More than half of BCC students receive financial aid, and scholarships play a crucial role in their success. The BCC Foundation awards over $400,000 annually in scholarships and aid based on academic merit, financial need, and factors such as community service and career goals. Your gift helps students pursue their educational goals without financial burden.
Below is a list of available scholarships to choose from. If you have a named scholarship, you may contribute by selecting the "Other" option in the dropdown menu and entering the scholarship's name. If you believe a scholarship is missing from the list or would like to explore funding a new scholarship, please contact us at foundation@berkshirecc.edu or 413-236-2185.
Scholarship Funds
Alumni Board Scholarship
The Alumni Board Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing either a degree or certificate at Berkshire Community College and for whom a parent or grandparent has received a degree or certificate from the same. This scholarship has been funded through the vision and generosity of the alumni advisory board established in 2019.
BCC Foundation General Scholarship
The BCC Foundation General Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement and is eligible for all students to apply. This scholarship was endowed by faculty, staff, community members and friends of BCC.
BCC Engineering Alumni Scholarship
The BCC Engineering Alumni Scholarship is awarded to promising students who are graduating from Berkshire Community College and continuing their engineering education at a four-year school. This scholarship has been funded through the vision and generosity of BCC Engineering Alumni Scholarship Committee.
Representative "Smitty" Pignatelli Scholarship
The Representative "Smitty" Pignatelli Scholarship was endowed through the vision and generosity of an anonymous donor and awards funds on an annual basis to students residing in the third district who have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing either a degree or certificate at Berkshire Community College and have an interest in community involvement and civic responsibility.
Student Emergency Financial Aid
Berkshire Community College Foundation Emergency Financial Aid is provided help to students outside of the normal scholarship cycle. These funds are awarded as scholarships and may fund outside expenses determined eligible by the Foundation.