NCC Foundation: LEAP Transfer Scholarship Grant

NCC Foundation: LEAP Transfer Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Norwalk Community College (NCC) Foundation
Last Updated: November 04, 2025

Summary

The NCC Foundation: LEAP Transfer Scholarship provides up to two years of tuition assistance for U.S. citizens and permanent residents graduating from CT State Norwalk. Awarded based on academic achievement and financial need, this scholarship supports students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. Recipients must maintain enrollment, complete an agreement, and submit required documents, ensuring ongoing communication with the NCC Foundation to promote student success.

Overview

Norwalk Community College (NCC) Foundation The Norwalk Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization independent of CT State Norwalk. The Foundation is dedicated to maintaining the high-quality, accessible higher education opportunities provided to students at CT State Norwalk by fundraising for scholarships and programs that promote student success in college and beyond. NCC Foundation: LEAP Transfer Scholarship The LEAP Transfer Scholarship offers up to two years of tuition assistance for US Citizens/Permanent Resident CT State Norwalk graduating students who have achieved academic distinction and seek to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Scholarship awards are based on available funding and unmet need and are renewable for three additional semesters if you meet academic criteria. Students who are awarded grants will be expected to: Maintain 1/2, 3/4, or full-time enrollment at a four-year schoolComplete and sign an agreement and a surveySubmit a photo to share with donorsKeep in touch with the NCC Foundation with any changes throughout the yearProvide unofficial transcripts at the end of each academic semesterBe available to meet with donors of the LEAP Transfer Scholarship Program

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident onlyHave a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 upon graduation from CT State Norwalk (no exceptions)Have applied for graduation at CT State NorwalkHave applied to and/or been accepted to a four-year institution (You may submit a copy later if you do not receive it by the due date. YOU MUST HAVE ALREADY APPLIED BY DUE DATE)Write an essay about your CT State Norwalk experience and future goals (submit by deadline)Submit a copy of your tuition & fees from your four-year institution (submit by deadline)Submit your Financial Aid Package received from your four-year institution (or submit Student Financial Worksheet if you haven’t received your package yet) (submit either one by deadline)Submit FAFSA Submission Summary (submit by deadline)Submit your CT State Norwalk transcript (submit by deadline)Submit three letters of recommendation with at least two from CT State Norwalk faculty or staff (submit by deadline)