Each year local businesses, friends, service organizations, and SCCC partners provide essential funds for student support through an annual scholarship. The minimum to fund an Annual Scholarship is $250.
To qualify for financial need scholarships, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
1. To get started, either register or log-in to an account in the scholarship portal, AwardSpring.
2. Develop a 500-800 word essay that creatively illustrates who you are as a person, your future goals, and why you should be awarded a scholarship. This essay is an opportunity to reflect on your lived experience, any challenges you might have faced, and how you persevered through those difficulties. This is your time to consider your resilience as both a student and a person; it is an opportunity to assess how scholarship aid would help you to continue to pursue the academic and professional goals you are willing to fight so hard for.
3. To help develop a successful essay, work with a consultant in the Writing Center (Student Center, D111A); they will help you develop an essay that will show the committee why you deserve to be awarded a scholarship. You can register for an account and/or schedule an in-person or online Writing Center appointment.
4. Upload your scholarship essay to the portal. Search through the available bank of scholarships and apply for the awards that are applicable to you.
Note: Some scholarships require an additional essay. Make sure to read the instructions carefully for each scholarship you apply to, and feel free to use the Writing Center to develop any additional writing.
The recipient of this scholarship must be a resident of Sussex County, and a high school senior, or a full-time SCCC student pursuing a degree in law enforcement or public safety who is a dependent child of a parent who actively serves (or at the time of death, actively served) as one of the following:
Children of voting members of the 200 Club are not eligible for this scholarship.
Awarded to female students who are Sussex County residents and study art, communication (broadcasting and journalism), graphic design, literature, music, photography, studio arts, or theater. Students must have an SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be a female student with an area of study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or health-related field. The student must be a resident of Sussex County and have an SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Available to incoming or current SCCC students.
Awarded by The Hampton Township Fire and Rescue, Inc.
Applicant must be a resident of Hampton Township or a fire department member in good standing. Must be a current SCCC student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a community service or volunteerism history.
Awarded to SCCC Education majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must be a Sussex County resident.
For non-traditional aged (23 years or older) female students. Must be a Sussex County resident and a Project Self-Sufficiency participant. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must be a resident of Pike County, PA, and plan to pursue a film or television career. Students must have an SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applicant must be a current or incoming SCCC student. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Student must be enrolled in the Technical Studies/ Culinary Option A.A.S program and have an SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Available to current and incoming SCCC students.
Awarded to female SCCC students going into their sophomore year with an area of study in Education. Applicant must be a resident of Sussex County. Preference given to female students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applicant must be a Sussex County resident and have an area of study in Fire Science.
Open to current SCCC students.
Awarded to Sussex County residents who are full-time SCCC students with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must have an area of study in Graphic Design and have completed 24 credits or more. A SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher is required, and preference is given to a non-traditional-aged student (30 years or older).
Available to SCCC students enrolled in the Machine Tool Technology Program.
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from High Point Regional High School. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Student must have an area of study in Hotel and Restaurant Management or Business. Preference is given to a student with an SCCC GPA of 2.5 or higher.
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from Hopatcong High School. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must be a veteran or related to a veteran. Applicant must provide your (or relatives) DD-214 (Honorable Discharge Form).
Available to all current SCCC students who demonstrate financial need.
Available to students with an area of study in "Steel Trades" (Welding, Automotive, diesel, electrical, construction, heavy equipment, CDL). Applicant must have an SCCC GPA of 2.5 or higher and a minimum of 6 credits per semester. This scholarship requires an additional essay describing one’s interest in the trades and a letter of recommendation or telephone reference from a faculty member in the trades.
Available to current and incoming nontraditional SCCC students. Applicant must be a Vernon Township resident and a registered Republican voter.
Please note the additional requirements for this scholarship.
A personal typewritten 200-word essay or more, describing your goals upon graduation from an accredited higher education program and reasons why you should receive this Scholarship. Please include a word count on the heading of your essay.
2 letters of recommendation one from the school community and one from outside the school Clergy, Employer, community figure, an adult acquaintance known to the applicant for at least two years. Contact phone numbers for references must be included. *More than 2 letters of recommendation will disqualify the applicant
A copy of your high school transcript and/or work record/resume. If just entering college and you are a non-traditional student, this requirement could be waived. If applicant is presently attending SCCC then an official transcript of your most recent grades, together with proof of future enrollment is required.
This scholarship was created in memory of Karen Krok. Candidate must have an area of study in Nursing.
This scholarship was created in memory of SCCC Alumna Karline Morgentien-Pampalone. It is for non-traditional female students (age 24 or older) whose study area is English or Literature.
For SCCC students majoring in Wildlife Biology or Conservation of Environment. Applicant must be a Sussex County resident who engages in hunting or fishing activities (Please mention in your essay).
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from Kittatinny Regional High School. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Available to students with an SCCC GPA of 2.75 or higher and demonstrates financial need.
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from Lenape Valley Regional High School. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from Newton High School. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Available to SCCC students and Sussex County residents who major in Veterinary or Pre – Veterinary. A minimum GPA of 2.0; however, preference is given to students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicant must include an additional essay on the topic "Discuss a visit to a veterinary office from the animal's perspective and how you, as a Vet Technician, can ensure that the experience is pleasant."
Applicant must have an SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum of 9 credits per semester. Applicants must write an additional essay describing their academic commitment to science and technology as a means of improving the world or an essay describing their philosophy and past actions that demonstrate their commitment to building peaceful solutions for problems of any size.
Available to all incoming and current SCCC students.
Open to current SCCC students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Available to current SCCC students who are Sussex County residents and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference given to students with positive involvement in volunteerism and service in SCCC/High School/Community.
Open to all incoming and current SCCC students.
This scholarship is available to full-time sophomore students with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Must be a graduate of an NJ high school and actively involved in community service or leadership. Preference given to students with significant financial needs.
Applicant must be a business major with an SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
The US Armed Forces College Start Annual Scholarship is available to current SCCC students or incoming students. Applicant must have received an Honorable Discharge in the US Armed Forces. Funds can qualify for use for expenses other than tuition and fees. Must have a letter of eligibility from the SCCC office of Veteran Affairs.
The US Armed Forces Reservist Annual Scholarship is available to current SCCC students or incoming students. Applicant must be enrolled in active reservist duty in the US Armed Forces or Reservist/National Guard member and be in good standing with their unit. Funds will cover tuition and fees and can cover additional expenses if needed. Must have a letter of eligibility from the SCCC office of Veteran Affairs.
The US Armed Forces Veteran Assistance Annual Scholarship is available to current SCCC students or incoming students who have received an Honorable Discharge in the US Armed Forces. Funds will qualify for the use for expenses other than tuition and fees. Must have a letter of eligibility from the SCCC office of Veteran Affairs.
Applicant must be a Sussex County resident and have an SCCC GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
This scholarship is available to SCCC students who participate in Campus Life. Applicant must be a Sussex County resident and demonstrate financial need.
Open to incoming and current students.
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from Sparta High School. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
This scholarship is available to Sussex County residents and current full-time SCCC students. Preference given to students who have demonstrated the following qualities: good character, good attitude, community involvement.
1. Must be enrolled in Agriculture, horticulture, or Culinary Arts.
2. GPA of 2.5 or above.
1. Must be enrolled as an Education major.
2. Only second-year students are eligible.
Awarded to SCCC students who have a "career interest" and/or majoring in law enforcement/criminal justice. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The applicant must be a resident of Sussex County. Financial need determined by SCCC.
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from Sussex County Tech. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Available to SCCC students who have served honorably in the military. A GPA of 2.5 or higher and a copy of your DD-214 (Honorable Discharge Form) are required.
Available to current SCCC students or incoming students. Student must display a GPA of 3.5 or above. Parent and/or legal guardian must have served a period of active duty in one or more branches of the US Armed Forces and received an Honorable Discharge (copy of DD214 or equivalent required). Applicant must not be receiving VA/DOD education benefits on behalf of the aforementioned veteran. Must submit an additional essay explaining: “How has this person's military service inspired you to pursue a degree in higher education?”
Open to all current SCCC students; however, preference is given to students with a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
Available to SCCC students who have demonstrated a commitment to social justice and civic engagement.
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from Veritas Christian Academy. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from Vernon Township High School. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Open to current and incoming SCCC students.
This scholarship is for incoming SCCC students from Walkill Valley Regional High School. Applicants must submit a copy of their High School transcript with application and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need.
