Holyoke Community College Scholarship Season Open for 2026-27
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community College (HCC) Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. The application deadline is March 13.
Last year, the HCC Foundation awarded 410 scholarships worth about $364,000 to 379 incoming, current, and transferring HCC students. Some students received multiple scholarship awards. The average scholarship award is typically around $900.
“The scholarship program is the flagship initiative of the HCC Foundation, and it reflects the incredible generosity of our donor community,” said Amanda Sbriscia, vice president of Institutional Advancement and executive director of the HCC Foundation. “Every scholarship tells two stories — one of a donor who believes in the power of education, and one of a student whose path forward is made possible by that belief.”
Students must be currently enrolled at HCC or have been accepted for the upcoming academic year to be eligible for scholarships.
Applicants need only to fill out a single online form to be automatically matched with the scholarships they are most qualified to receive. There are scholarships for new students, current students, and students transferring to other institutions; scholarships based on financial need; scholarships for students in specific majors; scholarships for residents of certain communities; and scholarships that recognize academic achievement.
“Last year’s 410 scholarship awards represent 410 opportunities for students to focus on their studies rather than financial stress,” Sbriscia said. “We’re proud to continue this tradition of supporting HCC students as they work toward their goals.”
The HCC Scholarship Resource Center, on the first floor of the Donahue Building (Room 158), is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to help current and incoming students navigate the process of applying for scholarships.
To view scholarship opportunities and begin the application process, visit www.hcc.edu/scholarships. Questions should be directed to the HCC Foundation office at (413) 552-2182, or by email to [email protected].
