Outside Scholarships
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Independent organizations and corporations offer a variety of scholarships!
For our students, we have collected a listing of current scholarships below, including application deadlines and requirements and direct links to each organization's websites.
The National CCAA First-Year Scholarship
Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm PST
For fall 2024, the National CCAA will award 16 one-time $1,000 awards, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: The National CCAA First-Year Scholarship
AAUW Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch Community Local Scholarship
The American Association of University Women, Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch (AAUW DAW) is pleased to offer this scholarship. AAUW is a national organization founded in 1881. Our mission is equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy; our vision is equity for all. The Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch (DAW) provides community education programs and advocates for honest, inclusive public education and learning environments where everyone feels safe and respected. Nationally, we work to narrow the gender pay gap, champion equal opportunities in education, and support legislation that promotes our mission.
Deadline: April 30, 2024
Amount: $2,000.00
Requirements:
- You must have either attended high school in Danville, Alamo, or Walnut Creek, California, OR be a current resident of one of these cities.
- If you are an undergraduate, you must be entering your junior year or higher at an accredited 4- year college, university, or technical school no later than the fall of the upcoming academic year.
- If you are a community college student, you will need to provide proof of your acceptance to an accredited 4-year college or university as a junior for the upcoming academic year.
- If you are pursuing an advanced degree, you must be accepted at an accredited college or university graduate program for your course of study. You must start and/or continue in your program no later than this upcoming fall.
- You must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and possess a desire to pursue educational and career goals.
Link to our scholarship page: http://daw-ca.aauw.net/local-scholarships/
Contact: daw.aauw@gmail.com
SALLIE MAE 'COMPLETING THE DREAM' Scholarships
Deadline: June 28, 2024
The Sallie Mae Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps under-resourced and underrepresented students and those from historically underserved communities complete their post-secondary education.
A one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help complete their post-secondary education program.
By 2024, will award nearly 800 Completing the Dream Scholarships totaling $1.95 million, to help students from underserved communities complete their dream of higher education.
Apply to: Sallie Mae 'Completing The Dream' Scholarships
IGrad Scholarships
Deadline: Open
$500-$5,000 awards, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: IGrad Scholarships (click 'Tools' > 'Scholarship Search')
Army ROTC Scholarship Program
Deadline: Open
ROTC awards scholarships to hundreds of students, regardless of families' financial status. Based solely on merit, these scholarships pay up to $68,000 for tuition and fees. Each scholarship also includes an annual book allowance and a stipend of up to $4,000 a year.
Apply to:
Mr. Ivan Chicas, Scholarship and Enrollment Officer
(510) 643-7682
armyrotc@berkeley.edu
Swiss Benevolent Society
Deadline: Open
The Swiss Benevolent Society of San Francisco awards several scholarships to students of Swiss descent demonstrating financial need and academic excellence. The students must be seeking admission to accredited institutions of higher learning. Contact Swiss Benevolent Society for more information. For an application, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the listed address.
Apply to:
Swiss Benevolent Society
Pier 17, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94111
Discover Student Loans $5000 Scholarship
Deadline: Last day of each month (monthly)
$5,000 award (12), see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: Discover Student Loans Scholarship
sallie mae $1000 Scholarship sweepstakes
Deadline: Last day of each month (monthly)
$1,000 award (12), see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes
Sofi $2500 Scholarship giveaway
Deadline: Last day of each month (monthly)
$2,500 award (12), see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: SoFi Scholarship Giveaway
PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship
Deadline: The application deadline is late Spring
$2,500-$10,000 awards, see link below for eligibility requirements
PG&E is offering Better Together STEM Scholarships to students pursuing science, technology or engineering studies. Application opens on April 28 and will be open through late in the spring.
Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study in an eligible STEM field (see below). Nontraditional students who are returning to school to finish their degree or planning on attending for the first time are encouraged to apply.
Eligible majors include: Engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, power and/or energy); Computer Science/Information Systems; Cyber Security and Environmental Sciences.
Apply to: Better Together STEM Scholarship
CareerFitter Annual Scholarship
Deadline: January 31 (annually)
$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements.
Apply to: CareerFitter’s Annual Scholarship
Epilator Hub Scholarship
Deadline: January 31 (annually)
$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: Epilator Hub Scholarship
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) Scholarships
Deadline: February 28 (annually)
700 scholarships totaling $4.5mil+ see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) Scholarships
AAUW Scholarship
(Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek)
Deadline: March 12 (annually)
$1,500 award, local women only, see link below for other eligibility requirements
Apply to: AAUW Scholarship
True Eye Expert Scholarship
Deadline: March 31 (annually)
$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: True Eye Expert Scholarship
Utopia Management Scholarship
Deadline: May 1 (annually)
$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: Utopia Management Scholarship
Nordson BUILDS Scholarship
Deadline: May 15 (annually)
$2,000-$10,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: Nordson BUILDS Scholarship
180 Medical Scholarship
Deadline: June 1 (annually)
$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: 180 Medical Scholarship
Bill King Scholarship
Deadline: June 1 (annually)
$5,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: Bill King Scholarship
PNC Student Lending Scholarship
Deadline: June 1 and December 1 (annually)
$2,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: PNC Student Lending Scholarship
RIA Talent Advantage Scholarship
Deadline: June 1 (annually)
Schwab Advisor ServicesTM and the Charles Schwab Foundation created the RIA Talent Advantage® Student Scholarship to help remove financial barriers, advocate for diversity and open doors for future talent within the independent registered investment advisor (RIA) industry.
Up to twelve $10,000 scholarships available, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: RIA Talent Advantage® Student Scholarship
Dirk Derrick Scholarship
Deadline: December 15 (annually)
$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements
Apply to: Dirk Derrick Scholarship
California Homebuilding Scholarship
Deadline: December 15 (annually)
$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements
How to apply: Email us at finaid@wxzjnt.com
Other Outside Scholarship Resources
Can also do research for other scholarship opportunities with:
- Financial literacy resource iGrad (click 'Tools' > 'Scholarship Search')
- Private student loan lender SoFi
- SMC Scholarship Websites page
Outside agency scholarship payments must be payable to "Saint Mary's College" and mailed to:
Saint Mary's College of California
Attn: Financial Aid Office
1928 Saint Mary's Road
PMB 4530
Moraga, CA 94575