Outside organizations also send our office scholarship opportunities. Please read through the criteria or click on each link for more information. You must apply for each scholarship opportunity and the organization will inform you of the status of each application.

The Scholarship Office is not affiliated with any of these outside opportunities. Please direct your questions to the contact information on the website for each associated scholarship.

Current Scholarships

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Deadline: January 11, 2024

Website: Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Amount: Up to $55,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in Fall 2024
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better
• Demonstrate unmet financial need (maximum annual gross income of $95,000)
• No previous enrollment or attendance at a four-year institution

Live Your Dream Soroptimist Scholarship

Deadline: November 15, 2023

Website: Live Your Dream Soroptimist Scholarship

Amount:  $1,000 – $16,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• A woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents.
• Attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program.
• Have a financial need.

Changing the World Scholarship

Deadline: January 8, 2024

Website: Changing the World Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• You are (or will be) an undergraduate student pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree
• You are at least 17 years of age
• You are a permanent resident or citizen of one of the 50 states

In 500 words or less: As a STEM major, how do you think your career path will help make the world a better place?

Your Health Journey Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2023

Website: Your Health Journey Scholarship

Amount: $500

Eligibility Requirements:

• Works toward a healthy lifestyle
• A high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
• Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident

Essay prompt: Share your health journey and the changes you made to become healthier

Learner.com Algebra Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2023

Website: Bold.org – Learner.com Algebra Scholarship

Amount: $500

In 400-600 words: Share why you think math is important and why you love learning math

Renaissance Recovery Scholarship

Deadline: August 15, 2023

Website: Renaissance Recovery Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• A valid form of ID
• Proof that you will be attending a university for Fall 2023
• An essay of no more than 750 words

Essay prompt: Do you think schools have an ethical and moral responsibility to educate students about addiction and drug abuse? What would you change about how schools approach this issue?

Leaders in the Workplace Scholarship 

Deadline: August 1, 2023

Website: Leaders in the Workplace Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Outgoing high school senior or a college student

Essay prompt: Leaders in the Workplace: How Do You Prevent Workplace Bullying?

AP Keenan Insurance Scholarships

Deadline: Friday, November 3, 2023

Website: Foundation for California Community Colleges – AP Keenan Insurance Scholarship

Amount: Up to $1,200 per academic year

Must be working towards a certificate or degree in insurance, risk management, financial services or a related field, such as business administration with a concentration in or focus on the insurance and benefits industry. 

Alfredo Cajulis Music Scholarship

Deadline: May 14, 2023

Website: Press release-music scholarship MCSQ Consulting 

Amount: $1,000

The scholarship is open to students who meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of the United States
• Submit two 250-word or less responses regarding your music journey, or create a 5-minute video reflecting on how music has impacted your life and how you will use this scholarship to further your musical endeavors

Emelita Ignacio Cuevas Culinary Scholarship

Deadline: May 14, 2023

Website: MCSQ Scholars Press Release for CULINARY Scholarship 

Amount: $1,000

The scholarship is open to students who meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of the United States
• Submit two 250-word or less responses regarding your culinary journey, or create a 5-minute video reflecting on how cooking has impacted your life and how you will use this scholarship to further your culinary endeavors

Hawaiʻi’s Daughters Guild of California

Deadline: April 15, 2023

Website: Hawaiʻi’s Daughters Guild Annual Scholarship

Amount: Up to $1,500

Scholarships are open to students who meet the following criteria:

• A woman or person who identifies as non-binary of Pacific Islander ancestry
• California resident
• GPA of 3.0 or higher

Addictions.com Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2023

Website: Addiction Scholarship

Amount: Up to $2,500

Answer both questions in 500-700 words:

• How does substance abuse & addiction affect society today?
• What can we do to reduce the negative effects of addiction, help people access treatment resources, and decrease the burden of addiction on society?

Automotive Stuff Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Website: Automotive Stuff Scholarship 

Amount: $2,000

Submit a brief essay of roughly 500 words, detailing “The State of the American Car Industry”.

Harold J. West Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 3, 2023

Website: Harold J. West Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $2,5000

• Must have a child(ren) (marital status is irrelevant)
• Have to be working part-time during college – minimum 24 hours
• Have a minimum cumulative unweighted high school or college GPA of 3.2
• Attends or plans to attend a University of California (UC), Cal State University (CSU), or Community College in Southern California
• Household income below the county low-income level

Florin|Roebig Trail Attorneys Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2023

Website: FlorinRoebig Trail Attorneys Scholarship

Amount: Up to $750

In a 1,200 word essay, answer the following questions:

Using your first-hand experience as a student during an election year, what long-term effects will voting have on college students’ general culture? What alterations, both good and bad, may students anticipate in the future in terms of voting? What kinds of legal adjustments should be made, and would this produce a favorable or unfavorable election?

The Beliz Law Firm

Deadline: June 1, 2023

Website: The Beliz Law Firm Scholarship

Amount: $500

The Beliz Law Firm is offering a scholarship that will raise awareness about distracted driving and help students achieve their goals. To apply, submit an original video with 3 important distracted driving safety tips.

Tuition Explorer Scholarship

Deadline: June 15, 2023

Website: Tuition Explorer Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Write an essay of 1000+ words on the topic “How Much Does It Cost to Study in the US?”

GrammarBrain Scholarship

Deadline: December 30, 2022

Website: GrammarBrain Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

GrammarBrain is providing a scholarship to one student who displays exceptional thinking related to English, and the changing dynamics that are occurring in English thanks to the digital era. Students with profound reading and writing skills and who show academic achievement with a desire to advance our society are encouraged to apply.

The Chairish “Design Your Future” Scholarship

Deadline: January 1st & June 30th

Website: Design Your Future Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

In 500 words or less, describe your ideal future life and how you plan to achieve that dream. 

Point Foundation

Deadline: January 4, 2023, 9:00 a.m. PST

Website: Point Foundation Community College Scholarship

Students with a focus on hair are eligible to apply for a Bumble and bumble Community College Scholarship, which offers continuing education opportunities with Bumble and bumble.

California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) Car Career Scholarship

Deadline: June 15, 2021 at 11:59AM PST

Website: CNCDA Foundation’s Car Career Scholarship

This Scholarship is for students enrolled in auto tech programs in the state of California. The top twenty scholarship awardees will receive $5,000 each and one statewide recipient will receive $10,000.

Students must meet the following criteria: 

• Be a resident in California
• Be high school seniors or graduates, or current college undergraduates who plan to enroll in part-time (minimum of 6 credits) or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year. If a student is selected as a recipient and will not be enrolled for the entire academic year, the award will be prorated.
• Be pursuing an Automotive Technology degree.
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). 

Award Notifications will be made in August 2021

California Assisted Living Association

Deadline: October 10, 2021

Application Website: California Assisted Living Association CALA Scholarship

Multiple scholarships are available to those interested in serving older adults and exploring a potential career path in Senior Living. 

The 2021 Next Generation HVAC Scholarship

Deadline: November 30, 2021

Application Website: HVAC Scholarship

Multiple scholarships for those pursing and education in HVAC. There will be 20 recipients of $2,500 each along with a 1-year supply of WD-40 products, Truewerk workwear system, and a 1 year Housecall Pro “Essentials” subscription. 

Women with Impact

Application Website: Women with Impact Academy Programs

Women With Impact is currently embarking on an effort to train 100K Black women and girls in leadership with support from Shea Moisture.

Annual Scholarships

NCJW|LA

Application Period: September 1 to October 15, 2023

Website: NCJW|LA Scholarships

Eligibility Requirements:

• Currently enrolled and planning to attend College the following term
• Must live and attend school in Los Angeles County

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships 

Deadline: December 1, 2023 at 3 p.m. PST

Website: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

• PTK Member
• Enrolled at a Community College in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024
• More than 36 units completed by December 31, 2023

Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) Scholarship

Deadline: March 17th 

Website: Chief Information Systems Officers Association CISOA Scholarship

Provide a personal statement outlining your educational goals and how you plan to use the scholarship funds

• Amount $1,500.00

American Pavilion Annual General Education Scholarship

Deadline: August 1st 

Website: American Pavillion Scholarship

Write a 1000-word essay that describes your academic goals and what you plan to do post graduation 

• Amount $1000.00 

The Chairish “Design Your Future” Scholarship 

Deadline: January 1 & June 30

Website: Design Your Future Scholarship

Open to students from all underrepresented backgrounds and all majors. Students are asked to submit a 500-word essay designing their ideal future and their plans to achieve that dream. 

• Award: $2500.00

Citywide Law Scholarship

Deadline: March 1

Website: CityWide Law Group Scholarship

Compose an essay of 500-1000 words on a legal topic of your choice. 

• Award: $1500.00

AJ Wang Foundation – Scholarship Fund

Application Period: April 15 - June 1 annually

Website: AJ Wang Foundation Scholarship

The AJ Wang Foundation grants scholarships of $2,000 per year for up to three years while attending selected community colleges in the Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County areas.

Students must meet the following criteria: 

• Full-time attendance
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Resident or citizen of USA and its territories or DACA and/or Dream Act eligible
• Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Be a graduating high school senior with the goal to attend a community college and earn a degree or certification, and/or meet transfer requirement
• Submit the application form, letter of application, resume, and latest transcript from 9th grade through at least the first semester of high school senior year to schou88888@gmail.com

Notification of awards will be provided by late July via email. For more detailed information, please visit www.ajwangfoundation.org and fill out and print the AJ Wang Foundation Application.

American Welding Society Praxair International Scholarship 

Deadline: March 1st

Website: Praxair International Scholarship

For welding and metal fabrication students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. 

• Award: $2,500.00
• Praxair Limited Scholarship

Source Data Products Scholarship

Deadline: February 5 & July 15

Website: Source Data Products Scholarship

Compose an essay of 800-1000 words on a data prompt. 

• Award: $500.00

CJ Pony Parts Video Contest Scholarship

Deadline: April 15 & October 15

Website: CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest

Create a short video on one of the following topics:

1. What is your first memory of a Mustang?
2. How does a Mustang relate to your field of study?
3. With the recent development of autonomous/self-driving vehicles, how do you see that changing the automotive industry?
4. CJ Pony Parts has been around for over 30 years; where do you see yourself 30 years from now?
5. As Lee Iacocca was the lead influencer for the debut of the Ford Mustang in April 1964, who is most influential in your life and why? 

• Award: $500.00

Pretty Photoshop Actions Bi-Annual Scholarship

Deadline: October 15

Website: Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship

Carefully research and compose an essay style Adobe Photoshop tutorial of 800-1000 words, with screenshots and photos included to illustrate your points on one of the provided topics. 

• Award: $500.00

Pretty Lightroom Presets Scholarship

Deadline: April 15

Website: Pretty Presets For Lightroom Scholarship

Carefully research and compose an essay style Adobe Lightroom tutorial of 800-1000 words, with screenshots and photos included to illustrate your points on provided topics. 

• Award: $500.00

All For Mailers Scholarship

Deadline: March 15 & September 15 

Website: All for Mailers Bi-annual Scholarship

Using careful grammar and punctuation, answer one of three topics in 800-1000 words. 

• Award: $500.00

Catching the Dream Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, April 30 & September 15

Website: Catching the Dream Scholarship

For students with 25% or more American Indian heritage and an enrolled member of a recognized US tribe. 

• Award: Based on Catching the Dream’s projected income. 

TigerChef Scholarship

Deadline: May 5 & November 15

Website: TigerChef Scholarship

Submit a 500-600 word essay on what inspired you to choose an educational path in the food industry. 

• Award: $1,000.00

Future Entrepreneurs of America Scholarship

Deadline: May 1 & December 31

Website: TableLegs Online - The Future Entrepreneurs of America Scholarship

Submit a 500-1000 word essay answering at least 2 of 3 questions provided regarding entrepreneurs. 

• Amount of Award: $500.00

Virtual Reality Rental Co. Scholarship 

Deadline: August 20 & December 31

Website: Virtual Reality Rental Co. Scholarship

Write a 500-700 word essay on, What makes you passionate about building a business?

• Award: $1000.00

IEI Contest Bi-Annual Scholarship

Deadline: May 1 & November 1

Website: IVEY Engineering Annual Scholarship

Compose an essay of 800-1000 words on one of three engineering topics. 

• Award: $500.00

GreenPal Business Scholarship

Deadline: October 15

Website: GreenPal Business Scholarship

AJ Wang Foundation – Scholarship Fund

Deadline: By email no later than midnight on June 1st annually

Website: AJ Wang Foundation Scholarship

The AJ Wang Foundation grants scholarships of $2,000 per year for up to three years while attending selected community colleges in the Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County areas. The application period is April 15 - June 1 annually.

Students must meet the following criteria each year: 

• Full-time attendance
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Resident or citizen of USA and its territories or DACA and/or Dream Act eligible
• Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Be a graduating high school senior with the goal to attend a community college and earn a degree or certification, and/or meet transfer requirement
• Submit the application form, letter of application, resume, and latest transcript from 9th grade through at least the first semester of high school senior year to schou88888@gmail.com

Notification of awards will be provided by late July via email. For more detailed information, please visit www.ajwangfoundation.org and fill out and print the application.

Curt Pozan Trades Scholarship

Deadline: December 8, 2021

Website: Curt Pozan Trades Scholarship

Open to all students currently pursuing a trade certificate in construction trades, remodeling, carpentry, interior design, painting, architecture, building materials science, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, green building, general contracting, sustainability, masonry, and welding.

The Empaxis Scholarship for Women in Business

Deadline: Annually in November

Application Website: The Empaxis Scholarship

A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a female college student in the United States interested in pursuing a career in business and entrepreneurship. 

Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

Awarded twice per year. Two Deadlines: November 30, 2021 & June 30, 2022

Application Website: Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

Eligibility: All students in any field of study who have been affected by mental health.

Scholarship Program for Gaming Excellence

Deadline: Annually on May 15th

Application Website: Gaming Scholarship Program

A $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a college or university student interested in the fields of technology and mobile gaming. Additional scholarship opportunities are available for Interior Design, Visual Art, Graphic & Web Design, Marketing, Mobile App UI Prototype Development, Engineering, and Real Estate. 

Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards

Deadline: Annually in November

Application Website: Soroptimist Scholarship

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards is the signature project of Soroptimist International of the Americas. Soroptimist International of Anytown is one of nearly 1,300 clubs that make up Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. 

The Max Gorin Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2022

Application Website: Max Gorin Scholarship

Founded in 2021, the Max Gorin Scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship per year to an applicant enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. See the website for further details and the online application form. 

Taco Bell – Live Más Scholarship

Deadline: January 11, 2022 at 5:00pm PST

Application Website: Live Más Scholarship

No grades, test scores, or essays. The Live Más Scholarship is for students who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. See the website for further details and the online application. 

JVS SoCal 

Deadline: March 31, 2022 at 11:59pm PDT

Application Website: JVS SoCal Scholarship

Need based, Undergraduate, and Graduate Scholarships. Applicants must be Jewish, permanent and legal resident of Los Angeles County (for a minimum of 3 years, U.S. Citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident (green card), enrolled full-time (minimum 12 units per term), maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA (Undergraduates) or 3.0 GPA (Graduates). See the application site for additional requirements. 

Sprak Design Scholarship Program for Marketing

Deadline: May 15th Annually

Application Website: Sprak Design Scholarship

Applicants must be enrolled Full Time at an accredited college or University pursuing a degree in Marketing, Journalism, or related field with a Cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher, permanent US resident, at least 18 years of age, graduated from High School or equivalent, have successfully completed at least one term at college or University prior to applying. See website for more information and the application.

NCJW-LA

Deadline: April 15, 2022 (Spring Cycle)

Application Website: NCJW-LA Scholarship

Nine different scholarships are committed to advancing economic justice and equity for women and their families. Committed to students of all backgrounds, including non-traditional students, mothers returning to school, students over the age of 35, and students pursuing vocational degrees. 

Society of American Military Engineers

Deadline: April 11, 2022

Application Website: www.same.org

Multiple Student and Veteran Scholarship Opportunities are offered by the Los Angeles Post of the Society of American Military Engineers for Students in Los Angeles County pursuing STEM degrees. 

General Marketing Education Scholarship

Deadline: December 15th

Website: Sachs Marketing Group – General Marketing Education Scholarship

Write a 1000-word essay about your educational goals and your post-graduation plans.

Amount: $1000.00

Matt Fong AAPF Scholarship

Deadline:  April 3, 2023

Website: Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship

Majors: Social Science, Accounting, Business Administration, preference to those with interest in public sector work and those with community service and community advocacy.

Amount: $5,000.00

The Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund

Deadline:  April 3, 2023 

Website: Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund Scholarship

Applicants must be 1st year College Students planning to attend a College or University in Fall 2023. 

Amount: $7,500.00  

Limited Scholarships

Innovation in Education

Deadline: 20th of each month

Website: Los Angeles Tutoring – Innovation in Education Scholarship

LA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts with a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school and college students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, an inventive new app, a series of blog posts on a particular theme, etc.). The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in high school or college
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent)
• Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada

To Enter:

• Visit our online application portal at https://www.latutors123.com/scholarship
• Submit an essay describing their innovative project
• Provide supporting documentation (i.e. letter of recommendation, news article/website featuring their project, etc.)

There are no fees associated with our scholarship and featured past recipients and their accomplishments can be found at Innovation in Education Winners.

National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles

Opens: March 2023

Website: NCJW – LA Scholarship

A student is eligible based upon satisfaction of all three of the following criteria: 

• Applicants must live and be currently enrolled in school in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties
• Meet qualifications for each specific scholarship
• Provide proof of grades, enrollment and financial need

InvestmentZen $1k Financial Future Scholarship 

Deadline: April 1, 2020

Website: InvestmentZen $1K Financial Future Scholarship

Write a 1500-word essay answering one of the following questions:

1. How are you managing your money in college to prepare for a bright financial future?
2. What financial challenges have you overcome in your life? What lesson(s) did they teach you?
3. What are the most common financial pitfalls you see your peers making, and what advice do you have for them?

• Award $1000.00

Scholarship Resources

Fastweb

Website: Fastweb College Scholarship 

Fastweb’s college scholarship database includes 1.5 million college scholarships, valued at more than $3.4 billion! Discover college scholarships that can help you fund your college education! 

Bold.org

Website: Bold.org/scholarships

Find opportunities for current students and recent graduates at all education levels.

Scholarship America

Website: scholarshipamerica.org

Find opportunities for current students and recent graduates at all education levels.