Student Financial Services maintains a database of external scholarships as a courtesy to our students. The GCC Foundation offers three scholarship application rounds annually (fall, winter and spring) for new, continuing and transferring students. Visit their website for deadlines and application info. Highlighted ScholarshipsScholarship Search Resources AwardDeadline Courage to Grow ScholarshipCourage to Grow ScholarshipDeadlines varyEligible applicants are US citizens, juniors or seniors in high school or college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. This scholarship is awarded monthly. One $500 winner selected on the last day of each month. Learn More & Apply Deadlines vary Modern Blaze ScholarshipModern Blaze ScholarshipDeadlines varyWho Can Apply We are looking for undergraduates: Currently enrolled students and high school seniors who have been accepted into a college/university for an upcoming term Must be at least 18 years old Write a 300-word essay on one of the following topics: The Role of Fireplaces in Modern Home Design How Fire Features Enhance Outdoor Living Spaces The Future of Eco-Friendly Fireplace Solutions Learn More & Apply Deadlines vary Stantec Future Leaders ScholarshipStantec Future Leaders ScholarshipDeadline 10/02/26To apply for this award, you must: be enrolled in a college, university, or post-secondary institution in the 2027-28 academic year in pursuit of a Bachelor's or Technical/Vocational degree. Funds will be issued to the institution in Summer 2027. pursue a STEAM major. "STEAM" refers to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. For the purposes of this program, it also includes education majors planning to teach STEM. demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to making a positive impact in their chosen field or community or have demonstrated perseverance in overcoming challenges or barriers in pursuit of their education and career goals. Learn More & Apply 10/02/26 IvyPanda's $1,500 Annual Video Contest ScholarshipIvyPanda's $1,500 Annual Video Contest ScholarshipDeadline 10/31/26Each year IvyPanda awards creative and talented in movie making students with scholarships $1500 total. Scholarships are given to two winners: the winner receives a $1,000 scholarship; the runner-up prize is $500. Learn More & Apply 10/31/26 VFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero ScholarshipVFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero ScholarshipDeadline 11/15/26Scholarships The VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. It’s just another way for us to say “thank you” to those who fought for our freedoms. Scholarship Details: Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to qualified applicants. Awarded scholarships are limited to one per family per semester. Applications for the fall semester will be accepted Jan. 1 through April 30. Applications for the spring semester will be accepted Aug. 1 through Nov. 15. Fall semester scholarships will be awarded in August, and spring semester scholarships will be awarded in January. Scholarships must be used by the end of the school semester for which the veteran is applying or they will become null and void. Scholarships are restricted for tuition and fees only and will be paid directly to accredited schools. Eligible Applicants Must: Be a citizen of the United States. Be retired, honorably discharged, active duty, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve. Have completed Basic Training and follow-on training (Advanced Individual Training, technical school, etc.). Separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below. Demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Participate in, be accepted to or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited post-secondary institution. Learn More & Apply 11/15/26 Live Your Dream ScholarshipLive Your Dream ScholarshipDeadline 11/15/26Apply for the Live Your Dream Scholarship if you are a woman who: Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents. Has financial need. Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals. Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela). Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award. Does not have a graduate degree. Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either. Will write essays in your own words without the use of artificial intelligence. The application is open from August 15 - November 15, annually. Learn More & Apply 11/15/26 Annual Drug Rehab USA – Mental Health ScholarshipAnnual Drug Rehab USA – Mental Health ScholarshipDeadline 12/01/26Eligibility: The Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others. You must have an @.edu email to enter. Learn More & Apply 12/01/26 Safe Roads, Strong Futures ScholarshipSafe Roads, Strong Futures ScholarshipDeadline 12/01/26This scholarship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students, as well as high school seniors accepted into a degree program. We invite students who are passionate about community safety, law enforcement, or civil engineering, as well as those determined to leave a lasting mark on road safety. Learn More & Apply 12/01/26 ROI CX Act Now ScholarshipROI CX Act Now ScholarshipDeadline 12/01/26Awarded twice a year to college and university undergraduates who demonstrate a commitment to their education and to improving customer experiences. Two $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually in fall and spring. Eligibility: All college and university undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university All fields of study US citizens To apply, students must submit a video (three minutes or less) responding to the topic: What does responsible AI look like in the role of customer interactions? How should companies ensure fairness, transparency, and privacy when deploying advanced AI tools? Learn More & Apply 12/01/26 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer ScholarshipJack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer ScholarshipDeadline 12/09/26The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow Scholars. This highly competitive scholarship includes: Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school. Ability to pursue any area of study. Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid. Multifaceted advising about how to transition to a four-year college and maximize the student experience. Additional Opportunities to apply for the Internship Stipend program, Conference and Travel Stipend, and Graduate Scholarship Learn More & Apply 12/09/26 "Sweepstakes style" scholarships selects a random winner (or winners) on a regular basis, from all on-time, completed entries. All entries goes into a drawing, and winners receive funds that can be used for college costs. Three sweepstakes style scholarships are listed below, and others can be found through online searches. Scholly Easy Apply is 18 scholarships on one application. It can be submitted monthly. The Sallie Mae $2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship draws winners monthly. The Unigo platform allows users to create a customized profile for scholarship searches. This is a very comprehensive database with many options for sorting scholarship opportunities, and postings for one of the widest ranges of scholarships of all of the aggregating accounts. Unigo partners with Appily (also below) and many of the lists on these two sites will be identical. Appily is a leader in providing comprehensive information for students and families on the college experience. Link other sites on this list, their scholarship search engine involves creating a user profile and then being matched with scholarship opportunities that fit the profile. With high-quality, expert content and unbiased recommendations, Scholarships360 helps students unpack the most complicated issues related to paying for college. Scholarships360 was created by students, for students. It is 100% cost-free and spam-free and offers scholarships for levels of study from high school through graduate school. Red Kite has over $25 billion in scholarships, grants, loans and more compiled on their website. Once a student profile is created, the Red Kite search engine finds personalized scholarship recommendations. Scholly is an aggregator of scholarship opportunities that relies on the user creating a student profile that is then used to match students to scholarships by due date, amount of effort required to apply, and other variables. Scholly is owned by student loan company Sallie Mae. The U.S. Department of Labor offers a comprehensive scholarship search database through the Career One Stop website. Use this site also to access valuable resources on career options, unique education and training opportunities, and job search information. Find scholarships through Peterson’s Test Prep. This online education tool offers users scholarship resources, as well as access to standardized exam preparation, including practice tests, eBooks, and online courses. It is ideal for researching undergraduate and graduate school programs, finding tuition assistance, exploring academic opportunities and preparing for professional careers. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its MassHire360 online platform, provides a comprehensive list of private scholarships, across industries and with a wide range of qualifying criteria. From the MassHire360 login page, follow the on-screen instructions to log in as a Massachusetts Resident. For student who are currently or were previously in foster care, or adopted from foster care, many resources are available to assist with financing college. Start with the comprehensive information available from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.