General Scholarships
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The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is now accepting applications for the Cal-HBCU Program. The program awards up to $5,000 to participating students who transfer from California Community Colleges (CCC) to eligible, partnered Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and intend to return to California after graduation. To be eligible for the Cal-HBCU Program, a student must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a CCC student who has earned an associate degree for transfer (ADT).
- Enroll (or plan to enroll) at an eligible HBCU.
- Demonstrate unmet financial need.
- Intend to return to California after graduating from the Partnered HBCU.
Complete the application online on the CSAC website by:
- January 31, 2025 for spring 2024-25 transfer students.
CalWORKs students are invited to share their inspiring stories for the chance to earn a $1,000 or $500 scholarship from the California Community College CalWORKs Association. Students needing assistance completing their applications can reach out to the CalWORKs office. Find additional information on the CalWORKs Association website or review FAQs.
- Application deadline: Friday, December 27
- Submit your application using the online scholarship form
- Review the available video guide for help completing the scholarship
CCCSFAAA Conference Scholarship
The California Community Colleges Student Financial Aid Administrators Association (CCCSFAAA) Conference Scholarship application is open for the Spring 2025 semester. The scholarship award amount for this semester is $500. Eligibility criteria include at least half-time (6 units) enrollment for Spring 2025, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, remaining need of at least $1,000, and a completed a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application.
With your application, please attach a personal statement (statement of candidacy) explaining any special circumstances and/or unusual hardships you may have had or are currently experiencing, educational and career goals, and why you have chosen these goals.
- Application deadline: January 6, 2025
- Submit an application online, or complete the PDF application and submit it with your personal statement in-person to the Moreno Valley College Student Financial Services office, or email the PDF to studentfinancialservices@mvc.edu.
Recent graduates of a California public high school may be eligible to receive $500 to $1500 for use towards education expenses. The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS), funded by the State of California, is providing eligible students with these funds to promote a college going culture. Eligible student participants may receive awards to use for higher education including $500 automatic deposits in a CalKIDS account for eligible low-income public school students, students identified as foster youth, and students identified as homeless. Deposits may be cumulative for students meeting multiple eligibility requirements.
- Application period: Ongoing until funds are exhausted.
- Check your eligibility and get started online on the CalKIDS website
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow Scholars.
- Application deadline: January 9, 2025
Last Mile invests in the next generation of technology talent and therefore, offers financial assistance to unrepresented students majoring in tech and engineering. Emergency grants up to $599 are typically awarded within a few days. Larger grants (up to $10K) are awarded to students who demonstrate a high degree of need.
- Application Deadline: Until funds are exhausted
- Submit your application online on the Last Mile Education Fund website
Students pursuing two-year, four-year or graduate degrees in manufacturing or engineering are eligible for SME Education Foundation scholarships. One scholarship application provides students with the opportunity to be considered for all available Foundation scholarships.
- Application Deadline: February 1, 2025
- Submit your application online on the SME Education Foundation website
Year-Round List of External Scholarships
Throughout the year, numerous scholarship opportunities are received from organizations outside of RCCD. RCCD does not endorse any of the outside scholarships, but provides the information as a possible resource for students. Browse the list year-round.
