Academic Scholarship Application
Scholarship Application
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Complete your online Admission Application. The application is a two-step process that begins with creating an account. You will then be directed to the 'My Account' Page, where can start a new application
Once you are admitted you will receive an email with your login credentials for GCCC (they will be sent to the email you used on your application. With your new login credentials login to myGCCC and activate your GCCC email account (Microsoft Outlook).
Academic Scholarships are awarded based on cumulative high school or college GPA. Scholarships are awarded in the order received - Apply Here!
*Note: When completing the application, applicants can opt in to receive updates and reminders via text message.
Once you are admitted you will be contacted in 1-3 business days by your advisor if your enrollment term is open. If your enrollment term is not open yet, you can still meet with your advisor, but will not be able to enroll. If you wish to contact the advising department you can email advising@gcccks.edu or 620-275-3297.
Endowed and Annual Scholarships
Garden City Community College offers over 300 academic scholarships each year. When you submit your scholarship application, it is criteria matched with every single endowed/annual scholarship GC3 offers. So, if you don't know the name of a particular scholarship it won't disqualify you from being a candidate. Please feel free to reach out to scholarships at (620) 276-0412 or (620) 276-9570 or endowment@gcccks.edu with any questions you may have. To learn more about the Endowment Association visit their webpage here.
Scholarship Distribution Policies
Scholarships are awarded on a first-come-first-served basis and are available for fall and spring semesters only. Grade point averages or GED scores*, financial need, and majors are taken into consideration. Scholarship criteria vary, so students are matched as closely as possible with the scholarship standards. Activity scholarships and Grant-In-Aid scholarships are awarded by respective departments. A student athlete may receive additional scholarships and/or Grant in Aid scholarship funding as long as it doesn't exceed the maximum amount as defined in the NJCAA Eligibility Pamphlet (paragraph B.1.a.i) if such are awarded either on the basis of need, as verified by the colleges office of financial aid or outstanding academic achievement, with criteria including maintaining a cumulative 3.0 GPA (paragraph B.2). As a member of the Athletic Conference, GCCC adheres to these regulations.
Activity scholarships and Grant-In-Aid scholarships are awarded by respective departments.
* Any scholarship that has a grade point average as part of the eligibility, the GED score will convert to the following grade point average.
GED score of: Grade Point Average
450 - 549.99...................................2.00 - 2.99
550 - 649.99...................................3.00 - 3.49
650 - 749.99...................................3.50 - 3.99
750+......................................................4.00
Local Community Organizations/Miscellaneous Awards and Funds
Many area organizations provide one to four-year scholarships, grants and loans to students who fulfill their specific qualifications. Area organizations of which you may want to inquire would be churches, high schools, PTA groups, service clubs, fraternal organizations, professional organizations, and the company or business where parents are employed . Some corporations may also sponser National Merit Scholarships. Your high school counselor usually has a detailed list of such programs.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
State of Kansas Scholarship Programs
The State of Kansas Scholarship Programs are administered by the Student Assistance Section of the Board of Regents . Further information may be obtained from the College's Financial Office, a guidance counselor or the Student Assistance Department of the Board of Regents, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka , KS 66612-1368. Phone 785-430-4255 or www.kansasregents.org