Government and Foundation Scholarship Application


Hudson County Government Scholarship (HCGS)

NOTE: Applications for the Hudson County Government Scholarship (HCGS) are open annually between April 1st to August 1st.

Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements:

  • First time degree seeking student
  • Must be a new student
  • Current students will be considered on a case by case basis
  • Must be a Hudson County resident
  • Must be a full-time student (registered for 12 credits or more)
  • Must submit a FAFSA or NJ Alternative Application for Financial Aid (if eligible)
  • Scholarship covers all tuition and fees which are not covered by financial aid
  • Must maintain a 2.75 GPA
  • No need to reapply once awarded
  • Students cannot receive more than one HCCC scholarship at a time
  • Scholarship cannot be applied to prior balances

HCCC Foundation Scholarship

NOTE: Applications for the Foundation Scholarship are open annually between April 1st to July 1st.

Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements:

  • First time degree seeking student
  • Must be a current HCCC student
  • Must be a Hudson County resident
  • Must submit a FAFSA or NJ Alternative Application for Financial Aid (if eligible)
  • Scholarships have different values
  • Scholarship award will be divided equally between fall and spring terms
  • Scholarship covers tuition and fees which are not covered by financial aid
  • Must maintain a 2.75 GPA
  • No need to reapply once awarded
  • Students cannot receive more than one HCCC scholarship at a time
  • Scholarship cannot be applied to prior balances

Important Note!

Any applications submitted between July 2nd, 2025 to end of day August 1st, 2025, will only be considered for the Hudson County Government Scholarship (HCGS).


Applications are now open. Please fill out the form below.

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