Who Can Apply:
- Community college, also known as two-year college, is a golden opportunity for many students. These schools offer an affordable education to a diverse range of students in a wide range of majors. If starting your postsecondary education at a community college is right for you, we have a scholarship just for you!
- The “Commencing at Community College” Essay Scholarship aims to financially support community college students who are passionate about their higher education journeys and actively looking for ways to fund it.
- In order to apply for the “Commencing at Community College” Essay Scholarship, students must submit an essay explaining how earning their degree or certificate at community college will help them achieve their educational and career goals.
- Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application!
Deadline: January 31, 2027
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/commencing-at-community-college-essay-scholarship/

