Sinclair Community College offers aid which is not need based through scholarships.

Institutional Scholarships -  Sinclair offers many institutionally funded scholarships.  These scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served fund available basis, provided a student's financial aid file is complete.  If you are interested in applying, you must do the following:

• Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Submit the Financial Aid Office Application to the office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
• If selected to verify FAFSA information, complete additional forms requested by the financial aid office
• Submit Scholarship Application and personal statement which includes all the factors the committee should consider in determining the qualifications for a scholarship
• Attach any documents required under the specific scholarship information

High School Scholarships -  Sinclair offers a variety of scholarships to new students based on high school academic performance.  Sinclair is proud to award a generous amount of scholarships to incoming students each year.  The deadline to apply for 2006-2007 has passed.

Displaced Worker Scholarships - The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees established this scholarship fund to provide special training scholarships for Dayton area workers who might be involved in plant closings or forced manufacturing layoffs.  Click here for more details

Scholarships - Sinclair Community College uses funds donated to the college to offer over 500 scholarships each year to Sinclair students.  Each scholarship has its own specific qualifications so it is best for students to review each scholarship posting to see if they qualify.

• See postings on the scholarship bulletin board located outside the Financial Aid & Scholarships office, Building 10, Room 10343.
• Review each scholarship for specific qualifications.
• Each posting will explain how to apply, the application deadline, and usually how much the scholarship award could be worth.
• Complete the scholarship application, available in the Financial Aid & Scholarships office or directly from the organization offering the scholarship.
• Return the application to the Financial Aid & Scholarships office before the deadline posted on the application.

The selection process takes time, but each applicant will receive written notification either through the mail or through e-mail as soon as a decision has been made.

Tips on Competing for Scholarships

1. Go after them. You will never know until you try.  Watch the scholarship bulletin board, read The Clarion newspaper, check the library for information and sources.
2. Apply for as many scholarships as possible.  For the most part you can have as many scholarships as you can earn.  But remember you are not going to receive everything for which you apply.
3. Apply for the scholarship that matches your achievements and goals.  Remember, there are different types of scholarships.  Concentrate your efforts first toward those which suit your qualifications.
4. Identify what you have done that sets you apart from other applicants.  Remember, the application is your chance to set yourself apart.  What have you done that is unusual, interesting, outstanding or different?  Have you won contests, or held leadership positions?  Tell about them.  Spend time on your essay.
5. Be honest.  Be prepared to live up to your claims.  With most scholarships receiving the award is only the first step.  You usually must maintain a certain enrollment, GPA, etc., to keep the scholarship.
6. Appear professional.  Don't wait until the last minute.  Read and follow all the directions.  Type your application.  Remember this is your opportunity to make a positive impression on the selection committee.