
1. Write your essays: The application will ask you to write essays. Each essay has a maximum and a minimum limit. Remember, maximum means “not to exceed.” Applicants are encouraged to pay close attention to grammar, spelling and reader comprehension.
2. Find at least two instructor or academic references
HOW TO
OBTAIN ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
1. Contact the PCC Foundation Scholarship Coordinator: scholarship@puebloccfoundation.org or 719-544-0677.
2. Utilize the Scholarship Help References below.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY
We let applicants know the results by June-July. We send notification to your college issued email. Scholarship money will be available the following fall and spring semesters to help pay for tuition, books and fees, after attending the required Scholar/Donor reception in November.
By completing and returning the PCC Foundation Scholarship Application, students are able to apply for scholarships (public and private) administered by the Pueblo Community College Foundation. Scholarships must be applied for annually. Contact Scholarship Coordinator, 719.544-0677, scholarship@puebloccfoundation.org.
Forms:
TIPS FOR WRITING EFFECTIVE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAYS
FORM – VOLUNTEER HOURS DUE 12-8- PCCF
FORM – VOLUNTEER HOURS DUE 4-30- PCCF
Links:
SEARCH FOR PCC FOUNDATION SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS & DONORS
LISTING OF ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO PCC STUDENTS
Only those students who are concurrently enrolled in both High School and taking classes at PCC or those students in the Ascent Program are not eligible for PCC Foundation Scholarships.
The Pueblo Community College Foundation has supported learning for thousands of students since it was founded in 1981. The Foundation is committed to awarding scholarships based on academic ability, special educational interests, talent and – in some cases – need. Each scholarship that is awarded by the Foundation has it own set of guidelines for the application and selection process.
- In 1988, the first allocation of scholarships totaled $12,000
- Since 1981, approximately $20 million has been awarded to PCC students in scholarships
- The PCC Foundation has awarded an addition $30 million to the institution for program support.
- This year, the Board of Directors of the Pueblo Community College Foundation has budgeted to offer $750,000 for student scholarships.
Through the PCC Foundation’s scholarship program, this partnership between donors and students works to bring about positive changes to the lives of individuals, families and the Southern Colorado communities. The goal of this specific program is to fit the desires of the benefactor with the needs of the students.
- Eighty percent of the Pueblo Community College students receive some form of financial assistance.
- Pueblo Community College awards $12,000,000 in student financial aid including grants and loans.
We welcome your involvement with the PCC Foundation’s student scholarship program and hope that you will contact us should you wish to become involved in this effort that works to educate the Southern Colorado community. By working together, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others!
CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE PCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
GUIDELINES FOR ESTABLISHING A SCHOLARSHIP
Pueblo Community College Foundation
Mailing Address: 900 West Orman Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004
Physical Address: 1018 W. Orman Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004
For information, contact 719.544.0677 or email to Scholarship@Puebloccfoundation.edu