Unified Student Assistance (USA) Scholarship

Attend JCC with the USA Scholarship

Jamestown Community College offers the Unified Student Assistance (USA) Scholarship to first-time, full-time JCC students ranked in the top 20% of their graduating high school class from local NY and PA high schools.

Amount

This scholarship covers up to four semesters of New York State tuition (less Pell, TAP, and JCC tuition waivers).

How to apply

  1. Apply to JCC »
  2. File your FAFSA and TAP applications »

That’s it! No separate scholarship application required.

Eligibility

First-time, full-time freshmen applicants ranked in the top 20% of their graduating class, earning:

  • Regents diplomas from accredited high schools in NY counties of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, or Allegany, or  
  • Academic diplomas from high schools in PA counties of Warren, Forest, Potter, McKean, Elk, or Cameron; or PA cities of Corry or North East
Duration & Maintaining Eligibility

The USA Scholarship will pay for up to four semesters of NYS resident tuition not covered by Pell, TAP, or JCC tuition waivers.

USA scholars must enroll in, and complete, at least 12 credits each semester with a 3.0 semester and cumulative grade point average to maintain eligibility to receive this award. Eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.

If you are awarded the USA Scholarship, you will be required to write a thank-you letter to the JCC Foundation to receive the funds.

Endowments

The USA Scholarship is comprised of the following endowed funds:

  • Robert W. Biehler Memorial Fund
  • Carnahan-Jackson Fund
  • Cutco Foundation Fund
  • Winifred Dibert Fund
  • Dresser Rand Fund
  • Dr. Greg T. DeCinque Fund
  • Faculty Association Fund
  • Je’Anne Bargar Memorial Fund
  • John & Judy Anderson Fund
  • Katherine Ganz Fund
  • Erick Laine Memorial Fund
  • Lake Shore Savings Bank Fund
  • Elizabeth S. Lenna Foundation Fund
  • Robert Maytum Memorial/DFT Fund
  • Glen Miller Memorial Fund
  • Richard & Pauline Murray Fund
  • Sheridan E. Spicer Memorial Fund
  • Thelma K McAuliffe-Spicer Memorial Fund
  • USA Scholarship Fund
  • Ruth B. Walrod Memorial Fund
  • Weber Knapp Fund
  • Sarita Weeks Fund
  • Jim & Georgia Wellman Fund