Community College Of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
University Website: https://www.ccac.edu/Apply Online: https://www.ccac.edu/admissions/apply.php
Community College of Allegheny County, or CCAC as it is officially abbreviated, (informally known as North Side University or NSU), is a community college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With four campuses and five centers, the college offers associate's degrees, certificate and diploma programs.
The college opened Boyce campus, in Monroeville, and Allegheny campus, on Pittsburgh's North Side, in 1966. The following year, South campus was opened; North campus opened in 1972. The college also has centers, beyond the main campuses, that offer classes.
CCAC is the largest community college in Pennsylvania and the 17th largest community college in the United States. In 2007, it was recognized as second highest in the country for the number of nursing degrees, and fourth highest in the country for the number of health career degrees.
CCAC offers more than 170 programs, as well as lifelong learning, community education, continuing education and workforce training courses. During the 2006-2007 academic year, it had more than 63,000 students. Through articulation agreements, students are guaranteed admission, and the recognition of courses, at a number of institutions offering four-year degrees.
There are four student-run newspapers: the Allegheny View, the Boyce Collegian, the South Forum and the North Voice.
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Community College of Allegheny County College Scholarships
Smooth Transition PASSHE ScholarshipPoint Park University |
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award $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Smooth Transition PASSHE Scholarship is available to incoming students at Point Park University who are transferring directly from a school within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. View Scholarship Details |
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Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research GrantNortheastern Association of Forensic Scientists |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline April 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New... View Scholarship Details |
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May C. Randazzo ScholarshipPublic Relations Society of America - Buffalo/Niagara Chapter |
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award $2,000 |
deadline April 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe May C. Randazzo Scholarship is open to students attending colleges/universities in the geographic area served by the Buffalo/Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (eight counties of Western New York, as well as the Pennsylvania counties of Erie, Warren and McKean). You must have declared a major in communications with... View Scholarship Details |
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George W. Chin Memorial ScholarshipNortheastern Association of Forensic Scientists |
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award $2,000 |
deadline April 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire,... View Scholarship Details |
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George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial ScholarshipNortheastern Association of Forensic Scientists |
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award $1,750 |
deadline April 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New... View Scholarship Details |
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Educational Gratuity ProgramPennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Educational Gratuity Program is open to children of honorably discharged veterans who have service - connected disabilities and served during a period of war or armed conflict, and children of veterans who died in service during a period of war or armed conflict. You must be between the ages of 16 and 23, have been living within the... View Scholarship Details |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel. View Scholarship Details |
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Jim Brett Global Conservation Education ScholarshipBerks County Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Jim Brett Global Conservation Education Scholarship is available to international students who wish to study environmental management and conservation education in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Unsolicited applications are not accepted. View Scholarship Details |
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House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship ProgramPennsylvania House of Representatives |
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award Varies |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is open to junior, senior, and graduate students who reside or attend school in Pennsylvania. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. During this full - time, 13 - week program; fellows will work on drafting bill analyses, writing constituent letters, and... View Scholarship Details |