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Outside Scholarships
Saddleback College does not directly, contractually or by other arrangement facilitate the following external scholarships.
- U.S. Department of Labor’s Scholarship Tool
- Americorps
- The United Negro College Fund
- The Rhodes Scholarship Trust
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Dreamers - Helping immigrants, regardless of immigration status
- American Association of University Women Fellowship and Grants
- Scholarship America
- Real Estate Education Scholarships
- Wells Fargo Scholarship Program (via Scholarships for Americans Hub) for people with Disabilities
| 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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