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Information & Deadlines
NCCC Foundation Scholarships
Exciting Update: We will be launching a new scholarship application process in late spring (April/May 2025) for Fall 2025 scholarships! More information will be posted soon. For our Distinguished Student Scholarship (DSS), high school student applications are due on March 28, 2025. If you have questions, please contact us at found@niagaracc.suny.edu or call 716-614-5910.
For help writing the scholarship essay, click this link for helpful information Scholarship Essay Writing Tips.
In order to be eligible for the Fall 2025 scholarships, you must apply for the 2024/2025 Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). If you have not already done so click HERE. (Note – International students can still apply for scholarships but are not required to file a FAFSA as they are not eligible to receive financial aid)
Distinguished Student Scholarships (DSS)
The Distinguished Student Scholarship (DSS) is the most prestigious scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen here at SUNY Niagara. Applicants must be graduating from a Niagara County High School and meet the criteria within the Instructions. To apply for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester you must complete this Application and hand in the complete packet comprised of the completed application, 2-page type-written essay, and the 2 letters of recommendation by the deadline date of Friday, March 28, 2025. Your transcript must include your September through December 2024 grades. Scholarship award letters will be sent within 60 days of the deadline date.
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Foundation/Scholarship Office
Phone: 716-614-5910
Fax: 716-614-5913
Email: found@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: Foundation Office (A-201)
Hours: Mon-Fri; 8:00am – 5:00pm
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