KVCC Foundation Emergent Need Scholarship Fund

The KVCC Foundation established the KVCC Foundation Emergent Need Scholarship Fund to help students facing unexpected financial barriers that jeopardize KVCC enrollment and success. Please note that the Emergent Need Fund is unable to assist with the cost of tuition, exams, and fees. It is also not intended for routine living expenses. This fund is reserved for situations involving an unexpected hardship or a sudden change in circumstances that is outside of your control. If your needs are related to routine educational or living expenses, you are encouraged to apply for a summer or academic year scholarship through the KVCC Foundation webpage: https://www.kvcc.me.edu/foundation/scholarship-info-for-students

Recipients must be currently enrolled and participating in courses in the current semester. Applicants must be matriculated in a KVCC degree or certificate program, have completed a FAFSA, have demonstrated unmet financial need (federal methodology), and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

KVCC Foundation Emergent Need Scholarship Application

Eligibility Requirements
The KVCC Foundation has established the KVCC Foundation Emergent Need Scholarship Fund to assist students experiencing unforeseen financial barriers that jeopardize KVCC enrollment and success.

Recipients must be currently enrolled in a KVCC degree or certificate program, have completed a FAFSA and have demonstrated unmet financial need (federal methodology). and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
KVCC Student ID Number*
First Name*
Last Name*
What is your current academic program of study?*
Please enter your current program (e.g. General Science or Health Science Certificate) even if you are tracking to enroll in another program in a future semester (e.g. Nursing). Please do not enter Nursing if you are currently in HSC.
Are you a currently enrolled student?*
Semester of Enrollment*
Semester of Funding Request*
List of Current Semester Courses*
Please specify which courses are online
Amount of Request*
Please provide your estimated financial need to remove or reduce the financial barrier you are experiencing. Please note that awards are often capped at $500 per student per request and that there are a variety of factors that determine funding eligibility and availability.
In what area will a scholarship help you the most?*
Please identify the area in which a scholarship will reduce the greatest barrier to your academic success. Please note that the Emergent Need Fund is unable to assist with the cost of tuition, exams, and fees. It is also not intended for routine living expenses. This fund is reserved for situations involving an unexpected hardship or a sudden change in circumstances that is outside of your control. If your needs are related to routine educational or living expenses, you are encouraged to apply for a summer or academic year scholarship through the KVCC Foundation webpage: https://www.kvcc.me.edu/foundation/scholarship-info-for-students
Have you recently lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits?*
Have you recently lost Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits?*
Please describe the emergent and unexpected financial barrier which will be relieved if you are selected to receive a scholarship.*
Please provide specific details, information, cost estimates, etc. regarding the barrier you identified above as well as any pertinent information you may wish to share.
Phone*
Mailing Address*
City*
State*
Zip Code*
KVCC Email Address*
Alternate Email Address*
Have you been a Maine resident for at least one year?*
- Yes
- No
Have you or a family member ever been an employee of Dexter Shoe?
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
Have you or a family member ever been an employee of Marden's?
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
If yes, please share the relationship between you and the Dexter Shoe or Marden's Employee (e.g. did you or your grandmother work at Dexter Shoe, did your uncle work at Mardens, etc.)?
The Alfond and Marden questions are optional and help us to prescreen applicants for additional potential scholarship eligibility.

KVCC Foundation Emergent Need Scholarship Fund

KVCC Foundation Emergent Need Scholarship Application

Eligibility Requirements