Apply to Scholarships!
Apply for Scholarships!
Scholarships are considered gift aid, which doesn't require repayment. All students are encouraged to apply, regardless of immigration status.
PC students enjoy many scholarship opportunities through the generosity of individuals and organizations from around the community, including distinguished alumni, and corporations. Read on to explore resources for finding multiple categories of gift aid.
Foundation & District Scholarships
FOLLOW 3 STEPS to use ONE ONLINE APPLICATION
to apply for HUNDREDS OF SCHOLARSHIPS!
STEP 1: COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP PROFILE
Proofread your profile thoroughly, and ensure the essay reflects your best writing. Concerned that your grades aren't optimal? Worried that there are no opportunities in your field of study? Don't be bashful: finalize your profile with confidence! We have scholarships for every major, and for students whose GPAs start at 2.0.
STEP 2: USE THE PROFILE TO APPLY
Once your profile is set up, it's easy to apply! Let the system find the best opportunities for you.
| APPLICATION CYCLE To receive funding during... |
WHEN TO APPLY Submit your application... |
NOTIFICATIONS You'll hear back... |
| Spring 2024 | Between 9/1/23 - 10/31/23 | Beginning 12/1/23 |
Scholarships become available throughout the year, so check the system often. Outside the months of May and November—when the system is closed for maintenance—you can log on regularly to scan, and apply, for additional opportunities.
STEP 3: REACH OUT FOR HELP
Phoenix College's department of Financial Aid & Wellness wants to help you minimize the cost of your education. We invite students to reach out through multiple channels.
- Attend Scholarship Help Sessions You're invited to join us at the Hannelly Center's BearTrax Room for a thorough overview of the application process, and tips for success. Pre-register so we can better assist you.
September Mon, 9/11: 10 am - 2 pm Tue, 9/19: 1 - 3 pm October Thu, 10/5: 1 - 3 pm Tue, 10/10: 1 - 3 pm Tue, 10/24: 1 - 3 pm
Register for Scholarship Help Sessions
- Virtual Assistance: Visit the Financial Aid area of the Virtual Assistance & Chat page for a complete list of ways to connect with us.
- In-Person Office Hours: Stop by the Hannelly Enrollment Center. Hours are posted on the main Financial Aid - Paying for College page.
- MCCD Foundation: Inquiries about Foundation scholarships can also be directed to: foundation.scholarships@domail.maricopa.edu
Databases for Scholarships Outside MCCCD
The below sites provide additional scholarship resources. Be sure to also review the opportunities listed on the menu bar of this page.
College Depot
Full service college planning: scholarships & workshops
College Answer
Tools to help you apply and pay for college
FastWeb
Free national scholarship search
Upromise
College savings programs
Accredited Schools Online
Scholarships for minority students