Jefferson Community College Foundation Scholarships

The Jefferson Community College Foundation, in partnership with the College’s Financial Services Office, administers over 200 scholarships annually, with awards ranging from $100 to the full cost of tuition. Jefferson also oversees scholarships provided by the New York State government, including the Excelsior Scholarship and the Part-Time Scholarship Award Program, offering financial support to both full and part-time students.

The Foundation administers approximately 200+ awards totaling over $250,000 each year. The Foundation’s scholarships are applied for through the College’s online scholarship application process. New York State scholarships such as Excelsior and part-time scholarship programs require separate applications.

To apply for Foundation Scholarships, submit one application and use the matching system to identify all eligible scholarships. After submitting, answer supplemental questions to be considered for additional scholarships, and follow instructions to receive award notifications.

Support for Foundation scholarships depends on the individual award, with awards ranging from $100 to the full cost of tuition. For New York State scholarships, the page directs students to apply separately. Award notifications are sent to campus email after May 15th.

1. Complete your admissions application before submitting your scholarship application.
2. Sign in using your Jefferson Network ID and password.
3. To obtain your Jefferson Network ID and password, apply for general admission to the College.
4. Complete the online general scholarship application to be automatically considered for many scholarships available at Jefferson Community College.
5. Answer supplemental questions to be considered for additional scholarships.
6. Submit one application; the matching system will identify all eligible scholarships for you.
7. Check your campus email account for award notifications after May 15th.