Scholarships

There are several types of scholarships offered at CCSF. The thing that most students find to be difficult about scholarships is that each scholarship has different eligibility requirements, application procedures, rules, and deadlines. So if you want to apply for scholarships, it will take a bit of work. That said, there are numerous scholarships at CCSF, and we have students who are awarded thousands of dollars each year.

For many scholarships, students will need to have filled out a FAFSA (US Citizens) or a California Dream Act Application (AB 540 students), or alternatively, filling out a California College Promise Grant Application (formerly BOG Fee Waiver). The Office of Financial Aid is very helpful in assisting students who need help in applying for financial aid. While some students might think that these steps are unnecessary because of the Free City College program, it is possible for students to be given additional funds to help cover the cost of their education, such as textbooks, transportation, housing, childcare, etc.

In addition to federal financial aid and Free City College stipends, please click on each link below to learn about the various types of scholarships offered at City College:

• Osher Scholarships - There are three types of need-based Osher scholarships available to CCSF students. These are worth up to $550 per semester. They require a paper application along with a personal statement, and there are various requirements for each scholarship. Click here to learn more about each type.

Osher scholarships are available in both the Fall and Spring semesters, and the deadlines are usually fairly early (the third or fourth week of class), so apply early!

• Mosaic Scholarships - Mosaic scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in basic skills courses and participating in one of the retention center programs (AASP, APASS, Guardian Scholars, LSN, and Tulay). These are worth $500 per semester. Click here to learn more about the Mosaic scholarship.

The Mosaic Scholarship is only offered in Fall semesters. Applications are usually due in late September.

• Transportation Scholarships - Transportation scholarships in the form of $100 Clipper cards are available through the Office of Student Equity. Students can apply through any of the following programs/departments: AASP, APASS, LSN, Tulay, VASA, Athletics, CalWORKS, DSPS, EOPS, VETS, PUENTE, VISA, Guardian Scholars, Project Survive, WayPass, FRC, SCube, CSCD, and NSCD. Click here for more information on eligibility, and meet with a counselor in one of the listed programs to apply.
• General Scholarships - There are several different general scholarships offered to CCSF students. Each has its own requirements and its own award; however, students can apply for general scholarships online by logging into the RamID portal and clicking on AWARDSPRING. Once a student fills out the application, it will be submitted for all scholarships that the student is eligible for.

General scholarships are only offered in Spring semesters. The application usually opens in early February and is due in early March.

• Select Scholarships - Just like the general scholarships, there are several different general scholarships offered to CCSF students. Each has its own requirements and its own award; however, students can apply for general scholarships online by logging into the RamID portal and clicking on AWARDSPRING. Once a student fills out the application, it will be submitted for all scholarships that the student is eligible for.

Select scholarships are only offered in Spring semesters. The application usually opens in early February and is due in early March.

• Department Scholarships - Many academic departments at CCSF have their own scholarships, separate from the general and select scholarships. Each scholarship is separate, and students must submit a separate paper application for each scholarship they apply for. The departmental scholarship application links may be found here.

Departmental scholarship are only offered in Spring semesters. Applications are usually due in early March.

There are many, MANY, MANY more scholarships available than the ones listed above. Please visit the Office of Financial Aid or any of our Multicultural Retention Programs for more information on various scholarships available to CCSF students.