Scholarship Categories

 

The following scholarships are available to students taking Colby Community College classes who are still enrolled in high school. A student may be awarded ONE outreach scholarship per academic year.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT ELIGIBILITY CONTACT
Accelerated Outreach 
Completed Credits Potential Scholarship 
  9-11 $1,000
  12-14 $1,500
  15-17 $2,000
  18+ $2,500

 
  • Complete a minimum of 9 hours of CCC credit prior to graduating high school
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA on CCC transcript
  • Competitive scholarship 

Outreach
785.460.4677
outreach@colbycc.edu
Colby Commitment Tuition, fees, and books
  • Attend a high school in Thomas County OR
  • Attend a high school in the 14-county service area and qualify for free and reduced lunches.
 Registrar
785.460.5509
registrar@colbycc.edu
 The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship provides “last dollar” scholarships to Kansas students after other types of financial aid have been applied. 
Students receiving a performance scholarship who are not residents of Kansas are eligible for in-state tuition upon acceptance. Contact the Scholarship Office for more information. Please review both the performance and internal scholarship policies. 
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT
Varsity Athletics Varies

Awarded by coaches

 Athletic Director
785.460.5548
Livestock Judging Varies

Awarded by coaches

 Livestock Judging Coach
785.460.5463
Equestrian Varies

Awarded by coach

 Equestrian Coach
785.460.4709
Vocal Music Varies

Participation

 Vocal Instructor
785.460.5520
Instrumental Music Varies

Participation

 Band Instructor
785.460.5519

The following are considered Leadership Scholarships. A student may be awarded ONE leadership scholarship per academic year. Please review the internal scholarship policy.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT
Presidential $1,500
  • Awarded by college president to select incoming freshmen.
  • Award provided for two years.
  • Nominees are interviewed by the college president and a panel of current Presidential Scholars.
  • Minimum ACT of 19
  • Nomination by high school counselor  
  • Maintain a 3.25 GPA
 Scholarship Office
785.460.4677
Leadership $1,000
  • Nominated and interviewed for the Presidential scholarship but not selected.
  • Award provided for two years.
 Scholarship Office
785.460.4677
Resident Assistant Room and Board
  • Full-time student
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
  • A minimum of one semester of on-campus living experience
  • Application and interview process required
 Residence Hall Director
785.460.4610
The following include all available academic scholarships. Please review the internal scholarship policy.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT

FRESHMAN YEAR
ACT/SAT Academic  ACT/SAT COMPOSITE
16-18/  860-970 $200
19-21/  980-1090 $400
22-24/ 1100-1190 $600
25-27/ 1200-1300 $800
28-30/ 1310-1410 $1000
31-36/ 1420-1600 $1,200
  • Graduate from an accredited high school in the same year as attending CCC
  • General students must graduate high school with a 2.5 GPA and student-athletes must graduate with a 3.5 GPA (as per Jayhawk Conference Rules)
 Admissions
785.460.4690
Accelerated Outreach 
Completed Credit Hrs Potential Scholarship 
9-11 $1,000
12-14 $1,500
15-17 $2,000
18+ $2,500
  • Complete a minimum of 9 hours of CCC credit prior to graduating high school
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA on CCC transcript
  • Competitive scholarship 

Outreach
785.460.4677
SOPHOMORE YEAR    
Art $250-500

Varies

 Art Instructor
785.460.5459
Business $250-500

Varies

 Business Instructor
785.460.5526
Dane G. Hansen
(Allied Health)		 Tuition, fees and books
  • For nursing, dental hygiene, and physical therapist assistant students
  • Application essay
  • Must obtain employment in Northwest Kansas upon completion of study
 Student Affairs
785.460.5490
Math and Science Varies
  • Full-time student
  • Declared one of the following majors: 
    • biological science
    • chemistry
    • engineering
    • natural science
    • physical science
    • wildlife biology
    • pre-chiropractic
    • pre-dentistry
    • pre-medicine
    • pre-pharmacy
    • pre-optometry
    • pre physical therapy
    • pre-veterinary medicine
 Biology Instructor
785.460.5422

Chemistry Instructor
785.460.4773
Physics $200-$1,000
  • Enrolled full-time
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Declared physics or engineering as major
  • Prepare a 500-word essay
 Physics Instructor
785.460.5420
Veterinary Nursing Varies
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Provisionally accepted to the Veterinary Nursing Program 
  • Preference given to those who indicate financial need
 VN Program Director
785.460.5466

 

Scholarships are awarded through Award Spring. Students have two weeks to accept a scholarship from the date the it is awarded. Students should log into their Award Spring account regularly to check the status of their applications. 

1st Priority Deadline: December 31
2nd Priority Deadline: February 15

*These deadlines apply to most scholarships. Be sure to read the description of each scholarship for specific information regarding the opportunity.


NOTE: Any student who has attempted to complete more than 93 CCC credits hours will not be eligible for institutional scholarships with the exception of non-degree seeking students or those students who have previously completed a degree.

For questions regarding scholarships, contact the Scholarship Office at 785.460.4677, or scholarships@colbycc.edu

Scholarships policies are subject to change pending approval by the CCC Board of Trustees.