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Community college scholarships

50 open scholarships whose official rules include community college, two-year or associate degree students, including transfer awards. Each one links to the sponsor's own page.

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Due in November 2026 (3)

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KC Scholars Adult Learner College Scholarship

Up to $25,000 over up to six years, paid to the college · Great Jobs KC (KC Scholars) · Adult learners

Kansas City-area adults 24 or older with a high school diploma or GED, living in Wyandotte County or Johnson County, Kansas, or Cass County, Clay County, Jackson County or Platte County, Missouri; FAFSA Student Aid Index of 12,000 or less; no prior bachelor's degree. Used at KC Scholars network colleges for an associate degree, bachelor's degree or credit-bearing credential. U.S. citizenship not required.

Application opened Oct 20, 2026 and closes Nov 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT; awards announced Feb 12, 2027. About 150 awards of up to $12,500 per year.
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SNMMI-TS Mickey Williams Minority Technologist Scholarship

$2,500 (two awards) · SNMMI Technologist Section · Nuclear medicine technology students

African American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian American or Pacific Islander students in an entry-level associate or bachelor's nuclear medicine technologist program, 2.5+ GPA, financial need, U.S. residency and SNMMI-TS membership (free for students).

2027 award: application window Oct 15 – Nov 20, 2026 (per the SNMMI-TS 2027 award table).
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Arizona BPW Foundation Scholarship (Spring 2027)

Varies (paid to the community college) · Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation · Adult learners (women)

Women 19 or older who are Arizona residents returning to school at an Arizona community college for better job opportunities or career advancement. Recipients attend one foundation event per year.

Spring 2027 application deadline Nov 21, 2026. Mailed applications only (PO Box 32596, Phoenix, AZ 85064).
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Due in December 2026 (5)

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Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges Scholarships

Varies (over $1.2 million awarded last year) · The Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges · Community college student

Students at New Hampshire's seven community colleges (Great Bay, Lakes Region, Manchester, Nashua, NHTI, River Valley, White Mountains).

Spring 2027 deadlines by college: GBCC and MCC Dec 7, 2026; NHTI Dec 20, 2026; LRCC, NCC and RVCC Jan 29, 2027; WMCC Jan 31, 2027.
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Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Up to $55,000 per year · Jack Kent Cooke Foundation · Undergraduate

High-achieving community college students with financial need transferring to a four-year college.

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NH Charitable Foundation Statewide Student Aid (Career & Two-Year Programs)

$100 to $3,500, based on financial need · New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · High school senior or adult learner

New Hampshire students enrolling in a certificate, license or industry-recognized credential program or a two-year/associate degree program; FAFSA SAI documentation required.

Open enrollment through Friday, Dec 11, 2026, 5 p.m. ET for certificate/credential and two-year programs; four-year students under 24 use the spring deadline.
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Today's pick: Lea County Electric Cooperative Education Foundation Scholarship ($8,000 (one-time), due Jan 15, 2027). See past picks.

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AFSCME Family Scholarship

$2,000 a year, renewable for up to four years (10 awards) · American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) · High school senior

Graduating high school seniors whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member; must enroll full-time at a four-year school or a two-year school that transfers credits. Any field of study; test-optional.

2027 application available now; must be postmarked by Dec 31.
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The CIRI Foundation Higher Education Scholarship

$200 per undergraduate credit hour ($400 graduate), up to $3,000 per term and $9,000 per year with summer · The CIRI Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate

CIRI original shareholders or lineal descendants with a high school diploma or GED, enrolled in an associate, bachelor's, master's or doctoral program at an accredited institution, with at least a 2.0 GPA. Eligibility must be approved before the portal application.

Two application windows each year: Oct 1 – Dec 31 and April 1 – June 30. Awards subject to available funding.
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Due in January 2027 (6)

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UFCW Local 951 Scholarships

$2,000 each (fifteen awards in 2027) · UFCW Local 951 · College / trade student

Eligible UFCW 951 members and their spouses, children or grandchildren (under 25) attending a college, university, community college or recognized trade school.

Deadline Jan 4, 2027.
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Arkansas Future (ArFuture) Grant

Tuition and general mandatory fees for qualifying certificate and associate programs · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · High school senior or adult

Arkansas high school graduates (or residents of the last three years) without an associate degree who enroll in a STEM or state/regional high-demand certificate or associate program at an Arkansas public institution.

Spring deadline Jan 10, 2027; fall deadline July 1. First-come, first-served; FAFSA required.
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Florida Elks Van Duren Memorial Scholarship

Up to $5,000 per year · Florida Elks Youth Camp and Florida State Elks Association · High school senior / college student

Graduating Florida high school or home-schooled seniors planning to attend college, and students currently enrolled at an accredited American college, university or community college (see Florida Elks rules).

2027 application open since Sept 1, 2026; due Jan 15, 2027.
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Teton County Scholarship Program (TCSP)

Varies (covers tuition, books, fees and other costs) · Education Foundation of Jackson Hole · High school senior

Class of 2027 seniors graduating from a public, private or home school in Teton County, Wyoming, attending a four-year university, community college, or trade/vocational program. Most scholarships require an essay.

2026–27 applications open Nov 11, 2026 and close Jan 15, 2027 at 6 p.m. MST (hard deadline).
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NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

Up to $9,500 per academic year for two years, plus a paid 10-week NOAA summer internship ($700/week) · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) · Undergraduate (sophomore)

U.S. citizens who are full-time second-year students in a four-year program (third-year in a five-year program) or community college/transfer students applying to a four-year school, with at least a 3.0 GPA and a declared major supporting NOAA's mission (ocean, environmental, biological and atmospheric sciences, math, engineering, computer science, physical and social sciences, teacher education and more).

2027 application open through Jan 31, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET; recipients notified in April.
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Union Plus Scholarship

$1,000 to $4,000 (one-time) · Union Plus Education Foundation (Union Privilege, founded by the AFL-CIO) · Any

Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and dependent children, entering or attending an accredited college, community college, technical or trade school (undergraduate or graduate).

Complete applications due 11:59 p.m. EST, Jan 31, 2027; one year of continuous union membership required by May 31, 2027.

Due in February 2027 (9)

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Hawaii Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application

Varies by fund · Hawaii Community Foundation · High school senior / college / trade student

Hawaii students pursuing college or university degrees or career and technical education at a community college; one application for HCF's many scholarship funds.

2027–28 application opens Dec 1, 2026; apply by Feb 1, 2027, 4 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time.
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NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship

$2,500 (multiple awards) · National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation · High school senior / college / technical

High school seniors and students at community colleges, technical colleges and universities pursuing studies related to fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics).

Applications due Feb 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT; recommendation letters by Feb 8, 2027.
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PCC Foundation Scholarships (Portland Community College)

Varies (one application for hundreds of scholarships) · Portland Community College Foundation · Community college student

Current and incoming Portland Community College students, including adult learners and career-technical students.

Application opens Nov 1, 2026 and closes Feb 1, 2027. New students must also submit a PCC admission application by Jan 15, 2027.
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Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant

Varies · Jeannette Rankin Foundation · Adult learners (women 35+)

Low-income women age 35 or older pursuing technical or vocational education, a first associate degree or a first bachelor's degree at an accredited nonprofit U.S. school.

Application and both recommendation letters due Feb 12, 2027.
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CollegeCounts Scholarship (Alabama)

$4,000 (four-year college) or $2,000 (two-year college) · Office of the Alabama State Treasurer (CollegeCounts 529) · High school senior / first-year college student

Alabama residents and U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or first-time college freshmen with financial need, at least a 2.75 GPA and an ACT of 29 or below (no ACT needed for two-year schools), enrolling at an eligible Alabama institution.

Application period opens Dec 1, 2026 and closes Feb 15, 2027 (the FAQ lists Feb 28; plan for Feb 15).
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SNMMI-TS/Lantheus Entry-Level Nuclear Medicine Technology Scholarship

$10,000 · SNMMI Technologist Section and Lantheus · Nuclear medicine technology students

Students applying to or entering a certificate, associate, bachelor's or master's nuclear medicine technologist program.

Application window Nov 24, 2026 – Feb 16, 2027 (per the SNMMI-TS 2027 award table).
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Call to Action Scholarship Program

Up to $25,000 per year for up to two years · Call to Action Foundation (Maverik / Big West Oil) · High school senior / community college

Students pursuing an associate degree at a nonprofit, regionally accredited public college in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada or Utah who meet the financial-need and GPA criteria.

Applications accepted Jan 1 – Feb 19, 2027, 5 p.m. MST. FAFSA required.
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Lancaster County Community Foundation General Scholarships

Varies by fund (for example $1,500 and $2,500 annual awards) · Lancaster County Community Foundation · High school senior / college / trade student

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania students pursuing vocational, technical, two-year or four-year education.

2027–28 applications open Nov 2, 2026 and are due 4 p.m. Feb 22, 2027.
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ADHA Foundation Scholarships

Varies (17 scholarships) · ADHA Foundation (American Dental Hygienists' Association) · Dental hygiene students

Dental hygiene students at the associate, bachelor's and graduate levels. Only ADHA members are eligible. One cycle covers 17 different dental hygienist scholarships.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027.
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Due in March 2027 (12)

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AWS Foundation National Scholarships

$2,500–$10,000+ (130+ awards) · American Welding Society Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student

Students pursuing a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree in welding or a related field. Some awards give priority to AWS members.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026 at scholarship.aws.org; one application also covers District and Section scholarships.
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Akerson Family Foundation Scholarship

Four-year renewable, up to $50,000 · Akerson Family Foundation · High school senior

First-generation, college-bound seniors graduating spring 2027 from Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax County, Falls Church City or Prince William County (VA) public schools or DC Public Schools; FAFSA/VASA eligible with an SAI of $30,000 or less; enrolling fall 2027 at a nonprofit four-year college or community college.

Due March 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Ford Transfer Program

Renewable award of up to $40,000 a year (based on need) · The Ford Family Foundation · Community college transfer students

Community college students in Oregon or Siskiyou County, California, ready to transfer as juniors to a four-year college in the fall.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due March 1, 2027.
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IBEW Local 1245 Scholarships

Up to $1,500 (community college) to up to $10,000 (lineworker/trade); several awards · IBEW Local Union 1245 · High school senior / college / trade student

Children, grandchildren or spouses of IBEW Local 1245 members or retiree club members in good standing; separate veteran's scholarship for members who are veterans. Covers trade school, community college or university.

Mailed application packets must be postmarked by Monday, March 1, 2027; includes a 500-word essay and two recommendation letters.
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Kansas Promise Act Scholarship

Last-dollar scholarship toward tuition and required costs after other aid · Kansas Board of Regents · High school senior or adult

Kansas students in eligible two-year degree and certificate programs in high-demand fields (bachelor's degrees don't qualify), with family household income up to $100,000 for a family of one or two and higher limits for larger families.

Spring 2027 application deadline March 1, 2027 (fall deadline Oct 1). First-come, first-served; may close early. Recipients agree to live and work in Kansas for two years after finishing.
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Nissan Scholarship (Mississippi)

Full tuition, required fees and a book allowance, up to 4 years (usually 1–2 awards a year) · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (funded by Nissan North America) · High school senior

Graduating Mississippi high school seniors (one-year residents) with a 2.5 GPA and ACT 20+ (SAT 940) who show financial need and leadership and will attend a Mississippi public community college or university with plans to contribute to the state's automotive industry. 200-word signed essay required.

Application open Oct 1 – March 1; documents due March 1.
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Powder River Energy Corporation Member Scholarship

$2,000 (at least 19 awards) · Powder River Energy Corporation / Foundation · High school senior / college student

Graduating seniors from 14 high schools in PRECorp's service territory and qualifying college students whose parents or guardians are PRECorp members receiving its electric service, attending or planning to attend a two-year, four-year or vocational-technical school.

Application deadline March 1, 2027 (separate high school and college applications).
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Cal Grant (state aid priority deadline)

Varies · California Student Aid Commission · High school / college

California residents filing the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application for 2027-28; community college students may apply by Sep 2, 2027.

FAFSA/CADAA + GPA verification; no essay
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NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) Scholarships

From $2,000 (over $600,000 a year) · NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation · High school senior, trade student or apprentice

Students in construction-related programs, including craft/trade training, apprenticeships, community college and technical school. High school seniors are eligible.

Applications accepted at nfsf.nawic.org from September through March 6 for the following school year.
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Montana STEM/Healthcare Scholarship

$1,000 the first year at a qualifying campus, more on renewal · Montana University System · High school senior

Montana residents graduating from a Montana-accredited high school with a 3.25 GPA and 4 years of college-prep math and 3 of science, declaring a qualifying STEM or healthcare major for a first certificate, associate or bachelor's degree and enrolling full-time the fall after graduation.

Application deadline March 15, 2027 via Award Montana.
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Bill Felix Memorial Foundation Scholarship

$3,000 · Bill Felix Memorial Foundation · High school / college

Tucson-area students (3.0+ GPA) attending or enrolling at Pima Community College or the University of Arizona, or HS basketball players.

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Mississippi Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP)

Full tuition and required fees at a Mississippi public college (private-college award equals the public four-year average), up to 8 semesters · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid · High school senior

Mississippi residents (one year) with a 2.5 high school GPA and ACT 20+ who meet income limits, qualify for a full or partial Pell Grant, and enroll full-time at an approved Mississippi college in a first certificate, associate or bachelor's program.

Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP) open Oct 1 – March 31; supporting documents including the FAFSA due April 30.
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Due in April 2027 (9)

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Point Foundation Community College Scholarship

$4,800 · Point Foundation · High school senior / community college student

LGBTQ+ students with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA enrolled at least half-time at a community college (including high school seniors who will enroll).

Application opens Jan 27, 2027 (9 a.m. PST) and closes April 8, 2027, 5 p.m. PST; funding fall 2027 – spring 2028.
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SWE Golden Gate Section Scholarships

$1,000 to $2,000 · Society of Women Engineers – Golden Gate Section · High school senior / community college

Bay Area high school seniors and community college students who identify as women or another underrepresented gender, live or attend school within the Golden Gate Section boundaries, and plan to pursue an undergraduate engineering or computer science degree at an accredited university.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; deadline Friday, April 9, 2027.
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Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship

Up to $2,500 a year, renewable once (up to $5,000) · Graybar (administered by the St. Louis Community Foundation) · High school senior / trade student

Graduating seniors or high school graduates/GED holders with a 2.5+ GPA and financial need, enrolling full time in a nonprofit community college, trade school or apprenticeship program in the U.S. for construction trades (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, welding, telecom and more). Open nationwide.

Next round runs Jan 11, 2027 through April 15, 2027.
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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship — Career & Technical (CTS)

Up to $1,500 per quarter · Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) · High school senior or adult

Washington students pursuing eligible associate degrees, certificates or apprenticeships in high-demand fields at eligible Washington community or technical colleges.

Fall 2027–28 application opens March 17, 2027 and closes April 15, 2027.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Scholarships

$500–$3,000 per academic year (need-based) · Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society · College / trade school student or military spouse

Children (under 23) and spouses of active-duty, retired or qualifying deceased Sailors and Marines. Career & technical education, associate, bachelor's or master's programs. Based on cost of attendance and FAFSA SAI.

Applications for 2027–28 accepted Feb 16 – Apr 16, 2027.
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American Legion Department of Michigan Trade Scholarship

$1,000 per year for two years (two awards in 2027) · The American Legion, Department of Michigan · High school senior / trade student

Michigan residents ages 17–21 pursuing a skilled trade through post-high school training, an apprenticeship or a two-year degree; veteran descendants preferred but not required.

Application and materials must be received by April 23, 2027.
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TMCF McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Up to $15,000 for 2027–28 (60 need-based awards) · Thurgood Marshall College Fund and McDonald's · Undergraduate / graduate

Students attending one of TMCF's member schools (publicly supported HBCUs, historically Black community colleges, predominantly Black institutions, and medical and law schools); need-based.

Application opened Aug 3, 2026; closes April 23, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Pima Community College Excellence Tuition Award

Up to 12 credits per semester, up to 2 years · Pima Community College · High school / college

Arizona residents enrolling at Pima Community College (Tucson) for fall 2027 with a 2.5–2.99 GPA (or GED avg 145–164), no bachelor's degree.

2027–28 application open Oct 1, 2026–Apr 30, 2027; first come, first served.
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Pima Community College Merit Tuition Award

Up to 16 credits per semester, up to 2 years · Pima Community College · High school / college

Arizona residents enrolling at Pima Community College (Tucson) for fall 2027 with a 3.0+ GPA (or GED avg 165+), no bachelor's degree.

2027–28 application open Oct 1, 2026–Apr 30, 2027; first come, first served, so funds may run out sooner.
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Due in May 2027 (1)

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Pima Community College Summer Tuition Award

Up to 12 summer credits · Pima Community College · College

Arizona residents registered for summer 2027 courses at Pima Community College with a 2.5+ GPA.

Opens Mar 22, 2027; closes May 7, 2027 (first come, first served).
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Due in June 2027 (4)

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AGC Workforce Development Scholarship

$1,000/year, renewable up to 2 years · AGC Education and Research Foundation · High school senior or trade student

Students pursuing craft and technical training, a certificate, apprenticeship or associate degree to enter the construction industry.

2027–28 application opens March 1, 2027 (AGC); deadline June 1 per NCCER's Build Your Future listing.
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National Career & Technical Scholarship

$2,500 (300 awards) · Horatio Alger Association · High school senior or graduate (under 35)

U.S. citizens under 35 who finish high school (or equivalent) by July 1, have household income of $100,000 or less, and enroll in a certificate, diploma or associate program at a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school.

Application window Mar 15 – Jun 15, 2027 with rolling selection; may stay open until all awards are made. Join the interest list now.
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HBA Skilled Trades Scholarship

Named awards including $5,000 and $3,500 · Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan Charitable & Educational Foundation · Trade student / young adult

Applicants ages 18–25 pursuing a residential construction career as a direct hire, through post-high school trades training, or in a two-year construction program; Southeastern Michigan applicants preferred.

Application and documents must be received by June 16, 2027.
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Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship

Covers the remaining gap between federal/state grants and tuition plus qualified fees · Iowa Department of Education (Iowa College Aid) · High school senior or adult

Iowa residents who recently finished an Iowa high school diploma, homeschool or HSED, or adults 20 and older, enrolled at least part-time in an eligible high-demand certificate, diploma or associate degree program.

FAFSA deadline for the 2026–27 school year is June 30, 2027.
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Due in July 2027 (1)

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Arkansas Governor's Scholars (Achievement) Scholarship

Tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $5,000 per year (up to $20,000 over 4 years) · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · High school senior

Arkansas high school seniors graduating with a Diploma of Distinction or an associate degree earned in high school, plus the top-scoring Academic Challenge applicant in counties without a Governor's Distinguished Scholar.

Annual deadline July 1; FAFSA required. Apply in ADHE's SAMS portal.
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Frequently asked questions

Can community college students get scholarships?

Yes. Every award on this page says on its official page that community college, two-year or associate degree students can apply.

Are there scholarships for transferring from community college?

Yes. Transfer awards such as the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship are listed here when they are open.