Niagara County Community College fall scholarship available

The Niagara County Community College Foundation is offering scholarships for incoming and current students for the fall 2021 semester.

The Distinguished Student Scholarship awards are the most prestigious scholarships given to high school seniors in Niagara County. The DSS award is two years of tuition-free education at NCCC for students who exemplify superior academics, community service, a commitment to Niagara County, and plan to remain in the county upon graduation.

Applications are due Friday, March 5.

Additional general scholarships are available for part-and full-time students who are incoming or currently enrolled in classes. Funds for these scholarships are donations from local businesses, individuals, foundations, memorial gifts, bequests and revenue from the annual scholarship gala.

During the 2019-20 academic year, the NCCC Foundation awarded over $180,000 to more than 200 students.

Applications for general scholarships are due March 19.

To apply for NCCC scholarships, visit the scholarship webpage and apply online at www.niagaracc.suny.edu/scholarships . For more information, call the NCCC financial aid office at 716-614-6205.