Scholarships are often referred to as "gift aid" they are a form of free money that can be use to pay for a portion of your college expenses.
Scholarships can come from a range of sources. The following websites are excellent resources to help you find potential scholarships:
The MJC Scholarship Office provides the information listed as a courtesy. We do not promote, validate, or maintain the websites for Outside Non-MJC Scholarship opportunities.
Local Modesto California Law Firm, Arata, Swingle, Van Egmond & Heitlinger, has an annual scholarship opportunity for students who are currently enrolled as undergraduates, or who have been accepted and will transfer to a 4 year university. The $1000 scholarship opportunity is open to current and transferring students from Modesto Junior College.
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue research careers in these fields.
Scholarship for students with a desire to pursue a career in the agricultural industry.
This scholarship is for women active in agriculture education. Please contact the California Women for Ag Scholarship at stanislauscwa@gmail.com
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.
This scholarship will be awarded to newly admitted, first semester nursing students (MJC RN Program) who demonstrate an interest in community health, intend to work in the Central Valley and who have financial need.
ADN and BSN Scholarship Applications are now available!
The applications for the Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarships
In support of higher education, our annual scholarship provides college or trade school tuition scholarships. Application are accepted December through March 1.
Offers scholarships to Hispanic students who are high school seniors, community college transfer students, undergraduates, or graduate students.
The Horatio Alger Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education.
The “Life Happens” 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.
Up to six scholarships ($1,500) may be awarded. Deadline for the next academic year is always March 20th. The application opens as early as January of each year. You may reappy every year! Contact the Scholarship Chairperson at modestogardenclubscholarships@gmail.com
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.
Mrs. Helga Feddersen (209) 723-6968 - mehelga@aol.com for application packet or for additional information.
This scholarship is for students or future students planning to enroll full time in an accredited two year or four year college, university or vocational technical school for 2025-2026 Veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Sacramento State Alumni Association is now accepting applications for scholarships. Awards range from $1000 to $3000. Check the Sacramento State University website for deadlines. Complete instructions and application materials are available online SacstateAlumni.com/scholarships
Open to all engineering students. Application must be post marked by January 13, 2024 on the San Joaquin Engineers Council Website or jmueller@ksninc.com or mail to - Jeff Mueller KSN Inc. 711 N. Pershing Ave Stockton, CA 95203
Scholarship America has established a scholarship program to help students planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in higher education programs (two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school).
Scholarship assistance for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. Must demonstrate great potential and share enthusiasm and passion for the industry. Visit the SEMA scholarships website for more details.
This scholarship is sponsored by Soroptimist 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, painting, and graphic art.
For application or more information contact Jennifer Cowell at (209) 324-7144 or email jen.cowell@yahoo.com
This scholarship is for head of household women who are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in college. To Learn more visit Live Your Dream.org; for more information please email christineforeman@sbcglobal.net or call (209) 531-5330
The Stanislaus Community Foundation - Stanislaus Futures, announced that it is making scholarships available to residents of Stanislaus County - Modesto Junior College. 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.
Open to all female students majoring in construction or the trades. For more information contact Christine Schweininger, Valley Builders Exchange (209) 522-9031
This scholarship opportunity is for students majoring in Electrical Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Inspection. For questions or more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Juanita Mitchell at juanitas@norcalneca.org or call (925) 828-6322. The application can be accessed at Northern California Chapter: National Electrical Contractors Association webiste.
A scholarship or grant is free money – you should never have to pay for one. Watch out for companies that make generous scholarship promises, charge you money to apply for or receive a scholarship, try to get you to send money by claiming you’re a finalist in a scholarship contest, or request your credit card or bank account number to hold a scholarship or grant for you.