What is a Scholarship?
A scholarship is money given to you to help pay for your education. Scholarships come from a variety of sources, such as your college or a private organization and like grants do not have to be repaid.
Example types of scholarships:
- Merit scholarships are based on a student's achievements.
- School scholarships are given to students by the school they attend.
- Work scholarships require students to work to receive scholarship money.
- Field of Study scholarships are given to students pursuing a specific field of study or academic program.
- Need scholarships are based on financial need.
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Scholarships Take Work: The first thing to keep in mind is that scholarships take work. This is not a one-and-done deal. Those who are successful treat scholarship hunting like a part-time job. Understand that you will need to schedule time regularly and keep at it until you graduate from college.
What do I need? Scholarships may ask for personal, educational, volunteer, and work history information. You may also be requested to provide an essay and/or letters of recommendation. Remember that you should never have to pay for a scholarship. Any scholarship that costs you money is probably a scam.
Play to your strengths: If you focus on those that excite you, it will come through in your essays and applications, increasing your chances for success.
Not Everyone Wins: There is no guarantee that all your efforts will pay off. However, one thing is for certain: you won't win if you don't apply. In most cases, it will take several applications before you succeed.
Time Sensitive Scholarships
We encourage you to do your own research to find other scholarship opportunities. Remember that you should never have to pay for a scholarship. Any scholarship that costs you money is probably a scam.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE |
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AMOUNT |
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Ongoing |
Varies |
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Varies |
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Ongoing |
$1,000 |
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Ongoing |
$500 |
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Ongoing |
$600 |
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Ongoing |
up to $10,000 |
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Ongoing |
TBD |
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Varies |
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Ongoing |
$1,000 |
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$1,000 |
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Ongoing |
$3,500 |
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Ongoing |
Varies |
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| May 17, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| May 15th, 2023 | LawyerBound |
$1,000 |
| May 30, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| May 31, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| June 1, 2023 | Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | $1,000 |
| June 1, 2023 | Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 |
| June 30, 2023 | Single Parent Scholarship | $2,000 |
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June 15, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| July 14, 2023 | The Wells Call Annual Scholarship Contest | $1,500 |
| July 15, 2023 | Samer Habbas & Associates Annual Scholarship | $2,500 |
| July 15, 2023 | Charles J. Argento & Associates Scholarship For Students | $500 |
| July 17, 2023 | GWC Injury Lawyers Annual Scholarship (2023) | $1,000 |
| July 21, 2023 | G&G Law Firm Scholarship | $1,000 |
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July 31, 2023 |
Looking Forward to End Distracted Driving Scholarship Contest |
$1,000 |
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August 2023 |
$500 |
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August 1, 2023 |
How to protect Yourself From Cyber Crimes Scholarship Contest |
$1,500 |
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August 1, 2023 |
Law offices of Theodore A. Naima Undergrad Scholarship Contest |
$1,000 |
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August 1, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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August 15, 2023 |
$1,500 |
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August 15, 2023 |
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September 1, 2023 |
James McKiernan Lawyers Scholarship |
$1,000 |
| October 15, 2023 | Financial Champions Scholarship From 1F Cash Advance |
$1,500 |
| December 1, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| December 1, 2023 |
$2,500 |
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| December 10, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| December 14th, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| December 15, 2023 |
$4,000 |
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| December 31, 2023 |
$500 |
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| December 31, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| December 31, 2023 |
$1,500 |
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| December 31, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| December 31, 2023 |
$1,000 |
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| February 15, 2024 |
$1,000 |
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| April 30, 2024 |
$1,000 |
Apply for an Outside Scholarship
We encourage you to do your own research to find other scholarship opportunities. Remember that you should never have to pay for a scholarship. Any scholarship that costs you money is probably a scam.
- American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards
- America's Career InfoNet
- Brown and Caldwell Scholarship Information
- College Aid for your Education
- Complete Guide to Healthcare Scholarships
- Computer Science Scholarships
- Discover Nursing Scholarships
- EduMed Medical and Healthcare Scholarships
- FastWeb.com
- Friends of the California State Fair
- Funding your Psychology Degree
- MoneyGeek.com
- National College Resources Foundation
- Nursing Scholarships
- PG&E Scholarship Opportunities
- Physicians Medical Foundation
- Psychology Scholarships Search
- Sacramento Region Community Foundation Scholarships
- SMUD Powering Futures
- SallieMae Scholarships Search
- Scholarships.com
- Student Loan Hero Scholarship
- Scholarships for Latinx Students
- StudentScholarships.org
- The University Network
- UNCF Scholarship Opportunities
Computer Information Science Scholarship
CyberCorps:
Scholarship for Service
Students attending specific participating institutions may qualify for CyberCorps scholarships, which are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation. Scholarship recipients are obligated to serve at a federal, state, local, or tribal government organization in an information assurance position for a period equivalent to the length of the scholarship or one year, whichever is longer.
Learn more at the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service website.
Microsoft:
Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program supports community college students completing their cybersecurity degrees and attaining industry certificates through scholarships (up to $500) or subsidies for cybersecurity certification exam costs (up to $375).
Students currently enrolled in a cybersecurity-related program at a two-year institution, such as American River College, are able to demonstrate financial need by providing Pell Grant eligibility, financial aid award letters, or other evidence of need are eligible.
Dreamer Scholarships
Scholarships Available to Dreamers:
The following websites provide information on scholarships open to undocumented students.
This is a helpful tool to help students find scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship. Criteria can vary, but the common denominator is that a social security number and proof of citizenship or legal residency is not required to apply or receive the scholarship
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
Scholarships Available to LGBTQ+ Students:
The following are outside (non-ARC) scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.
Affordable Colleges Online - College Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
Native American Scholarships
Scholarships Available to Students of Native American Descent:
The following are outside (non-ARC) scholarships for Native American students.
- The Cobell Scholarship
- American Indian Services
- Soboba Foundation
- Auburn Rancheria Scholarships
- American Indian Graduate Center
- MACT Health Board Scholarship
- Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarships
- American Indian College Fund
- Association on American Indian Affairs
- American Indian Chamber of Commerce of CA
- Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation
Umoja Diop Scholarships
Scholarships Available to Students of African Descent:
Umoja Diop can provide assistance with outside scholarships for students of African ancestry.
- Scholarships for African American Students (Best Colleges website)
- Financial Aid Opportunities for Minority Students (Best Colleges website)
- UNCF Scholarships, Programs, Internships, and Fellowships