Types of Scholarships
Types of Scholarships
More opportunities. A more affordable education.
Independence Community College offers scholarships to help you reach your goals while keeping college affordable. Explore opportunities based on academic achievement, Kansas high school graduation, county residency, campus involvement and more.
Presidential Scholarship
Let your hard work pay off.
The Presidential Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement with:
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Full tuition and fees for up to 18 credit hours per semester.
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$500 cash each fall and spring semester.
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Textbooks included on loan at no additional cost.
Eligibility
Students may qualify by meeting one of the following academic requirements:
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Graduating high school GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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ACT composite score of 27–36.
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GED score of 680–800.
Priority consideration deadline: February 1
Selection is competitive. Meeting the academic requirements and submitting an application does not guarantee a scholarship award.
To apply, complete your ICC admission application, submit your FAFSA and complete the scholarship application through AwardSpring.
Students who are not selected for the Presidential Scholarship will automatically receive the Sunflower Scholarship.
Sunflower Scholarship
Kansas roots. Big opportunities.
The Sunflower Scholarship helps Kansas high school graduates take their next step at ICC by covering tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester during fall and spring.
Eligibility
Students must meet both requirements:
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Be a Kansas high school graduate.
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Have a high school or college GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Ready to get started? Our Admissions team can help you explore your options and complete the next steps.
Email: admissions@indycc.edu
Phone: 620-332-5400
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Montgomery County Scholarship
Covers tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester for Montgomery County residents with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Anchor Scholarship
Covers tuition for 12 credit hours per semester for students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher who reside in Captain’s Quarters.
ICC NOW Transfer Scholarship
Covers tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester for students who have completed at least 12 ICC NOW credit hours with an ICC NOW GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Upward Bound TRIO Participants
Covers tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester for students who participated in Upward Bound through high school graduation and meet applicable GPA requirements.
Talent and Co-Curricular Awards
Athletic and activity awards are made directly by the coach or program director. Program-specific requirements apply.
Senior Citizen Tuition Assistance
Qualifying students age 65 or older may receive tuition for 3 credit hours per semester. A FAFSA is not required.
Employee and Family Tuition Benefits
Full-time ICC employees and qualifying spouses, life partners and legal dependents may be eligible for tuition and fees.
Summer School Tuition Assistance
Qualifying students enrolled in at least 6 summer credit hours may receive tuition for up to 3 credit hours per summer session.
Veterans
Qualifying veterans may receive tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester. Contact Financial Aid for eligibility details.
Co-Curricular Scholarships
ICC offers a variety of co-curricular scholarships. All co-curricular scholarships are awarded by the Department/Activity in which the student participates. The student must meet ICC minimum scholarship requirements per the scholarship policies in addition to the Department/Activity’s requirements to receive the scholarship each term. The scholarship requirements include demonstrating "financial need" per ICC's scholarship policy, which you should review under the "Apply" section of this webpage. All co-curricular scholarship recipients not residing in on-campus housing shall not receive a scholarship in excess of $500 per term.
*First Mate Scholarship Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the ICC Office of Student Financial Aid.
Foundation Scholarship
The Foundation Scholarship is designed for students interested in philanthropy, community engagement, and alumni relations. Students gain hands-on experience supporting outreach efforts and planning events that strengthen connections across campus and the community.
Marketing & Entrepreneurial
The Marketing & Entrepreneurial Scholarship is designed for students with interests in marketing, design, social media, and photography. Students gain hands-on experience in content creation, event marketing, and brand development while building the skills needed to launch and effectively market their own business or personal brand.
Pirate Fanatics
The Pirate Fanatics Scholarship is designed for students who are passionate about school spirit and campus involvement. Recipients support athletic and campus events while helping create an engaging, high-energy environment for the ICC community.
Sports Information
The Sports Information Scholarship is designed for students interested in sports media, communications, and digital content. Students gain hands-on experience in photography, social media management, and game-day operations while supporting the promotion of Pirate athletics.
Veteran Scholarships
- Veteran Success Scholarship
- 'Thank You for Your Service' Scholarship (full-time and part-time student awards)
For information about scholarship opportunities in these activities, please contact the department/activity director directly.
Athletic Scholarships
Athletic scholarships are offered by Letter of Intent (LOI) in the following areas and are awarded by the individual teams.
Athletic Awards
- Basketball (Men’s)
- Basketball (Women’s)
- Football
- Softball
- Volleyball
Sunflower Scholarship
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Covers tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester during the fall and spring semesters.
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May be renewed for up to two years (four semesters), provided renewal requirements are met.
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Kansas High School Graduate: Have graduated from a Kansas high school.
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Academic Achievement: Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 or, for transfer students, a minimum college GPA of 2.5 from a previous institution.
Montgomery County Scholarship
Covers tuition for up to 18 credit hours per semester for Montgomery County residents with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Foundation Scholarships
The ICC Foundation offers scholarships to students based on a variety of criteria. Students are encouraged to apply for ICC Foundation Scholarships to support their academic goals.
Information about ICC Foundation Scholarships may be found here.