Have received the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the Board of Governor Waiver/BOG).
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Max 600 word short essay about giving back to your community and how you are doing so, plan to, and/or want to, an easy personal information application, and an unofficial transcript.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Requires three personal insight paragraphs, one letter of recommendation, quick personal information application, unofficial transcript
REWARD:
Depends on the scholarships you are matched with, qualify for, apply to you, and are picked for.
Hold permanent or temporary residency in the country of the college the student is attending or possess a visa considered appropriate by the college.
Have a college record free of suspension, probation or other serious disciplinary action.
Not have a criminal record, or if a convicted felon, must have all conditions of sentencing, including parole/probation, completed.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Requires a three to four-paragraph essay about a significant endeavor that influenced not just yourself but also your community, a rather long personal informational application with multiple additional paragraphs, needs at least one recommendation letter, and an unofficial transcript
REWARD:
$5,000
Commemorative medallion
HOW TO APPLY – Create an account on https://www.ptk.org/ and fill out scholarship form, contact college nominator.
DEADLINE – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search the scholarships will vary, as will the deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the qualifications.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the application process.
REWARD:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the rewards.
HOW TO APPLY – This isn’t one specific scholarship, when you click here you will search through the available scholarships, and each will have a link for more information. These are reputable scholarships, not like those on bold.org or other random scholarship databases.
High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students can apply.
Candidates must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student at an accredited college or university for the upcoming fall or spring term respectively.
Intended major in Life Sciences or related fields.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – A 250 word abstract on why you have decided to enter the field of Life Science, and how you plan to use your degree to further advance this field. 150 word abstract on what your favorite scientific discovery is and why.
American Psychological Association Scholarship, Grants and Awards Database
DEADLINE – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search the scholarships will vary, as will the deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the qualifications.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the application process.
REWARD:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the rewards.
HOW TO APPLY – This isn’t one specific scholarship, when you click here you will search through the available scholarships, and each will have a link for more information. These are reputable scholarships, not like those on bold.org or other random scholarship databases.
Students enrolled at a California Community College in their award year.
Students who meet the general Cal Grant eligibility requirements, which can be found here.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Fill out FASFA or CA Dream Act Application.
REWARD:
Depends on your FASFA or CA Dream Act information.
HOW TO APPLY – Submit the FAFSA OR CA Dream Act Application, Submit the FAFSA. Unless you’re an undocumented, CA Dream Act-eligible student, then submit the CA Dream Act Application. Login to WebGrants 4 Students and confirm GPA. After your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application is processed, you’ll receive an email letting you know it’s time to create your WebGrants 4 Students account. Once you are logged in, confirm that CSAC has your GPA as this completes your Cal Grant application.
Majoring in business, accounting, finance, mathematics, management, and others related to the personal finance industry.
Must be a U.S. resident.
Must be a current or future college student (e.g., high school senior).
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – 500-900 word essay answering “In 10 years, how do you see yourself impacting the finance industry?” titled “How I Will Impact The Finance Industry” following formatting instructions on the website.
REWARD:
Up to $1000 paid directly to the university/college
HOW TO APPLY – Mail essay and official transcript to the information provided on the website
DEADLINE – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search and filters chosen the scholarships will vary, as will the deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search and filters chosen the scholarships will vary, as will the qualifications.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search and filters chosen the scholarships will vary, as will the application process.
REWARD:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search and filters chosen the scholarships will vary, as will the rewards.
HOW TO APPLY – This isn’t one specific scholarship, when you click here you will filter your search and look through the available scholarships, each will have a link for more information. These are reputable scholarships, not like those on bold.org or other random scholarship databases.
DEADLINE – No deadline, this application is ongoing
QUALIFICATIONS:
Be a full-time student, enrolled in a 2-year vocational training program at an Alameda County community college
Have a career goal and a minimum GPA of 2.50
Show evidence of financial need and partial self-support (for example: savings from summer job, part-time work)
Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
Be under 30 years old (maximum eligible age is 30)
NOT for students transferring to a four year
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Up to $1000 over two semesters
REWARD:
Up to $1000 over two semesters
HOW TO APPLY – Medium length personal information survey, must acquire a letter of nomination from a fauclty member or counselor who knows you (must be on school letterhead), a letter of reference, proof of enrollment, unofficial transcript, evidence of partial self-support, personal statement (word count unknown) and evidence of financial need, then mail it to the information provided on the application form.
DEADLINE – Varies, this website will use your information to guide you to scholarships that work for you, deadlines will vary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Varies, this website will use your information to guide you to scholarships that work for you, those qualifications will vary.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Varies, this website will use your information to guide you to scholarships that work for you, those applications will vary.
REWARD:
Varies, this website will use your information to guide you to scholarships that work for you, those rewards will vary.
HOW TO APPLY – This isn’t one specific scholarship, when you click here you’ll create an account or use the one you have from high school. It will then use your information to go through its existing database and match you with those that you qualify for. These are reputable scholarships, unlike those on bold.org or other random scholarship databases.
Berkeley High School, B-Tech or Berkeley Independent Studies.
A member of an underrepresented population (first gen, minority, poor).
Currently enrolled at BCC and plan to enroll for the next academic year.
Plan to apply for transfer to a 4-year college within two years of Community College attendance.
Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Complete a minimum of 12 transferable units by the end of the Fall semester.
Enroll in a minimum of 12 transferable units for Spring.
Time for one check in per semester, and three required meetings
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Requires two max 150 word short responses, one max 750 word essay about a personal or academic achievement, one two-paragraph essay on activities you’ve participated in, easy personal information application, needs letters of recommendation, unofficial transcript, and Student Educational Plan. If accepted through the first round there’s one interview round.
REWARD:
Up to $500 per term.
Dedicated College Success Advisor to provide support and help identify resources.
College counseling, life skills training, and supportive communities.
Undergraduate minority (African-American, Hispanic-American, Native-American, and Asian-American including Pacific Islander diasporas) students who are California residents or are actively enrolled in an accredited Community College or University in Northern California.
Demonstrated intent to pursue a career in transportation, including (but not limited to): Transportation Planning, Transportation Engineering, Mobility as a Service, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Aviation Science, Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above.
Must be in a specific AA program or demonstrate intent to transfer to university.
If selected as a winner, must attend a COMTO event to accept the award.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Personal information application, 1-2 page career interest essay, and a letter of recommendation.
REWARD:
$1000-$5000 dollars
HOW TO APPLY – Download and fill out application here then email it to scholarships@comtonorcal.org & info@comtonorcal.org.
DEADLINE – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search the scholarships will vary, as will the deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the qualifications.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the application process.
REWARD:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the rewards.
HOW TO APPLY – This isn’t one specific scholarship, when you click here you will search through the sections and available scholarships. Each will have a link for more information.
No previous enrollment at a four-year institution.
Sophomore status at a community college – Be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by January or a recent graduate.
Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in fall.
Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
Demonstrate unmet financial need.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Medium length personal information application, six max 500-600 character personal response essays, and two letters of recommendation from academic professionals at current institution, unofficial transcript, resume
REWARD:
Up to 55,000 per year for two to three years
College planning support
Ongoing advising
Opportunity to connect with a thriving community of fellow Cooke Scholars.
Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student currently enrolled and accepted at a college or university in the United States for the upcoming fall or spring term
Intended major must be in Life Sciences or a related field
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Short personal information survey, 1-5 minute video answering “What do you consider to be the most important scientific breakthrough?”
REWARD:
$2,500 check sent to the university listed on your application
Student enrolled at either a community college or university
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Write minimum 300 word essay answering the questions “What is one traumatic experience you experienced in your life, and how did you overcome it?”, resume including GPA and the college you’re attending.
Minority Students Scholarships and Financial Aid Database
DEADLINE – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search the scholarships will vary, as will the deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the qualifications.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the application process.
REWARD:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the rewards.
HOW TO APPLY – This isn’t one specific scholarship, when you click here you will search through the available scholarships, and each will have a link for more information. These are reputable scholarships, not like those on bold.org or other random scholarship databases.
Whatever qualifications one needs for the scholarships available that semester.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Requires a three to four-paragraph essay about a significant endeavor that influenced not just yourself but also your community, a rather long personal informational application with multiple additional paragraphs, unofficial transcript, needs at least one recommendation letter.
REWARD:
Depends on the scholarships you are matched with, qualify for, apply to you, and are picked for
You should presently be a senior in high school, be transitioning from high school to a college or university, or be already enrolled in a college or university inside the United States or Canada.
Employees and their immediate family members of PhotoshopActions.com are not eligible to participate.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Carefully research and compose an essay-style Adobe Photoshop tutorial of 800 to 1,000 words, with screenshots and photos included to illustrate your points on one of the following topics. Use proper grammar and punctuation. They’d also like a headshot.
REWARD:
$500 check mailed to the university
Winning entry published on Pretty Actions Blog
HOW TO APPLY – Go to this link, write an essay fulfilling and complying with the requirements, and email it to them with the requested information.
Planning to attend an accredited college in the USA.
Must be pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – 10 sentence essay introducing yourself and conveying why you should win the scholarship. A couple of personal information questions.
Scholarships and Grants for Nursing Students Database
DEADLINE – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search the scholarships will vary, as will the deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the qualifications.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the application process.
REWARD:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the rewards.
HOW TO APPLY – This isn’t one specific scholarship, when you click here you will search through the available scholarships, and each will have a link for more information.
Scholarships for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
DEADLINE – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search the scholarships will vary, as will the deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the qualifications.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the application process.
REWARD:
Varies, this website is a database, based on your search scholarships will vary, as will the rewards.
HOW TO APPLY – This isn’t one specific scholarship, when you click here you will search through the available scholarships, and each will have a link for more information.
Applicant must be currently enrolled or accepted to a university/college/community college for the current school year.
Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Must be a single African American mother.
If your institution has a policy that scholarship funds be sent to them directly you will not be awarded a check in your name.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Requires a recent copy of your tax return with all personal information (for the exception of your name) blacked out showing you are filing as single with 1 or more dependents. A minimum 600 word essay about how higher education will increase the quality of life for you and your child(ren) in pdf format.
REWARD:
$2000
HOW TO APPLY – Go to this link and fill out the application.
Applicants are required to have a 3.5 or better GPA.
Domestic or international students may apply.
Students attending accredited online universities are welcome to apply.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – A photo of yourself, a 500-100 word essay answering the question “How will your education contribute to a Utopian world?” and proof of enrollment
REWARD:
$1000
Essay published on the website
HOW TO APPLY – Go to this link and click apply, follow directions from there
A current high school student attending a college or university in the following semester or a full time college or university student in good academic standing.
Show a desire to continue their higher education to most efficiently impact their community.
APPLICATION DIFFICULTY – Maximum 1500 word essay discussing your favorite entrepreneurial story and how it has inspired and motivated you to strive higher in order to reach your goals.
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