Outside Tuition Assistance

In addition to the information below, the internet and your local public library are excellent resources for scholarship information. 

Scholarship Searches

* Remember, NEVER pay for a scholarship or scholarship search! Even if it is only a few dollars. Some even have a guarantee that you will get a scholarship. These are usually scams, so beware. Learn more on  How to Spot a Scam.

Annual Scholarships  last updated -- February 1, 2008

Check this location frequently to learn of recent outside scholarship applications received by the Financial Aid Office. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office unless otherwise indicated. Many additional outside scholarships are available, and can be researched at the Financial Aid Office. When you have the time, stop in and look through our scholarship books and outside scholarship binder at our front counter. Good luck!

AmeriCorps - Deadline: continuous
To Apply:
Check out a brochure and request for more information. You can also review the application process on the AmeriCorps website, or call 1-800-942-2677 for more information.

1. Must have been in California foster care on your 16th birthday, and not have reached your 22nd birthday as of July 1
2. Be enrolled at least half time
3. Maintain satisfactory academic progress

1. Be the child (natural or adopted) or spouse, at the time of death or injury, of a CA: peace officer or law enforcement officer; officer or employee of the Department of Corrections of the Department of Youth Authority; or firefighter.
2. be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) units
3. Must demonstrate financial need (from FAFSA)

1. Must apply and be accepted into the Honor Society

1. Must be enrolled for the academic year following the award in a degree program
2. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident

Amount: $300 - $1,000 (renewable up to $4,000)
To Apply:
More information and official entry forms are available at www.ocmensa.org.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Deadline: various, depending on scholarship (January 14, February 1, October 15, December 15, etc.)
Requirements:

1. Requirements vary depending on the scholarship you apply for

1. Reside, teach or attend school in S. California
2. Additional requirements vary depending on the category of scholarship and grant you apply for

Amount: $100 - $1,000

Lurie Center Elementary Teaching Award (offered by California Mathematics Council)

Requirements:

1. A full-time elementary teacher (K-6).
2. An assignment that includes students of color.
3. Demonstrated efforts inside and outside the classroom to encourage students of color to pursue high academic standards and high educational goals.
4. Efforts inside and outside the classroom to provide students with mathematics enrichment.
5. Participation in professional mathematics organizations and/or participation in local, regional, statewide, or national mathematics projects.

The recipient will receive:

1. A plaque
2. One year complimentary CMC-South membership
3. Free fall conference registration (held in early November)
4. A complimentary fall conference banquet ticket
5. One day substitute reimbursement to attend the fall conference
6. Up to $200 to reimburse associated costs of fall conference attendance, including the purchase of education materials

To Apply:
Download an application packet at http://www.cmc-math.org/SouthGrant

Datatel Scholars Foundation - Deadline: January 31 each year
Requirements:

1. Attend a Datatel Client college or university (such as Chapman University)

Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
To Apply:
Review the application process and apply online at http://www.datatel.com/

The Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund - Deadline: February 15 each year
Requirements:

1. The Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) of the Orange County Community Foundation provides scholarships for Orange County Hispanic students with financial need at all levels along the education continuum, from elementary school through graduate degree programs. HEEF strives to respond to the educational needs of Hispanic youth, thereby improving opportunities for all Hispanic students.

Amount: Varies by scholarship
To Apply:
Review the application process and apply online at http://www.heef.org/scholarships/index.htm

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada - Deadline: March 2 each year
Requirements:

1. There are multiple scholarships available, each with varying criteria

1. be a resident of San Diego County;
2. attend an accredited two year college, four year university or licensed trade & vocational school;
3. be a full-time student;
4. demonstrate financial need (FAFSA);
5. have a measure of academic achievement;
6. be of good moral character, and
7. be a legal resident of the United States.

Amount: unknown
To Apply: Review the application process on The San Diego Foundation website.

National Institutes of Health UG Scholarship Program - Deadline: February 28th each year
Requirements:
The NIH Undergraduate Scholarships will be awarded to students on a competitive basis who show a commitment to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science research at the NIH. Visit the NIH website for specific scholarship requirements.

1. US citizen, national or qualified non-citizen (see application for details)
2. enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student for the coming academic year as an undergraduate
3. from a disadvantaged background (see application for details)
4. 3.5 GPA or higher or within the top 5 percent of your class

Amount:
NIH Undergraduate Scholarships will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year; recipients may reapply for additional years (not to exceed 4 scholarship years total).
To Apply:
Apply online at the NIH website or call 888-352-3001.

1. Check out the website for specific requirements

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation - Deadline: March 1st each year
Requirements:
U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals who demonstrate a commitment to civic responsibilities and to professional and collegial activities and who qualify for admission with graduate standing at an accredited university that offers a qualifying master's degree program are eligible to apply. Applicants must be committed to teaching American history, American government, and/or social studies full time in grades 7-12. Qualifying master's degrees include a Master of Arts in American history or political science, a Master of Arts in Teaching in history or social studies, or a related master's degree in education that permits a concentration in American history, American government, or social studies. The university chosen for graduate study must offer courses, graduate seminars or opportunities for independent study in topics directly related to the framing and history of the U.S. Constitution. A content degree such as a Master of Arts in American history or political science is preferred to a Master of Arts in Teaching or a Master of Education.
Amount: up to $24,000.00
To Apply:
Apply online at the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation website.

1. Second semester sophomore or junior
2. Majoring in computer science, mechanical engineering, information technology, or marketing
3. 3.0 minimum GPA
4. African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native American, and Asian Americans are eligible to apply

Amount: $10,000 (renewable)
To Apply: www.uncf.org

The National Italian American Foundation - Deadline: March 1st, 2006
Requirements:

1. Be enrolled in an accredited institution.
2. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
3. 3.5 minimum GPA
4. Have at least one ancestor who has emigrated from Italy.

Amount: $2,500 - $10,000
To Apply: https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp

The Hobbs Community Scholarship Transfer Student Program - Deadline: March 1st, 2006
Requirements:

1. Resident of Orange, CA.
2. Must be enrolled in Santiago Canyon College in Orange, CA.
3. Full Time student.
4. Must apply for and be admitted to Chapman University.
5. Must complete the FAFSA.
6. Demonstrate community service involvement.
7. Maintain 3.0 GPA.

Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
To Apply: Call 714-288-9909 to request an application. 

USAFunds - Deadline: March 15th each year
Requirements:

1. Undergraduate or full-time graduate student
2. Annual family AGI of $35,000 or less
3. US Citizen or eligible non-citizen
4. Not in default on a federal education loan

Health Professions Education Foundation - Deadline: March 24th and September 8th each year
Requirements:
There are various scholarships and loan repayment programs available, each with different requirements.
Amount: up to $20,000, depending on the program
To Apply:
Applications maybe e downloaded at www.healthprofessions.ca.gov

National Latina Alliance - Deadline: March 31st each year
Requirements:
There are various scholarships awarded to Latinas, and requirements vary for each one.
Amount: $500 - $1,000
To Apply:
For more information and to pick up an application, visit the Financial Aid Office in Bhathal on the Orange campus, or call National Latina Alliance at 323-980-7992.

1. Various depending on scholarship applying for

Amount: $2,500
To Apply: Download an application form from: www.aicpa.org/download/nolimits/become/ships/AccountempsAICPA_App.pdf

1. Must be college senior or recent college graduate
2. Have cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or better
3. Begin a full-time graduate degree program at an accredited university in the fall
4. MUST be nominated by the undergraduate institution

1. Be a U.S. or Canadian Citizen
2. Have a minimum GPA of 2.7

Amount: up to $3,000
To Apply:
To receive an application you must send only a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: John Gyles Education Awards, Attention: The Secretary, PO Box 4808, 712 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5G4

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for Study Abroad - Deadline: April 4 for fall study and early August for spring study.

Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year undergraduate colleges or universities are eligible to apply.

To Apply: Apply online.

National Association of Women in Construction - Deadline: April 8 each year
Requirements:

1. Full time student at a private college
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA
3. Have matriculated as a junior or senior at the time of application
4. Have an appropriate major and interest in working in a construction related field
5. Must show financial need and projected ultimate goals
6. Must  have permanent residence in the greater Long Beach area, which includes communities in the southeast part of Los Angeles County

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen of Hispanic background residing in the fifty states or Puerto Rico.
2. Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in business or business-related major.
3. Must be applying to or be enrolled in a college or university in the fifty states or Puerto Rico.
4. Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative gpa of no less than a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale

1. Undergraduate with background in CA or AZ agriculture (student or someone in immediate family must derive majority of income from agriculture)
2. GPA and extracurricular activities indicative of potential for success
3. Must have financial need (from FAFSA)

1. High school senior or current college student
2. Legal resident of the city of Buena Park, California
3. 2.75 or better GPA
4. Must be majoring in the areas of communication

1. Female students entering third or fourth year of an undergraduate business degree program
2. Have achieved an outstanding academic record
3. Demonstrate intent to complete a program in business and show outstanding achievement in business-related subjects

1. Jewish students, male or female
2. Must have permanent address within the greater Long Beach or Orange County area

1. High school senior
2. Must be attending an accredited college or private career school

1. US Citizen
2. Be an undergraduate junior in the fall
3. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Social and Behavioral Science, or Teacher Education fields of study
4. 3.0 minimum GPA

Amount: up to $8,000
To Apply:
Program information and application materials available at http://www.orau.gov/NOAA/HollingsScholarship/  

1. Full time college junior or senior when they receive the scholarship
2. Pursuing a poultry, food, or related agricultural degree (food science, etc.)

1. Hispanic heritage
2. US citizen or legal permanent resident of the US
3. Plan to enroll full-time in an MBA graduate program
4. Maintain 3.0 GPA
5. Member of or planning to become a member NSHMBA (visit NSHMBA to join)

1. Be an enrolled member of a U.S. Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native group, or possess one-fourth degree Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe
2. Pursue a Master's or Doctorate degree as a full-time student
3. Demonstrate financial need (complete a FAFSA)

1. Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university; any major is acceptable, but preference will be given to majors in genetics and the biological or life sciences
2. Must be member or senior member of the Order of Demolay or be the son or daughter of a member or a deceased member of a constituent Masonic Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California.

1. Must have been undergraduate students at the time articles were published.
2. May be students in any country, but submissions must be in English.

1. Must be an Orange County resident
2. Must be registered Republican woman voter, 25 years of age or older
3. Be available for a personal interview if a finalist

1. Must be an African American, Hispanic American, American Indian/Alaska Native, or Asian Pacific American
2. Must be citizen or permanent resident of the United States
3. Have cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
4. Be accepted or enrolled full time as an undergraduate, OR be a graduate student in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science
5. Be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant
6. Have demonstrated leadership and commitment through participation in community service, extracurricular activities or other activities that reflect leadership abilities

1. Legal US Resident
2. Enrolled in a USDE accredited 2 or 4 year degree granting institution at time of drawing

Amount: $1000 (One hundred scholarships will be drawn)
To Apply:
More information and requirements can be found at campusdoor.com/scholarship/campusdoor.asp

1. Must be female
2. Must be junior, senior, or graduate standing by fall semester
3. Must attend award ceremony in Los Angeles
4. Contributor to US - Japan relations, cultural exchanges, and development of leadership in academic field

Amount: $1,500
To Apply:
To request application form, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to one of the following two addresses:

Liberty Mutual Scholarship Program - Deadline: November 1st
Requirements:

1. Full time student at a private college
2. Minimum 3.4 GPA
3. Have matriculated as a junior at the time of application
4. Have an appropriate major and interest in working in a business environment

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans - Deadline: November 1 each year
Requirements:

1. Must be a senior in a bachelor's program OR no more than two years already in a graduate program of any academic discipline or professional field
2. No older than 30 years of age as of November 1 of each deadline year
3. Must be a holder of a green card, a naturalized citizen, or a child of two naturalized citizen parents.

1. Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen
2. Be a California resident
3. Meet federal Selective Service filing requirements
4. Submit a FAFSA
5. Enroll in approved courses leading to a Permit
6. Be nominated by an eligible college or by the employing agency
7. Maintain at least half-time enrollment
8. Maintain satisfactory academic progress
9. Commit to full-time employment in a licensed children's center in California for a period of one year for each year of benefits received

OC Society of Investment Managers Scholarship Foundation - Deadline: November 8 each year
Requirements:

1. At least half-time student
2. Junior or senior standing
3. Have completed at least one Economics/Finance course with a grade of "B" or better
4. Major or minor in or intend to emphasize Economics/Finance/Investments
5. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

1. Currently attend a four year accredited college or university
2. Full-time undergraduate junior or senior

Amount: $500 - $5,000
To Apply:
Find contest guidelines and entry form at www.eliewieselfoundation.org or call 212-490-7777 for more information.

1. Must be a woman from a country other than the United States or Canada
2. Must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study or working toward a graduate degree in the university of their choice in the United States or Canada.
3. Must have a full year of coursework remaining.
4. Must be enrolled and on campus for the entire school year of the scholarship.
5. Must promise to return to their country within 90 days of completion of degree to pursue their professional career..

Amount: $6,000 annually
To Apply:
Eligibility must be established before application material is sent to applicants. The eligibility material may be requested at any time; information concerning the International Peace Scholarship Program is available from P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2899. Application material will be sent only if satisfactory information establishing eligibility has been received from the applicant. Write the above address, or call 515-255-3153 for more information

ESSENCE and THE SALLIE MAE FUND PRESENT
"THE GENERATION NEXT " SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

Five African-American women will each win a $5,000 scholarship!

May 14, 2008 ( New York , NY ) - ESSENCE Magazine has partnered with The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, to present "The Generation Next" scholarship competition. This program will award five African-American young women each a $5,000 college scholarship from The Sallie Mae Fund, an all-inclusive trip to attend one of the first-annual ESSENCE Young Women Leadership Conferences and an appearance in the October issue of ESSENCE magazine. Eligibility requirements and an online application form are available at www.essence.com/generationnext. The deadline to apply is June 15.

"ESSENCE has always been committed to uplifting and mentoring our young women," says Angela Burt-Murray, Editor in Chief, ESSENCE. "The "Generation Next" competition and the first-annual ESSENCE Young Women Leadership Conference are exciting new opportunities we are presenting along with The Sallie Mae Fund to encourage young girls and help them achieve their dreams."

The ESSENCE Young Women's Leadership Conference is a new program designed to empower young Black women (ages 18-24) as they prepare for college and launch their careers, with the tools and information needed to achieve success. The conference will be a one-day event taking place in three markets: Atlanta , GA ; Durham , NC ; Washington , DC ; The event will feature dynamic speakers, celebrity appearances, educational workshops and an expo. In addition, The Sallie Mae Fund will present a free Paying for College workshop at each event.

"On average, college graduates earn $1 million more than high school graduates over their lifetimes, yet research shows that young Black women are only about half as likely as their White counterparts to earn a college degree," said Erin Korsvall, director of community outreach, Sallie Mae, and vice president, The Sallie Mae Fund. "The Sallie Mae Fund is pleased to collaborate with the premier African-American women's magazine to spread the college-is-possible message to African-American women."

In addition, scholarship applicants will receive information on planning and paying for college, including Black College Dollars, a scholarship directory sponsored by The Sallie Mae Fund and available at www.salliemaefund.org. In total, The Sallie Mae Fund will award roughly $2 million in scholarships to students attending college this fall.

About Essence Communications Inc.:
Essence Communications Inc. (ECI) is the leading media and communications company dedicated to African-American women.  With a multi-platform presence in publishing, live events, and online, the Essence brand is "Where Black Women Come First".  The company's flagship publication, ESSENCE magazine, is the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African-American women; generating brand extensions such as the Essence Music Festival, Women Who Are Shaping the World Leadership Summit, Window on Our Women (WOW I, II & III ) and Smart Beauty I, II & III consumer insights, the Essence Book Club, Essence.com, and ventures in digital media (mobile, television and VOD ) via Essence Studios. For 38 years, ESSENCE magazine, which has a readership of 8.3 million, has been the leading source of cutting-edge information relating to every area of African-American women's lives. Additional information about ECI and ESSENCE is available at essence.com.

About The Sallie Mae Fund:
The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, achieves its mission-to increase access to a postsecondary education for America 's students-by supporting programs and initiatives that help open doors to higher education, prepare families for their investment, and bridge the gap when no one else can. For more information, visit www.salliemaefund.org.