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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.
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 period: October 3, 2024 - January 9, 2025.
The Cooke College Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. The Foundation provides up to $55,000 per year, college planning support, and ongoing advising.
- Application closes: November 14, 2024
- Submit application online at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program website
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
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Recipients have the potential to receive $1,000 - $16,000 to further their education.
- Application Deadline: November 15, 2024
- Submit your application online at the Soroptimist 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.
