QCC Foundation Scholarships

Quinsigamond Community College is a place of opportunity. We have a policy of open admission; all students who possess the desire to pursue higher education are welcome.

For many students the desire to learn is not enough. Financial aid assists many students in meeting their tuition and fee obligations, but scholarships can make the critical difference for many students each year. If a scholarship could increase your chances of successfully completing a course of study at QCC, please consider applying.

Many scholarships awarded through the QCC Foundation each year are funded by the generosity of scholarship donors, QCC alumni and other friends of the college. Students who receive a scholarship are required to write a letter of thanks to the donor who created the award letting them know the impact the scholarship has had on their academic career.  Students will also be invited to attend an annual scholarship luncheon with donors. The Office of External Affairs will gladly work with each scholarship recipient to ensure that each donor is properly thanked.

Who Can Apply?
Everyone! Students from all majors are welcome to apply.  The QCC Foundation Scholarship program awards students for academic achievement and considerable financial need (barriers). Students may earn a scholarship based on financial constraints, academic excellence, outstanding merit, service to the College and community or a combination of these factors. Returning students are encouraged to apply for scholarships and both degree and certificate-track students will be considered. Scholarships may be awarded to full-time or part-time students. A GPA of 2.5 or better is required. If your GPA is not a minimum of 2.5 please tell us why in the applicable section of the application. QCC must be the student’s home school to be eligible to receive a scholarship.  New, incoming freshmen are also welcome to apply.

When can you apply?
The QCC Foundation online application for Spring 2024 scholarships is closed. Awards are expected to be made, and students notified, by Friday, December 22, 2023. The application for Fall 2024 should be available on or around May 1, 2024. 

How do you apply?
Applications are completed and submitted online.  Please go to the QCC Foundation awardspring website, create an account, and then complete and submit your application. There is only one application to complete. The system will automatically match you to any and all scholarships that you are eligible for. Please note, if you are a previous applicant and have been using your Qmail student email, please be sure to update it to the new format (name [at] student.qcc.edu) after logging into your account.

Please contact foundationscholarships [at] qcc.mass.edu if you have any problems with the application website.

Where can I find additional scholarships?
Visit QCC's external scholarship opportunities.