Scott Community College

Foundation

Established in 1985 as a nonprofit organization, the Scott Community College (SCC) Foundation is independent from the college and governed by a volunteer board. The college appointed it as the preferred channel for donations, annual giving programs, planned gifts, and other special purpose campaigns.

The Foundation awards scholarships, outfits classrooms and labs with new instructional equipment, and launches special projects. It also supports SCC employees through the Outstanding Full-Time Employee and Outstanding Part-Time Employee Awards.

The Foundation helps students at several locations in the Quad Cities including the Urban Campus, Blong Technology Center, West Davenport Center, and its main Belmont Campus.

In 2023, it awarded approximately $183,000 in scholarships to 155 students. All students are eligible and encouraged to apply. Scholarships are awarded in the Fall and Spring terms. Application deadlines are March 1 and Nov. 1. 

The Community

SCC has campuses in Bettendorf and Davenport, Iowa. These two cities make up a major part of the metropolitan area known as the Quad Cities; a bi-state metropolitan area in Iowa and Illinois on the banks of the Mississippi River. The region is home to the Rock Island Arsenal as well as several Fortune 500 companies, including Arconic and Deere & Co.

The area has many parks, and the Mississippi River offers ideal recreational opportunities. More than 380,000 people live and work in the region, and they enjoy a rich cultural environment that includes the Quad City Symphony, Visiting Artist Series, Figge Art Museum, Putnam Museum of Natural History, and Family Museum of Arts and Science.

Each July, Davenport hosts thousands of runners and music enthusiasts from across the U.S. and world who attend the annual Bix Beiderbeck Jazz Festival and the Bix 7 race. The Quad Cities is also home to the John Deere Golf Classic PGA Tournament, Class A Quad Cities River Bandits baseball team, the SPHL Quad City Storm hockey team, and the Arena Football League 2 Quad City Steamwheelers.

The College

SCC has grown from 240 students in 1966 to more than 7,100 today, and offers Arts and Sciences transfer programs, and Career and Technical Education programs. Thousands more students were served through Continuing Education programs.

In addition to the main campus in Bettendorf, students attend classes at the Blong Technology Center, Culinary Arts Center, Urban Campus, and West Davenport Center.

While many students enroll directly out of high school, the average age of students is 26. More than 81% of all students attend classes part-time.

Student Programs

SCC students are active in clubs, organizations, and leadership activities. Everyone is invited to join. Here’s a list of campus clubs active in 2024-25:

• Art Club: Do you have an artistic soul? Join our club. We promote the talents of our college community, and put those on display in different venues.
• ASL Interpreter Club: If you’re enrolled in the Interpreter Training Program, join us. We participate in educational, civic, recreational, and social activities with members of the deaf community, which builds our receptive/expressive signing and interpreting skills.
• Auto Technology Club: Enrolled in the SCC Automotive Technology program? Become a member. Activities include an annual trip to the Chicago Auto Show and the opportunity to participate in the Iowa Skills USA contest. Win it, and you get to compete at the National Skills USA competition.
• Black Student Union (BSU): Members are a unifying voice for Black and African American students at SCC. We foster connections within the college and the Quad Cities while developing leadership skills. Through professional experiences, personal growth, and civic engagement, you become empowered to activate your full potential and strive for excellence.
• Christian Club: We are a network of college-age men and women who are wrestling to become who they are and connect with God. Members are in various stages of self-discovery and God-discovery. 
• Creative Writing Club: We provide a space for writers to socialize, share their work, and get feedback.
• Culinary Arts Club: We back to the community by cooking and serving at nonprofit events, and use the funds we raise for travel and scholarships. If you are enrolled in the Culinary Arts program, join us. All members volunteer for two community service food-related events each semester. Some events provide stipends for the club.
• Cyber Security Club: Cyber club members explore, create awareness, and learn more about cybercrime.
• Diesel Technology Club: Enrolled in the SCC Diesel Technology program? Join us on a trip to the Chicago Auto Show and participate in the Iowa Skills USA contest. The winner competes at the National Skills USA competition.
• Future Air Conditioning Technicians (FACT) - HVAC Club: Join us and expand your knowledge of the air conditioning and refrigeration field.
• Gray Matters Collective: We believe that mental health is health, just as physical health is health. We provide tools, knowledge, and resources to help students get the right help they need. We create a safe and supportive community for students and space to get to know themselves and their peers better.
• Honors: Jump into unique learning opportunities, service projects, and work side-by-side with faculty mentors. To join, complete at least 12 credit hours of college-level courses and have a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA. Recent high school grads need a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA, an ACT score of 25 or higher, a SAT score of 1000 or higher, or previous participation in your high school’s TAG program.
• ITSA (Information Students of America): A thriving community of students passionate about all things IT.
• Math Club: We share an interest in mathematical sciences. Join and learn about transfer options, compete against local colleges, and participate in Pi Day.
• National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS): We provide life-changing leadership programs to help you grow, achieve career success, and make a positive impact in your community.
• Phi Theta Kappa (PTK): Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society for two-year colleges. Complete at least 12 credit hours and achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher, and you’ll be invited to join. Members can apply for a PTK transfer scholarship and enjoy some intellectual and personal development through programs focused on scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship.
• Radiologic Technology Club: The “Rad-Tech” Club provides educational and social events for members, and explores current topics.
• Single Parent Support Club: Meet other local parents. Together we’ll share our experiences, inspire, and encourage.
• Student Government Association: We represent the student body and act as a student voice on policies and issues. Elections for officers are held each fall. Each student club has a Student Government representative. Interested in running for office? Pick up an election packet from the Information Center or stop by the Campus Activities Office.
• Student Nurse Association: We meet the first and third Monday of each month during the academic year. Take part in a variety of community and campus activities. We also hold fundraisers to send members to the state and national conventions. 
• Student Veteran’s Association: We support veterans, active and reserve military and their families in transitioning into higher education. We build and maintain community relationships in the military, veteran, and civilian populations. And, we advocate and support each other in our academic and personal growth.
• Theatre Club: Any student involved in acting or producing the fall or spring play is automatically a member. 
• TRIO: TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded program to help students facing educational, economic, or cultural challenges achieve academic and personal success. Once you qualify for TRIO, you can access an array of support at EICC. If you are a first-generation student, have a documented learning or physical disability, or meet federal low-income guidelines, you can take advantage of services which include personal advising and tutoring. Our goal is to applaud you as you cross the stage at graduation or transfer into a four-year college or university.
• Volunteer Club: Engage and volunteer! We support new students, helping them build new skills and socialize. We sponsor educational and fun day trips, fundraise for Toys for Tots, celebrate spring with an Easter Egg Hunt, and more.