How much funding does WCC Scholarships provide?

WCC Scholarships provides $4 million+ distributed annually in funding.

When is the deadline for WCC Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

WCC Scholarships

WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$4 million+ distributed annually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

WCC Scholarships

Overview: The Westchester Community College Foundation awards more than $4 million in student support annually through scholarships that cover tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with college attendance.

Geographic Scope: Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY

Eligibility:

Full-time and part-time students

Incoming students, continuing students, and graduating students

Award Coverage:

Tuition

Fees

Other education-related expenses (textbooks, transportation, living expenses)

Background: Westchester Community College's tuition is among SUNY's lowest at $5,230 per academic year; however, the total cost of education exceeds $24,948 annually, which can be a barrier for families with limited resources. Scholarship gifts from donors enable the Foundation to provide this critical support.

Establishing a Named Scholarship Fund:

Annual funding: Begins at $5,000

Permanent endowment: Begins at $50,000

Scholarships are awarded to students meeting flexible criteria that reflect the donor's interests

Other Ways to Support Scholarships:

Make gifts of any amount to the Fund for WCC to support scholarships

Contact Information:

Ilene Lieberman, Senior Director of Development and Leadership Giving

Phone: (914) 606-6834

Address: Hartford Hall, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595-1693

Phone: 914-606-6670

Fax: 914-606-6515

Email: wccfoundation@sunywcc.edu

How to Apply

How to Apply / Support Scholarships

#### To Establish a Named Scholarship Fund:
1. Contact Ilene Lieberman, Senior Director of Development and Leadership Giving
2. Discuss your interests and criteria for scholarship awards
3. Determine funding level: annual ($5,000+) or permanent endowment ($50,000+)

#### To Support Scholarships Through the Fund for WCC:
1. Make a gift of any amount to the Fund for WCC
2. Donate online or through other giving methods