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Disclaimer: some links could be outdated as they are updated/maintained by the donor, not the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office.
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Scholarship NameDeadlineScholarship Application Link Eligibility Requirements (GPA, major,etc)Citizen or AB540 Required?
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Many available: Check with your department today!OngoingVariousAll MajorsNo
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For Computer Science Software Engineering MajorsOngoingCheck website for more informationComputer Science, Software and/or Engineering Majors
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Guardian Scholars ProgramOngoingPending available funding and meeting program requirementsFoster Youth/ Guardian ScholarsYes
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Various scholarships for students offered through the Sacramento Region Community Foundation Most scholarships due by March 13, 2026 OnlineRefer to specific scholarship for eligibility requirements
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ACEC California
$10,000 Award to 1st Place		Mar 13, 2026OnlineAre you eligible to apply for this year’s scholarship application? Find out here: Application Eligibility
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Fire Technology ScholarshipsMar 16, 2026OnlineFire Technology Student
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Cabrillo College 2026 Nursing ScholarshipMar 16, 2026Nursing ProgramNo
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La'akea Sky Smith Sustainability Nonendowed ScholarshipMar 16, 2026OnlineCabrillo College students who are active in the Sustainability Council, Sustainability Club, Natural History Club, or Clean Oceans Club, working to keep these groups viable at Cabrillo, and to keep moving Cabrillo College to 100% sustainable practices and zero waste. Preference given to students who plan to transfer to 4-year colleges and declare a major in environmental science or sustainability/ecology field.
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Jon M. Rumble ScholarshipMar 16, 2026OnlineCabrillo Veterans who have taken CEM coursesNo
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High Achievers Scholarship for Career Technical EducationMarch 16th, 2026 by 5pmOnlineCareer Technical Education Students (CTE) with a 3.0GPA or better Scholarship Guidelines
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Various Agriculture Scholarships Mar 24, 2026OnlineRefer to scholarship google form for specific eligibility requirements. Does not specify
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Sigma Alpha of Omega NuMar 25, 2026Mail or Email to DonorsPreference is given to first-generation students
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$500 Educating for Change
Scholarship Application		Mar 25, 2026Email to hogoodma@cabrillo.eduTo qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must be either:
(1) A high school senior planning to attend a California community college; OR
(2) A student currently enrolled in a California community college.
At the time of application, have a parent in a prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
The term “parent” includes a biological or adoptive parent, step-parent, foster parent, or legal guardian.
Prior to disbursement of scholarship funds, the college must verify the student’s enrollment in a California community college for at least 12 units or confirm an alternate full-time equivalent status. ***Download the application and email to hogoodma@cabrillo.edu***
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Cabrillo College Local Government Fellows Scholarship ProgramMar 30, 2026OnlineThis fellowship is for students starting their final year at Cabrillo College (Fall25/Spring26) who intend to transfer to a four-year college (Fall 2026) and have an interest in a career in local government leadership.
• Fellows must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Fellows will select a major compatible with local government service. Examples of
potential majors include public administration, business administration, finance
and accounting, human resources, political science, public health, community
planning, public works management, recreation, library science.
• Special consideration will be given to students who are first in their family to go to college.
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The Cabrillo College Puente Award:
Bilingual Bicultural Studies Scholarships,
Rebecca J. Garcia/Chicano Latino Affairs Council Scholarship,
and the
Huezo and Lobato-Vega Scholarship		Mar 30, 2026OnlineEnrolled in the Puente Project or Bilingual/Bicultural StudiesNo
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Dr. Ehler H. Eiskamp Endowed ScholarshipMar 30, 2026OnlineCabrillo Allied Health Students
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Rachel B. Mayo Leadership and Visión Endowed ScholarshipMar 30, 2026OnlineMust have completed a minimum of 12 units at the Watsonville Center and demonstrate community involvement / leadership skills
Students should be majoring in a STEM-related field, or have an interest in teaching in a STEM field. Open to both CTE and Transfer students in Allied Health (Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, Nursing, Radiology Technology), Agriculture technology and Digital Media, in addition to all other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields.
If students are in a CTE field, they should be approximately 50% through their plan at Cabrillo. If students plan on transferring, they should be in their last year at Cabrillo.
Preference given to students from economically disadvantaged and underrepresented populations, bilingual in Spanish/English, who participate in the arts and cultural expression, with a goal of transferring to a four-year institution
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CSUMB Transfer ScholarshipMar 31, 2026OnlineCSUMB transfer student enrolled at CSUMB for Fall 2022
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Pajaro Valley Aviation Academy ScholarshipMarch 31st and Sep 30th annuallyMail to Donors
Resident of Santa Cruz County, Aromas or Moss Landing and
between 16-25 years of age		Yes
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Rotary Club of Santa Cruz (Vocational Scholarships)Apr 15, 2026DonorsVocational/Technical
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Hazel Hawkins Hospital ScholarshipApril 1, 2026DonorsApplicant must be a high school graduate, or a graduating senior and have been a resident of San Benito County. If you reside out of county, but have been an employee or volunteer for the San Benito Health Care District for a minimum of one continuous year previous to the application date, you qualify to apply.
Applicant must be seeking education in an accredited institution that would lead to employment in a healthcare field.
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SJSU Alumni ScholarshipApril 3rd, 2026Email to:
hogoodma@cabrillo.edu 		Applicants must have enrolled in and completed at least 9 units for the Fall 2025 semester. Incompletes will not be counted toward units completed. Applicants must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for all Cabrillo College work and be transferring to San Jose State University in Fall 2026.No
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$2,000 Central Coast Impact ScholarshipApr 30, 2026OnlineReside in one of the following California Central Coast counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura.
Be a full-time student (undergraduate or graduate) in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, OR
Be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 out of 4.0
Submit a completed application along with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
The following information must be submitted online for consideration:
Completed Application
Signed Visual/Audio Image Release Form in case you are chosen as a recipient
Resume
Two Recommendation Letters
School Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
Acceptance letter to the school student will attend during the next school year (for prospective undergraduate, transfer, and graduate students)
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FUEL Scholars- up to $8,000 annuallyMay 15th, 2026OnlineDocumented participation in foster care any time after 13th birthday
Current high school senior on track to receive diploma in 2025 OR high school graduate
Commitment to full-time study at a California State University, UC or accredited community college
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0
Current resident of any of the following California Counties
Submission of FAFSA or CADAA application
Age: 17-26 years at time of application
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American Culinary Federation Monterey Bay Chapter Marc H.Vedrines Scholarship $1,000-2,500Mar 16, 2026DonorsCulinary Students with 3.0 GPA or higher and resident of Monterey, Santa Cruz or SanBenito Counties
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Merrit S. Duncan ScholarshipMay 18, 2026Online• Residents of Santa Cruz County in good academic standing, demonstrating financial need.
• Plan to attend full-time, Cabrillo College or the University of California, Santa Cruz. View FAQ's here
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The SchoolHouse Connection
Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program $2,500 		Jun 2, 2026OnlineYou are currently residing in the United States. Note: undocumented applicants are eligible.
You were born on or after June 1, 2004
You will begin college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the First Time in 2025 (high school juniors or seniors planning to take a gap year) – not including dual-enrollment courses
You experienced homelessness in the last six years
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AP Keenan Insurance ScholarshipOct 30, 2026hogoodma@cabrillo.eduScholarship preference shall be given to underrepresented students who are 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. Eligible for a CCPG tuition waiver or demonstrating financial need.
Enrolled in and complete three (3) units each semester in insurance, risk management, financial services, or related courses in order to be eligible to receive a $600 scholarship.
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SchooHouse Connections's Scholarship- $2,500Jun 2, 2026OnlineYou currently reside in the United States. (Undocumented applicants are eligible.)
You were born on or after June 2, 2007.
You will be starting college for the first time in the 2027–2028 academic year at a: four-year college or university, community college, or trade school. This includes:
High school juniors
High school seniors planning to take a gap year
Students earning a GED who plan to start college in 2027–2028
Note: this does not include dual-enrollment courses.
You have experienced homelessness within the last six years.
Our program begins working with students one year before they start college to provide intensive college readiness support.		Currently reside in the US (Undocumented applicants are eligible)
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Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN) ScholarshipMar 9, 2026OnlineYou must be a California or Nevada two-year college undergraduate architecture, construction, or engineering
student returning to a California or Nevada college the following semester and answer the following prompts from the application:
(A.) What motivates your interest in the design/construction of structures incorporating concrete block masonry?
(B.) When and why would you design/construct a project with concrete block masonry and what are the benefits?
(C.) How do you plan to incorporate concrete block masonry in your continued studies or research?
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2026 Bay Federal Education ScholarshipMar 6, 2026OnlineApplicants must be a Bay Federal Credit Union (“Bay Federal”) member in good standing. Applicants must be either a high school graduate, a high school senior scheduled to graduate with the Class of 2026, or have successfully completed a high school equivalency exam. High school seniors who are concurrently enrolled in college courses are eligible to apply, provided they meet the graduation requirements above. Students who are currently enrolled in college or a trade school are also eligible to apply.
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Sacramento State Scholarships $500-$3,000Mar 2, 2026OnlineStudents planning to attend Sacramento State
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation ScholarshipsFeb 28, 2026onlineSilicon Valley Community Foundation is proud to offer a wide range of scholarships open to diverse groups of students.
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Native Daughters of the Golden West $5,000 ScholarshipFeb 28, 2026Mail to DonorsEnrolling in an RN, RT or DH program, OR transferring to a four-year college or university by Fall 2025 with 3.0 GPA or betterYes
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Latino's in Technology Scholarship Feb 28, 2026OnlineMust be of Latino or Hispanic origin
Have a declared major in and been accepted into a STEM program
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Demonstrated financial need
Note: DACA recipients who are also A.B. 540 students are eligible to apply		Yes
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Cabrillo College General Scholarship Feb 23, 2026Online through AwardSpringAn annual application that awards selected students each Fall through private donations to the Cabrillo College Fondation ($500-$2,500). The 2026 application is now open and is due February 23, 2026. No
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Tony Hill Essay ScholarshipFeb 13, 2026OnlineSocial Justice Essay
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2025 Agricultural ScholarshipsFeb 13, 2026DonorsPursuing Career in Agriculture
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26-27 Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Scholarship Application Jan 28th, 2026Apply OnlineVarious Does not specify
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2025 CCCSFAA Scholarship ProgramJan 9th, 2026OnlineStudent must be enrolled in at least 6 units in either California Community college for Spring 26.
Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Student must have remaining financial need of at least $1000.00.
Student must have applied for State and/or Federal Financial aid (FAFSA or CADAA).
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Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship- for questions email scholarships@jkcf.orgJan 7, 2026Online•Be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status as of January 1, 2024, or a recent graduate (since spring 2019)
•Plan to enroll in a full-time baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2024
•Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
•Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with a maximum annual gross income of $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
•No previous enrollment or attendance at a four-year institution. Students who have attended a four-year institution in the past are not eligible for this scholarship.
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26-27 Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Scholarship Application Jan 28th, 2026Apply OnlineVarious Does not specify
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Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity ProgramDec 1, 2025Apply OnlineUCSC Transfers
Click for Guidelines
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The Ryle Family ScholarshipOct 27, 2025Apply Online- Google FormThe Ryle Family Scholarship supports students who have graduated from high school within the last five years and are enrolled in one of our Career Education programs.
Awards of up to $6,000 per student will be disbursed in installments each semester
Students must maintain full-time enrollment in their chosen program to continue receiving funds
Up to 12 students may be selected this year		No
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YPE SF Bay Area Scholarship Program $2,500Jun 15, 2025OnlineFor undergraduate and masters students interested in pursuing careers in energy or climate that attend universities in Northern California. Eligible candidates should meet the specifications below and be able to provide documentation of:
Demonstrated financial need (e.g., FAFSA student aid report)
Active academic enrollment at a college or university in Northern California in the fall of 2025
Academic record (official or unofficial transcript)
Additionally, you should be able to speak to your interest in joining the climate or energy space on graduation through your essay answers and any academic, extracurricular, or internship experience to date.
NOTE: No previous experience in the clean energy or climate space is required. However, competitive applicants should explain (1) why they are interested in energy/climate issues and (2) how their personal history and/or previous experiences will enable them to bring a unique perspective.
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Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Inc. – Beta Sigma Chapter
2025 Scholarship Application for CA High School Seniors and Transferring Community College Students		Apr 29, 2025Google FormGraduating High School Senior OR Community College student transferring to a 4-year institution for Fall 2025 Must be currently enrolled in a California high school or a Community college
Accepted into an accredited College, University or Vocational program
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
In need of financial assistance
Personal Essay Prompt (500 - 750 words) - How you are UNIQUE? In your answer, you can discuss your background, identity, interest, or talents. How will you use your UNIQUENESS and college education in achieving your career aspirations and serving your community?
1 letter of recommendation from a teacher/instructor/counselor/Principal/Dean/other person from supplemental academic programs that include but not limited to EAOP, Puente Project, Upward Bound, The Hidden Genius Project, SMASH Academy, MESA.
Please send this link to your recommender. https://forms.gle/HXbn9iqouznLjuNc6
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Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship $2,000May 10th, 2025DonorsThis scholarship fund is open solely to community college students in Santa Clara County who
are transferring this academic year to a four-year university with junior year status.
Students are encouraged to apply who have overcome obstacles to obtain a college education,
including but not limited to: racial, religious, minority and/ or immigrantstatus, LGBTQ, disability,
foster child, and/ or poverty. By submitting this application, you agree to receive mentorship by
our organization (if selected) until you graduate.
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Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Inc. – Beta Sigma Chapter
2025 Scholarship Application for CA High School Seniors and Transferring Community College Students		Apr 29, 2025Google FormGraduating High School Senior OR Community College student transferring to a 4-year institution for Fall 2025 Must be currently enrolled in a California high school or a Community college
Accepted into an accredited College, University or Vocational program
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
In need of financial assistance
Personal Essay Prompt (500 - 750 words) - How you are UNIQUE? In your answer, you can discuss your background, identity, interest, or talents. How will you use your UNIQUENESS and college education in achieving your career aspirations and serving your community?
1 letter of recommendation from a teacher/instructor/counselor/Principal/Dean/other person from supplemental academic programs that include but not limited to EAOP, Puente Project, Upward Bound, The Hidden Genius Project, SMASH Academy, MESA.
Please send this link to your recommender. https://forms.gle/HXbn9iqouznLjuNc6
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George Floyd Memorial ScholarshipMar 31, 2025OnlineA personal statement that addresses the following:
• What has shaped you as a person? How are your values aligned with social justice and anti-racist action?
• What is your intended study? What do you hope to accomplish in your educational and career goals?
• How would go about creating a more just and equitable society?
Your personal statement should be at least 600 words and address all three prompts. We also accept creative interpretations of any of the prompt such as poetry, original song lyrics, and original art work.
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Dante Alighieri Society of Santa Cruz ScholarshipMar 17, 2025OnlineMust be studying the Italian language or the arts, literature, science, and industry with a specific appreciation of Italian culture at Cabrillo or in the community. Must be a continuing or returning student.
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Tim Bonnel Memorial ScholarshipMar 5, 2025Email to:
hogoodma@cabrillo.edu 		all Former Foster Youth
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Udall Undergraduate Scholarship- up to $7,000Mar 4, 2025Contact hogoodma@cabrillo.edu to receive access to the online applicationSophomores and Juniors pursuing careers in Conservation/Environment, Native American Healthcare or Tribal Policy and are part of a recognized tribe
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$10,000 Deblinger Family Scholarship InformationMay 16, 2025Mail to DonorsSingle Mom's enrolled in Community College with a 2.5 GPA
Current residents of Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, and San Mateo County; preference will be given to residents of Oakland, San Jose, Watsonville and East Palo Alto
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The Spring 2025 Rainbow ScholarshipApr 25, 2025OnlineThe Rainbow Scholarship will be awarded to students based on their completion of an application, including a personal statement describing their commitment to serving LGBTQIA+ communities. Students in the GSA are particularly encouraged to apply.

The goal of this scholarship is to support student retention and success by providing funds of up to $250 to help students offset educational expenses and stay on track toward their educational goal.
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The Christina Ortega STEM Transfer EndowmentApr 26, 2024Online• STEM major (For example: Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Environmental Sciences)
• Plan to transfer to a 4-year university in Fall 2024
• Must be enrolled at Cabrillo for Spring 2024 • Minimum GPA of 2.50 • Preference is given to first-generation students
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UCSC STEM Transfer ScholarshipJun 15, 2024OnlineTransferring from Cabrillo College to UC Santa Cruz
Majoring in a STEM field
Attending the UCSC Summer Edge program
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Jackie Herrera $400 Scholarship ApplicationJun 12, 2024Online- Must be a self-identifying woman
- Must be a first year transfer student
- Must be attending a four-year university during the 2024-2025 school year
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Transfer Success STEM Grants Jun 14, 2024OnlineTo be eligible, students must be transferring from Cabrillo College to UC Santa Cruz and majoring in a STEM fieldNo
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New Horizons Scholarship ProgramMay 31, 2025OnlineMember of a household currently receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz.
Accepted into or am enrolled in a qualifying institution or program
18 years or older, or a high school senior.
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