Application Process
The College awards scholarships through the Montgomery County Community College Financial Aid Office. Although each scholarship has specific criteria for eligibility, all students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Please note the following:
$$—requires demonstrated financial need determined by the FAFSA application
X—additional information needed from student
Generally, recipients are selected by a committee during the summer preceding the fall semester that the student should be registered for by May 1. The Financial Aid Office will send an award letter to the students. Generally, if students are registered by May 1 for the coming fall semester, they will hear about their award status from the selection committee in the summer. Awards are distributed equally between two semesters, unless indicated otherwise. Students should be sure they are accepted in the correct major/program of study at Montgomery County Community College.
Students may conduct their own scholarship search online at: www.fastweb.com. The Financial Aid Office also has available for student research an updated scholarship book with scholarships offered by other agencies.
Available Scholarships
A. Russell Parkhouse Scholarship/$1,000
Leadership/Service
Students must exhibit leadership and service characteristics of A. Russell Parkhouse; completed 15 credits at Montgomery County Community College; 2.5 GPA or higher. Preference to student majoring in political science or government.
Allan C. Myers Scholarship/$1,200
High Scholastic Record
Freshman or returning students who exemplify the character of Allan C. Myers; have an excellent academic record; preference is given to graduates of Methacton School District or residents of Worcester Township.
Alumni Association Scholarship/$1,000
Student must be 25 years old or older; completed at least 12 credits at Montgomery County Community College.
Archibald E. and Martha W. Loeb Memorial Scholarship/Full Tuition up to $1,200 per semester
Norristown High School Graduate
$$ Graduating students of Norristown High School who have demonstrated academic ability and motivation; students must work part-time; be unlikely to receive other scholarships or grants; be in pursuit of an associate's degree.
Arthur Loeben Scholarship in Earth Sciences/ $1,500
Academic Excellence in Earth Sciences
X Student must be from Montgomery County; completed at least 12 credits; completed at least one course in geology, environmental biology, or geography; 3.0 GPA or higher; submit a letter of application describing his/her interest in land studies, environmental protection, conservation, and/or land planning.
Audrey W. Howard Scholarship/$500
Science Major
$$ Student must have a 3.0 GPA; intend to pursue a four-year degree; be enrolled in the science curriculum and intend to pursue a career in the science field.
Billiejoe Loeben Scholarship in Music/$1,500
Academic Excellence in Music
X Female student from Montgomery County; completed at least 12 credits; completed at least one course in music; 3.0 GPA or higher; submit a letter describing interest in music.
Blue Bell Rotary Scholarship/$2,000
Blue Bell Area Resident
$$ Student must reside in Blue Bell, Whitpain Township, or Lansdale; be 30 years old or older; seeking training due to career change or job loss.
Brendlinger Family Scholarship/$1,000
Education Major
$$ / X Student must have completed at least 12 credits; 3.5 GPA or higher; taken at least one course at the Pottstown Campus; provide a letter of interest and need.
Brian S. Damms Memorial Scholarship/$700
GED Recipient
$$ Male student must have received a GED; working and living independently of parents.
Bruce Gunsel Scholarship/$500
Norristown Area
Student must have completed at least 24 credits; good academic record; must have contributed to the school and/or community; must have graduated from Norristown High School or live in the Norristown area.
Carol F. Whitcomb Scholarship/$500
Female student 30 years old or older; Social Sciences or Humanities major; demonstrated academic ability.
Central Montgomery County Business and Professional Women’s Club
Scholarship/$1,650
Female student 25 years old or older; in good academic standing; business major.
Community Day Scholarship/$1,000
$$ / X Must have at least 6 credits; 3.0 GPA or higher; have a strong record of community service.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Tom Genuardi Scholarship/$1,000
$$ Strong commitment to education; 3.0 GPA or higher.
David L. Chomitz Scholarship/$500
Business Major
$$ / X Full- or part-time student who has earned at least 12 credits; maintained at least a 3.0 GPA or higher; letter of recommendation is helpful.
Dental Hygiene Directors' Scholarship/$1,000
$$ / X Student must be accepted in the Dental Hygiene Program; provide letter of recommendation from the Program Director and/or the Dean of Health and Physical Education.
Distinguished Order of Zerocrats Scholarships/ $1,000
$$ / X Student must be enrolled in the Hospitality Management Program; be in good academic standing; provide a letter of recommendation from faculty.
Eastwood Atwater Scholarship/$250
Human Services Major; completed at least 15 credits; 2.0 GPA or higher.
Edwin Biagas Memorial Scholarship/$2,000
$$ 3.0 GPA or higher.
Emma Gebhardtsbauer Memorial Scholarship/$700
$$ / X Preference given to a full-time adult student returning to higher education; 3.0 GPA or higher; scholarship funds may be used for books or tuition; 300-word essay is required about a book that was recently read that changed your thinking.
Employee Memorial Scholarship/$1,000
$$ / X Completed 24 credits; 3.5 GPA or higher; enrolled for 12 credits in Fall semester; provide a letter of recommendation from College employee.
English as a Second Language Scholarship/$1,000
ESL Students
$$ First language other than English; second-year students must have a good attendance record and a satisfactory academic record.
Fred and Rocky Barbone Memorial Scholarship/$500
Business Administration Major
X Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher; completed at least 24 credits; be enrolled at least 6 credits per semester; submit an essay; provide letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
Friends of North Penn Community Health Foundation/$2,000
$$ Must be enrolled in one of the allied health programs (e.g., dental hygiene, radiography or nursing - Degree or certificate); preference given to a resident of the North Penn area.
Gerald A. Cundiff/General Electric Elfun Society Scholarship/$1,000
Roosevelt High School Graduate
$$ Graduate of Roosevelt High School; recommended by Roosevelt High School administrators and teachers.
Gujarati Samaj of Delaware Valley Scholarship/$500
Indian Heritage
$$ Should be of Indian heritage; demonstrate financial need.
Hatfield Quality Meats Scholarship/$1,000
Business Administration or Hospitality Management Major
Must demonstrate academic promise; have graduated from a high school in the North Penn or Souderton area or reside in that area.
Health Sciences Scholarship/$750
$$ Completed at least 30 credits at Montgomery County Community College; 2.5 GPA or higher in their program of study; have one of the following degree designations: NR, C.SR, DH, ML, PE, PE.FIT, RT, SR.
Henry and Marian Brown Memorial Scholarship/$1,000
$$ Completed at least the first semester of the New Choices/New Options program; wishes to enroll for one or two College classes for credit in a given semester; must be a Montgomery County resident; scholarship funds to be used for tuition and fees.
J. Michael Pokorny Memorial Scholarship/$1,000
$$ Must be from the Wissahickon School District; 3.0 GPA or higher.
Jean Macht Scholarship/$450
$$ Must be Human Services or Education Major; award based solely on need; returning female student who is enrolled at least half-time.
John Mastroni Memorial Scholarship/$500
$$ Award based solely on need; enrolled at least half-time.
Joseph David Prosser Memorial Scholarship/$2,000
$$ Five awards will be made; 2.5 GPA or higher; enrolled at least 12 credits.
Joseph David Prosser Memorial Scholarship for New Students/$2,000
$$ Must be first-time students at Montgomery County Community College; enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits.
Joseph David Prosser Memorial Scholarship for Part-time Students/$1,000
$$ May be new or returning student; enrolled for fewer than 12 credits; 2.5 GPA or higher.
Joy L. Kanter Memorial Scholarship for Tuition/$3,000
Book Voucher/$1,000
ESL Students
Must be a non-native student speaking English as a second language; enrolled in an ESL or REA course; second year award if student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA; may be awarded either to one full-time student or up to three part-time students; used for tuition.
Majorie F. Davis Memorial Scholarship/$1,000
Nursing Major preference
$$ / X May be majoring in any area (preference will be given to student planning to enroll in or already enrolled in the College’s Nursing Program). For the student preparing to enter the Nursing program or majoring in another area, a 3.0 GPA or higher is required. For students already enrolled in the Nursing program, a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Nursing Program is required.
Margaret Miller Scholarship in Nursing/$500
Enrolled in the Nursing program; first preference given to students who are graduates of either Lower Merion or Plymouth Whitemarsh High Schools.
Michael S. Rosa Memorial Scholarship/$500
Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa; two awards given annually, one for a male student and one for a female student.
Mitzi Love Perlstein Scholarship/$1,250
$$ Requires demonstrated financial need determined by the FAFSA application.
Montgomery County Association of Realtors Scholarship/$1,500
$$ Preference is given to students pursuing a full-time career in real estate; must be a Montgomery County resident; scholarship funds to be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Motz Wealth Management and Prosperity Scholarship/$1,000
$$ Preference will be given to women students not entering directly from high school; should have a 3.0 GPA or higher; enrolled as a full-time student.
North Penn Art Scholarship/$500
$$ Studying art toward an Associate in Fine Art Degree or a student enrolled in the AFA Program; should have a demonstrated financial need.
Peter M. Duffy Memorial Scholarship/$1,000
X Benefits a child or grandchild of a Montgomery County Firefighter enrolled or preparing to enroll at Montgomery County Community College; minimum 2.5 GPA or higher; essay is required.
Pottstown Industrial Complex Scholarship/$1,000-1,500
$$ Resident of the greater Pottstown area; enrolled full-time; may be a new student to the College.
President's Scholarship/$1,000
X 3.75 GPA or higher; history of leadership; history of community service.
Rotelle Family Scholarships/$1,000
$$ / X Enrolled in the Hospitality Management Program; in good academic standing; provide a letter of recommendation from faculty.
Round the Town Scholarship/up to $ 1,250 per semester
Pottstown Area Residents
X Full-time student; good academic record; provide a letter of recommendation; must have participated in school and community activities; resident of Pottstown, Upper Pottsgrove, West Pottsgrove, Lower Pottsgrove, or North Coventry; for scholarship renewal, students must have successfully completed at least 12 credits each semester; maximum scholarship is two years; pays up to $1,250 per semester for tuition and fees.
Souderton/Telford Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship/$1,000
$$ Must be a resident of Souderton, Telford, Harleysville, or Franconia; single female 25 years of age or older; completed at least 24 credits; good academic record; major in business.
Suburban West Realtor’s Association Scholarship/$2,300
$$ Must be a Montgomery County resident; 3.0 GPA or higher; students with parents or guardians who are realtors will not be eligible to receive this scholarship; scholarship funds to be used for tuition only.
TD Bank Scholarship/$1,000
Business Major
Full-time student enrolled in a business or finance program; must have completed at least 24 credits; 3.2 GPA or higher.
Technology in Action Scholarship/$1,500
$$ / X Must have completed the CIS110 course with an "A"; participated in community service.
Temple Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship/$1,000
Nursing major
$$ / X Enrolled in Nursing program; 3.0 GPA or higher; a letter of recommendation from the Director of the Nursing Program that attests to the suitability of the student for a career in nursing.
Tornambe Family Scholarship/$1,000
Nursing major
$$ Must have been accepted into the Nursing program (NR, not NR.GS); 3.0 GPA or higher; preference will be given to single mothers.
Trustee Award/$1,000
Excellent scholastic record in high school; 3.0 GPA or higher; enrolled in degree program; preference is given to full-time students.
Univest Scholarship/$1,000
Business or Finance Major
$$ Must have completed 12 credits; 3.0 GPA or higher; preferably from the Souderton, Telford, or Harleysville area.
VIST Scholarship/$500
$$ Must be in good academic standing; enrolled full-time or part-time.
Wachovia Bank Scholarship/$800
Business or Finance Major
$$ Must be enrolled in a business or finance program; completed at least 12 credits; 3.0 GPA or higher.
West Campus Scholarship/$500
$$ / X Must be currently enrolled at the West Campus of Montgomery County Community College; good academic standing (above 2.0 GPA); completed 12 or more credits; provide a description of service to the community; provide description of involvement at Montgomery County Community College; provide a letter of recommendation from a member of the West Campus faculty, staff, or administration.
William E. Strasburg Scholarship/$500
For Writers
X Must provide writing samples; have excellent writing skills; demonstrated service to the community.
William F. Speier III Memorial Scholarship/$500
Accounting Major
X Must be registered for at least 9 credits for the fall semester; demonstrated academic competence; community service.
Williamson's Scholarship/$1,000
Hospitality Management Major
Must be enrolled in the Hospitality Management Program; be in good academic standing.
