Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Grants and Scholarships
The Kingsborough Community College Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) established in 1982, exists solely to benefit Kingsborough Community College. Funds are used to provide student scholarships, support faculty development and scholarship, enrich the student learning experience, and build the college's endowment for future generations.
The KCC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships year-round for eligible students in need of direct financial assistance. Average scholarships are $500 and may be awarded only once per semester.
Scholarship Application:
- Applying for a scholarship does not mean you will automatically be awarded a scholarship but your application will be reviewed for consideration by the scholarship committee.
- You must be enrolled to apply.
- Click here to apply through Awardspring
- If you have a problem with completing the application, please send an email to student.affairs@kbcc.cuny.edu and include your name and EMPLID.
- Scholarships will be awarded according to the availability of scholarship funds and the Donor’s guidelines
| Selection Criteria | Amount Per Recipient | Deadline | Contact/Selection Committee | |
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Matriculated student with a GPA of 3.0 or above, minimum of 24 credits and demonstrated financial need; must submit 500 word personal statement that a) states your career aspirations; b) how KCC is helping you to achieve these aspirations; and c) how receiving this scholarship will help you continue to excel academically |
$500.00 | Year-round (until funds deplete) | Student Affairs/Institutional Advancement | |
| Selection Criteria | Amount Per Recipient | Deadline | Contact/Selection Committee | |
| Matriculated student with a GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrated financial need; must submit a typed 500 word personal statement that describes: why did you chose your current major and what career do you plan on pursuing. Any financial obstacles you are facing. If awarded, how do you plan on using the funds received? Lastly, please provide a “plan of action” for you intend to cover these expenses moving forward. | $500.00 | Year-round (until funds deplete) | Student Affairs/Institutional Advancement | |
| Selection Criteria | Amount Per Recipient | Deadline | Contact/Selection Committee | |
| Matriculated student with a GPA of 2.5 or above and demonstrate financial need; must be majoring in a “helping” profession; included in this agreement: Mental Health, CASAC, Education (in light of Dr. Plimpton’s fondness for fishing and boating, a Maritime Technology major is eligible. Liberal Arts majors may also be considered). Finally, student must submit a compelling essay on their career goals and how they hope to make a difference in their community | $500.00 | Year-round (until funds deplete) | Student Affairs/Institutional Advancement | |
| Selection Criteria | Amount Per Recipient | Deadline | Contact/Selection Committee | |
| Matriculated student in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher) with demonstrated financial need; must submit a typed 500 word personal statement that describes: why did you chose your current major and what career do you plan on pursuing. Any financial obstacles you are facing. If awarded, how do you plan on using the funds received? Lastly, please provide a “plan of action” for you intend to cover these expenses moving forward. | $500.00 | Year-round (until funds deplete) | Student Affairs/Institutional Advancement | |
| Selection Criteria | Amount Per Recipient | Deadline | Contact/Selection Committee | |
| Matriculated student with a GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrated financial need; must submit a typed 500 word personal statement that describes: why did you chose your current major and what career do you plan on pursuing. Any financial obstacles you are facing. If awarded, how do you plan on using the funds received? Lastly, please provide a “plan of action” for you intend to cover these expenses moving forward. | $500.00 | Year-round (until funds deplete) | Student Affairs/Institutional Advancement | |