apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: varies
eligibility: full-time students
beginning sophomore year or part-time students with at least 30 credit hours completed
toward degree with at least a 2.5 cumulative average who graduated from high school
at least four years before entering JCC
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: preference given to those who file admission, scholarship and FAFSA
applications by March 1
duration: one year
for students attending: J C
N W
special information: preference given to City of Jamestown employees
and their dependents
More information and application for scholarship
Elaine
Johnson Scholarship
nominated
by: JCC Developmental Studies faculty
amount: up to $200; to be used for tuition
and/or books
eligibility: developmental studies students completing freshman
year possessing a combination of characteristics likely to make a successful college
career
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: spring - date determined
annually
duration: one semester
for students attending: J
Paul
W. Kelly Memorial Scholarship
nominated
by: JCC technology faculty; no application
amount: $150 per semester; to be
used toward books, supplies, and other direct educational expenses
eligibility:
returning sophomores majoring in mechanical technology who demonstrate academic
merit, financial need, and potential to contribute to the area of mechanical
technology
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: spring - date determined
annually
duration: up to two semesters
for students attending: J
special information: preference to employees and/or their dependents at Cummins, Inc.
Phyllis
Kraemer Nursing Scholarship
apply
to: JCC nursing department
amount: varies
eligibility: returning sophomore
nursing students who have demonstrated academic success and manifest potential
for competent nursing practice
number of awards annually: varies
deadline:
spring - date determined annually
duration: awarded in sophomore year
for
students attending: J C
Benjamin
Lockwood Persevering Student Award
nominated
by: Main Street tutorial center staff; no application
amount: varies; not
to exceed $75
eligibility: part- or full-time student who is persistent and
dedicated, willing to make personal sacrifices to achieve academic success in
spite of unusual obstacles
number of awards annually: 1
deadline: spring
duration: one-time award
for students attending: J
George
F. Mayer Scholarship
apply to: no application
amount: varies
eligibility: returning JCC 2nd year student with a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrated
eligibility for NYS need-based funding requirements. Preference to students
enrolled in the following programs, in order: business, computer science, nursing.
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: preference given to those who file the FAFSA
application by March 1
duration: one year
for students attending: C
Henry
Bridges and Jeanne Bridges Mellow Scholarship
apply
to: no application
amount: up to $250 per semester for part-time
students; up to $500 per semester for full-time students
eligibility: part-
or full-time female students who have been out of school for a time who demonstrate
academic ability and have financial need
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: preference given to those filing admission and FAFSA
applications by March 1
duration: varies
for students attending: J C
Minority
Educator Scholarship*
nominated by: Jamestown High School
amount: up to JCC tuition less other sources of financial aid
eligibility:
minority graduates of Jamestown High School pursuing careers in education
number
of awards annually: 1
deadline: June 1 (first time college students), July
15 (returning college students)
duration: two years paid by JCC Foundation
and two years at a NY public college paid by Chautauqua Community Region Foundation
for students attending: J
New
York Firefighters Foundation Scholarship
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: $250 less other tuition-specific awards
eligibility: full- or part-time students who are dependents or immediate family
members of a New York firefighter or police officer killed or disabled in the line of duty.
number of awards annually: 1
deadline:
preference given to those who file admission, scholarship and FAFSA applications
by March 1
duration: one year
for students attending: J C N W
More information and application for scholarship
New
York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Scholarship
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: varies
eligibility: full-time nursing
student with demonstrated financial need and cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
Must be a U. S. citizen and resident of a NYS county with an organized Home Bureau
chapter.
number of awards annually: one
deadline: spring - date determined
annually
duration: one year
for students attending: J C N
special
information: Students studying computer science may be considered as alternate
recipients.
Olean
High School Class of '72 Scholarship
apply
to: Olean High School guidance office
amount: varies
eligibility: graduates
of Olean High School who enroll at JCC full-time and demonstrate financial need
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: April 15
duration: one-time
award
for students attending: J C
special information: preference
will be given to relatives of members of the Olean High School Class of '72
Joe Paar Memorial Scholarship
apply to: no application
amount: varies
eligibility: full– or part-time student who is a graduate of a New York state school
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: preference given to those who file admission and FAFSA applications by March 1
duration: one year
for students attending: J C
Rev.
Bernard Paterniti Memorial Scholarship
apply
to: no application
amount: $500 annually
eligibility: part-
or full-time students who demonstrate financial need and academic potential
number
of awards annually: varies
deadline: preference given to those who file admission and FAFSA applications by March 1
duration: one year
for
students attending: J C N W
Margaret
M. Patterson Scholarship
apply
to: no application
amount: $400 per year
eligibility: part-
or full-time freshmen who demonstrate financial need and academic potential
number
of awards annually: varies
deadline: preference given to those who file admission and FAFSA applications by March 1
duration: up to two years
for
students attending: J C N W
PEP
Grant
apply
to: JCC admissions office, high school guidance office
amount: one-half tuition,
up to $300
eligibility: high school students concurrently enrolled at JCC
through Pre-College Enrollment Program
number of awards annually: varies
deadline:
first week of classes
duration: no limit while in high school plus up to three
consecutive semesters of part-time study after high school, including one summer
session
for students attending: J C N W
More information and application
for scholarship
Frank
Petiprin Sophomore Computer Science Award
nominated
by: science, math, engineering, and technology faculty; no application
amount:
$100 annually
eligibility: sophomore computer science majors
number of
awards annually: one
deadline: spring - varies
duration: one-time award
for students attending: J
National
Science Foundation 21st Century Technology Scholarship
Purpose: To
enhance student success in attaining an associate’s degree in approved
technology programs by providing financial and academic support.
Awards: At least 30 students will be selected to receive scholarship support
of $500 - $3,125 per academic year.
Awards will be disbursed to JCC student accounts on a semester basis. Technology
Scholars will be expected to commit to limiting the hours they work at an outside
job, and to participate in learning communities by taking courses together
and participating in weekly review sessions.
More
information and application for scholarship
Post-Journal
Scholarship
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: up to $250 per semester
eligibility:
incoming full-time freshmen residing in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Warren counties
who intend to pursue an education in journalism or a related field and who have
not attended another college
number of awards annually: 1
deadline: preference
given to those who file admission, scholarship, and FAFSA applications by March
1
duration: two semesters
for students attending: J C N W
special
information: must have high school average of “B”, 3.0, or above 80%
More information and application for scholarship
PTA
Incentive Award (City Council PTA)
apply
to: Jamestown High School guidance office, 350 E. Second St., Jamestown, NY 14701
amount: $100-$250
eligibility: graduating senior at Jamestown High School
who will be attending JCC
number of awards annually: 1-2
deadline: per
JHS guidance office
duration: one-time award
for students attending: J
special information: student cannot be eligible for USA Scholarship
Rehabilitation
Center Scholarship
apply
to: no application
amount: varies
eligibility: part- or full-time
Cattaraugus County resident majoring in human services or nursing and planning
a career in one of these areas; must have financial need and be in good academic
standing
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: preference given
to those who file admission and FAFSA applications by March 1
duration:
one year
for students attending: C
Robert
Sassone Athletic Scholarship
nominated
by: JCC athletic department; no application
amount: varies
eligibility:
full-time student athletes
number of awards annually: varies
deadline:
continuous
duration: varies
for students attending: C
Clara
M. Savaree Memorial Scholarship
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: up to $500 per semester
eligibility:
full-time freshmen with a final average of 3.0 (B) or better and have demonstrated
community service and financial need
number of awards annually: varies
deadline:
preference given to those who file admission, scholarship, and FAFSA applications
by March 1
duration: up to four semesters; must maintain satisfactory academic
progress
for students attending: J C N W
More information and application for scholarship
Robert
Lee Scharmann Drama Scholarship
apply
to: JCC theatre department
amount: varies
eligibility: full-time students
who demonstrate an interest in and talent for theatre
number of awards annually:
up to 4
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration: up to two
years
for students attending: J
John
and Lena Sinatra Memorial Soap Box Derby Fund
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: $250 to be used towards textbook expenses.
eligibility: full- or part-time students who have participated in a soap box
derby.
number of awards annually: 1
deadline: preference given to those who file admission, scholarship, and FAFSA applications by March 1
annually
duration: one year
for students attending: J
special information:
students must demonstrate financial need
More information and application for scholarship
Douglas
Skuggen Memorial Award
nominated
by: JCC developmental studies faculty; no application
amount: varies
eligibility:
graduating students who began in the developmental studies program
number
of awards annually: varies
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration:
one-time award
for students attending: J
More information and application for scholarship
James
J. Snyder Educational Opportunity Award
apply
to: no application
amount: varies
eligibility: part- or full-time
students of single parent households and demonstrate financial need
number of awards
annually: varies
deadline: preference given to those who file admission and FAFSA applications by March 1
duration: one year
for students attending:
C
Unified
Student Assistance (USA Scholarship)
apply
to: no application
amount: NY resident
tuition less Pell, TAP, and PHEAA
eligibility: first-time, full-time freshmen who
ranked within the top 20% of their classes and graduated with Regents diplomas from accredited high
schools in NY counties of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, or Allegany or with academic
diplomas from high schools in PA counties of Warren, Forest, Potter, McKean, Elk, or Cameron
or PA cities of Corry or North East
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: preference given to students who file admissions and FAFSA applications by March 1
duration: not to exceed four semesters;
fall and spring semesters only
for students attending: J C N W
special
information: students who meet criteria as of March 1 and/or upon graduation
are eligible to receive this award
Varmee
Professional Health Scholarship
apply
to: JCC life sciences faculty
amount: $1,000
eligibility: returning sophomores
pursuing pre-professional programs leading to careers in medically related areas
that require licenses or state or national certification (medicine, dentistry,
pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical technology, etc.); nursing
students are not eligible; 3.5 minimum GPA in first semester required
number
of awards annually: varies
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration:
one year
for students attending: J C
Ruth
Benson-Walrod Scholarship
apply
to: no application
amount: $200 per semester
eligibility: Chautauqua
County residents attending JCC on a ¾-time or full-time basis who demonstrate
the potential for academic achievement
number of awards annually: varies
deadline:
preference given to those filing admission and FAFSA applications
by March 1
duration: up to four semesters
for students attending: J N
Thomas Trusso, Sr. & Roger Loop Memorial Scholarship
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: varies
eligibility: Freshman with demonstrated financial need who intends to pursue a golf-related career.
number of awards annually: one
deadline: preference given to those who file admission, scholarship and FAFSA applications by March 1
duration: one year
for students attending: J C N W
More information and application for scholarship
Kaleigh E. Wilday Memorial Scholarship
apply to: no application
amount: varies
eligibility: Graduate of Cuba-Rushford High School with demonstrated financial need
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: preference given to those who file admission and FAFSA applications by March 1
duration: one year
for students attending: J C N W
Scholarships for Transfer Schools
The
following scholarships are designed for students transferring from JCC to pursue
upper division degrees at other colleges and universities:
American
Association of University Women Transfer Awards
apply
to: JCC dean of student development and marketing
amount: varies
eligibility:
female graduates transferring to four-year institutions
number of awards annually:
varies
deadline: March 15
duration: one year
for students attending:
J
More
information and application
for scholarship
Ina
Buell Barker & Constantine T. Barker Memorial Education Fund *
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: varies
eligibility: students transferring
to SUNY College at Fredonia to major in education
number of awards annually:
varies
deadline: spring - varies
for students attending: J C N W
More
information and application
for scholarship
Constance
E. Casey Scholarship*
apply
to: JCC art department
amount: varies
eligibility: graduates transferring
to continue studies in fine arts, excluding music
number of awards annually:
1
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration: two years
for
students attending: J
special information: preference will be given
to students interested in ceramic and textile design.
Dr.
John J. Collins Memorial Scholarship
apply
to: JCC dean of student development and marketing, Cattaraugus County Campus dean.
amount: varies
eligibility: graduating JCC student continuing his or her
education at an accredited institution. Active member of the Alpha Kappa Beta
Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, involved in club activities, and has maintained a
minimum GPA of 3.5.
number of awards annually: varies
deadline: spring
- date determined annually
duration: one-time award
for students attending:
J N W
More
information and application
for scholarship
Holmberg
Transfer Scholarship
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: $5,000
eligibility: graduates who
achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better in at least 45 credit
hours completed at JCC, and enroll in bachelor's degree programs at accredited
colleges or universities
number of awards annually: up to 4
deadline:
spring - date determined annually
duration: provided over four semesters
for
students attending: J C N W
More
information and application
for scholarship
Charles
M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
nominated
by: science, math, engineering and technology faculty; no application. Chosen
by Society of Manufacturing Engineers
amount: $1,000
eligibility: graduating
JCC student majoring in electrical or mechanical technology or engineering science
to use at transfer school
number of awards annually: 1
deadline: spring
- varies
for students attending: J
Dr.
Raymond H. Johnson Chemistry Award
nominated
by: JCC chemistry faculty; no application
amount: varies
eligibility:
graduates transferring to a four-year institution to continue studies in chemistry
number of awards annually: 1
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration: one-time award
for students attending: J C N W
special
information: awarded to student demonstrating greatest potential in the field
of chemistry
Joseph
H. Mason Memorial Scholarship*
apply
to: JCC business and social sciences division
amount: up to $400
eligibility:
graduates transferring to a four-year institution to pursue labor-related studies
number of awards annually: 1
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration: one year
for students attending: J C N W
Carl
W. & Viola Vanstrom Nelson Scholarship*
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: varies
eligibility: graduating JCC
student majoring in liberal arts and continuing education in the field of child
development or early childhood education; based on academic achievement, volunteer
service, financial need
number of awards annually: 1
deadline: spring
- date determined annually
duration: one year
for students attending J
C N W
More information and application
for scholarship
New
York State Sheriffs' Assn. Criminal Justice Scholarship
apply
to: JCC criminal justice coordinator
amount: $500
eligibility: JCC students
who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and a desire to pursue a
career in criminal justice or a related field
number of awards annually: 1
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration: one year
for
students attending: J C N
Dr.
Robert G. Ney Memorial Scholarship
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: $1,000
eligibility: student graduating
in May or the following August with an associate’s degree who is transferring
to a four-year college the following fall to pursue a teaching career
number
of awards annually: 1
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration:
one-time award
for students attending: J
special information: student
must demonstrate academic potential and show evidence of exceptional character,
commitment to serving others, and the ability to act as a positive role model
for students
More
information and application
for scholarship
Penn
State-Behrend Scholarship
instructions available: JCC financial aid office
amount: $1,000-5,000
eligibility:
USA Scholarship graduates with cumulative GPAs of 3.5 or higher. Must be applying
to Penn State-Behrend as full-time students and meet entrance criteria.
number
of awards annually: varies
deadline: in accordance with Penn State admissions
requirements
duration: up to two years if criteria met; to receive second
year, must have completed 24 credit hours
for students attending: J C N W
Wilson
C. “Trip” Price Memorial Fund*
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: varies
eligibility: JCC graduate
with financial need transferring to an accredited four-year college
number
of awards annually: varies
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration:
one-time award
for students attending: J C N W
More
information and application
for scholarship
Roger
C. Seager Presidential Scholarship*
apply
to: JCC dean of student development and marketing, Cattaraugus County Campus dean
amount: varies
eligibility: applicants must have completed a minimum of
45 credit hours at JCC with a minimum 3.5 cumulative quality point index and graduate
from JCC the following May (or previous August or December) and transfer the following
fall semester as a full-time student; awards are given on the basis of highest
standing in the class on a competitive basis, acceptance at a transfer institution,
and an interview with the scholarship committee
number of awards annually:
varies
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration: two years
(junior and senior year)
for students attending: J C N W
More information and application for
scholarship
SUNY
College at Fredonia USA Transfer Scholarship
instructions
available: JCC financial aid office
amount: $1,000-1,500 annually
eligibility:
USA scholarship graduates with cumulative GPAs of 3.50 or higher. Must be applying
to SUNY College at Fredonia as full-time students, meet entrance criteria, and
live in on-campus housing.
number of awards annually: varies
deadline:
in accordance with SUNY College at Fredonia admissions requirements duration:
up to two years
for students attending: J C N W
Raoul
Wallenberg Scholarship
apply
to: JCC financial aid office
amount: varies
eligibility: graduates transferring
to a four-year institution to continue studies in social sciences
number of
awards annually: 1
deadline: spring - date determined annually
duration:
one year
for students attending: J C N W
More
information and application for
scholarship
For
additional information on scholarship opportunities as well as grants, employment,
and loans contact:
Financial
Aid Office
Jamestown Campus
Jamestown Community College
525 Falconer
St.
P.O. Box 20
Jamestown, NY 14702-0020
716/338-1009 or 1/800-388-8557
Financial
Aid Office
Cattaraugus County Campus
Jamestown Community College
260
N. Union St.
P.O. Box 5901
Olean, NY 14760-5901
716/376-7512 or 1/800-388-9776
North
County Center
Jamestown Community College
10807 Bennett Rd.
Dunkirk,
NY 14048
716/366-2255
Warren
Center
Jamestown Community College
Curwen Building, Second Floor
185
Hospital Dr.
N. Warren, PA 16365
814/723-3577
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