Scholarships

ECC Scholarship Applications are accepted year-round, with the initial round of awards beginning in April. These scholarships for community college students can cover other forms of financial aid, such as tuition, books, childcare, school supplies, and transportation, tailored to each scholarship's criteria. Even with an ECC scholarship, applicants remain eligible for other financial aid forms. During the 2023-2024 academic year, over 370 students benefited from these scholarships, enhancing their educational pursuits.

Application

Students are allowed to submit one application package per school year. Applications will remain active for the entire calendar year.

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Available Scholarships

See a searchable list of scholarships from the ECC Foundation.

Eligibility

Please review the specific eligibility requirements for the foundation scholarships to determine if you qualify.

Scholarship Eligibility

What types of student scholarships does ECC offer?

At ECC, scholarships help pay for college and are available to all qualifying students. Annually, the ECC Foundation provides over $400,000 in scholarship awards for financial support across categories such as Financial Need, Academic and Leadership Excellence, Career Areas of Study, and Overcoming Obstacles. Here’s a brief overview of our offerings.

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General Scholarships

Academic excellence
Adult students
Area high school graduates
Community service
Disabled students
Emergency relief
Ethnicity
Financial need

First in family to attend college
Full or part time students
Gender
International students
Single parents
Study abroad students
Veterans or their dependents

Career Areas of Study Scholarships

Accounting
Animal Sciences
Art and Visual Arts
Automotive
Business
Career Tech
Computer-Aided Design
Culinary Arts
Dental Assistant Program
Education
Electronics
EMT/Paramedics Program
Engineering
Fire Science
Forklift Program
Health Professions
Hospitality Management
Human Services

Law Enforcement
Legal/Paralegal
Manufacturing
Marketing
Massage Therapy
Math
Music
Nursing
Performance Arts
Photography
Physical Therapy
Political Science
Radiography
Science
Technology
Truck Driving/CDL Program
Welding

Seigle Scholar Program

This program, made possible by a generous $500,000 gift, offers full scholarships and essential mentoring support for eligible students. It significantly enhances opportunities for personal and academic growth, reflecting our community's strong commitment to the success and potential of every student.

Seigle Scholars Information

Presidential Fund Matching Scholarship

The Ralph and Edith Apple Presidential Fund was established in 2009 through a gift from the estate of Ralph and Edith Apple. During her lifetime, Edith Apple worked in the college’s library. In honor of her service to students, use of these funds should focus on student related educational expenses, such as book vouchers, tuition, or fees, provided the student meets the minimum acceptable level of academic performance (GPA of 2.0).

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