Scholarships
Tallahassee Community College offers many different types of scholarships to new, continuing, returning, and transfer students. Scholarship eligibility is based criteria such as on academics, program of study, community service, extracurricular activities, residency, campus/club organization, financial need, veteran, etc.
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.
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 recommendations
Recommendations can be submitted on-line by providing your recommender’s name and email address on the recommendation section of the scholarship application. An email request will be sent 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 Recommendations are very important and are required to be considered for most scholarships.
5. Submit the FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at https://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.
Search All TCC Scholarships
Search Here2022 - 2023 DEADLINES
FALL 2022 - CYCLE 1 AWARDING
| Application Opens: | Oct. 1, 2021 |
| Application Deadline: | Feb. 15, 2022 |
Recipient Award Notification
FALL 2022 - CYCLE 2 AWARDING
| Application Opens: | Oct. 1, 2021 |
| Application Deadline: | May 2, 2022 |
Recipient Award Notification
SPRING/SUMMER 2023 - CYCLE 3 AWARDING
| Application Opens: | Oct. 1, 2021 |
| Application Deadline: | Sept. 2, 2022 |
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
- · Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholars Scholarship
- · 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 FL Bright Futures Scholarship Program you are attending TCC
TCC must be identified as your Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) . To update your PSI, contact the FL 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, 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.
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 verifiable illness or emergency, you can submit an appeal to the TCC Scholarship Office for hours dropped or withdrawn after the last day of the drop/add period. The form can be found on MyTCC under Tools/Student Resources/Student Forms/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
If you’ve received a scholarship from an outside source, make sure to report this information to the Financial Aid Office so it can be included in your financial aid award.
Scholarship Search Engines and Guides
Business and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Allied Van Lines Scholarship | December 15, 2022 |
| Basement Systems Integrity Scholarship | May 6, 2022 |
| CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship | July 31, 2022 |
| Diamocycle Annual Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | June 1, 2022 |
| Expaxis Scholarship for Women in Business | Closed |
| NewSouth Window Green Visionary Scholarship | June 1st |
| Rush Order Tees | Closed |
| The Kaplan Group Business Scholarship | Closed |
Education Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Scholarships | Various Deadlines |
| HelpTeaching.com Scholarship | June 1st |
General Scholarships
Healthcare Scholarships
International Student Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| MindSumo | Ongoing |
| United Yacht Sales Annual 'Do The Right Thing' Scholarship | Closed |
STEM Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| A3 Superior Pest Control Scholarship | December 1 |
| Basement Systems Integrity Scholarship Fund | May 6, 2022 |
| Open Education Database National SMART Grant |
Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Affordable Colleges College Transfer Student Scholarships | Varies |
| Affordable Colleges The Debt Free College Degree | Varies |
| 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. | Varies |
| The Point Community College Scholarship Program | May 3, 2022 |
Political Science, Public/Business Administration, Journalism/Mass Communications
| Scholarship | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship | March 11, 2022 |
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.
2022 Scholarship Fair
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The 2022 Scholarship Fair will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 6 p.m. via Zoom webinar. Registration is required to attend. Click here to register.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
TCC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
* Access this application through your TCC scholarship account now.
Open until filled.