Disclamer: The scholarships listed here are from agencies outside MJC. These scholarships vary in their qualifications, requirements, and deadlines. If you do receive a scholarship from any outside agency, please notify the MJC Financial Aid Office.
MJC Financial Aid & Scholarships provides the listed information as a courtesy. We do not promote, validate, or maintain the Web sites listed.
ACWA Awards
Each year, the Association of California Water Agencies offers two $3,000 scholarships to undergraduate students in the fields of water resources, public administration, engineering, irrigation technology and other water-related fields; and one $7,000 scholarship to a graduate student in water law, policy or public administration.
April 1 is the deadline for eligible students to apply for the scholarships. Applications and guidelines are attached; more information can be found at http://www.acwa.com/content/scholarships/scholarships. The applications may be e-mailed to sarahl@acwa.com or faxed to 916.554.2342.
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences. 100 scholarships up $2500 for freshman, $3000 for sophomores and $5000 for juniors and seniors. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. For more information, visit www.chemistry.org/scholars
Association of California Water Agencies Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all of the following majors: engineering, biology, resource management, landscape architecture, irrigation science, agriculture, environmental studies, and others. More information and applications are available online at www.acwanet.com/news_info/scholarship/
Betty Rendel Scholarship
Three $1,000 scholarships are designed for undergraduate women who are currently majoring in political science, government or economics. For further questions, contact 703-548-9688.
Calcot-Seitz Foundation
For students who will be enrolled full time at a four year college or university and who plan to major in Agriculture.
www.calcot.com apply by March 31, 2013
California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers
California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers is offering scholarships ranging from $100 to $5,000 to students majoring in Horticulture, Agribusiness, Viticulture or Pomology. This year's applications and their requirements are available at www.cangc.org/endowment/collegeScholarships.asp If you have any questions about the CANERS Foundation Program, please contact Darrelyn D. Adams via email at dadams@cangc.org
California Strawberry Field Workers Scholaship Fund
apply at www.californiastrawberries/com/scholarships by March 1, 2013
Change a Life Foundation Scholarships
Change a Life Foundation operates a scholarship program for Emancipated Youth throughout California and for graduating high school seniors in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange Counties.
Because this scholarship is not available to use at the community college level, only former foster youth who are ready to transfer to a four-year college can apply.
The Change a Life Scholarship Program wishes to bridge the financial gap that college-bound students face. The donor wishes to do this by providing scholarships to students with great potential, high financial need, strong academic demonstration and community/civic involvement. Scholarships are meant to assist economically disadvantaged students who excel academically to attend the University/College of their choice, with a scholarship of up to $5,000 to defray unmet needs such as: tuition, room and board, lab fees, books, and health care insurance.
For more information visit: http://www.changealife.org/funding_priorities/funding_priorities_college_scholarship.aspx
Christian Public Servants John L. Hollis Scholarship
Open to all seniors in high school, recent high school graduates, or first year college students with declared intention of preparing for a career in public service (i.e. teaching, law enforcement, fire safety, nursing, public administration, political science, etc.) and will attend either Modesto Junior College or Stanislaus State University. For more information contact Christian Public Servants at (209)578-0102.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
COCA-COLA ALL-STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC TEAM PROGRAM
Annually awards 400 scholarships, of $1,000 and $2,000, to students attending two-year higher-education institutions granting terminal degrees. Each campus can nominate one student.
Basic eligibility: Nominees must have at least a 2.5 GPA, have some community service or be employed part- or full-time, and be enrolled in at least two courses during the upcoming fall term a two-year institution.
For more information, including campus contacts and complete eligibility requirements, see: www.coca-colascholars.org
College Scholarships for Students from Foster Care
Casey Family Programs and The Orphan Foundation of American are pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2010-2011 academic year (www.orphan.org). The Casey Family Scholars Program will award approximately 75 new scholarships for undergraduate study and career/technical training at accredited institutions and programs. A limited number of graduate school scholarships will also be awarded. Scholarships include support services.
QUESTIONS?
Orphan Foundation of America (OFA) – www.orphan.org
Tina Raheem at OFA – (800) 950-4673
John Emerson at Casey Family Programs – (206) 270-4921
Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Scholarships
CIM at California State University, Chico is one of only four university programs in the U.S.-and the only one on the West Coast-that offers concrete construction and business education in collaboration with industry leaders. The $200 billion concrete industry urgently needs professionals with the knowledge and know-how to meet the challenges of this rapidly changing, progressive business sector. If you can handle trigonometry, the fundamentals of chemistry and physics, and technical and business courses, then you can benefit from very good, very concrete career opportunities. Excellent careers in Concrete Industry Management include:
Datatel Scholars Foundation
Datatel Scholars Foundation scholarships range in value from $1,000-$2,500. For more information, go to www.datatel.com/dsf or email scholars@datatel.com or call (800) 486-4332.
Dorothy Andrews Kabis Memorial
This internship gives undergraduates the opportunity to spend part of the summer working at National Headquarters in Alexandria, VA. Applicants must be a junior in college, have a general knowledge of government, interest in politics, campaign experience, and clerical office skills. For more information, call 703-548-9688.
Emanuel Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship
The Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing careers in medical and healthcare related fields. This includes nursing, physician, physician assistant, radiology, occupational/physical therapy, pharmacy, laboratory, optometry, respiratory therapy, and other medical professional degrees, both undergraduate and graduate. These scholarships are awarded to students who exemplify character through academic achievement and extra-curricular participation. In awarding these scholarships, strong consideration will be given to students with financial need. Click here for more information and application.
Fred G. Wade Scholarship
Open to all students who are majoring in advertising, marketing, or communications. Up to $2,000 is available to students attending any accredited college or university which offers majors in these subjects. For more information please go to www.sacadclub.com and select college outreach - Fred Wade Scholarship
HACU Scholarships
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is accepting online applications for the HACU Scholarship Program. MJC is a member of HACU and MJC students are eligible for these scholarships. Students must meet the following criteria for all scholarships:
The following are the Scholarships available:
For more information click here or visit: www.hacu.net/scholarships, or e-mail scholarship@hacu.net
Health Education Scholarship-DMC Foundation
Applications are now available for over two-dozen scholarships administered by DMC Foundation, a non-profit agency that improves the lives of individuals and families in our community through quality health education and services. These scholarship awards aim to provide educational opportunities for those seeking to begin or strengthen their education in healthcare professions.
Qualifying applicants must be residents of Stanislaus County or enrolled at an accredited school in the Stanislaus County area with an educational goal in a health care related field.
Click here for more information: http://dmcf.org/programs/health-education-scholarship.php
Health Professions Education Foundation
ADN and BSN Scholarship Applications are now available!
The applications for the Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship programs are now available for download on our website. To be eligible for the scholarship you must be either enrolled or accepted into an accredited California nursing program and graduate after January.
2013 Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Application
2013 Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Application
Health Professions Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has posted the application for the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) for the 2013-14 award year.
For more information visit: http://www.nasfaa.org/ and search "scholarships"
or here's the direct link: http://www.nasfaa.org/Login.aspx?redirectURL=WorkArea%2flinkit.aspx%3fLinkIdentifier%3dID%26ItemID%3d3831
HigherOne Scholarship
For students who have an account with HigherOne. www.higherone.com/scholarship
The 2013 One Scholarship Competition sponsored by higher One. 20 can recieved up to $2500.
Hispanic Scholarship FundLegal Secretaries, EULA MAE JETT Scholarship Program
This scholarship is granted to those individuals interested in pursuing an opportunity in the legal studies. This scholarship specifically excludes law school. Past recipients have studied to become legal secretaries, paralegals, and court reporters. Deadline is March 1, 2013. For more information or application, contact the Scholarship Chairman: Kelly Gregerson at GregersonJohnson@msn.com
Latino College Dollars
A directory of scholarships for California's Latino students. Latino College Dollars Directory
LIFE Lessons
The “LIFE Lessons” Scholarship Program is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are between 17 and 24 years of age, have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian, and are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a college, university or trade school within the fifty (50) United States or District of Columbia. http://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons/scholarship-program-rules
MassMutual Financial Group Scholars www.act.org/massmutual
This scholarship is designed for high achieving college students of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic descent interested in pursuing careers in the insurance and financial services industry. Students may apply from January 3, 2013 until the deadline - May 3, 2013. Apply online at www.act.org/massmutual.
MJC Technical Education 2013 CAM Scholarship
This application is for high school seniors who intend to complete a Career Technical Education (CTE) program of study at Modesto Junior College that lead to a degree or certificate in one of the following areas: Agricultural Mechanics, Electronics, Industrial Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Printing, and/or Welding. Scholarships awards range from $250 to $1,500 as determined by the CAM Scholarship Review Committee.
Click here for more information and application.
Modesto Irrigation District (MID) Water Scholar
Provides economic support to graduating high school and junior college students who exhibit an interest in actively pursuing a career in the water industry. Each winner will receive a check for $2,500 made out to the name of the chosen institution. The application is available in the Financial Aid Office. For more information, visit www.wateraware.org
Mother Lode Mineral Society
The Mother Lode Mineral Society is offering a $750 scholarship to an MJC or CSU Stanislaus student that is a Geology or Earth Science Major. Contact Ginger Erwin at 209.669.5986 for application packet or for additional information.
National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA) Scholarship
The National Hispanic Business Women Associaton offers scholarships to eligible students who meet the following requirements:
Scholarship deadline: March 2013. For more information visit: http://nationalhbwa.com/main/?page_id=367
Natural Resources Conservation Service Employees
*The Natural Resources Conservation Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. One of its employee groups is the National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees. Through its $1,000 scholarships for deserving Hispanic students that wish to pursue or are pursuing a Bachelors degree in a natural resources conservation field of study. In addition, The Martha Guerra-Arteaga Scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to one female student majoring in public affairs or a natural resources conservation-related field of study. The explanation of requirements and scholarship application form can be obtained at the following website: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/intranet/hispanic/scholarship.html
Orphan Foundation of America-Foster Care to Success Scholarships
All OFA scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit and need, and funding levels are determined based on cost of attendance and other resources. Scholarship recipients as well as non-recipients will be notified via email in June 2013. Notification will be sent to the email provided in the application.
Applicants must: have been in public or private foster care for a minimum of 12 consecutive months at the time of their 18th birthday; OR have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship from foster care after their 16th birthday; OR they must have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday; have been accepted into or expect to be accepted into an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other post-secondary school; be under the age of 25 on March 31 of the year in which they first apply; have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required.
Deadline: March 31, 2013.
Click here for more information and application
President Ronald Reagan Scholarship
*$1,000 scholarship is being offered to an undergraduate registered Republican woman who is majoring in political science, communication, or directed toward law. The applicant must have completed 2 years of college. For more information, visit www.cfrw.org
Real Estate Scholarship Award
Qualifications: Real Estate Education Majors Only
Applicants must complete 6 units (or the quarter equivalent) of Real Estate classes for each semester/quarter funded. Applicants must demonstrate minimum 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. for all college courses and must demonstrate financial need. Completed applications are to be submitted to MJC Scholarships Office (575-7715). The scholarship application period is set for February 2013 – April 2013. Additional information and applications are available at:
www.cccco.edu/real_estate
www.ccsf.edu/Resources/Real_Estate_Education_Center
Sallie Mae Fund First In My Family Scholarship Program
*Sallie Mae fund developed First In My Family Program in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund to offer scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are first in their family to attend college. Selected students receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program
*The Unmet Need Scholarship Program is intended to help financial aid officers meet the unmet need of full-time, undergraduate students whose financial aid packages fall short by $1,000 or more. Open to families with a combined income of less than $30,000, Unmet Scholarships provide a "last dollar" resource when no other funds are available.
Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program
*Developed in partnership with the United Negro Fund, the American Dream program offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to African-American students with demonstrated financial need.
Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund
*Created in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the 911 Education Fund provides scholarships to children of those who were killed or permanently injured in the attacks.
Sallie Mae Scholarship information, applications and deadline information are available online at www.salliemaefund.org
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation
*Offering up to five $1,000 scholarships to students who are children of members of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation and who are planning to major in any agricultural field. For more information, contact Bruce Blodgett at (209) 931-4931. To complete the scholarship application, please log on to California Farm Bureau Federation's website at www.cfbf.com and click on the link in this section. This is a PDF form that can be completed online and then mailed with the appropriate attachments.
Shirley Elke Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is sponsored by Sorotimist International of Modesto. This scholarship is for a female student who is pursuing a career in the field of "Creative Visual Arts" to include drawing, paiting, and graphic art. Deadline: February 28, 2013. For application or more information contact Truda Faulkner at 521-6417.
Stanislaus Community Foundation-Stanislaus Residents
The Stanislaus Community Foundation announced that it is making scholarships available to residents of Stanislaus County. Board members said private donations have funded several perpetual awards for high school seniors and university or college students. Scholarships to be awarded begin at $500 per school year. Applications are accepted from February 1 to April 4, 2013.
For more information, eligibility and application visit: http://www.stanislauscommunityfoundation.org/index.php?page_id=15
United Friends of the Children (Chaffee students/Foster Youth)
must be eligible for Pell - must have a gpa of 2.8 or higher -must be 23 or younger to qualify.
Veterinary-Saul T. Wilson Scholarship
Up to $5,000 per year for undergraduate studies and up to $10,000 per year for graduate studies, for tuition, books, tutors, and laboratory fees. To apply, you must: be a United States citizen; be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States as a full-time student in good academic standing.
— Undergraduate student applicants must have completed at least 2 years (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) of a 4-year preveterinary medicine or other biomedicalscience curriculum. March 1st deadline. For more information visit: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/career_opportunities/student_programs.shtml
