NCC Foundation: Path2Succes Scholarship Grant

The NCC Foundation's Path2Success Scholarship supports Fairfield County residents pursuing degrees or certificates at CT State Norwalk, excluding nursing students. Eligible candidates must maintain a GPA between 2.0 and 3.2, complete between 12-30 credits (Spring) or up to 64 credits (Academic Year), and enroll in at least 6 credits per semester. Applicants must also submit the FAFSA or relevant documentation, ensuring access to educational opportunities that foster student success.

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.
The Path2Success Scholarship and Coaching Program supports Fairfield County residents enrolled in a degree or certificate program at CT State (excluding nursing students). Eligible applicants must have a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 3.2, have completed 12–30 credits (Spring Semester cycle) or up to 64 credits (Academic Year cycle) applicable to their major, and be taking at least 6 credits at the CT State Norwalk campus each semester. Students must have declared a major such as General Studies or Liberal Arts. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are required to submit the 2025–2026 FAFSA to the CT State Norwalk Financial Aid Office, while international students must upload a current I-20, and students not eligible for FAFSA must provide an Income Verification Form.

Eligibility

Be a Fairfield County residentBe enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the CT State (Nursing students are not eligible)Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 to 3.20 at CT StateHave 12 to 30 (Spring Semester cycle)/64 (Academic Year cycle) credits completed at CT State (that count towards your major)Have declared a major at the CT State (General Studies, Liberal Arts, etc.)Take at least 6 credits at CT State Norwalk campus each semester