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Niagara County Community College understands that cost is one of the most important factors in your college plans. Through the NCCC Foundation, Inc. and many local organizations, a wide variety of scholarships are available to students.

Don't miss the *Scholarship Information Sessions* as part of the "Unschedule" workshop series in the Financial Aid Room (A-117) Wed, September 15th at 11:30a.m. & Thurs, September 16th 2:00p.m.

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Spring 2011 General Scholarship Opportunities - Due Friday, October 1, 2010
A variety of scholarships are offered each semester for incoming and current NCCC students. Scholarships are available for specific majors while others are open to all students or based upon financial need and/or academic performance. Criteria is specific to each scholarship.  Two (2) copies of entire packet to include; application, essay, transcripts, letters, etc. are to be handed in or postmarked by the deadline date to the Scholarship Office located in the Financial Aid Complex (A-114).

Scholarship Instructions and Opportunities

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Graduate

Distinguished Student Scholarship
The Distinguished Student Scholarship is NCCC's most prestigious scholarship awarded to incoming freshman from Niagara County. This full-tuition scholarship is awarded for four semesters and is based on academics, community service and commitment to the county.

Note: The deadline has passed for June 2010 high school graduates. For those graduating from high school in June 2011, check the website again during the fall 2010 semester for the instructions and application.
 
Culinary chefs

Statler Foundation Scholarships                                                                            Scholarships are available to culinary, hospitality and baking & pastry arts majors enrolled full-time at NCCC. The maximum award for one academic year is $2,000 per student. Funds for this scholarship are generously made available from the Statler Foundation each semester based upon availability.

Note: The criteria and application to apply will be added here once the funding becomes available for fall 2010 awards.

 
Firefighter

Niagara Volunteer Firefighter  Scholarship                                                                      

Full-tuition scholarships are offered for up to four full-time semesters to those accepted into and approved by one of Niagara County's volunteer fire companies or emergency services. This scholarship was developed and funded through NYS Senator George Maziarz and the Niagara County Emergency Management Services office to encourage volunteerism in this sector of the county.                                                       

Note: Applications are not being accepted for the fall 2010 semester as funding is not available at this time. This listing will change should funding become available.

 
Horticulture student

Horticultural Training & Development Award                                                             Awards to be split between Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semesters.                        Established through funding from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, this scholarship award is designed for students pursuing a horticulture degree and who are committed to volunteering and/or working in this industry for two years following graduation from NCCC.

Note: The criteria and application to apply will be added here once the funding becomes available for fall 2011 awards.  

Funded by:   Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
 
Basketball player

Athletic Grant-in-Aid Scholarships
Funds for these scholarships are made available through the Albert J. Certo Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Athletic Scholarship Fund and various fundraising projects. For more information about athletic scholarships contact the Health Ed Dept at 716-614-4030.
 

Scholarship Awards Availability
The NCCC Foundation, Inc. reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to decrease the actual dollar amount granted from its scholarship awards based upon the economic performance of its investment portfolio from which scholarships are granted.

Please Note:
A student's financial aid package is based on the cost of attendance which includes not only tuition but also such costs as books, fees, living expenses, and transportation.

Please be aware that scholarship awards may affect your financial aid. To avoid an overaward of financial aid, students are advised to inform the NCCC Financial Aid Office of any scholarship awards received. Scholarships given by the NCCC Foundation are automatically calculated into a student's financial aid package.

For More Information

Contact the NCCC Scholarship Office (716) 614-6205 located in the Financial Aid Complex A-114.

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