Types of Scholarships
Scholarships are gift aid, meaning you do not have to repay them or earn the funds by working.
They are a form of financial assistance awarded to students based on specific criteria that has been determined by the donor or organization providing the funds.
Apply for Scholarships
There are two different scholarship applications administered by Maricopa County Community Colleges. For more detailed application instructions please click here.
Maricopa Community Colleges
Maricopa Community College District scholarships require applicants to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Additionally, to qualify for financial aid, including scholarships, you will need to verify your lawful presence within the U.S.
Maricopa Foundation
Maricopa Foundation scholarships include privately funded opportunities that are open to all MCCCD students and in some cases, non-Maricopa colleges and universities, as well.
A FAFSA and verified lawful presence are not eligibility requirements for the majority of Maricopa Foundation scholarships.
Types of Scholarships
College-Specific Scholarships / Maricopa Community Colleges District Scholarship Database
Note: The application for 2016-2017 is now opened. The application will be closed in late March 2017 for recycle and refresh.
The upcoming 2017-2018 application will open in late March early April. Please check back after March 28, 2017.
If you would like to apply for Mesa Community College scholarships you would apply online via the Maricopa Community Colleges District Scholarship Database. Mesa Community College (MCC) Students can complete one general application online and be eligible for multiple scholarships automatically.
The Maricopa Community Colleges District Scholarship Database is a tool that can help you to search for college specific scholarships, district wide scholarships, or external scholarships in cooperation with Maricopa Community Colleges.
Students can complete the general application and determine if they want to complete any other opportunities that they may be eligible for. You can begin your application here. If you have any questions on the Maricopa Scholarship Application, please send an e-mail to scholarships@domail.maricopa.edu.
College Specific Scholarships–Mesa Community College (MCC) offers scholarships to students that are specifically for students attending MCC. Scholarships are available online. Students can complete one general application online and be eligible for multiple scholarships automatically.
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Scholarships
These scholarships are privately funded and open to all Maricopa Community College students. In most cases they may be used at any Maricopa Community College and, in some cases, non-Maricopa colleges and universities. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required to apply.
Apply for Foundation scholarships or check the status of an application.
The Foundation has two main scholarship cycles in February and September of each year.
External Scholarships
These scholarships are offered through various local and national organizations. Free scholarship search engines are available to aid in your search for funding and enhance your knowledge about financial aid.
View external scholarship resources.
Tribal Scholarships
These scholarships are offered through various local and national tribal agencies. Students must apply directly through the tribal agency they are affiliated with. For additional information you must contact the tribal agency directly.