Winter/Spring 2027 Scholarship Applications are open through February 5, 2027.

*NOTE: MCC Foundation scholarships support students who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the CT State Manchester Campus (home campus is Manchester). The Foundation does not provide financial assistance for students homed at other campuses. *

Complete the general application to be considered for one of over 100 scholarships.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need. Complete the FAFSA if eligible. If unable to complete the FAFSA, contact the Manchester campus financial aid office for guidance.
• Be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the Manchester campus.
• Be registered for at least 3 credits at the Manchester campus in the semester in which you are seeking scholarship assistance.
• You may take additional classes at any CT State Community College campus, as long as you maintain a minimum of 3 credits at the Manchester campus.
• Make sure Manchester is your home campus.
• A limited number of Academic Merit scholarships are available. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered.
• Complete and submit the scholarship application.

General Application & Special Scholarships

The MCC Foundation offers over 100 scholarship funds, with more than 90 available through the general scholarship application. When you submit the general application and are determined to be eligible for a scholarship, the system will automatically match you with scholarships you may qualify for. Some scholarships have additional eligibility requirements. If available, they will be listed below. Review the criteria carefully and complete any additional information required to apply.

• Eligibility Review: All applicants are reviewed by Financial Aid using your FAFSA and demonstrated financial need. Federal and institutional aid (such as Pell or MAH awards) are applied first, and Foundation scholarships help cover any remaining balance.
• Award Notification: If you receive a scholarship, you will be notified by email. Funds are sent to the bursar and applied to your account after you accept the award, enrollment and need are verified, and a donor thank-you letter is completed.
• Enrollment Requirement: Scholarships are provided to students who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the Manchester campus and take meet the eligibility requirements as outlined above. Scholarship awards may be reduced or withdrawn if requirements are not met.
• Changes to financial aid: If you receive financial aid or additional sources of aid after being awarded a tuition-assistance scholarship, any MCC Foundation scholarship funds that are no longer needed to cover your tuition balance may be returned to the MCC Foundation to support other students.

Scholarship Adjustments Due to Enrollment Changes
Students who withdraw from or drop classes that change their eligibility for receiving an MCC Foundation scholarship may have all or a portion of their scholarship withdrawn. Scholarship funds associated with dropped or withdrawn classes may be returned to MCC Foundation and could result in an outstanding balance owed by the student. Please notify our office if you drop or change classes.