Scholarship Information

The application is now CLOSED. We will reopen the scholarship application on 11/01/2023 for the 2024-2025 aid year.

Plan ahead and review the step by step videos at SMCCCD Scholarship Application TV

• SVCF Latinos in Technology Scholarship:http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/latinos-technology-scholarship
• STEM Center Scholarship page:   http://www.canadacollege.edu/stemcenter/scholarships.php
• See list of funding opportunities for Non-U.S. Citizens. Published by the National Association of Fellowship Advisors (NAFA); includes applications for an array of nationally competitive and merit-based scholarships.
• Immigrants Rising - List of scholarships that don't require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence. This carefully researched list contains 52 pages of up-to-date information about scholarships available for immigrant students that don't have U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency as well as advice and tips for writing winning scholarship applications.
• Scholarships for Black and African American Students-Many organizations and schools offer college scholarships for Black and African American students. Learn about the top scholarships for these learners.
• Scholarships for California Students - Since 2003, StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship management services for companies, as well as a comprehensive database of scholarships for students.
• MALDEF - Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund Scholarship List  - A list of scholarships for all students regardless of immigration status. http://maldef.org/leadership/scholarships
• Latino College Dollars, Scholarships for California's Latino Students Directory (current) - The Latino College Dollars Scholarship Directory contains clear information on more than 300 scholarships targeting Latino high school, undergraduate, and graduate students across the United States. A guide on how to apply for scholarships in both Spanish and English is included in the directory. For the ease of students and parents, scholarship listings are categorized by education level, deadline, minimum GPA, by whether citizenship is required as well as by region. The online directory is searchable by key categories such as grade level, grade point average (GPA) and citizenship at http://www.latinocollegedollars.org.
• Sleep Family Scholarship for Those with Disabilities: Earning a college degree is more expensive than ever, especially for those with disabilities, who not only have to pay for typical college-related expenses like tuition and books, but other medical-related costs as well. That is why we here at Sleep Family do our best to level the playing field for those with disabilities by providing a $1,500 annual scholarship to one disabled student in need. Please apply at: https://sleepfamily.org/scholarship/
• Addicted.org - Addicted.org is devoted to helping individuals affected by substance use. We also believe that everyone should have a chance to receive higher education. We are excited to announce our scholarship program to honor both above commitments. Max award: $1000. https://www.addicted.org/scholarship.html

Cappex - College student scholarships are scholarships awarded to students who are currently attending or are about to attend college. Visit Cappex to review scholarships you may apply for.

Big Future by College Board - Visit Big Future to review the thousand of scholarship applications you may apply for. 

Bold.org - The average student today will graduate more than $30,000 in debt and is far less likely to start small businesses, seek the highest impact careers, buy homes, or start families. At Bold.org, we believe that’s a problem worth solving. Please visit Bold.org to review their scholarships.

IEFA.org - IEFA is the premier database of scholarships for international students and information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. On this site, you will find the most comprehensive scholarship and grant listings, plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad. Please visit IEFA.org for more info. 

Sallie Mae - SallieMae.com/scholarshipSearch -Free way to get access to more than 6 million college scholarships  

Silicon Valley Community Foundation - SVCF administers scholarship programs for high school seniors, college and graduate students, re-entry students, and vocational and technical school students. Visit SVCF for more info.

DegreeChoices - Use our database to put together a list of scholarship options that match your criteria and circumstances. Don’t leave your scholarship on the table. Visit DegreeChoices to review scholarship applications.

Best Colleges - Many scholarships for women are available, but finding them can be daunting. Browse our list of the best scholarships for women by field and degree - Scholarships for Women.                                                                                                                                   

Attention UC Santa Cruz Students: $20,000 Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award Program at UC Santa Cruz

Deadline has passed. 

This scholarship is for outstanding UC-qualified junior-level community college students to complete their undergraduate studies at UC Santa Cruz. The program provides a $20,000 scholarship distributed over two years, mentoring and academic support, and assistance finding paid or volunteer summer work experience.

Submit these items in one packet to Dr. Mary Ho, c/o Cañada College Transfer Center by the deadline. 

• Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program application (with personal statement attached - single-sided paper, no staples)
• Two letters of recommendation
• All official college transcripts (unopened)

Applicants must have applied to UCSC
Applicants must apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA or California Dream Act application by March 2,2022

Questions:
Contact:  Dr. Mary Ho, Director of Post-Secondary Success and the University Center.
Email: hom@smccd.edu
Office: (650) 306-3407

San Mateo Credit Union (SMCU) believes that a higher education is a catalyst for success. That's why, year after year, the SMCU Education Scholarship helps students with the growing expenses that come along with a college education. SMCU is proud to offer two $5,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors to help cover the costs such as tuition, housing, books, and meals.

Qualifications for Applicants:

• Complete application
• Be a class of 2023 high school senior or a 2023 graduate who took a gap year and is enrolling in a college or technical school for the first time.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and submit an unofficial transcript
•  Submission requires a minimum 500-word essay in APA or MLA style
• Essay Prompt: Credit unions believe in the philosphy of People Helping People. Tell us how you have helped your community during your high school experience or how a college education will assist you in helping your community overcome the financial wellness challenges they face.
• Applicants must live, work, worship, or attend school in San Mateo County, the City of Palo Alto, or select San Francisco zip codes: 94110, 94112, 94116, 94122 94124, 94132, or 94134.
• Immediate family members of SMCU employees or board members are not eligible
• All applicants who have memberships are eligible to apply

Contact Person: Gustavo Castillo
Email: gcastillo@smcu.org; communityrelations@smcu.org. 
Phone: (650)562-1233

Qualifications for Applicants:

• Complete application
• Live in San Bruno or attend a high school or community college located in San Bruno at the time of the application
• Plan to enroll, during the fall of 2023, as a transfer student from a community college at an accredited four-year college or university
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or, for AB 540 students, the California Dream Act Application
• Awards are up to $10,000.
• Deadline to apply is: March 7, 2023 @ 5pm.

Questions?

Email: scholarshis@sbcf.org 

2023-2024 Woodside Terrace AM Kiwanis Club $5,000 Community College Transfer Scholarship

David Amann/WTAM Kiwanis Transfer Scholarship for Community College Students (2/$5,000): This scholarship is to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of a transferring community college student that has overcome personal and/or financial hardship. The scholarship will be awarded over two years ($2,500 junior year and $2,500 senior year). 

Two scholarships will be awarded this year.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  Applications will only be accepted by email to carringtonmargie@gmail.com.

Minimum eligibility to be considered for a scholarship include the following:

• San Mateo County resident
• Transferring from Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Foothill College or Skyline College
• Transferring to four-year university in fall 2023
• Demonstrated financial need and personal or family hardship
• Extracurricular activities including service to community, volunteerism and/or student leadership a plus
• Additional consideration given for students that must work, homeless youth and former foster youth

AWARD CRITERIA

Current students in a U.S.-based, non-profit certificate or degree-granting program as well as high school seniors and other future students about to enter into a certificate or degree-granting program in Summer 2023 or Fall 2023 and have not received the APIQWTC Scholarship in the past five years are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate professional commitment as well as community involvement.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
Please submit an electronic copy of the following to the email address below:

• A one-page cover letter (300 words or less) describing why you are interested in applying for this scholarship
• Resume
• Portfolio of your work if relevant to your training or educational pursuits
• In two double-spaced pages or less, respond to the following questions:
  • How has your cultural heritage, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity influenced your life and decision to pursue your certification, training, or degree?
  • APIQWTC values API queer community and visibility. What are your current activities that align with these values?
  • What are your future goals and planned community involvement, either through your career or otherwise?
  • Describe any ties you may have to the San Francisco Bay Area. (Please note a connection to the SF Bay Area is not required.)
• One to two letters of recommendation:
  • Letter(s) of recommendations should come from an instructor, employer, academic counselor, coach, community leader, or any other individual not related to you who is familiar with your personal or leadership qualities.
  • Letter(s) of recommendation MUST be emailed directly from the author’s email address.

Please send an official transcript either as:

• A secure, digitally signed electronic transcript file from your current or last school.
• Or, if your school cannot send an official electronic transcript, then please mail your official, sealed transcript to the address below.

Email the cover letter, resume, and two-page response no later than 11:59 pm Pacific time, February 14, 2023 to: scholarship@apiqwtc.org.

Letters of recommendation must be emailed by the letter’s author no later than 11:59 pm Pacific time, February 14, 2023 to: scholarship@apiqwtc.org.

If you must mail your official, sealed transcript, it must be postmarked by or before February 14, 2023 and sent to:

Joanne Park
2000 Hearst Ave., #205
Berkeley, CA 94709