Scholarships

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.


 


Maricopa Foundation & District Scholarships

        Follow 3 STEPS to apply for potentially
        HUNDREDS of Scholarships!

              Complete Your Profile & Apply       

 

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...
Fall 2024 Between 3/1/24 - 4/30/24 Beginning 6/1/24
Spring 2025 Between 9/1/24 - 10/31/24 Beginning 12/1/24

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.

  • 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.
  • Scholarship Workshops  The PC Department of Financial Aid & Wellness, with the MCCC Foundation, invite you to attend two workshops for in-person help, on the following dates:

    Wed, April 3  | 12 - 2pm            Wed, April 24  |  2 - 4pm

    Each workshop will be held at the BearTrax Room of the Hannelly Enrollment Center, on the Phoenix College campus. No pre-registration is required; simply join us at the meeting time.

  • MCCD Foundation  The Foundation also offers students 1:1 scholarship assistance. On the profile login page, click the link following Need Assistance Applying for Scholarships? to schedule an appointment.  Inquiries can also be directed, via email, 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