Scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, clear personal aspirations, and meaningful support from faculty recommendations, celebrating both performance and potential. Scholarships are available to all students, regardless of personal or family financial circumstances.
Special consideration will be given to students who are:
- Not currently receiving other forms of financial aid and to those
- Reside within College District 510
Thanks to the generous support of local businesses, community partners, and individual donors, a variety of scholarships are available to help SSC students achieve their educational goals. Each scholarship has its own unique criteria, with eligibility requirements thoughtfully established by the donors. We encourage you to explore the opportunities available and click the link to browse scholarships offered at SSC.
To honor their accomplishments, scholarship recipients may be featured in college publications and local media. By submitting an application, students grant SSC permission to share their name and any photos or videos for recognition and promotional purposes.
Prepare to provide the following while completing the scholarship application:
- Qualification Details (Basic, Academic & Financial Info)
- Personal Statement (250 words or less stating why a scholarship is important to your personal career goals)
- Recommendation Letter (E-mail address for a faculty member who you will request to provide a letter or recommendation)
- All future students need to complete the SSC admissions application prior to completing the next steps. It may take up to 24-hours to receive your SSC student credentials.
- All new and current students are required to complete an online application for SSC scholarships through AwardSpring. This is the only option to apply for scholarships. Click the “Sign In with Your School Account” button and follow the prompts to create an account using your SSC self-service login credentials.
- Once logged into AwardSpring, complete all of the prompts in the scholarship application.
- Make sure to submit your application.
- You will receive an e-mail that your application has been received. Please keep tabs on your AwardSpring account to ensure your letter of recommendation has been submitted by the faculty member that you select.
SSC Students, Transfer Students, and Returning Adults:
To be considered for most scholarships, please submit a fully completed application by Friday, April 10, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified via email in mid-May, and awards may be applied as early as the Summer semester.
Graduating High School Seniors in District 510:
The Board of Trustees Scholarship application must be completed by June 30th along with an official copy of your high school transcript uploaded to Awardspring with awards granted on a rolling, weekly basis through the deadline.
Students who do not qualify for the Board of Trustees Scholarship are encouraged to apply for other SSC Foundation Scholarships, which is awarded while funding remains available.
Please note that some scholarships may have different deadlines or requirements. Be sure to review individual scholarship descriptions for specific details.
Carol Manning Student Assistance Fund & Rocky Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Carol Manning Student Assistance Fund and the Rocky Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund provide emergency financial support to students facing unexpected hardships that may impact their ability to continue their education. Assistance is available on a limited basis and awarded as funding permits.
Additional details and application information will be posted on this webpage. Please check back for updates.
From time to time, SSC receives information from external foundations, companies and organizations regarding scholarship opportunities. SSC and the Foundation have no direct affiliation nor are involved with the selection process for the following scholarships: