Community College Scholarships
10 scholarships · Updated November 2026
These awards are built for community college students, either to pay for an associate degree or certificate or to help you transfer to a four-year school. Transfer scholarships are some of the largest awards open to two-year students.
Community college costs less than a four-year school, but books, fees and living costs still add up. Check your own college's foundation as well, since most community colleges run their own scholarship application each spring, and see whether your state offers free community college.
Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarships
Offered by Washington CPA Foundation (Washington Society of CPAs)
CTCPA Accounting Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Offered by Connecticut Society of CPAs Accounting Scholarship Foundation
Community College Scholarships By The Numbers
- Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Based on the 10 listings above. Typical award is the median top amount each sponsor publishes.
Transfer Scholarships
Transfer awards are some of the largest open to two-year students. The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship pays up to $55,000 a year to community college students finishing a bachelor's degree, and members of Phi Theta Kappa, the community college honor society, qualify for transfer scholarships at many four-year colleges.
Free And Low-Cost Community College
Many states run promise programs that cover community college tuition after other grants. File the FAFSA first, since a Pell Grant can cover most or all tuition at many community colleges, and then use scholarships for books, fees and living costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are There Scholarships For Community College Transfer Students?
Yes. The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship pays up to $55,000 a year to community college students finishing a bachelor's degree, and several state and professional awards have transfer tracks.
Can I Use Other Scholarships At A Community College?
Most general scholarships accept community college enrollment. This page lists awards created specifically for two-year and transfer students.
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