Scholarships

The QCC Foundation scholarship application is available online. There is only one application to complete. The system will automatically match you to any and all scholarships that you are eligible for. The majority of scholarships listed below are awarded through the application process; however, there are a few that are awarded either by the Financial Aid Office or the academic programs.

Scholarships available through the QCC Foundation

• Alumni Scholarship: Funds are raised through the efforts of QCC alumni to support current students. Awarded in the fall and spring.
• Amy H. Carberry Endowed Scholarship: Awarded to an exemplary student with demonstrated financial need who is studying the arts or participating in arts activities.
• Andreana Grimaldo Women in STEM Scholarship: The Andreana Grimaldo Women iin STEM Scholarship provides a scholarship to a deserving student who identifies as female and is passionate in furthering her education in a STEM field. Andreana was her students' biggest cheerleader, and this scholarship will continue her life's mission of supporting and encouraging women to get involved in mathematics and science studies. Awarded to females in STEM programs, with a preference for engineering.
• Ann R. Carroll Scholarship: Established by QCC to recognize Ann Carroll’s 25 years of distinguished service to the College. Ms. Carroll retired as Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services. Awarded to a student leader involved in QCC Athletics or an approved QCC Student Club or Activity.
• Aram and Mary Tashjian Scholarship: Awarded annually in the fall and spring to a deserving QCC student in the Human Services program or pursuing Psychology or Social Sciences.
• Barbara Olson and Kathy Fournier Memorial Nursing Scholarship: Established in memory of two nurses from Harrington Hospital. The scholarship was developed to assist students pursuing a career in nursing.
• Captain James L. McDonald Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a student in the fire science program who graduated from a Worcester Public High School.
• Carmen Tobin Nursing Scholarship: In memory of Carmen Tobin who graduated from the Quinsigamond Community College Nursing Program, this scholarship is funded through the Greater Worcester Community Foundation and is awarded each year to assist students in achieving their Nursing degree.
• Carol Lawson Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Carol Lawson who served as the Director of the QCC Early Childhood Education Lab School from 1991 to 2000. The award is given each spring to a student in the Early Childhood Education program.
• Cornelius B. and Edna P. Spencer Scholarship: Awarded to a student enrolled in any degree program with a commitment to community involvement and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference is given to US citizens who are of African descent.
• DCU Last Mile Scholarship: Funded by the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), this scholarship is awarded to students with financial barriers that prevent them from completing their final semester to graduate.
• The Delta Dental of Massachusetts Scholarship in Honor of Dennis J. Leonard: This scholarship, in honor of Dennis Leonard, longtime President and CEO of Delta Dental of Massachusetts (DDMA), retired in March of 2023, supports DDMA's goal of increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in dentistry and creates greater opportunities for students of color to enter the dentistry profession.
• Dental Hygiene Alumni Scholarship: Awarded to dental hygiene students.
• Dr. and Mrs. Michael Theerman Scholarship: Awarded to a student in the health professions.
• Dr. Gail Carberry Vocational and Technical Scholarship:  Funded by the QCC Foundation and the Bay Path Education Foundation, this scholarship is awarded to Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School graduates who attend QCC. Apply to the BPBTHS Foundation during senior year.
• Dr. Roger S & Mary E LaBonte Scholarship: In memory of Anna (Boehnke) LaBonte, a self educated immigrant to the United States in the 20th Century who was unable to obtain a formal education due to societal limitations of her times, which left many immigrants and citizens alike discriminated against. Preference is given to students who are in a health care program, a single parent, in a minority population.
• The Francis A. and Jacquelyn H. Harrington Foundation Scholarship: Awarded for credit and non-credit coursework for residents in Main South Worcester.
• Gene Haas Manufacturing Scholarship: Funded by the Gene Haas Foundation and awarded to students in the manufacturing program.
• Fuller Foundation Scholarship: The Fuller Foundation has donated funds to assist non-traditional students with high academic achievement and financial need.
• Heiten Auto Tech Scholarship: Awarded to a student in the automotive technology program.
• Hermann Foundation Scholarship: Awarded to student with financial need and academic achievement.
• J. Allan Chupka Memorial Scholarship: Established in the memory of J. Allan Chupka, who served as Registrar and later as Chairperson of the Business Department at Quinsigamond Community College. This scholarship is open to all full-time students at Quinsigamond Community College. The award is based on academic achievement and financial need.
• Jack and Steven Toney Memorial Scholarship: Established through donations and awarded in memory of Jack Toney and Steven Toney, sons of QCC's former vice president of academic affairs, Pat Toney.
• Jeanne Remillard Curtis Nursing Scholarship: Awarded to students enrolled in the nursing program.
• Jessica Simone Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Jessica Simone, a Radiologic Technology student who passed away in the fall of 2021. Awarded to a student with financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference given to single parents.
• Kathleen Griffin Jennings Nursing Scholarship: Awarded to a non-traditional nursing student in the Nursing Education program with demonstrated financial need.
• Luzviminda Dy Recla Scholarship: Awarded to an Engineering Student with financial need.
• Mass Dental Hygiene Association Scholarship: Awarded to a dental hygiene student.
• Maykel Family Scholarship: Awarded to a dental hygiene student.
• Olga Lopez-Hill Scholarship: Awarded to a student involved in community service.
• Patricia Lamusta Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Patricia Lamusta, who served as a secretary in the Registrar's Office at Quinsigamond Community College. Open to students in the Business Administration Career and Administrative Professional degree or Clerical Office certificate programs.
• Paul Connell Memorial Scholarship: Awarded in memory of Professor Paul Connell.
• Professor Paul Rossman History/Political Science Memorial Award: Awarded to a student who is passionate about Political Science or History and has a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• QCC Employee Memorial Scholarship: Funded by donations made in memory of QCC employees.
• QCC Foundation Scholarships: The QCC Foundation Scholarship program awards students for academic achievement and considerable financial need.
• Radiologic Technology Scholarship: Awarded to radiologic technology students.
• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship is awarded each year to a student who represents the ideals of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., nominated by members of the QCC community.
• RISE Campaign Endowed Scholarship: Funds raised through the RISE (Regional Investment in Service and Education) campaign.
• Robert Mortell Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a student in either the Fire Science, Criminal Justice or Emergency Medical Services programs who have high academic achievement and financial need.
• Roland Lajoie Scholarship: Established in memory of faculty member Roland Lajoie. This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a humanities or social sciences academic program. The student must have completed 12 credits, maintained a 3.0 GPA or better and demonstrate financial need.
• Ronald E. Josephson '70 Memorial Scholarship: In memory of QCC's dear friend, alumnus, Guardian and colleague Ron Josephson.  Awarded to students in the Electronics Technology programs.
• Ruth C. Pelkey Memorial Nursing Scholarship: Awarded in the fall and the spring of each academic year to a prospective QCC Nursing IV student.
• SALMON Health and Retirement Nursing Scholarship: SALMON is partnering with QCC to offer two $5,000 scholarships (half in fall, half in spring) to current nursing students. Preference is given to current SALMON employees. If not a SALMON employee, a commitment for employment (either part-time while in school and/or one year after graduation) is required for acceptance of this scholarship.
• Santander Scholarship: Funded with donations from Santander Bank, N.A., these scholarships are awarded to first-generation college students with financial need.
• Sharon Kerr Richardson Scholarship: Awarded to a Dental Hygiene student with financial need.
• The Weiss-Belding Scholarship in Social Sciences: Established in memory of Meredith Anne Weiss, who served in both administrative roles and as Social Science faculty at QCC from 1979-2020. Awarded to students in the Social Sciences with financial need.
• United Parcel Service (UPS) Scholarship: Awarded to students with high academic performance and financial need.
• Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship/Claire E. Hayes RN Scholarship: Awarded to an LPN student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a resident of Worcester County. Preference is given to a graduate or relative of a graduate of the Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing.
• Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship/Mary Clifford RN Scholarship: Awarded to an RN student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a resident of Worcester County. Preference is given to a graduate or relative of a graduate of the Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing.
• Worcester Rotary Club Scholarship: Awarded to a non-traditional student

Please note: scholarships are subject to available funding.