Community College Alliance Partnership Scholarship

Award Information

The Community College Alliance Partnership Scholarship is a full-tuition bachelor’s degree-completion scholarship for graduates of Franklin University partner institutions. The total scholarship award is equivalent to up-to-64 credit hours at Franklin University’s undergraduate tuition rate ($398 per credit hour) toward a bachelor’s degree at Franklin University including free textbooks. A total of 10 scholarships (five for spring 2027 and five for fall 2027) will be awarded during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Application Deadlines

November 6, 2026 (those intending to enroll at Franklin in Spring 2027 or Summer 2027)
- Application currently open (must earn associate degree before January 1, 2027)
April 2027 (those intending to enroll at Franklin in Summer 2027 or Fall 2027)
- Application will be available in February 2027 (must earn associate degree before June 1, 2027)

Applicant Requirements

To be considered for a Community College Alliance Partnership Scholarship, candidates must:

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 from the last school attended.
Be registered at Franklin within two terms of being awarded the scholarship.
Obtain an associate degree from a partner community college.
Have an active application to Franklin that includes updated transcripts from all schools attended.
Complete the appropriate academic year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include Franklin’s school code (003046).
Consent to marketing requirements.

*The Partnership Scholarship is only for new Franklin students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. International students and students utilizing military benefits are not eligible for this scholarship. Can't be combined with other institutional scholarships or discounts.

First Name:

Last Name:

Birthdate:

Email Address:

Phone Number (format: XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Community College Partner:

Have you graduated with an associate degree from the community college above?

When do you anticipate graduating with your associate degree?

What term do you intend to enroll at Franklin University?

Which program do you plan to major in?

ESSAY

Please write an essay on the following topic. Essay should be a maximum of 500 words in length. If an essay is not submitted with the application, your application will not be considered.

Reflect on your educational and personal journey at your community college. How has this experience prepared you—academically, personally, and professionally—to succeed and thrive at Franklin University?

Scholarship Recipient Requirements

Scholarship can be applied to a bachelor degree program only through Franklin University.
Option of part-time or full-time study.
100% online program.
Multiple start dates per semester.
No coverage for repeated courses.
Minimum 2.5 GPA required during program.
Degree completion within six years.

Final Approval and Acknowledgement

By signing and submitting this form, I agree that if selected as a recipient, I acknowledge that I must adhere to the scholarship eligibility requirements and this award cannot be combined with any other institutional discount or scholarship.

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Community College Alliance Partnership Scholarship

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