Scholarship support at JCC
Jamestown Community College offers over $1,000,000 in annual scholarship support, and over half of our students graduate debt-free. Complete the JCC Scholarship Application to be considered for scholarships as they become available.
Featured scholarships
You can qualify for several JCC scholarships based on your class rank, if you live on campus, and veteran status.
Apply to: JCC Admissions and file FAFSA; no separate scholarship application required
Amount: NYS resident tuition less Pell or TAP
Deadline: File JCC Admissions and FAFSA applications
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 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
Duration: 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.
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
Apply to: JCC Admissions, file FAFSA, and submit the JCC Hillside Suites application with deposit
Amount: One-half of the current academic year out-of-state tuition amount
Eligibility: Full-time U.S. non-NYS resident students residing in the JCC Hillside Suites. You must meet minimum college satisfactory academic progress requirements to maintain your eligibility to receive this award. Eligibility is reviewed at the end of each academic semester. Review satisfactory academic progress requirements »
Duration: Up to four semesters
For students attending the Jamestown Campus
Apply to: JCC Admissions, and file FAFSA and submit JCC Hillside Suites application with deposit
Amount: $500/semester
Eligibility: Full-time NYS resident residing on the Jamestown Campus in the JCC Hillside Suites who graduates from high school with an average of 80% or higher. Students receiving the Live Where You Learn Scholarship must enroll in, and complete, at least 12 credits each semester with a 2.5 or higher semester grade point average (GPA) to maintain eligibility to receive this award in future semesters. Eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
Duration: Up to four semesters
Apply to: JCC Admissions and file FAFSA
Amount: One-half of the current academic year out-of-state tuition amount
Eligibility: New matriculated (degree-seeking) students who demonstrate residency in McKean, Warren, and Erie counties in Pennsylvania. Students can be part time or full time students. You must meet minimum college satisfactory academic progress requirements to maintain your eligibility to receive this award. Eligibility is reviewed at the end of each academic semester. Review satisfactory academic progress requirements »
- Students residing in residence halls are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Students who are awarded the Good Neighbors - PA Scholarship may also be eligible for the USA Scholarship.
Duration: Available for two semesters (fall 2025 and spring 2026)
*This trial is being supported with JCC Foundation funding and is currently scheduled to support the 2025-2026 academic year only.
This scholarship is open to all full- and part-time students seeking a JCC degree or certificate who are active duty military or reservist; veterans who received an honorable discharge; or spouses and dependents of military members who received an honorable discharge.