Welcome to the Ventura College Dreamers Resource Center Scholarship Hub!
Here you’ll find scholarships that are undocumented-friendly, open to AB 540, DACA, and mixed-status students.
🔎 Sort through the opportunities by deadline month, and check back regularly for updates.
Need help? Visit us in the Dreamers Resource Center or email us at: VCDreamers@vcccd.edu
Start Early: some applications take time to gather documents
Review Eligibility Carefully: some scholarships are open to all, some are major-specific
Personal Statements Matter: don't be afraid to ask someone to review it
Keep a checklist of scholarships you've applied to
Identify as a woman and pursue an ABET-accredited associate, bachelor, or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science
Amount: $2,000 - $10,000
GPA of 2.0 or better
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students.
Any high school senior or college level students of the visuals aarts who is also a Ventura County Resident
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Open for: high school and college (undergraduate) students.
Must be a 12th grade student and/or graduating high school in the spring or summer 2026
Must be pursuing studies in a public works related field of study (i.e Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Construction Management and more)
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 16, 2026
Open for: high school students
Must have live in Ventura at anytime
Must have a 2.0 or Higher
Must be continuing education (college, Occupational or technical program
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Open for: high school and college/university students.
Students who consider the California Central Coast their home in one of the following counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura.
Be a full-time student (undergraduate or graduate) in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, OR
Be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 out of 4.0
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Open for: high school students, college, university students
For children of farmworkers who are pursuing higher education.
Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university. Vocational and trade schools accepted.
For high school seniors: Upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript and proof of enrollment at a higher education institution, such as your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) or class schedule.
For current college or vocational/trade students: Upload a copy of your most recent unofficial college transcript.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Amount: varies
Deadline: May 3, 2026
Open for: high school students, college, university students
Five students will be selected to receive a one-time $1,800 scholarship to attend or who are currently attending a trade school, certification program, community college, or university.
One CNA student who is attending or plans to attend Ventura Community College will be selected to receive a $1,000 CNA Scholarship.
Currently living in Ventura County
Farmworker or child of farmworker(s) who is currently attending or has been accepted to a community college or university
Involvement in the Community or Extracurricular Activities
Amount: varies
Deadline: April 30,2026
Open for: high school students, college students, university students
You must be a child of a farm worker (seasonal, retired, or injured from farm work is OK).
You must be a senior graduating from high school who has maintained a minimum 2.3 GPA average and be accepted by a two or four-year college, OR be a current college student with a minimum 2.5 GPA average.
If selected, a representative of HFW! will contact you to schedule a home visit in June, to do a video recorded interview about what it means to receive the scholarship.
You must be available to accept the award at our “From Field to Fork” fundraising dinner in July, 2026 (exact date to be announced) at the Walnut Grove at Tierra Rejada Ranch in Moorpark. Each scholarship recipient will be given three guest tickets to the event.
Amount: varies
Deadline: May 6, 2026
Open for: high school students, college students, university students
Any undocumented undergraduate student from California may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how you will use education to help your community move forward and progress.
Due: June 10, 2026
Open to all current Ventura College students. One application connects you to multiple foundation scholarships based on your profile.
2026 application is now closed. 2026-2027 Application will open approximately around September 2026
Eligibility: Open to all students, including AB 540/DACA/undocumented students
This award is for undocumented and mixed-status Ventura College students who demonstrate courage, resilience, and commitment to their educational journey.
Application is now closed. 2026-2027 application will open once again in October 2026
Eligibility: Open to undocumented and mix-status students