Institutional Scholarship Opportunities
West Kern Community College Academic Merit Award
Any graduating high school senior in the West Kern Community College District (Taft & Maricopa High School) who has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and enrolls in 12 units at Taft College as a first time college student within one year of receiving the award.
No application required.
Submit final high school transcript to the college
$300 per semester up to two (2) semesters depending on continued eligibility.
West Kern Community College Scholarship
California residents
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Pass 12 units with a 3.0 GPA in the previous semester and enroll in 12 or more units in the next semester to maintain the scholarship
Scholarship application must be received in the Financial Aid office by the fifth (5th) Friday of each semester
West Kern Community College Scholarship
$125 per semester up to four (4) semesters depending on continued eligibility
Taft College Non-Resident Scholarship
Any non-resident student entering Taft College with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA will be eligible
A student who enters Taft College with a GPA of 3.0 or less and earns a 3.0 or better at Taft College will eligible to receive the scholarship for one semester
The scholarship may be earned to a maximum of two (2) semesters
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
There are many outside scholarships available to qualified students. Business firms, organizations and four-year colleges provide scholarships for students. Notices regarding scholarship opportunities are posted throughout the year on the website. The college library is also an excellent source of information regarding scholarship opportunities. The following websites on outside scholarships is provided for your reference. Taft College does not endorse any specific site.
Admiral Plumbing Services
Be a senior in high school planning to attend a college or university in the fall
Be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a college or university
www.theadmiralplumber.com/about/schoarship-opportunity
June 30, 2018
Brucheim & Patel 2018 DUI Scholarship Program
Must be current undergraduate student or current law student in the United States
Be able to provide a school transcript or acceptance letter proving their enrollment or acceptance. A screenshot, picture or unofficial transcripts are all acceptable options.
June 30, 2018
Hylan Family Scholarship
The applicant must be attending college in the Fall 2018 semester or quarter
Applicants can be high school seniors or current college students
June 30, 2018
WAY Student Scholarship
Only graduating seniors in high school, freshmen, sophomores, undergraduate in college between the ages of 16-25 are eligible to win
https://www.way.com/care/scholarship
First award: June 30th
Second award: December 31st
Hit Me SEO Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Any student currently enrolled in a 4 year institution or university, or a high school senior accepted into an accredited 4 year program for the fall of 2018
June 30, 2018
My BioSource Inc Scholarship for “S.T.E.M.” Majors Fall 2018
High school seniors, undergraduates, graduates as well as international students can apply
Candidate must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university for the 2018 Fall semester
Intended major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields
https://www.mybiosource.com/page.php?name=scholarship_stem_majors
June 30, 2018
Eluxury.com Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship
Applicant must be a United States citizen
Applicant must be a current high school student or full-time college student (full time is defined as 12 or more credit hours) pursuing an undergraduate degree
Applicant must be planning to pursue/pursuing a Business or Marketing major (or related) and be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited college or university in the United States
Student must be carrying a 3.00 GPA or higher
https://www.eluxury.com/pages/scholarship
July 1, 2018
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Excellence in Ethics Scholarship
Be a lawful U.S. permanent resident or citizen
Be currently enrolled in or accepted to a US law school
Have a current high school or college minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 sclae
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Excellence in Ethics Scholarship
July 1, 2018
Naegeli Deposition & Trial Scholarship Program
Students who are currently enrolled in a high school, college, university or trade school
July 1st annually
Naegeli Deposition & Trial Scholarship Program
Students who are currently enrolled in a high school, college, university or trade school
July 1st annually
Solar Scholarship
Student must be (or planning on being) a full-time student at an accredited institute of higher education. In order to verify this, the student must provide an official statement verifying enrollment
Student must have at least a 3.2 (out of a 4.0 scale) GPA
July 1st annually
Goedeker’s College Scholarships
Any student that is enrolled in an accredited college is eligible to participate. This includes any grade level, freshman to senior; undergrad alike are eligible. Even if you are a transfer student, non-traditional student, studying abroad, or taking classes online, you can enter
Any major or field of study is accepted
https://www.goedekers.com/college-scholarship
July 8, 2018
Altec Design Web Scholarship Opportunity
Student must be enrolled in any accredited institution for Fall 2018 (any major)
https://www.altecdesign.com/#web-scholarship
July 15, 2018
Extremeterrain’s Student Scholarship Program
Student’s who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, Sustainable Agriculture Systems.
Proof of enrollment is required along with submission
https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html
July 15, 2018
The Aspiring Physicians Award
At least 18 years of age
U.S. or Canadian Citizen
Current Enrollment in premed or other undergraduate science programs
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.75
Certified copy of the application submitted to a School of Medicine
Fall Semester – July 15
Spring semester – December 31
Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish Scholarship
Open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, four-year baccalaureate degree, accredited law school in the fall of 2018
https://www.sgklawyers.com/Steinberg-Goodman-Kalish-Scholarship.shtml
July 15, 2018
Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship
Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 United States, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico
Be current high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate students who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year or university in the United States for the entire 2018-2019 academic year
Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, and participation and leadership in school activities and work experience
Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in the health and fitness related fields
Be enrolled in the following majors: Athletic Training, Personal Training, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Health and Physical Fitness, Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management, Health Sciences, Physical Therapist or another related major
http://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/student-scholarship-chicago/
July 15, 2018
The Muller Law Firm LTD Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, four-year baccalaureate degree, or accredited law school in the fall of 2018
http://chicagodivorceattys.com/scholarship/
July 15, 2018
Mainor Wirth Injury Lawyers Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, four-year baccalaureate degree, or accredited law school in the fall of 2018
July 15, 2018
Law Office of Henry Queener Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, college or university or accredited law school in the fall of 2018
July 15, 2018
Strom & Associates Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, college or university, or accredited law school in the fall of 2018
July 15, 2018
Gordon Law Group Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, college or university or accredited law school in the fall of 2018
July 15, 2018
Keller Law Office Scholarship for Higher Education
This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, college or university, or accredited law school in the fall of 2018
July 15, 2018
Law Office of Matthew L Sharp Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent US resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, college or university or accredited law school in the fall of 2018
July 15, 2018
Cogburn Law Offices Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any US citizen or permanent resident who will be enrolled full time in an accredited community college, college or university, or accredited law school in the fall of 2018.
July 15, 2018
The Ankin Law Office Annual $1,500 Scholarship
Be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited community college, college or university, or an accredited law school or graduate school starting in the fall of 2018
July 15, 2018
The Dealer Auto Glass Scholarship Program
The applicant must be attending an accredited college or university in the United States during the next fall semester or quarter
http://www.dealerautoglassaz.net/scholarship.html
July 21st annually
Banafshe Law Firm Scholarship 2018
Current college or graduate school transcript or, if not already enrolled, your acceptance letter to a college or graduate school
Proof of at least a 2.5 GPA
https://www.banalaw.com/scholarship/
July 31st annually
Fall 2018 Web Design Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program by August 1, 2018 at any accredited U.S. College, university or technical college
https://www.beckdigital.com/web-design-scholarship
July 31, 2018
TurboTenant Housing Scholarship
Must be an undergraduate student living off-campus
Must have an independent landlord (no property management company, real estate agencies, etc.)
https://www.turbotenant.com/scholarship/
July 31, 2018
Redfin Scholarship
Legal U.S. resident
Graduating high school senior or current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college attending an accredited university or college
https://www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship
July 31, 2018
Paradigm Building Group Scholarship 2018
Graduating high school senior or current college students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Interest in interior design, building construction or management architecture, civil engineering, or other field related to building and remodeling homes
Funds are to be applied towards tuition, books and/or other fees associated with attending school
Student must be attending a school anywhere in the U.S.
http://paradigmbuildinggroup.com/paradigm-building-group-scholarship-2018/
August 1, 2018
Find.jobs Scholarship
College Scholarship application minimum requirements:
In order to be eligible for the Find.jobs college scholarship award, students must be either an incoming junior or incoming senior at an accredited university within the United States.
Students must be able to provide proof that they are currently enrolled
High School Scholarship application minimum requirements:
Must be a senior at a high school within the United States. Students must be able to provide proof that they are a high school senior on pace to graduate
August 1, 2018
The 99Bitcoins Scholarship
A high school senior that has been accepted to an accredited university
A current undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited university
August 1, 2018
MyLEDLightingGuide Scholarship – Fall 2018
Only students located within the United States. You must be a US citizen. Only active college students are eligible
Must be registered full time for the Fall 2018 semester
Content must be original and written by you. No plagiarism
Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5
Military academies are ineligible
Applicant must be enrolled in a program that is two years in length of 1ooo words
https://www.myledlightingguide.com/scholarship
August 1, 2018
The Home Team Hawaii Scholarship
To apply, you must be a high school senior that has been accepted to an accredited university or
a current undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited university
https://www.hawaiipropertyfinder.com/blog/detail/5/1/The_Home_Team_Hawaii_Scholarship
August 1, 2018
Boyko & Associates Law Firm
Be accepted to or already enrolled at a higher educational institution
Have a GPA of more than 3.5
https://www.boyko-law.com/scholarship-available-boyko-associates-law-firm/
August 10, 2018
2018-2019 $2000 SDBotox Scholarship Essay Contest
Applicants must have a GPA no less than 3.1 and must send an unofficial transcript
http://sdbotox.com/scholarship/
August 15, 2018
Strive for Excellence Scholarship 2018
High School Students: You must be a high school senior, in good standing, and on track to graduate
College Students: You must be currently enrolled in an accredited four year university or college, or currently enrolled in a two-year college, and planning to transfer to a four-year university or college upon completion.
https://www.carolinaaccidentattorneys.com/scholarship/
August 29, 2018
OWDT Scholarship
Must be a resident of the United States
Must be 16 years of age or older
Open to students in high school currently, graduates attending college in the upcoming fall semester and current college/university students
August 30, 2018
The Law Office of Sean M. Cleary 2018 Scholarship
U.S. Citizens
High School Seniors and College Students
https://www.seanclearypa.com/scholarship/
August 31, 2018
American Dream Homes Property Management Creative Video Scholarship
This scholarship contest is open to all high school seniors or college students that are legal residents of the U.S.
Student must be enrolled in either a 2 year or 4 year college in the Fall 2018 semester
American Dream Homes Property Management Creative Video Scholarship
August 31, 2018
Digital Media Scholarship
Must be a high school, trade school and college or university students majoring in Business, Communications or a Web-based technology
Good command of English Language
Ability to produce great content on the topic “Latest Digital Media Trends That Are Going to Impact 2018”
Minimum GPA required – 2.5
Must be a citizen of the United States
http://11must.com/digital-media-scholarship/
August 31, 2018
AES Scholarship
Available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility
http://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
October 6, 2018
The “Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship”
Open to legal residents of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19, who are current students of any accredited educational institution or program of higher learning
High school students and homeschooled students who plan to enroll in college upon graduation are strongly encouraged to apply
https://www.bransonshowtickets.com/company/scholarship.aspx
October 15th annually
College Jump Start Scholarship
High School 10th – 12th grader, college student or non-traditional student
U.S. citizen or legal resident
Attend or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational/trade school in the U.S.
Be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community
http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
October 17, 2018
Annual Digital Roofing Innovations Scholarship
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Be able to submit reference from dean/director of school, upon request
https://digitalroofingcompany.com/annual-digital-roofing-innovations-scholarship/
October 25th annually
American Bullion Scholarship
Applicant must be a currently enrolled, full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university within the United States.
Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid U.S. student visa
https://www.americanbullion.com/about/scholarship/
October 31, 2018
WholesaleFlowers.net Scholarship
Be enrolled at a college or university and planning to attend in 2018
Write an essay of at least 200 words stating how the scholarship can benefit you and your educational plans
Demonstrate Community service – this should be included in the essay
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate college course work
https://www.wholesaleflowers.net/pages/scholarship
November 16, 2018
Pumped Up SUP “Stand Up Paddleboarding in Society” Scholarship
A citizen or a permanent resident of the United States or Canada
Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school
Must have a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher
https://www.pumpedupsup.com/blogs/news/pumped-up-sup-stand-up-paddleboarding-in-society-scholarship
December 1, 2018
Avalaunch Media Scholarship
Any current, full-time student of an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college is welcome to apply
There is no age or specific major requirement
October 1, 2018
Profisee Scholarship
High School Students who graduate in 2018 and have been accepted into a college or university
Students currently enrolled in a college or university
Student who are seeking or plan to seek a degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related degree
https://www.profisee.com/mis-scholarship
November 1, 2018
National Credit Relief Scholarship
High School seniors with a GPAS of 3.2 or greater
Any college student already enrolled in an accredited 4-year university or college
November 30, 2018
Remote DBA Experts to Students Scholarship
Students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located in United States with a minimum 2.5 GPA
Graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above are also eligible to apply for the scholarship
http://www.remotedba.com/remote-dba-experts-to-students-scholarship/
December 1, 2018
$500 Scholarship Offer from DesignBrandPrint.com
You must have been accepted into a United States accredited university or college or be enrolled in a technical college
You must be a student between the ages of 17-22
You must have obtained your high school diploma or GED
https://www.designbrandprint.com/scholarship/
December 1, 2018
Tea Scholarship by Teabloom
Be currently enrolled in an accredited university, high school or elementary school in the U.S.
Must be a U.S. citizen or hold a valid U.S. student visa
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
https://teabloom.com/tea-scholarship/
December 7, 2018
2018 Paradigm Malibu $1,000 Annual Depression Treatment Education Scholarship
Any student currently enrolled in any accredited college is eligible to enter
CGK Business Sales Scholarship
Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree in business or marketing at an accredited college or university or currently be enrolled in an accredited program in one of these fields
The student must be a junior or senior in high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher
December 15, 2018
The Law Firm of Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Awards an annual $1,500 Scholarship to the Child of a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
The legal child (natural or adoptive) of a veteran of any branch of U.S. military service (U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard) who is either a:
S. high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
S. student currently attending or enrolled in an accredited community college or undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
December 15, 2018
National Debt Relief Scholarship
The applicants must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year university or college located in United States
Graduate and undergraduate students can apply
Graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above are also eligible to apply for the scholarship
Applicants must be pursuing or intending to pursue their bachelor’s degree which can be in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
National Debt Relief – Resolve Your Credit Card Debt Problems
December 23, 2018
Annual scholarship funding award from used.forsale
Students must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
Students must be aged 16 years or over
https://www.used.forsale/s/scholarship
December 30, 2018
Annual Upgraded Points Student Scholarship
Need to be a current student
December 31, 2018
Lendza.com Scholarship
Be at least 18 years old
Be a U.S. resident
Be enrolled in an institution of higher learning
https://lendza.com/scholarship
December 31, 2018
PhotographyTalk Scholarship
Applicants must be a legal resident of the United States
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age
Applicants for the PhotographyTalk Scholarship must be accepted or enrolled in an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate degree program at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational school
Students must be enrolled during the 2019-2020 school year
https://www.photographytalk.com/photographytalk-scholarship
January 15, 2019
Studio11hairsalon Scholarship
All students who have attained age of 16 years are eligible to apply for our scholarship essay contest
Applicants must be pursuing their education presently in any educational institute
GPA should be at least 2.5
January 25, 2019
Randall Blair Isenberg Alcohol Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Currently enrolled in or formally accepted to any accredited U.S. community college, undergraduate or graduate degree program. This includes incoming students who currently hold a high school diploma or GED
Scholarship candidates must possess a history of raining alcohol addiction awareness, as demonstrated by volunteer, educational or professional experiences
Scholarship candidates must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Randall Blair Isenberg Alcohol Addiction Awareness Scholarship
March 15, 2019
Learn.org Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship in Business
Undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing bachelor level degrees related to business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management and entrepreneurship
https://learn.org/pages/business_scholarship.html
April 1, 2019
Schochor, Federico and Staton, P.A. $5,000 Scholarship for College Students
The scholarship will be awarded to one student currently attending an accredited college or university in the United States of America
Schochor, Federico and Staton, P.A. Announces $5,000 Scholarship for College Students
April 1, 2019
College Scholarship with HelloMD
Be enrolled in an institution of higher learning
Create an account at hellomd.com-include a profile picture and write a short bio that’s at least 3 sentences long
https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ade077d049b4f000a64e8c1/Essay%20Scholarship
April 23, 2019
Room Escape Annual Scholarship
Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a business, entrepreneur, IT, programming, or app or game developement program
Be in good academic standing and have a cumulative of 3.0 or higher
https://roomescapedc.com/scholarship/
April 30, 2019
1800wheelchair.com Scholarship
Enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university in the U.S.
Enrolled at the graduate level, undergraduate level or your final year of high school
Aged 16 years or older
Carry a status of “good standing”
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 or equivalent
https://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/
May 1, 2019
Herrmann Law Scholarship Program
Undergraduate and graduate students may apply for our scholarship program, as long as they are attending an accredited graduate school or college and are enrolled in a full-time degree program.
https://paycheckcollector.com/scholarship/
May 1, 2019
LiveViewGPS Scholarship
The program is open to undergrads and graduate students, as long as they’re in a full-time degree program in an accredited graduate school or college
https://www.liveviewgps.com/LiveViewGPS+Scholarship.html
May 21, 2019
$500 Scholarship Offer from Kemper Medical
Applicants must be enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university
A 3.0 GPA is required of all applicants, and students who opted to take a GAP your upon completion of high school and are now applying to college will need to show proof of a 3.0 GPA while enrolled in high school
Individuals pursuing a degree in medicine may also apply for the scholarship
June 1, 2019
$500 Scholarship from HD Carolina
At least 16 years of age with a GED or a high school diploma
Accepted by or currently attending a 2 year or 4 year college in North Carolina or South Carolina
June 1, 2019
$500 College Scholarship From Topspot
You must be over the age of 16 and have a high school diploma or GED
You must be either accepted by or currently enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year U.S. college or university.
You should have an interest in business and marketing
http://topspotsem.com/scholarship/
June 1, 2019
National Credit Relief Scholarship
High School seniors with a GPAS of 3.2 or greater
Any college student already enrolled in an accredited 4-year university or college
https://nomorecreditcards.com/#scholarship
August 6, 2019
Innovation in Education Scholarship
Must be currently be enrolled as a high school or college/university student within the United States or Canada
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent)
Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada
http://www.latutors123.com/scholarship/
20th of each month
Varsity Tutors Scholarship Promotion
Monthly essay contest
Eligibility is limited to individuals who are at least 16 years of age in their state of legal residence on or before their entry into the Promotion
Such individuals must be a legal resident of one of the fifty U.S. or the District of Columbia as of April 1, 2016
http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Deadline varies
CCCP Scholars Program (Center for Community College Partnerships)
Scholars are students who may:
- Be the first in their family to go to college
- Come from low-income backgrounds
- And/or be from underserved communities
The program targets students who:
- have recently graduated from high school and plan to enroll in a community college in the fall OR students currently attending community college who have not yet completed a transfer curriculum at the time of application
- show potential for transfer success
- are non-traditional students who have face challenges in their academic career
Deadline not available