Endowment scholarships are established by local businesses, friends, service organizations, and SCCC partners to create a lasting support legacy. Many of our endowed scholarships are established in memory or in honor of a loved one, starting at $10,000.
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. For help developing 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 appointment here: https://sussex.mywconline.com/
The writing consultants are looking forward to working with you!
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.
This scholarship is available to female non-traditional age students at SCCC (23 years or older). Preference is given to students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who demonstrates financial need. An additional essay (300 words minimum) must be submitted with this application. Your essay must address the question, “Why do you think it is important for a woman to pursue a degree in higher education?”
Please include in your answer 2 of the following:
This scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Nursing Program and incoming Nursing program students. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students with a GPA of 4.0
Applicant must be a current SCCC student of non-traditional age (32 years or older).
Available to female SCCC students. It is intended for women involved in athletics, the performing arts, or student life who display extraordinary leadership that magnifies the strength and gifts of other students around them. Leadership skills must be mentioned in the essay.
Applicant must be an SCCC student pursuing an area of study in poetry, writing, or literature. Preference is given to a student who is a writer of poetry (a sample of your poetry should be included with your essay question responses).
Applicant must be a non-traditional student (23 years or older) and have completed 24 credits or more with an SCCC GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference given to a Child Development Specialist major.
Available to both current SCCC students and incoming students pursuing a course of study in writing or literature. Both incoming and current SCCC students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be a current SCCC student and have taken and completed at least three or more Development classes (i.e., Development Reading, Writing, and Basic Math). Additionally, must have earned/completed at least 12 credits at SCCC with a current GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Available to current SCCC students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Must be a Project Self-Sufficiency participant. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must be a current SCCC student pursuing a Nursing degree and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Available to current SCCC students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and an area of study in Business Administration.
Applicant must be a current SCCC student registered in the Agriculture/Agriculture Business program and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher—preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Available to current SCCC students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must be a Sussex County resident. Preference is given to a student with interest in art and psychology (please note this in your essay).
Applicant must be a current SCCC student and a Sussex County resident. Must have an SCCC GPA of 2.5 or higher and an area of study in Accounting or Finance. Preference is given to a student who plans to pursue a 4-year degree in Accounting (Please mention this in your essay).
This scholarship is available to SCCC students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must be a student transitioning from a GED or ESL program to regular study at SCCC and must be a new student in the current academic year. Preference will be given to full-time students.
Must have an SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in one of SCCC’s program offerings. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must be an SCCC student pursuing a degree in Business Administration or a program option within Business Management. An SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must be Sussex County Resident and currently pursuing an area of study in Graphic Design or Studio Arts.
Applicant must be a Project Self Sufficiency participant.
For incoming SCCC students working at Crystal Springs Resort. (Please note this in your essay) Preference is given to an incoming SCCC student with a high school academic of a B average or better.
Must be a Sussex County resident who plans to go into their own business. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
This scholarship is available to current SCCC students pursuing a degree in Fine Arts or Graphic Design. Must have an SCCC GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Open to all current SCCC students. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must be a current SCCC student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be a Sussex County resident. Preference is given to business, culinary or veteran students.
Applicant must be a Sussex County resident. Preference is given to a non-traditional-aged student (23 or older) an SCCC GPA of 2.5 or higher. Priority is given to a student pursuing a career in education—preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Justin Christian Memorial Annual Scholarship was created in remembrance of Justin Chamber. Justin graduated with a BS degree in Sports Management in 2010. Justin did his internship in the athletic department at Sussex County Community College. Following graduation, Justin worked the summer at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, New Jersey as a clubhouse manager for the baseball team, Sussex Skyhawks. In the fall of 2010, a position in the athletic department at Sussex County Community College was advertised, and Justin eagerly applied. He was offered the part-time athletic assistant position. He worked closely with the softball team and assisted with the summer youth camps during his employment. Justin loved his job working with the youngsters and student-athletes. Tragically, Justin died suddenly at 26 in 2014 after a brief illness. A memorial banner dedicated to his memory is displayed in the gymnasium at Sussex County Community College. Justin would be so pleased to know that his memory continues to live on in his path to help students.
The Justin Christian Memorial Scholarship is available to students who demonstrate caring and compassionate traits. Preference for students with sports interests, such as participating, coaching, or assisting youth leagues in any capacity. Preference for a student residing in Pennsylvania.
Must be a Sussex County resident enrolled in a Business degree program at SCCC. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Must be an incoming SCCC student and non-traditional aged student (25 years old or older).
Applicant must be a Sussex County resident, enrolled in a degree program (not a certificate), and earned at least 12 credits. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must be a student in the Medical Assisting Program with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and a resident of Sussex County. Student must demonstrate financial need.
Male student preferred. Preference is given to students with a strong focus on community service (reference service in the essay)—preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
The NJ Firefighters & Police Endowment Scholarship is available to New Jersey residents. Applicant must be a New Jersey firefighter/police officer or a dependent or immediate family member of a New Jersey firefighter or police officer (Please mention this in your essay.)
Priority to award scholarship monies:
Preference is given to a student pursuing an area of study in Veterinary Studies. Preference for students with an SCCC GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Available to all SCCC students engaged in on-campus activities with a preference to baseball and women’s soccer participants and not based on athletic capabilities. Must have an SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher.
In Honor of Mr. James (Rick) Richardson Wright
Available to current or incoming SCCC students -Sussex or Morris County resident -Incoming students must be offered SCCC Project Success Program.
Available 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. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Available to incoming or current SCCC students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Preference is given to a current SCCC student. Must have an SCCC GPA of 2.0 or higher. Must be enrolled in one of SCCC’s program offerings. Must be someone who shows a caring attitude to others (Please mention this in your essay).
Available to students with an area of study in Communications, Broadcasting, or Journalism. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher—preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Awarded to students who demonstrate self-motivation and self-reliance (Please mention this in your essay.) Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. Preference for a Sussex County resident.
Applicant must be a resident of Sussex County and have an SCCC GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given to any offspring or relative of a Mason or a member of the Eastern Star. Preference to Kittatinny Lodge #164; Samaritan #98; Harmony #8; Milford Lodge (in that order). If no candidate meets these criteria, an offspring of a veteran will be considered. (Please mention this in your essay.) Please submit a 500-word typed essay on a patriotic theme with your application.
Applicant must have an area of study or interest in fine arts, art, music, theater, or graphic design and be a current or incoming SCCC student. The applicant must also be a Vernon Township resident.
This scholarship is open to applicants currently pursuing an area of study in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, or any other public safety major. Preference will be given to a volunteer Fire Fighter. (Please mention this in your essay). Preference for a Sussex County resident. Student must demonstrate financial need.
Open to current SCCC students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
This scholarship is open to applicants who are returning adult female students of nontraditional age (23 years or older) who are seeking a new career or beginning a career for the first time after many years of either working at a low paying job or has been a homemaker and now wants to further her education to seek a career. Applicant must have an SCCC GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
