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As the cost of post-secondary education rises, it is important that students find as many sources of financial support as possible, including scholarships. Below you will find multiple scholarships search sites. We encourage students to search other websites and community agencies to locate more scholarships.

CA Colleges Scholarship Search

• www.cappex.com

• www.studentaid.ed.gov

• www.collegeboard.com

• www.alliancescholars.org (STEM)

• Chafee Grant Info (Foster Youth)

• www.fastweb.com

• EECU Local Scholarship List

• African-American Student Scholarships (African American)

• www.uncf.org (African American)

• www.latinocollegedollars.com (Latinx)

• www.apiasf.org (Asian/Pacific Islander)

• www.hsf.net (Latino)

• www.maldef.org (Latinx)

• www.collegefund.org (Native American)

• www.thehaef.org (Hmong)

Out of State College Financial Tips Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

WUE is for students who want to attend an out of state college but are concerned about paying non-resident tuition. California residents are eligible for consideration for reduced tuition rate at more than 150 participating WUE institutions. To be considered for the WUE rate (150% of resident tuition), apply directly to the WUE institutions of your choice. For more detailed information, visit the links below:

LINK: WUE General Information

LINK: WUE College Search Finder

*WUE FAQ’s

Below are lists of scholarships listed by month due. Many scholarships require online applications. Refer to the website (click on the scholarship title) for specific criteria for each scholarship and application instructions.

***This is not an exhaustive list of scholarships and we encourage students to search for other scholarships available online and in the community. ***

Local Scholarships - Fresno

AB 540 Scholarships

Scholarships Presentation - Dr. Gloria Ponce Rodriguez

June 2021

Due: June 4, 2021

Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established in loving memory of Roshan Rahbari, a former student of West Valley Community College and a graduate of Leland High School in San Jose, California. In his 18 years of life Roshan touched the lives of many. He believed in harmony among people of different backgrounds and had a rainbow of friends. He was sensitive to the plight of people in need of help and saw everyone as an individual worthy of respect. His dream was to become a psychologist for young people, and it is in his kind spirit that his parents established this scholarship fund to help young people realize their dreams.

The Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund seeks to support outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor's degrees at four-year colleges and universities.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current resident of California

• Current community college student transferring to a four-year college or university on a part-time or full-time basis

• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0

• Demonstrated service to community or school

• Demonstrated financial need

• Character qualities such as integrity, compassion and generosity

Link: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/rahbari

Amount: Up to $5,000 (paid over two years, provided renewal eligibility requirements are met)

Due: June 3, 2021

Reputation Rhino Protection and Preservation of Wildlife and Nature Scholarship

At the beginning of the 20th century, 500,000 rhinos roamed Africa and Asia. Today, only 27,000 rhinos remain in the wild -- a result of increased trade in rhino horn and poaching. At Reputation Rhino, we believe that we are custodians and caretakers of the planet, and have a strong responsibility to protect endangered species from extinction. This scholarship will support students with a demonstrated interest and career plan in the conservation of endangered species.

ESSAY TOPIC

Plants and animals are disappearing at an alarming rate, and the natural ecological systems that all species, including humans, depend upon are at serious risk. Why is this a global concern?

What successful strategies and tactics have been used to protect endangered species? What practical steps can we, as individuals, communities, and countries, take in the immediate future to protect vulnerable species and their habitats?

500–1000 words

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/reputation-rhino-protection-and-preservation-of-wildlife-and-nature-scholarship/

Amount: $500

April 2021

Due: April 1, 2021

Galactic Fed Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship

The Galactic Fed Entrepreneur Scholarship will be awarded to a current or aspiring entrepreneur in high school or college in the United States. We’re looking for those with an innovative and rebellious spirit; applicants who embody the idea of “doing things differently.” If you are incredibly creative, have a unique and impressive background, and live an out-of-the-box life - this one’s for you.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/galactic-fed-young-entrepreneurs-scholarship/

Amount: $500

March 2021

Due: March 1, 2021

Nikhil Desai Asian-American Experience Scholarship

This scholarship will support an Asian-American student whose multicultural experiences have strongly influenced their current perspective.

All Asian-American (including Middle Eastern) students who are juniors in high school or older are eligible to apply. First-generation applicants will be preferred.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/nikhil-desai-asian-american-experience-scholarship/

Amount: $1,000

February 2021

Due: March 1, 2021

2021 Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program

Undergraduate scholarships will be awarded to California based children, grandchildren or legal guardians of persons who currently hold full-time employment with, or are proprietor of, a company holding a valid California liquor, beer or wine license. This includes restaurants, hotels, retail & wholesale establishments, airlines, breweries, wineries, etc.

• Student employment, or employment by family member other than parent/grandparent does not qualify.

• Undergraduate candidates currently enrolled in a four-year college/university are ineligible to apply.

• Students planning to attend a two-year community college are ineligible to apply.

• IMPORTANT: If parent/grandparents employer considers full-time employment less than 40-hours per week, please be prepared to include a statement from said company indicating their work-week policy.

Link: https://www.christermon.com/scholarship-program/applications/hs/qualifier.php

Amount: $3,000 - $6,000

Due: February 11, 2021

African-American Entrepreneurs Grant — Female Award

Talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not.

Although African-Americans comprise 13.4% of the US population, just 1% of start-ups receiving venture funding have Black founders. And since women own just 11% of the equity value of start-ups, this issue is even greater for Black female entrepreneurs.

From small businesses to venture-scale, entrepreneurship is an enduring and impactful way that communities move forward, but the funded entrepreneurs in the US do not reflect the diversity of our country. Solving this problem will take deep dedication throughout the start-up and venture capital world.

As one small part of this, the African-American Entrepreneurs Grant - Female Award will be awarded to a female African-American entrepreneur at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business. Current or aspiring African-American entrepreneurs across any field or business stage will be considered.

Winners will be selected on the merit of their business idea, and on the impact that additional financial support will have for them.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/african-american-entrepreneurs-grant-female-award/

Amount: $1,000

Due: February 11, 2021

African-American Entrepreneurs Grant — Male Award

Talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not.

Although African-Americans comprise 13.4% of the US population, just 1% of start-ups receiving venture funding have Black founders. And since women own just 11% of the equity value of start-ups, this issue is even greater for Black female entrepreneurs.

From small businesses to venture-scale, entrepreneurship is an enduring and impactful way that communities move forward, but the funded entrepreneurs in the US do not reflect the diversity of our country. Solving this problem will take deep dedication throughout the start-up and venture capital world.

As one small part of this, the African-American Entrepreneurs Grant - Female Award will be awarded to a female African-American entrepreneur at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business. Current or aspiring African-American entrepreneurs across any field or business stage will be considered.

Winners will be selected on the merit of their business idea, and on the impact that additional financial support will have for them.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/african-american-entrepreneurs-grant-male-award/

Amount: $1,000

January 2021

December 2020

Due: December 4, 2020

EECU Student Grant Program

Applications open October 19, 2020. Up to ten $2,000 grants will be awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year. The deadline to apply for a grant is Friday, December 4, 2020.

To be eligible to apply for the 2021 grant program, applicants need to be:

1. The spouse or dependent of a current EECU employee; specific requirements are listed in the grant application. Applicants must select that they are applying as the spouse or dependent of an EECU employee when completing the application.

2. An EECU member, joint member or joint owner as of June 4, 2020; account must be in good standing.

3. Planning to attend a community college, university/college, vocational/technical school, or advanced professional training in the U.S. in the 2021-2022 academic year; grant recipients will be required to provide verification of enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Link: https://www.myeecu.org/home/news-resources/financial-resources/student-grant-program

Amount: $2,000, 10 grants

Due: December 1, 2020

Gabriella Carter Failure Doesn't Define Me Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who find the strength to value their failures and voice them aloud—for students who know that there are always learning opportunities on the horizon and who pivot to take each failure as an opportunity to reflect, regroup, and rejoice as they improve.

It will be awarded to a student who demonstrates introspectiveness and growth from a notable failure in their life. Students at any educational level are welcome to apply.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/gabriella-carter-failure-doesnt-define-me-scholarship/#ref=gabby

Amount: $1,000

Due: December 1, 2020

Gabriella Carter Failure Doesn't Define Me Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who find the strength to value their failures and voice them aloud—for students who know that there are always learning opportunities on the horizon and who pivot to take each failure as an opportunity to reflect, regroup, and rejoice as they improve.

It will be awarded to a student who demonstrates introspectiveness and growth from a notable failure in their life. Students at any educational level are welcome to apply.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/gabriella-carter-failure-doesnt-define-me-scholarship/#ref=gabby

Amount: $1,000

November 2020

Due: November 15, 2020

Elks National Foundation Scholarship

Awards:

• The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2021 competition.

• Male and female students compete separately.

• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

• The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners in late April, 2021. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)

The 20 Top Finalists traditionally participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges. These 20 Finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000.

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Link: https://www.nalortho.com/empower

Amount: $2,500

Due: November 11, 2020

Opportunity for Black Women Scholarship

Talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not.

Black women are paid 39% less than white men. While this ratio is slowly improving, it won’t reach parity at its current pace for another 100 years. Black women ask for raises at the same rates as white women, but they get worse results. The pay gap actually widens at higher-age education levels, beginning at age 16 and growing from there.

This problem reflects the systemic inequality that is prevalent in so many fields in America. It’s an issue that will require reform across many fields in the public and private sectors. As one small part of this, the Opportunity for Black Women Scholarship will be awarded to a Black woman at any education level and field of study. This scholarship is part of the Mechanism Ventures Impact Grants Series.

Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/opportunity-for-black-women-scholarship/

Amount: $1,000

Due: November 1, 2020

Study Abroad Award - Scholarship

Open to students who want to study at college abroad.

$2,000 cash prize

Write a 150-250 word essay on this round's theme.

Comp deadline: Nov 1, 2020

Essay theme: Why That City?

• A study abroad experience is a life changing one. By immersing yourself in a foreign culture, you learn new and different ways of living. You return home a little more knowledgeable and wiser than before.

• Your choice of destination matters. You may have to learn a new language, or not. The culture could be similar, or very different. You could make lifelong connections. What is your destination city and, of all possible choices, why there?

Link: https://goodcolleges.online/study-abroad-award/

Amount: $2,000

Due: November 1, 2020

Don't Stop Scholarship

In honor of all of the young women out there who Don't Stop working hard to get their education! Women remain underrepresented and undervalued in society and female students of color are at a larger disadvantage when it comes to access to financial resources.

Link: https://theedontstopscholarship.com/

Amount: $10,000

October 2020

Due: October 31, 2020

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Did binge-re-watching "The Walking Dead" get you thinking about what you’d do if the streets were filled with flesh-eating zombies? Maybe you've envisioned your own post-apocalyptic world overrun with the living dead, forcing you to come up with a zombie survival plan — and quick!

Hone your survival tactics and imagine what your school or college campus might be like in a zombie apocalypse. Our Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship committee wants to know your plan to avoid the zombies, where you’d hide, and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.

We're giving one successful survivor $2,000 towards his or her college education. Do you think you have what it takes to make the cut?

Applicants must:

• Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students.

Submit an online written response to the question:

• "Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less)

Link: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Due: October 31, 2020

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2020, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

Link: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Amount: Varies

Due: October 25, 2020

Horatio Alger Association - National Scholarship

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

Link: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/national-scholarships/

Amount: $25,000

Due: October 25, 2020

EMPOWER Human Kindness Ambassador Scholarship

To apply, share your story of how you EMPOWER Human Kindness in our community OR nominate a student who is spreading kindness. One deserving recipient will become our EMPOWER Human Kindness Ambassador and receive a $2,500 scholarship!

Link: https://www.nalortho.com/empower

Amount: $2,500

Due: October 15, 2020

The House Method Commitment to Our Homes Scholarship

Who qualifies?

• Any student enrolled in a post-secondary associate, four-year, or graduate program at an accredited college or university in the United States.

• Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

How to apply for the Commitment to Our Homes Scholarship

• Submit an essay no longer than 1,000 words that answers the question: How do you hope to improve the way people live in their homes?

• Submit a completed scholarship application form.

Link: https://housemethod.com/scholarships/

Amount: $1,000

Due: October 12, 2020

Olin E. Teague Scholarship

The National Space Club and Foundation offers a scholarship each year in memory of the Honorable Olin E. Teague, a Representative in Congress who aggressively supported our national space program, to encourage talented young people to pursue careers in aerospace fields. The scholarship, in the amount of $4,000.00, is awarded to a graduating high school senior at an accredited U.S. high school. The student must be a U.S. Citizen. This scholarship program is intended to encourage talented young people to pursue careers in aerospace fields.

Click here to download the application.

Link: https://www.spaceclub.org/education/olin-teague.html

Amount: $4,000

September 2020

Due: September 25, 2020

The Latino College Expo - Scholarship Opportunities

The Latino College Expo is going to be virtually held on September 25, 2020. Fresno Unified Students may use the link below to register for free.

Some of the colleges will be accepting students on the spot, waiving application fees, and awarding SCHOLARSHIPS. The Latino College Expo will also giving away (10) scholarships. All students may enter!

· Students can meet with over 50 colleges

· Over a Million dollars in Scholarships given away

· Workshops on DACA and DREAM ACT and how to find MONEY for College

· Information on how to navigate college during and after pandemic

Fresno Unified Link: https://hopin.to/events/latino-college-expo?code=5346835b-7491-46f5-9e45-ce119f5e3c48

Amount: Varies