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Outside Scholarships

Saddleback College does not directly, contractually or by other arrangement facilitate the following external scholarships. 

Name Amount Deadline Eligibility Requirements Link
TheDream.US National Scholarship Program up to $33,00 2/28/2023 TheDream.US, the nation's largest scholarship fund for DREAMers, awards highly motivated immigrant youth with DACA status attend college. Graduating high school seniors, graduates or GED recipients who are eligible for in-state tuition or have been accepted to one of the partner colleges are welcome to apply. More Info
1Dental Scholarship $500 5/31/2023 Applicant must be a resident of the U.S. and currently enrolled as a high school senior, college student or graduate student More Info
Amcor Technical School Scholarship $2,500 3/6/2023 Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates. Applicants must also be pursuing a certificate* or associate’s degree in an industrial skilled trade (mechanical, electronics or automation, for example) More Info
American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship $10,000 1/9/2024 Must self-identify as a member of at least one of the following traditionally 
underrepresented groups: American Indian or Alaska Native, asian, black or African 
American, hispanic or latino, native Hawaiian or pacific islander, or female (any race or 
ethnicity)
More Info
ASM Global Stars Scholarship $2,500 4/11/2023 Must be pursuing a degree in one of the following; Business/International Business (Marketing, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources), Hospitality/Entertainment/Sports Management, Culinary Arts, Communications/Public Relations/Digital Media, information technology, graphic design More Info
Brave of Heart Scholarship Program

$5,000 - $50,000

4/21/2023 To help families devastated by the COVID-19  pandemic, the Brave of Heart Scholarship supports the children, spouses or domestic partners of frontline health care workers who lost their lives to COVID-related causes. More Info
Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship for Cancer Survivors $10,000 3/31/2023 The Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship for Cancer Survivors provides assistance to cancer survivors who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. More Info
BURGER KING Scholars Program $1,000 - $50,000 12/15/2023 Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Canada offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Must demonstrate community involvement through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations; plan to enroll full-time in 2024-25 More Info
CDM Smith Scholarship $7,500 4/17/2023 Must be a high school graduate, current college undergraduate or graduate student, planning to enroll full-time in an eligible program focusing on engineering at an accredited four-year college, university for the entire 2023-2024 academic year More Info
Chick-fil-A Community Scholarship $25,000 11/1/2023 Must demonstrate care through community service during the last twelve months and be recommended by 1-3 teachers, coaches, community leaders or mentors. More Info
Credit Human Scholarship $5,000 3/15/2023 Applicants must be current college undergraduates who have completed at least one semester in the last calendar year OR students who have completed at least two undergraduate semesters in the last five years and are seeking to re-enter the academic world More Info
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway up to $10,000 9/13/2023 To enter, create a TikTok that tells us why you deserve tuition, how it will impact your life and help you reach your goals. More Info
Edwards Lifesciences Scholarship Program  $2,500 for up to 4 years 4/18/2023  For students pursuing a major in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM majors). More Info
Equitable Excellence Scholarship $5,000 for up to 4 years 11/15/2023 Must be high school seniors with financial need who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. More Info
Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund up to $5,000 - $10,000 2/8/2023 Students seeking a degree or certificate in Education, Counseling/Psychology or Nursing Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates or current college undergraduates More Info
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund varies ongoing For postsecondary study to financially needy dependents of those killed or permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 attacks More Info
Frontline Families Scholarship $1,000 - $2,500 2/15/2023 A child of a deceased frontline healthcare worker who died from Covid-19 while employed at a medical facility. More Info
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program $10,000 up to 3 years 1/5/2024 Current high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, who have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) and who demonstrate the qualities of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship  More Info
Inspire Our Future Commercial Scholarship $10,000 3/20/2023 Current college student pursuing a sales or marketing major, and you identify as Black or African American More Info
CSUF Black Student Scholarship Fund $1,500 2/1/23 3:00 To assist current high school seniors and current undergraduates who plan to attend Cal State Fullerton for the upcoming academic year. More Info
Radio Television Digital News Association Scholarships varies April Open to college students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism More Info
2023 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Program Application $500 - $5,000 2/15/2023 Must be of Hispanic heritage. U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA More Info
The Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship  $1,000 2/19/2023 Applicant must be a student at an accredited school, or be accepted to begin school at an accredited school within 6 months of application. More Info
The Vegetarian Resource Group $5,000 - 10,000 2/20/2023 Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2023. More Info
Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program up to $4,000  2/24/2023 VNSP applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited degree program pursuing an Associate as a Licensed Vocational Nurse More Info
Kennedy-King Memorial College Scholarship Fund $6,000 2/17/2023 Belong to a minority group under-represented in the California College and University system, principally African- Americans; Americans (North, Central, or South) derived from Spanish speaking cultures; Native Americans; and Pacific Islanders; More Info
Community Scholarship Program $1,000 - $5,000 3/8/2023  Scholarship portal to San Diego Foundation  More Info
A Creative Life 1 Minute Scholarship $1,000 2/28/2023 Purposes: This scholarship is for all students and graduates who want to get the most out of life. Designing a fulfilling and balanced life is easier said than done. It takes a tremendous amount of creativity and courage to find a path that genuinely works for you. This scholarship exists to support people from all walks of life on their journey of living life to the fullest. Learn how to apply at More Info
AfterCollege Associate's Degree & Certificate $500 Quarterly Applicants must be currently enrolled students working toward a certificate or associate's degree provided by an accredited post-secondary institution such as a community college, career, vocational, or trade school; open to any student seeking to complete an associate’s (2-year degree) or a certificate program to begin or enhance their career More Info
CAA National Capital Region Writing Contest $100 - $300 Annual Applicants must submit an essay or poem to be considered as entry for the contest. Formats are provided and can be found at the program website. More Info
Finance Your Future Scholarship $2,500 3 times/year Essay contest answering the question "In 750 words or fewer, please explain why financial literacy should be important to college students like yourself." Entries will be judged based on their originality, thoughtfulness, structure, insight and basic grammar and spelling, as that shows concentration and dedication to making a good essay. More Info

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