Institutional Scholarship Opportunities
Taft 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.
Taft 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
$125 per semester up to four (4) semesters depending on continued eligibility
Taft College Non-Resident Scholarship
A Non-Resident student entering Taft College with a 3.00 or better high school cumulative grade point average or a 3.00 cumulative grade point average as a full-time college student the previous term and enrolls as a full-time student is eligible to receive the Non-Resident scholarship. The student must attend on-campus to receive the non-resident scholarship.
This scholarship is applied to Non-Resident tuition and can be earned a maximum of two semesters.
To receive the second semester Non-Resident scholarship, the student must have passed 12 or more units and maintain a 3.00 or better cumulative grade point average and re-enroll as a full-time student. A Non-Resident student who enters Taft College as a full time student with a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.00 and earns a 3.00 or better in 12 or more units at Taft College and re-enrolls as a full time student may receive a Non-Resident scholarship for one semester.
It is highly recommended all students complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.
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.
Scholarship Search Sites:
MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship
Be accepted at, or enrolled in, a full-time degree program at a U.S. or Canadian school which MPOWER supports, and
Be an international student allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada, as applicable:
For study in the U.S., this means the applicant meets one of these criteria:
Has a valid vise which permits study in the U.S.
Is protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Is a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)
https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/women-in-stem/
January 15, 2022
May Firm Injury Scholarship
Enrolled in a community college or university
https://mayfirm.com/scholarship
January 15 annually
Hunnicutt Law Group Scholarship
Students must submit proof of enrollment or intent to enroll in an accredited undergraduate program, or law school for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year
https://www.hunnicuttlaw.com/hunnicutt-law-group-scholarship/
January 15, 2022
Hope for Healing Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a degree program in mental/behavioral health, nursing, or addiction medicine
Veterans, minorities and people with disabilities currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program in mental/behavioral, nursing or addiction medicine
https://fherehab.com/hope-for-healing-scholarship
February 11, 2022
The Nosrati Law College Scholarship
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
Applicants must provide proof of current enrollment or acceptance at an accredited college or trade school
Applicants already attending college must be able to show they are maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and provide documentations of such
http://www.nosratilaw.com/#scholarship
February 20 annually
OppU Achievers Scholarship
Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional or trade school
Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
https://www.opploans.com/oppu/scholarship/
March 31
Medical Billing Service Review Health and Technology Scholarship
All applicants must be enrolled, or due to enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester which they are applying
Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA
Applicants of any major may apply
Domestic, international and undocumented students may apply
Students attending online universities may apply
Students must have a personal interest in health and technology
https://medicalbillingservicereview.com/health-and-technology-scholarship/
June 1st, annually
Hedding Law Firm $2,500 Student Scholarship
All applicants for the Hedding Law Firm Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university or a law school in the United States
Applicants can include high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, JD.
Applicants must provide the name and address of the school where they are enrolled
Applicants needs to demonstrate a need for financial assistance
https://www.la-criminaldefense.com/scholarship/
June 1, annually
The ABC Fundraising Volunteer Recognition $1,500 College Scholarship
Current high school junior, high school senior, college undergraduate, or graduate students who have participated in consistent volunteer work
http://www.abcfundraising.com/college-scholarship
June 30 annually
The Life Coach Spotter Scholarship
All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship
Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA
Applicants are not required to have specific major
Domestic, international and undocumented students may apply
http://www.lifespotter.com/scholarship/
August 1st annually
May Firm Injury Scholarship
Enrolled in a community college or university
https://mayfirm.com/scholarship
September 15 annually
Ronald Hedding Law Firm $2,500 Student Scholarship
Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school in the United States
Applicants can include high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, JD
Applicant must provide the name and location of the school where they are enrolled
Applicant must include a statement of financial need
https://www.heddinglawfirm.com/scholarship/
October 1, yearly
$3,000 Scholarship From the Law Firm of Eisner Gorin LLP
Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school in the United States. This includes high school seniors, freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors and law students.
Applicant needs to provide the name of the school where they are enrolled or seeking enrollment for
Applicant needs to include in the essay the financial need for the scholarship
https://www.egattorneys.com/scholarship/
December 1st annually
$3,000 Scholarship From the Law Firm of Eisner Gorin LLP
Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school in the United States. This includes high school seniors, freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors and law students.
Applicant needs to provide the name of the school where they are enrolled or seeking enrollment for
Applicant needs to include in the essay the financial need for the scholarship
https://www.egattorneys.com/scholarship/
December 1st annually
Lamber Goodnow College Scholarship
Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university. Please note all types of colleges, including four-year, community college and “junior colleges” qualify for eligibility
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
https://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/
December 1st, annually
Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
Any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be that of a loved one, or an influential individual.
https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm
December 15 annually
Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship
Any current or soon-to-be-undergrad who have had their life altered due to a bodily injury from an automotive or pedestrian accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual
https://www.certalaw.com/certa-law-personal-injury-wrongful-death-scholarship
December 20th annually
Scholarships with no deadline indicated
The Blanch Law Firm Scholarship Award
The contest is open to all students
https://www.theblanchlawfirm.com/the-blanch-law-firm-scholarship-award/
Deadline varies
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
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 under served 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