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What Are Merit-Based Scholarships?

A merit-based scholarship is a scholarship that recognizes KCC students for their qualities and accomplishments that include, but are not limited to:

    • Academic Excellence
    • Extracurricular Activities
    • Leadership Roles (on or off campus)
    • Completion of Outstanding Projects (ex. research papers, artworks)

Many merit-based scholarships are specific to particular academic majors, though others invite students from a broad range of disciplines to apply. Unlike needs-based scholarships, merit-based scholarships do not require a student to demonstrate financial need.

Below, you will find a comprehensive list of all merit-based scholarships funded and administered by the Kingsborough Community College (KCC) Foundation.
Important: Many of these scholarships have highly specific selection criteria and deadlines set by their selection committees. Please read through these options carefully, paying particular attention to the scholarships that best match your academic major, skillsets and interests.

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Merit-Based Scholarship Index

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
Graduating student majoring in Accounting with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Business Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Subst Abuse Counseling  w/ a min 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services Department)

 

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Nursing student who demonstrates applied skills. Determination made by clinical professor. Preference to students who have attended prior pinning ceremonies, has not repeated a class and is entering the last semester. $100.00 Fall & Spring  Faculty (Nursing Department)

 

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• Must be a graduating student
• Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must demonstrate outstanding leadership through involvement, enthusiasm and innovation in student activities and student government		 $200.00 May Staff (Student Life)

 

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Photography student who has demonstrated both talent and initiative as students participating in the photography program at Kingsborough Community College.  $200.00 Spring Faculty and Staff (Art Department)

 

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Media Arts major; 3.0 or higher GPA; must have completed specified media arts courses, earning A's or higher in each (see fund agreement) $100.00 May Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Behavioral Science with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Behavioral Sciences Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Biology with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Biological Sciences Department)

 

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Graduating Hotel Management major; 3.0 or higher GPA; must be planning to either entire hotel industry directly or a 4-year college $200.00 May Faculty (Tourism and Hospitality Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Business Adm with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Business Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Business of Fashion with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Business Department)

 

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Graduating KCC student athlete; 2.5 or higher GPA; must submit essay and letter of recommendation $250.00 May Faculty and Staff (Athletics)

 

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• Must have a GP A of 2.2 or higher.
• Must be a Theatre Arts major who is enrolled in THA 41, Production Practicum, a I-credit required course offered in the Fall and Spring, which must be taken three times in order to fulfill the requirements of the Theatre Arts degree. Students who have failed previous THA 41 courses will be disqualified from receiving this award.
varies (500 max) Rolling Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

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GPA at least 2.75 majoring in Community Health, Mental Health & Human Services/Nursing with an emphasis on Gerontology; Minimum 35 credits & financial need; 1-2 page expressing interest in caring for elderly and explaining financial need & how it will be used; need recommendation from faculty teaching in 1/3 programs (Community health, Mntl Health & Hm Svs, Nursing) $300.00 May Faculty (Nursing Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Chemistry with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Physical Sciences Department)

 

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Graduating student who has contributed to the Child Care Center; 3.2 or higher GPA; no more than 12 transfer credits $200.00 May Staff (Child Development Center)

 

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• Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must plan on continuing their studies at KCC in the following semester.
• Must have completed at least 12 credits
• Must be a Media Arts Major who is taking MCB 4600 – Media Technology
• Must submit an essay that discusses the Next Generation Television Transition (ATSC 3.0)
• Must meet CUNY regulations and guidelines as they pertain to receiving financial support.
$1,500.00 Spring Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

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Graduating Media Arts major; 3.0 or higher GPA; has made important contributions to radio or television production at KCC and plans to pursue their education in Media after KCC $400.00 May Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

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3.2 GPA & no more than 12 transfer credits. Students in the Speech and Theater Department who has evidenced involvement, enthusiasm and service in activities which positively affect the lives of other students.  $200.00 May Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in CommunityHealth with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Computer Info Systems w/ a min 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Mathematics and Computer Science Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Computer Science with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Mathematics and Computer Science Department)

 

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good academic standing; 2 students are selected on the strength of their submitted manuscripts, one for fiction and one for poetry $200.00 May Faculty (English Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Criminal Justice with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Behavioral Sciences Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Culinary Arts with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Tourism and Hospitality Department)

 

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Cumulative GPA of 3.2; graduating in current academic year; fewer than 12 transfer credits. Poetry submission. Judging from scholarship committee.  $300; 200; 100 May Faculty (English Department)

 

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Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and no more than 12 transfer credits.
Must demonstrate outstanding leadership on campus through events, groups, clubs, activities and/or student organizations.

 

 $200.00 May Staff (Student Life)

 

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Freshmen students who are placed on the Dean’s List in their first two semesters and attend Kingsborough full time for a third semester may qualify for the Dean’s List Scholarship of $300.  (Transfer students and students who receive the WAVE Scholarship are not eligible.)  Students do not need to apply to be considered for the Scholarship.   If eligible, they will be contacted by the Associate Provost Office and will be presented with the scholarship check during the Dean’s List Ceremony in the Fall or Spring. Should the number of students who have met the eligibility requirements exceed the number of scholarships available, awards will be issued to students with the highest-grade point averages.  $300.00 Fall & Spring Staff (Honors Program)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
  $200.00 May Faculty (History, Philosophy and Political Science Department)

 

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Must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher. Must be a graduating KCC Biology major who plans on continuing their Biology studies at a four-year college. $250.00 May Faculty (Biological Sciences Department)

 

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Graduating student(s) with the highest GPAs in Liberal Arts; plan(s) to attend 4-year institution $2,500.00 May Faculty (Liberal Arts Program)

 

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□ Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
□ Must be a Biology, Allied & Mental Health or Nursing major.
□ Must plan on continuing their studies at KCC in the following semester.
□ Must be a matriculated, second-semester freshman who has completed at least 12 credits.
$1,000.00 May Faculty (Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Early Childhood with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Behavioral Sciences Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Earth & Planetary Science w/ a min 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Physical Sciences Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Education Studies with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Behavioral Sciences Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Engineering with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Physical Sciences Department)

 

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  $200.00 May Faculty (English Department) 

 

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Graduating student majoring in Exercise Science with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Fine Arts with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Business Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Fine Arts with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Art Department)

 

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Matriculated Art major who shows promise (Graduating art major whose overall work in studio art has been judged outstanding by instructors. 5/2008) $250.00 Spring Faculty and Staff (Art Department)

 

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• GPA 3.0 or higher in Nursing
• Participates in Nursing Club/Nursing Department Newsletter/Nursing Internship/Nursing Department Events
• Submits an essay in which he/she expresses his/her thoughts on the importance of service and helping others
$200.00 Fall & Spring Faculty (Nursing Department)

 

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KCC Honors Program (3.2 GPA) and take part in Honors designated courses, completed >12 credits, demonstrated record of leadership in civic engagement $1,000.00 May Staff (Honors Program)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Graphic Design & Illustration w/ min 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Art Department) 

 

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1. A student with at least a B average studying in the geriatric field.
2. A student who completed half the coursework towards accomplishing this goal.
3. A student who has received the recommendation from two faculty members in the field of geriatric studies.
$250.00 May Faculty (Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department)

 

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  $200.00 May Faculty (Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department)

 

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3.2 or higher GPA; distinguished in Hebrew-Yiddish studies; no more than 12 transfer credits $200.00 May Faculty (Foreign Languages Department)

 

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• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must be a Fashion Design or Business of Fashion major.
• Must be a continuing KCC student (this award is not intended for graduating students).
• Must be have completed a minimum of 18 credits.
• Must submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words that details their career ambitions in the Fashion industry and describes how their KCC experience is helped them to achieve these goals.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a current KCC faculty or staff member.
varies Spring Faculty (Business Department)

 

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  $200.00 May Faculty (History, Philosophy and Political Science Department)

 

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  $200.00 May Staff (Honors Program)

 

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• Students must be high school senior attending Edward R Murrow or Abraham Lincoln High Schools prior to KCC.
• Student must register in the Fall and Spring semesters for full-time matriculated status, including six non-equated credits in his/her program.
• will have minimally achieved an 80% average in their course work.
• Student must maintain a 3.0 (B) Grade Point Average (GPA) while attending Kingsborough Community College.
$500.00 Fall Staff (Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement)

 

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• Student must be in good academic standing (2.0 or higher)
• Student must have demonstrated financial need
• Student must be a beneficiary of services provided through the KCC Women's Center
• Student must submit winning essay (1,000 word maximum) that details a particular challenge or struggle he/she experienced, and how the Women's Center helped him/her to overcome it.
• Student must be enrolled for at least 12 credits in the current academic semester
$250.00 Spring Staff (Women's Center)

 

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To a graduating student who has achieved excellence in the study of Political Science. Philosophy & Political Science Chairperson determines criteria/recipient  $500.00 May Faculty (History, Philosophy and Political Science Department)

 

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• Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or above at KCC
• Student must submit a nature-based photo essay consisting of 6-10 8.5 x 11 original images, and as equivalent jpg images embedded into a PowerPoint presentation
• Student must submit a single-paged, grammatically-correct essay to accompany images
$250.00 May Faculty (Biological Sciences Department)

 

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Outstanding work in ceramic, photography, sculpture, graphic design. $50.00 Spring Faculty and Staff (Art Department)

 

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The award will be granted annually, at the end of each spring semester, to a student who has achieved a GPA of 3.0 or above and has demonstrated a proficiency in journalism which extends beyond the academic environment.  The ideal candidate will employ creative reporting in an entrepreneurial and experiential manner, telling a story that is germane to the College as well as the community at large.  The ideal candidate must submit at least one article (but may submit more than one) to the director of the Journalism Program by the last day of classes prior to spring break.  $200.00 May Faculty (English Department)

 

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• Outstanding record of service to student publications
• Member in good standing of one of the following clubs: Antheon, Comic Book, Scepter or Odyssey
• GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed at least 12 credits
$1,000.00 May Staff (Student Publications)

 

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• Have a GPA of 2.5 and above
• Have demonstrated financial need
• Be a graduating student who plans to attend a 4-year institution
• Submit a compelling essay (not to exceed two pages) on why it is important for them to leave New York City to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree and how they hope to make a different in his/her community.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from an instructor or an academic advisor.
$5,000.00 May Staff (Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement, Enrollment Management)

 

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• Be in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or above)
• Have accrued at least 30 credits and have the intent to continue their studies at KCC (award is NOT intended for a graduating student)
• Submit a compelling essay that addresses one or more of the following questions:
A. What does equity mean to me?
B. How has the Men's Resource Center at KCC helped me succeed?
C. Why, and in what ways, are diversity and inclusion programs important in community colleges?
$1,000.00 Spring Staff (Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement, Men's Resource Center)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Journalism with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
• Must be enrolled in Photography II, photojournalism classes and/or students with a declared concentration in Photography.
• Must hold GPAs of 2.5 or higher
• Must submit 1-page essays detailing a) why the student of photography is important to them and b) how this scholarship will help them in this pursuit.
Varies Fall & Spring Faculty (Art Department)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
• Must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
• Must be a graduating KCC Business Administration major who plans to go as far as his or her talent and hard work can take him or her.  
$500.00 May Faculty (Business Department)

 

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GED recipient, enrolled at KCC, completed >30 credits, full time student, 3.4 GPA, financial need. Must submit essay escribing educational/vocational goals, how s/he will use award  $500.00 May Staff (Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
□ Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
□ Student must have a minimum of 30 credits
□ Student must be a graduating student
□ Student must submit an essay that details his/her struggle with a particular academic and/or personal challenge, while also reflecting a deeper understanding of the issue, and how he/she plans to "pay it forward" in his/her own life.
□ Student must submit a signed letter ofrecommendation from a current KCC faculty or staff member.
$500.00 May Staff (Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement, Access-Ability)

 

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• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must be a graduating KCC Student Ambassador.
• Must submit a 2-page personal statement, citing examples of his/her leadership and ambassadorship to better the Kingsborough community and greater society
• Must provide 1 letter of recommendation.
$250.00 May Staff (Institutional Advancement)

 

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3.5 or higher GPA; maximum of 12 transfer credits; must register as members of KCC Alumni Association upon graduation $200.00 May Staff (Institutional Advancement)

 

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• GPA of3.0 or above
• 12-35 credits after winter of the given academic year
• Passed all parts of the CUNY skills assessment exam
• Has strong financial need; NOTE: students in the ASAP program are not eligible to apply, nor are those who have been awarded a scholarship valued at more than $500 from Kingsborough or an outside agency.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student with the intention of enrolling at Kingsborough in the fall
• Active involvement in one or more of the college's co-curricular activities
• A deep appreciation for KCC and able to express it verbally and in a well-written essay
$1,000.00 Spring Staff (Institutional Advancement)

 

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Has earned all A's in the three areas of History, Philosophy, and Political Science with and overall GPA above 3.50 $250.00 May Faculty (History, Philosophy and Political Science Department)

 

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Graduate with overall GPA 3.5 or greater and must have made a significant contribution to the community and/or the college $250.00 May Staff (Student Life)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Liberal Arts with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Liberal Arts Program)

 

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To the graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement as a Library Assistant or as a Fellow in the Civic Engagement program (facilitated by the Library). If there are no graduating Library Assistants or Fellows, lower division Library Assistants or Fellows demonstrating outstanding achievement in their work can be considered for the award. $200.00 May Faculty (Library Department)

 

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3.0 or higher GPA; exemplarly commitment to tutoring $200.00 May Faculty (English Department)

 

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• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
• Must be a graduating KCC student who was a College Now student in high school and plans on continuing their studies at a four-year college.
• Must submit an essay of no more than 500 words that explains how College Now benefitted them in their studies and helped them to achieve personal growth. 		 $250.00 May Staff (College Now Program)

 

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• Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Must be a graduating KCC Speech Communication major who plans on continuing their Speech Communication studies at a four-year college.
• Must submit a 3-5 page essay describing how his/her study of Speech Communication at KCC has prepared him/her for a future career in the field. 
$500.00 May Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Maritime Tech with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Tourism and Hospitality Department)

 

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• Student must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher in the Business Administration Program
• Student has gained acceptance to a Baccalaureate Program at a four-year College or University.
• Student plans to pursue a career in Business and Finance.
$200.00 May Faculty (Business Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Mathematics with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Mathematics and Computer Science Department)

 

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3.5 GPA or higher in Business Admin or Retail Merchandising/Marketing management programs; club or service activity on KCC campus $250.00 May Faculty (Business Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Media Technology with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Mental Health and Human Services with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services Department)

 

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Student must be enrolled in the maritime technology program and have completed at least 27 credits; be in good academic standing and have at least a 2.0 GPA overall, at least a 3.0 in maritime subjects- $500.00 Fall Faculty (Tourism and Hospitality Department)

 

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• Graduating student and participant in a learning community (ODLC or ALC) at K ingsborough
• Demonstrates active volunrecr work either on campus or in their community
• Student in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or above)
$250.00 May Staff (Learning Communities)

 

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• Student must be a Math major.
• Student must be a graduating student.
• Student must be a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society.  This includes students inducted in the current academic year as well as students who were inducted in previous years.
• Student must have the highest overall GPA of all students who meet the above-mentioned criteria; should there be a tie, the award will be divided evenly among two winners
$200.00 May Faculty (Mathematics and Computer Science Department)

 

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GPA 3.5 or higher in Accounting Program; student has gained acceptance into a BA program at a 4-year college or university; plans to pursue Accounting field; active member of at least one KCC club or council.  $250.00 May Faculty (Business Department)

 

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Business Administration or Engineering student; minimum 3.0 GPA; summer internship; application completion and interview required.  $2,500.00 Spring Staff (Institutional Advancement)

 

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Graduating student with a 4.0 GPA (if there are less than two students with 4.0 GPA, one or two student(s) with the highest GPA's may be awarded $100 $100.00 May Staff (New Start Program)

 

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  Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  Must be a graduating KCC Maritime Technology major who plans to pursue further academic and/or professional education in the Maritime field.
  Must demonstrate exceptional character and work ethic as a KCC student. 
$5000.00 May Faculty (Tourism and Hospitality Department)

 

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completed AAS degree in Nursing with 3.2 GPA or higher; applying to BSN program $250.00 May Faculty (Nursing Department)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
3.3 or higher GPA; applied to Baccalaureate at 4 year college or university; participated in Nursing Club/Nursing-related Events, etc.; demonstrated desire to help others; submitted essay $200.00 Fall & Spring Faculty (Nursing Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Nursing with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May  Faculty (Nursing Department)

 

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Academic Excellence; minimum of 3.0 GPA; must become member of Alumni Assoc after graduation $250.00 May  Staff (Institutional Advancement)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Paramedic Sci with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services Department)

 

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At least a 3.0 GPA; leadership role in the community heslth club and club activities; positive, constructive participation in Community health courses; active promotor of the community health major;notable success in the field work experience -if required; an inspiration and role model for other community health students; embodies the characteristics of Dr. Hazlewood :vision, courage, energy; a visible passion for community health $200.00 May Faculty (Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department)

 

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  $200.00 May Faculty (History, Philosophy and Political Science Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Physical Education with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in PTA with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Physics with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Physical Sciences Department)

 

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  $200.00 May Faculty (History, Philosophy and Political Science Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Polysomnographic Tech with a min 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services Department)

 

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Eligible students must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average and must be pursuing an education and career track in motion picture television and documentary media technology and management. Eligible students shall be determined by the Chairperson of the Department of Communication and Performing Arts in conjunction with recommendations from a committee of department faculty and staff. Candidates must have submitted a research paper on best practices in workflow for a specific camera and editing system technology. Students in the Department considering one of the many other careers in ‘below the line’ may also be considered but only after those students with specific pursuits in media technology and management have been considered.  $5,000.00 Spring Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

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    May Staff (Honors Program)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
Entering students may receive $125 for two consecutive terms, fall and spring, after their first year of participation in the Honors Program if they meet the following requirements:
● Earn a 3.3 or higher GPA by the end of the fall term and a 3.5 or higher by the end of the spring term
● Successfully complete at least one honors experience with a grade of B+ of higher, including (i) an Honors Contract paper or project, (ii) an Honors Enrichment Component, or (iii) an
Honors-only course
● Demonstrate active participation in the program by attending events and activities held by the Honors Program, or by Xi Kappa, the KCC chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
● Demonstrate financial need

Continuing students may receive $125 after their first semester of participation in the Honors Program if they meet the following requirements:
● Earn a 3.5 or higher by the end of the term
● Successfully complete at least one honors experience with a grade of B+ of higher, including (i) an Honors Contract paper or project, (ii) an Honors Enrichment Component, or (iii) an
Honors-only course
● Demonstrate active participation in the program by attending events and activities held by the Honors Program, or by Xi Kappa, the KCC chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
● Demonstrate financial need

Should the number of students who have met the eligibility requirements exceed the number of scholarships available, awards will be issued to students with the highest-grade point averages.
$3, 000.00 Fall & Spring Staff (Honors Program)

 

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Awarded to graduates who achieved academic excellence throughout their college careers by earning a perfect 4.0 grade point index (GPA) and 30 or more credit in-residency $300.00 May Awards Committee

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
Completed History 44 with an A grade; GPA of 3.0; submits winning project/research project on Nazi Holocaust Studies $500.00 May Faculty (History, Philosophy and Political Science Department)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
Student who earned 4 or more credits in the College Now program with a grade of C or higher; 35.GPA based on 20-45 credits; B< in one Honors Course; currently enrolled in Honors Course or Honors Contract Course $250.00 May Staff (Honors Program)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Recreation & Rec Therapy w/ a min 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
Active in the Nursing Club/Department; high GPA in clinical nursing courses $100.00 Fall & Spring Faculty (Nursing Department)

 

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Community Health student who demonstrates passion for field and is involved in Comm. Health courses, organizations etc. $200.00 May Faculty (Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department)

 

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Graduating surgical technology student who best exemplifies hard work in the face of adversity and dedication to the practice of perioperative care $100.00 Fall & Spring Faculty (Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services Department)

 

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□ Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
□ Must have a child or children enrolled at the KCC Child Development Center
□ Must submit an essay no more than 500 words that details a specific challenge(s) they have faced in their academic journey (examples of challenges include, but are not limited to: single parenthood, financial adversity, food insecurity, medical issues, physical or learning disabilities, cultural/language barriers, etc.).
$500.00 Spring Staff (Child Development Center)

 

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Graduating student with 4.0 GPA; commitment to KCC and community service $300.00 May Awards Committee

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
Eligible students must have previously taken certificate or remedial continuing education courses at KCC and are currently in pursuit of an Associate’s Degree. Candidates must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and have completed at least 12 credits. They must also be registered with a full-time course schedule for the upcoming semester. Students must have demonstrated financial need.  Important: as part of the application process, students must submit an essay that will describe: (A) His/her education and vocational goals; (B) How he/she will use the award. $1,000.00 Spring Staff (Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
• Completion of the requirements of one of the following degrees: A.S. Biology, A.S. Chemistry, A.S. Computer Science, A.S. Engineering Science, A.S. Mathematics, A.S. Physics, A.S. Pre-Physical Therapy
• Completion of crediting bearing course work in at least three of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics
• Must earn the highest graduating average among this group of students
$200.00 May Faculty (Mathematics and Computer Science Department)

 

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• Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Student must have a minimum of 18 credits
• Student must be a Nursing major
• Student must submit an essay (no more than 500 words) that describes their “dream careers” in the nursing field, what inspired them to pursue nursing, and/or how KCC is helping them reach their goals
• Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a current KCC faculty or staff member, preferably one within the Nursing department
$1,000.00 Fall & Spring Faculty (Nursing Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Speech Communication w/ a min 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
Department of English. Exceptionally thoughtful and eloquent essay on socially significant topic.  $600.00 May Faculty (English Department)

 

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Student must have at least a 3.2 GPA and no more than 12 transfer credits. $200.00 May Staff (Institutional Advancement)

 

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Student must have at least a 3.3 GPA and no more than 12 transfer credits. $200.00 May Staff (Student Life)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Surg Tech with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services Department)

 

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Female nursing students; no previous BA; US citizen; legal residence 50 miles of NYC; financial need (determined by College).

NOTE: KCC VP OIA  reached out to funder in 2015 to ask them to consider removing the gender requirement for their scholarship. Funder insisted that the requirement remain. KCC will reach out to this funder again in FY26 about this matter for potential reconsideration.

 $500.00 Fall Faculty (Nursing Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Theatre Arts with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Communications and Performing Arts Department)

 

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Graduating student majoring in Tourism & Hospitality w/ a min 3.5 cumulative GPA $200.00 May Faculty (Tourism and Hospitality Department)

 

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KCC Valedictorian; Graduating student with 4.0 GPA; commitment to KCC and community service $500.00 May Awards Committee

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
GPA at least 3.2 & no more than 12 transfer credits; highest GPA in "Virtual Enterprise" $200.00 May Faculty (Tourism and Hospitality Department)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher (i.e. good academic standing)
• Must major in the sciences or allied health
• Candidate may submit an essay detailing an academic or personal challenge related to his/her immersion in a new city, culture and/or way of life in the United States. (This is optional).
Varies Rolling Staff (Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement, International Student Office)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
• Graduating honors student (GPA of at least 3.2)
• Must have demonstrated financial need 
$500.00 Spring Staff (Honors Program)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
Matriculated full-time student; completing 12 week semester, earned 24-42 credits; passed the CUNY ACT & Math skills; GPA 3.0 or higher; No more than 12 transfer credits & write an essay on overcoming obstacles to get an education. Dean's list not eligible.  $500.00 Fall & Spring Staff (Institutional Advancement, Enrollment Management)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
  $200.00 May Faculty (World Languages Department)

 

Selection Criteria Amount Per Recipient Deadline Contact/Selection Committee
• Demonstrate academic potential; have a GPA of2.0 and above
• Have financial need
• Must have taken, or is currently taking, PSY 4100 - Psychology of lmmigration. lf, in a given year, no KCC course is offered that fits this description, the committee will disregard this patticular l'cquirement when considering candidates.
• Submit an essay that details a particular academic and/or personal challenge related to his/her immersion in a new city, country, culture or way oflife.
$250.00 May Faculty and Staff (Behavioral Sciences Department, Institutional Advancement, International Student Office, Student Publications)