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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 Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) is pleased to announce the availability of the Keenan Insurance scholarship opportunity for CCC students. The Keenan Insurance Scholarship seeks to increase the diversity of professionals working within the insurance, risk management, and financial services industry by providing scholarships to underrepresented students at California Community Colleges. Award amounts are $600 up to per semester. See eligibility requirements on the Keenan Insurance Scholarship website.
- Deadline to apply: October 31, 2025
- Submit your PDF application to the Student Financial Services Office in the Welcome Center or by email to studentfinancialservices@mvc.edu.
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 SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship program is the nation’s only national scholarship program specifically providing youth that have experienced homelessness with comprehensive support to and through higher education and into the workforce. You’re eligible to apply if you were born on or after June 2nd, 2005, and plan to start college for the first time in 2026. You’re also eligible if you’re a high school junior, enrolled in a GED or alternative education program, or a recent high school graduate or GED recipient as long as you’ll start college for the first time in 2026.
- Application Deadline: June 2, 2025
- Apply on the SchoolHouse Connection 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.
