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This page is designed to help guide students to valuable online resources pertaining to outside scholarships. This list will be maintained regularly - but since the information provided here is from external resources we cannot provide assurance that it will remain 100% accurate. Students should access the resources provided here directly to obtain the most up-to-date information

General Scholarships and Online Resources

Name	Requirements/Notes	Website	Amount	Application Details	Application Deadline
African American Scholarships	UNCF is the nation's largest minority education organization	https://uncf.org/	Varies	Varies	Varies
Black Scholarships	The largest online directory of scholarships and financial aid opportunities for African American and other minority students	https://www.blackscholarships.org/	Varies	Varies	Varies
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarships	APIASF is the nation's largest non-profit provider of college scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islanders	https://apiascholars.org/	Varies	Varies	Varies
CalKIDS	Provides free money for eligible California school-aged children to help kickstart their savings for future college and career training expenses	CalKIDS.org	Up to $1500	CalKIDS.org	None
Hawai'i Community Foundation	Strengthening Hawaii's Community	https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships-for-community-causes-and-students	Varies	Varies	Varies
Hispanic and Latino Scholarships	HSF empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education	https://www.hsf.net/	Varies	Varies	Varies
Point Community College Scholarship Program	Inspires LGBTQ community college students to fulfill their ambitions of graduating with an associate's degree and/or transferring to a 4-year college or university	https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/community-college/	Varies	Varies	Varies
American Indian College Fund	The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges, nonprofit, and accredited schools	https://collegefund.org/students/	Varies	Varies	Varies
Native American Scholarships	Scholarship Resources for American Indian Students	https://www.bie.edu/topic-page/grants	Varies	Varies	Varies
Study.com	A guide to Financial Aid and Scholarships for Veterans	https://study.com/resources/college-scholarships-for-veterans	Varies	Varies	Varies
Fastweb	Online resource to help students find scholarship to help pay for school	https://www.fastweb.com/	Varies	Varies	Varies
Scholarship America	Scholarship America helps students to break down barriers, open doors and provide access to scholarships so they can succeed in life	https://scholarshipamerica.org/	Varies	Varies	Varies
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships	Scholarships for high school graduates of Santa Clara and San Mateo County who plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college/university	https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships	Varies	Varies	Varies

Specific Scholarships or Websites Related to Specific Topics of Study

American Bus Association (ABA) Scholarships	Hospitality and Tourism Industry	The American Bus Association Foundation promotes academic excellence and diversity in the motorcoach travel and tour industry through its scholarship program.	Varies	Apply online at: https://www.buses.org/aba-foundation/scholarships	Deadline: April 1, 2024 (CLOSED)
ACWA Scholarship Program	Applicants pursuing an undergraduate degree in a water resources-related field	Sponsored by: Association of California Water Agencies	$3500	Application and instructions	Deadline: March 1, 2024 (CLOSED)
Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship	Nursing students who are veterans or related	Sponsored by: American Legion Auxiliary Monterey Peninsula Unit 41, District 28 Additional information contact: Deanna Galdo 831.646.4030 or dgaldo@mpc.edu	$4000	Application and Instructions	Deadline: April 5, 2024 12:00 Noon Submit application packet to the MPC Financial Aid Office Contact: Deanna Galdo 831.646.4030 or dgaldo@mpc.edu (CLOSED)
Bernice Campbell Memorial Scholarship	Female students whose focus is on general education/fine arts	P.E.O. celebrates the advancement and education of women through scholarships awards. Our goal is to motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.	Award: up to $2000	Request an application at: peoscholar@currently.com	Application Deadline: March 15, 2024 (CLOSED)
Bruce Church Educational Foundation Scholarship	Majors: Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Horticulture, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Food Science and Safety	The Foundation's first priority will be students from the Salinas or Pajaro Valleys. Students who reside outside of these areas may still apply. The Scholarship Committee does not consider an applicant's immigration status	Awards: up to $5000	Apply online at: https://forms.gle/avLhjUiohTDAofmr6	Application Deadline: April 01, 2024 (CLOSED)
Chapter PG, P.E.O. Scholarship	Female students whose focus is on general education and nursing	P.E.O. celebrates the advancement and education of women through scholarship awards. Our goal is to motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.	Award: up to $3000	Request an application at: peoscholar@currently.com	Application Deadline: March 15, 2024 (CLOSED)
California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA)	Hospitality and Tourism Industry	The CHLA Hospitality Foundation endeavors to identify and reward the best and brightest of the hospitality and tourism industry's next generation of leaders with a variety of scholarships in California.	Varies	Apply online at: https://chlafoundation.secure-platform.com/scholarships	Application Deadline: March 31, 2024 (CLOSED)
The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF)	Foodservice Industry Majors	The Foundation awards dozens of scholarships to deserving high school seniors and undergraduate students who dream of pursuing higher education to study the foodservice and hospitality industries.	Awards up to $4000	Apply Online at: https://calrestfoundation.org/scholarships/	Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 (CLOSED)
CSEA Member Student Loan Reducer Program	CSEA Members with at least $10,000 in outstanding federal or private student loan debt for their own education	Sponsored by: California School Employees Association	$500	Apply Online	Application Deadline: February 15, 2024 (CLOSED)
Director Emeritus Film Student Scholarship Award	Film majors	MCFC Scholarship Flyer	Up to $2000 in scholarship awards	Application	Deadline: November 10, 2023 (CLOSED)
eQuality Scholarship	MD or DO degree	eQuality scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community	Awards up to $6000	Application	Deadline: January 31, 2024 (CLOSED)
Helen Brett Scholarship	Exhibition and Event Management majors	Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are exploring the study of exhibitions and events management with the end goal of advancing their careers in this field.	Awards up to $5000 in tuition assistance	Apply online here: https://www.iaee.com/helen-brett-scholarship/	Deadline: May 1, 2024 (CLOSED)
The Hoffman Agency HBCU Scholarship	Applicants currently enrolled at a California Community College during the 2024-2025 academic year in a major that falls under the communications umbrella	https://www.hoffman.com/hbcu-scholarship/	Covers tuition and fees for a California Community College student who transfers to an HBCU for their junior and senior year	Apply online here	Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship	Transferring to a 4-year school with a minimum 3.5 CGPA	Scholarship Flyer Questions about the Common App for transfer: https://help.liaisonedu.com/The_Common_Help_Center and thecommonapplication@liaisoncas.com Questions about the program and eligibility: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarship/faqs/	Awards may vary	Apply online here	Application Deadline: January 11, 2024 (CLOSED)
James Beard Foundation Scholarship Offering 2024-25	Culinary or Hospitality Majors	The James Beard Foundation Program assists students from across the food community, including aspiring and established culinary professionals, who plan to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school or hospitality institution, college or university.	Awards vary	Apply online here: https://aim.applyists.net/JBF/Initiate	Application Deadline: April 05, 2024 at midnight PST (CLOSED)
James Randall Rosendale Scholarship	Applicant must have become an Eagle Scout while a resident of Monterey County	James Randall Rosendale Scholarship Announcement James Randall Rosendale Scholarship Criteria	$2,500 or the cost of tuition, whichever is less	Application Instructions	Application Deadline: February 29, 2024 (CLOSED)
Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award	Must be accepted and transferring to UC Santa Cruz for Fall 2025	https://honors.ucsc.edu/scholarships/pister-scholars/apply.html	$20,000 distributed over 2 years	Application Instructions	Application Deadline: December 2, 2024 at 11:59pm
Karen Woodward Memorial Scholarship	Female students whose focus is on general education and fine arts	Overview: P.E.O. celebrates the advancement and education of women through scholarship awards. Our goal is to motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.	Award: up to $2000	Request an application at: peoscholar@currently.com	Application Deadline: March 15, 2024 (CLOSED)
Keenan Insurance Scholarship	Applicants who are underrepresented working towards a certificate or degree focused in the insurance field	Administered via: Foundation for California Community Colleges	Award: $1200 per academic year	Application Information Application	Application Deadline: October 31, 2024 Submit application to the MPC Financial Aid Office Attention: Deanna Galdo Contact Info: dgaldo@mpc.edu or (831) 646-4030
Live Your Dream Education & Training Awards For Women	Provides monetary assistance to women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families	https://www.liveyourdream.org/get-help/apply-for-an-educational-grant/index.html	Awards up to $10,000	Application Instructions	Application Cycle & Deadline: Opens: August 1, 2023 Closes: November 15, 2023 (CLOSED)
Modesta's Spirit & Courage Scholarship	Students who demonstrate a commitment in raising awareness to cancer	http://www.likeasupernova.com	Varies	Application Instructions	Application Deadline: October 29, 2023 (CLOSED) to: supernovafoundation@gmail.com
Monterey Elks Lodge #1285 Scholarship	Current High School Seniors or the equivalent, who are U.S. Citizens	https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm	Six $500 scholarships(3 females &3 males) who use the Monterey Elks Lodge #1285 as the sponsoring lodge	Application Instructions	Application Deadline: November 13, 2023 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time (CLOSED)
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Scholarship	Students who identify as women who have been accepted and transferring to a University of California school for Fall 2025	https://baskinfoundation.org/scholarships/information-for-applicants/	$20,000	Application Instructions	Application Deadline: February 2025 TBA Submit Application to the MPC Financial Aid Office Questions? Contact: Deanna Galdo (831) 646-3042 or dgaldo@mpc.edu
Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations 2025 LGBTG+ Scholarship Program	Scholarship designed to honor LGBTQ+ student and allies who embody Salinas Valley Pride Celebration's mission to create community and increase LGBTG+ acceptance	https://www.salinasvalleypride.com/	Five scholarships at $2000	https://www.salinasvalleypride.com/svpc-scholarship	Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Scholarships for Impactful Change	Female applicants pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries	Sponsored by Les Dames d'Escoffier International and The Wine Group	$5000	Apply online at: https://ldei.org/scholarship-application/	Application Deadline: May 5, 2024 (CLOSED)