Scholarships
Application Information
By submitting the TCC Scholarship Application, you will be matched to available scholarships in which you meet the minimum criteria. It is possible to be considered for multiple scholarships by submitting the scholarship application. A scholarship search is available on the scholarship application webpage (see below: How to Apply Step 1).
TCC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS ACCESSED THROUGH YOUR TCC SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT.
How to Apply
1. Create your TCC scholarship account
To create your TCC Scholarship Account, click here.
To log on as a Returning User, click here.
2. Log in and click on the scholarship application to begin
To log on as a Returning User, click here.
3. Answer all required and applicable questions
4. Provide at least two letters of recommendation
Recommendations can be submitted online by providing your recommender’s name and email address in the recommendation section of the scholarship application. An email request will be sent to the person you have identified to complete a recommendation for you. Be sure to discuss and get permission from your recommender before you provide your recommenders' information on your scholarship application. Letters of Recommendation are very important and are required to be considered for most scholarships.
5. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Submit the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov. Some scholarships require applicants to demonstrate financial need. To determine financial need, the FAFSA is required.
6. Submit the scholarship application by the required deadline
Review the deadline schedule below.
7. Monitor your email account
Log on to your email account you provided on your scholarship application periodically to check for updates and/or notifications.
2023 - 2024 DEADLINES
FALL 2023 - CYCLE 1 AWARDING
| Application Opens: | Oct. 1, 2022 |
| Application Deadline: | Feb. 17, 2023 |
Recipient Award Notification
FALL 2023 - CYCLE 2 AWARDING
| Application Opens: | Oct. 1, 2022 |
| Application Deadline: | May 5, 2023 |
Recipient Award Notification
SPRING/SUMMER 2024 - CYCLE 3 AWARDING
| Application Opens: | Oct. 1, 2022 |
| Application Deadline: | Sept. 8, 2023 |
Recipient Award Notification
TCC Scholarships
TCC Foundation
The TCC Foundation is committed to ensuring student success through scholarships to both traditional and non-traditional students. Each year, more than 400 students receive financial assistance from the TCC Foundation scholarships.
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Florida Bright Futures
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program includes:
- · Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars Scholarship - pays 100% of TCC's tuition and normal fees associated with tuition
- · Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholars Scholarship - pays 100% of TCC's tuition and normal fees associated with tuition
- · FL Bright Futures Gold Seal CAPE Scholars Scholarship
- · FL Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Scholarship
To have your Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Award applied to your tuition at TCC you must:
1. Inform the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program you are attending TCC
TCC must be identified as your Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) . To update your PSI, contact the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program customer service at 1-888-827-2004 or http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
2. You must be fully admitted to TCC
All required transcripts, test scores, application requirements, etc. must be received and evaluated by the TCC Admissions & Records Office.
3. Florida residency must be established
Florida Residency must be established by the TCC Admissions & Records Office.
4. You must have a Social Security Number on file in Workday
Your social security number with the TCC Admissions & Records Office must match with the social security number the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program has on file for you. Submit your Social Security Card to the Admissions and Records Office.
5. You must be accepted into your program of study at TCC
The classes you enroll in must be required for your TCC program of study.
6. Use caution when dropping or withdrawing from your course(s) after the Drop/Add deadlines
You must reimburse the college for the cost of course(s) dropped or withdrawn after the initial drop/add period. Due to a verifiable illness or emergency, you can submit an appeal electronically for hours dropped or withdrawn after the last day of the drop/add period. The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Appeal for Repayment After Withdrawal form can be found on Workday's app under the Student Finance Hub > TCC College Forms > Submit a New Form > Financial Aid.
For more information regarding Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Programs, click on the links below.
Initial Eligibility Requirement
Bright Futures Student Handbook: What you need to Know now that you are eligible
Other Scholarships
Outside Scholarships are awarded by various businesses, charities, clubs/groups, etc. These scholarships have their individual application process and are awarded by outside organizations. Please be aware of what websites you search through and know there should never be a cost associated with applying for scholarships.
The links below are for outside scholarships that are not offered directly through Tallahassee Community College. For more information, please contact the individual organization.
Scholarship granting organizations wishing to have their scholarships posted below can email Scholarships@tcc.fl.edu with a brief description, including the deadline, and the scholarship application link for consideration. Beginning May 1, 2023, Florida organizations only will be permitted to advertise a scholarship offer.
If you receive an outside scholarship, make sure to report this information to the Financial Aid Office so it can be included in your financial aid award.
Scholarship Search Engines Guides
Business Entrepreneurship Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship | annually by July 31st |
| Dollar Hand Future of Finance Scholarship | annually by August 17th |
| Pachyy Financial Scholarship | annually by August 31st |
Education Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Scholarships | Various Deadlines |
General Scholarships
Healthcare Scholarships
International Student Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|
Legal and Paralegal Studies
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Cameron Law Scholarship | December 31, 2023 |
| Greenspan & Greenspan, P.C. U.S.-Israel Relations Scholarship | July 20, 2023 |
| Lemon Law Experts Scholarship | August 31, 2023 |
| Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C. Scholarship | July 31, 2023 |
STEM Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| A3 Superior Pest Control Scholarship | annually by December 1st |
| IEC 2 to 4 Scholarship | Summer 2023 |
Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships - This scholarship focuses on TCC students transferring into a four-year college or university. Please contact the scholarship program at Scholarships@jkcf.org if you have any questions about eligibility or requirements. | January 11, 2024 |
Other State Programs
The State of Florida has several scholarship and grant programs. For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for the State of Florida at (888) 827-2004 or visit their website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.