A crucial factor in the success of our PCC studies is our ability to pay for a high-quality education – everything from tuition and fees to books and supplies. Thanks to the continuing generosity of a wide range of donors, PCC students have many opportunities to achieve educational and career goals.

Scholarship Cycle Updates!

The PCC Foundation is updating the scholarship application process for the 2026–2027 academic year to allow students with greater financial need to be considered for scholarship funds earlier in the semester. Our goal is to help more students access support closer to when they need it most, while still offering additional scholarship opportunities later in the fall.

This year, scholarships will be awarded in two main groups:

Need-based scholarships will be awarded earlier in the fall.
These scholarships are designed to support students with the highest demonstrated financial need. Eligible students may be automatically matched to certain need-based scholarships after completing the general scholarship application.

Merit-based, specialized, and donor-focused scholarships will be awarded later in the fall.
These scholarships may require students to complete additional “apply-to” questions or meet specific donor criteria. Students selected for these scholarships will be notified in November and recognized at the Foundation Scholarship Event in December.

Here is the 2026 Fall Scholarship Timeline:

• June 15: Fall scholarship application opens
• September 7: Deadline for auto-match need-based scholarship consideration (students will be notified by 9/20)
• October 23: Deadline for apply-to scholarship consideration (students will be notified by 11/4)
• December 4: Foundation Scholarship Event
   

Students are encouraged to complete the general scholarship application as early as possible after it opens. Completing the application early gives you the best opportunity to be considered for scholarships throughout the fall cycle.

Some scholarships may not require extra steps beyond the general application, while others may ask for additional short answers or information. Please read each opportunity carefully and complete any additional questions by the posted deadlines.

APPLY HERE TODAY!

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While you can apply for scholarships in Blackbaud Award Management year-round, two scholarship cycles make up the Academic Year. General Scholarships are available during the fall semester, while Academic Departments and Divisions offer their scholarships during the spring semester. Smaller pools of scholarship funds may be available during Winter Intersession and Summer, contingent upon funding.

Creating your application in Blackbaud Award Management (our online scholarship system) each semester is a great way to be informed about scholarship opportunities and remain a contender for scholarship funds.  Visit the Scholarship Workshops tab on our page for information on workshop opportunities and quick tips. 

The PCC Foundation can only award scholarships or aid up to the student's level of unmet need as defined by federal guidelines (if you receive federal funding). If you are chosen to receive a scholarship, your award may vary depending on your unmet need, your application, and your acceptance of other scholarships or financial aid, including student loans. All final scholarship awards will be determined solely by the student’s unmet need.

If you have received a scholarship and want to know the next steps (when you'll receive your funds, how to complete the post-acceptance process, etc.), please review the following videos:

Post Acceptance Process
How to Check Your Scholarship Details on Lancer Point

Apply for a Scholarship  or read instructions on creating your application