Sussex County Community College Foundation

Each year, the SCCC Foundation awards $160,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

Helpful Tips:

While writing your essay, self-promote and acknowledge your successes!

Highlight your achievements—this is your chance to show the scholarship committee why you're a strong candidate. Think of it like telling your story: focus on what you've accomplished, how you overcame challenges, and what you learned along the way. It’s not bragging—it’s giving them the full picture of your hard work and potential.

For those of you who applied to our scholarships last year, remember you have changed and grown over this past year as an SCCC student. Remember to highlight your growth and accomplishments during this past SCCC academic year.

The online application is open until June 30th at https://sussex.edu/admis.../paying-for-college/scholarships/

Submit it… then immediately start tweaking like “wait hold up did I attach EVERYTHING??”

Double-check it. Then double-check it again. And please, for the love of GPA, don’t ghost your emails—“important update” is not optional reading 😭

Nothing worse than realizing your “final essay” was still in draft… and the email warning you had been sitting there the whole time.

Pro Tip: Check your emails! The Foundation sends reminders about missing application sections and letters of recommendation.

The online application is open until June 30th at https://sussex.edu/admis.../paying-for-college/scholarships/

⏳ A little over 2 Weeks LEFT!

Each year the SCCC Foundation awards $160,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

The online application is open now until June 30th. Don’t wait—submit your application today!

https://sussex.edu/admis.../paying-for-college/scholarships/

Each year, the SCCC Foundation awards $160,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

Helpful Tips:
Remember to review all timeline expectations in Awardspring.

Upon submission of your scholarship application, you may receive an immediate notification that additional tasks are required. Several scholarships require the submission of an additional essay. If you are a student who qualifies for one of these scholarships, Awardspring will notify you.

Please pay special attention to email notices from Awardspring and the Foundation office.

The online application is open until June 30th at https://sussex.edu/admis.../paying-for-college/scholarships/

Future you deserves better than deadline panic, bad lighting, and 14 open tabs named “final_final_FINAL_essay.docx” 😭

Don’t be in your “I work better under pressure” era at 11:58 PM on June 30th, questioning all your life choices.

Pro Tip: Lock in early. Save yourself the stress!

The online application is open until June 30th at https://sussex.edu/admis.../paying-for-college/scholarships/

Each year, the SCCC Foundation awards $160,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

Helpful Tips:
Prioritize your scholarship application tasks to meet all deadlines.

The final day to submit a scholarship application is June 30th, 2026. Keep this date in mind when requesting your letter of recommendation and completing your essay.

Remember to allow time for your FAFSA application to be processed. To be eligible for financial need scholarships you must fill out a FAFSA application. The turnaround time for a FAFSA application is typically 3-5 business days, therefore plan to have your FAFSA application completed no later than June 23rd, 2026.

The online application is open until June 30th at https://sussex.edu/admis.../paying-for-college/scholarships/

College life hack nobody tells you early enough:

You are not expected to survive this alone.

That “Writing Center” you keep walking past like it’s a mysterious side quest building? It’s basically a cheat code disguised as a quiet room.

The same goes for tutoring, advising, library help, and academic coaching—all those resources you swear you’ll use “next time” (which is code for never unless panic sets in).

Pro Tip: Our college staff is here to help. Please utilize all of your available resources!

The Writing Center Schedule is from 10:00 am to 4:00pm.
https://sussex.edu/student-support/learning-commons/learning-commons-centers/ -Center

Academic Support Center – 973-300-2196
Foundation Office – 973-300-2121
Student Success Center – 973-300-2104

Each year, the SCCC Foundation awards $160,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

Helpful Tips:
The essay portion of the scholarship application is important.

Remember to make your essay personal and detailed

Contact the Writing Center to schedule an appointment to help write your scholarship essay, they are expecting you

Writing Center Information:
Location D-111A
Monday/Wednesday 9:30 - 4:30pm
Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 - 6:00pm
Friday 9:30 - 7:00pm via online
https://sussex.mywconline.com/

The online application is open until June 30th at https://sussex.edu/admis.../paying-for-college/scholarships/

Planning to join us next Thursday to celebrate the inspiring women in our community? If so, we would love to have you register for the Awards Luncheon now. Why wait? ☺️ https://www.chamberdata.net/webforms/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=njsussex&evtid=218955&class=E

Sussex County Community College proudly celebrated the naming of the William S. Finch Art Gallery in recognition of William Finch’s extraordinary generosity and longstanding support of the College.

Mr. Finch’s lifetime giving to SCCC now totals more than $1.247 million, including a recent $500,000 gift to the SCCC Foundation. His support continues to enhance educational opportunities while enriching the cultural and artistic life of our campus and community.

The William S. Finch Art Gallery serves as a creative hub for students, faculty, and regional artists throughout Sussex County.