
Scholarships
Scholarships are a type of financial aid that can help you pay for college. Scholarships don’t have to be paid back.
Thanks to the ACC Foundation, generous donors, and ACC itself, we have many scholarships available. Learn about ACC scholarships and find outside scholarship options as well.
ACC Scholarships
ACC provides nearly $1 million in scholarships every year. We offer a wide range of scholarships to our students and it is possible that you qualify for one or several.
You can see all of the ACC scholarships available through AcademicWorks.
How to Apply
In order to apply for an available ACC scholarship, you must:
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)*
- Complete a scholarship application through AcademicWorks
*The FAFSA is not required for all scholarships
**Concurrent Enrollment students: please note that you are not eligible for scholarships until you have completed your high school requirements.
Deadlines
- Applications for ACC’s Fall 2020 will open on October 1, 2019 and close on March 1, 2020.
Terms
- Scholarships are normally awarded for the full academic year
- Scholarships can only be applied toward tuition, fees, and books
- Additional terms and conditions relevant to specific scholarships will be communicated through AcademicWorks
Outside Scholarships
Scholarship Search Engines
Scholarship websites are a free resource that students can leverage to search for available funds online. Two of the largest are:
- FastWeb provides access to a database of more than 600,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans with over one billion dollars available.
- Sallie Mae Scholarship Search provides access to more than five million college scholarships worth up to $24 billion.
Private Scholarships
ACC has been told of the following scholarships available for use by its students. These scholarships are not affiliated with the institution and ACC is not responsible for the application or awarding process.
Note: This is a small sampling of outside scholarships. We encourage you to search for additional scholarships based on your area of study, demographic, and merit.
Contests & Sweepstakes
- American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship
- American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) National High School Essay Contest
- Best Decision Scholarship
- Optimist International
- Promises Treatment Centers (essay contest)
- Redfin Scholarship (essay contest)
- Resume Companion Scholarship
- Smart Monkey Fitness (essay contest)
- Summer Scholarship Program by LolEpicShop (essay contest)
- TechiesPad Scholarship (essay contest)
WyzAnt College Scholarship - Weisblatt Law Firm, LLC Scholarship (essay contest)
Merit Scholarships
Minority Scholarships
- General
- African American
- American Indian
- Asian Pacific
- Hispanic
- Women
Scholarships by Area of Study
- 4 Wheel Online (Automotive)
- Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance (Accounting/Finance)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT) Scholarship (Medical Technologist)
- American Muscle Scholarship Program (Automotive)
- Art and Design-Associate Degree Scholarship (Art/Design)
- CDA Foundation (Dental)
- Computer Technology and Information Systems-Associate Degree Scholarship (Computer Technology)
- Console & Hollawell Legal Scholarship (Law)
- Kaiser Permanente Colorado Diversity Scholarship Program (Medical)
- Log Cabin Rustics Scholarship (Architecture/Design)
- MALDEF (Law)
- Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program (Science)
- Nursing and Medical Assisting-Associate Degree Scholarship (Nursing)
- Online Associate Degree Scholarship (Online Associates)
- Reiff & Bily Legal Scholarship (Law)
- The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Education/History/Nursing)
- Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Program (Science)
Scholarships by Company
Scholarships by Type
- Alexander Foundation (LGBT)
- American Foundation for the Blind (Blind)
- American Veterans (AMVETS) National Scholarship Program (Military)
- Anchor Scholarship Foundation (Military)
- Boomer Benefits scholarship (50+)
- College in Colorado (Colorado)
- College Invest (Colorado)
- Colorado Council Volunteerism & Community Service Scholarship (Volunteer/Community Service)
- Corporation for National & Community Service - Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (AmeriCorps Alum)
- Craig Hospital Alumni Scholarship (Hospital Alum)
- Credit Union of Colorado Foundation (Volunteer/Community Service)
- Dell Scholars Program (Dell Scholar Participant)
- Denver Foundation (Colorado)
- NAEHCY Scholarship Program (Homeless Youth)
- National Federation of the Blind (Blind)
- Orphan Foundation of America (Adoption/Foster Care/Orphan)
- Passageway Scholarship Foundation (Rite of Passage Program)
- PBK-Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship Program (Phi Beta Kappa)
- Pinnacol Foundation (Worker's Compensation)
- SeniorAdvice Caregiver and Volunteer Scholarships (Volunteer/Caregiver)
- Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship Foundation (Cancer Survivor)
- Surety Bonds - Small Business Scholarship (Small Business)
- U.S. Air Force R.O.T.C. (Military)
- American Association of University Women (AAUW) (Aurora, CO residents)