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

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Opportunities for Graduating High School Students

Opportunities for all Students

Opportunities for Study Abroad Students

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - https://www.gilmanscholarship.org - Open to US citizens or nationals; Pell Grant recipients.
Fund for Education Abroad - http://fundforeducationabroad.org/apply - Open to US citizens and permanent residents.
Diverse International Women of Color (DIWC) - https://diwcfund.org
Tortuga Backpacks - https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/pages/study-abroad-scholarship
StudentScholarships - http://www.studentscholarships.org - The largest scholarship search database on the Internet.
International Scholarships - http://www.internationalscholarships.com - A search database for scholarships for study abroad and international students.
Finaid - http://www.finaid.org/scholarships - A student guide to financial aid and scholarships.
Fastweb - http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships - A student guide to financial aid and scholarships.
CareerOneStop - https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx?sf53479980=1 - US Department of Labor scholarship finder.
Go Overseas - https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/study-abroad-scholarships-grants - Blog post with links to several abroad scholarships.

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Outside Scholarship Resources

Name	Amount	Eligibility Requirements	Link
TheDream.US National Scholarship Program	up to $33,000	Applications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2018. The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges.	More Info
1Dental Scholarship	$500	Applicant must be a resident of the U.S. and currently enrolled as a high school senior, college student or graduate student.	More Info
American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship	$10,000	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	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	$15,000 - $50,000	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
BURGER KING Scholars Program	$1,000 - $50,000	Applicants must: Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2024-25 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada	More Info
CDM Smith Scholarship	$7,500	Applicants must: Be a high school senior or high school graduate who is enrolled to start or a currently enrolled student in an eligible STEM undergraduate or graduate program. Plan to enroll full-time in an eligible undergraduate or graduate study STEM program focusing on engineering* at an accredited four-year college, university for the entire 2024-2025 academic year Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent	More Info
Chick-fil-A Community Scholarship	$25,000	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	A member of Credit Human in good standing and have been a member for a minimum of one year as of the application deadline date. OR A child, grandchild, or spouse of a Credit Human member in good standing who has been a member for a minimum of one year as of the application deadline date.	More Info
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway	up to $10,000	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
Equitable Excellence Scholarship	$2500 - $5,000	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	Applicants must: Be high school seniors or graduates or current college undergraduates in the United States (U.S.) Plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school in the U.S. for the entire upcoming academic year Be seeking a degree or certificate* in Education, Counseling; Psychology or Nursing Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)	More Info
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund	varies	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	Applicants must: A child of a deceased frontline health care worker who died from Covid-19 while employed at a medical facility. High school seniors, high school graduates or current college undergraduates. Planning to enroll in full-time or part-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.	More Info
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program	$10,000 up to 3 years	Applicants must: Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent) Be citizens of the United States of America Be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2023 or spring 2024. Homeschooled applicants and applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible. Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2024-2025 academic school year	More Info
CSUF Black Student Scholarship Fund	$1,500	Applicants must: Self-identify as Black or African American Be high school seniors or graduates or current college undergraduates Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at Cal State Fullerton for the entire upcoming academic year Have a minimum grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)	More Info
Radio Television Digital News Association Scholarships	varies	Open to college students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism.	More Info
2024 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Program Application	$500 - $5,000	Applicants must: Be of Hispanic heritage U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2024-2025 academic year Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)	More Info
The Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship	$1,000	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	Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in Spring 2025.	More Info
Kennedy-King Memorial College Scholarship Fund	$6,000	Applicants must 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	Scholarship portal to San Diego Foundation.	More Info
A Creative Life 1 Minute Scholarship	$1,000	Scholarships designed to elevate and inspire underserved high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who want to improve themselves and the world.	More Info

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