With over 400 scholarships available and awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, we鈥檝e got something for you! Check out our various scholarships and apply for them with a single application. Scholarships are given for many reasons, not just grades or financial need.
External Scholarships
Many foundations, professional associations, religious and ethnic organizations, and corporations offer grants and scholarships. These awards are based on a wide variety of qualifications including, financial need, academic achievement, religious affiliation, ethnicity, community service, and special interests.
| Donor | Amount | Deadline | Submittal |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | Fall semester applications opening soon | Online | |
| | Flyer | $5,000 | June 25, 2025 | Online |
| Up to $1,500 | March 2, 2025 | Online | |
| Varies | May 23, 2025 | Online | |
| Up to $11,000 | January 1, 2025 鈥� April 15, 2025 | Online | |
| $2,500 鈥� $20,000 | January 15 | Online | |
| $500 | June 19, 2025 | Online | |
| Up to $5,000 | July 31, 2025 | Online | |
| Merit Based | February 15 | Online | |
| $500 | January 13 | Online | |
| $750 鈥� $1,500 | April 21, 2025 | Online | |
| $2,000 | December 8 | Online | |
| up to $16,500 | February 28, 2025 | Online | |
| $1,000 | February 28, 2025 | Online | |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | Up to $1,000 per Academic Year | January 31 | Financial Aid Office |
| | Flyer | Up to $2,500 | April 30, 2025 | |
| $500-$5,000 | February 15 | Online | |
| Varies | Varies | Online | |
| $500 鈥� $5,000 | February 21, 2025 | Online | |
| $2,000 | May 11, 2025 | Online | |
| $20,000 | January 24 | ||
| Up to $20,000 | Accepting applications | Online | |
| (NLAPW) | Three $1,500 | March 17, 2025 | Online |
| $2,500 鈥� $5,000 | Closed | Financial Aid Office | |
| Varies | November 11 | Online | |
| $4,000 | Varies | Online | |
| Up to $2,000 each year | Opens on March 1, 2025 | Online | |
| $2,000 | December 5, 2024 鈥� June 5, 2025 | Online | |
| Varies | December 5 | Online | |
| $2,500 | March 31, 2025 | Online | |
| Varies | December 16 | Online | |
| | Flyer | Varies | February 28, 2025 | Online |
| $500 鈥� $15,000 | Varies | Online | |
| $500 鈥� $4,000 | Opens mid-June | Online | |
| $2,500-$5,000 | October 30 | ||
| Up to $1,000 | Opens early September | Online | |
| $1,000 鈥� $2,500 | April 2025 | Online |
Scholarship Searches
Find and apply for as many scholarships as you can 鈥� it's free money for college. For an even broader selection of scholarships, we encourage you to explore the many free scholarship search databases that are available.