Scholarships at PPCC
Generous donations to the PPCC Foundation fund more than 60 scholarship opportunities each year to help make college more affordable. This year the Foundation will award more than $1,200,000 in scholarships to PPCC students. Scholarships help pay for tuition and fees and some also cover books and other costs of attending. There are scholarships available that will help you all the way to graduation with your associate’s degree, and even possibly your bachelor’s degree.
The Foundation General Application for Scholarships is now closed, please check this site again in early March for information about completing the 2022-2023 Foundation General Application.
Kane Family Scholarship – Applications will be available soon.
The Kane Family Foundation Scholarships are awarded to high achieving high school seniors graduating from a Colorado high school. For more information about the Kane Family Scholarship, please review the following website: http://www.ppcc.cccoes.edu/foundation/kane-scholarship
Would you like to research private scholarship opportunities beyond what we offer at Pikes Peak? Please scroll to the bottom of this page to review “Scholarship Opportunities available to PPCC Students” and links to Scholarship Search Engines.
2021-2022 PPCC Foundation Scholarship Application Instructions
The PPCC Scholarship Application Process is all on-line.
How to apply
Step 1: Make sure you are registered as a student at PPCC.
If you are not yet registered as a student, go to ppcc.edu and click the red “Apply” button on the right of the page to get started.
Step 2: Go to ppcc.edu
- Click “myPPCC Portal Login” to sign into your student portal
- Click the “Student” tab
Step 2: Click the “Scholarship Management” link
The link is in the center of the page, in the Scholarships window.
Step 3: Complete the Application
From the home page select Start Application
- Review pre-filled fields to make sure they are correct
- Answer all blank questions
- Upload your resume or most recent transcript
- Answer the application questions
- Add the names and email of your reference
- Complete Acknowledgments
If there are errors in the pre-loaded fields, please contact the Registrar's office at 719-502-2052 to update your Banner record.
Step 4: Review Application and Submit
Click Submit Application
Step 5: Complete Consent Form
Click the Consent Form link to sign your release review your FAFSA in order to establish financial need.
For Assistance: Contact PPCC Foundation Scholarships office at 719-502-2016 or Scholarships@ppcc.edu.
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Scholarship Opportunities available to PPCC Students
A list of all scholarship opportunities available to PPCC students can be viewed here.
Once on the page, you can filter to PPCC Foundation scholarships or external scholarships by selecting the + beside the scholarship category on the left side of the page.
To apply for PPCC Foundation Scholarships, you must be admitted as a student at PPCC. Log into your student account to view and apply for available scholarships.
To apply for external scholarships, go to the scholarship sponsor’s website for further information and instructions on how to apply.
You can also look for additional scholarship opportunities through scholarship search websites, professional associations, local service organizations, credit unions and banks, Colorado Foundations, The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, Veterans Service Organizations and Military Associations.
***Remember to carefully review an organization’s scholarship requirements and read their privacy policy before submitting any personal information to avoid possible scams.
Scholarship Workbook
Scholarship Contact Information:
Scholarships are managed by both the PPCC Foundation and the Financial Aid office. If you have questions regarding scholarships, the best way to contact us is by using the form on this page. Provide your Student ID (S#) if you have one. Thank you!
Questions about scholarships? Contact us.
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