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.
Investmentzen $1000 Financial Future Scholarship
All applicants must be actively enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university in any country
http://www.investmentzen.com/scholarship
April 18, 2018
Kapture Pest Free Today Scholarship
Students must be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution in the United States or Canada
April 30, 2018
North Coast Financial Scholarship
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2
Must be full-time student
Pursuing a degree in real estate, finance, marketing, accounting, management, economics or other business-related degree
Student must be able to provide proof of GPA requirement and full-time student status
April 30, 2018
DTIB Scholarship Program
Student should be enrolled for an educational program in any institution
Any major is accepted
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required
https://drugtestsinbulk.com/scholarship-opportunity
April 30, 2018
Ecig Scholarship Program
This scholarship program is an open for all students of university, college and high school currently enrolled for educational program
Student must have GPA of minimum of 2.5
https://www.ecig.com/scholarship
April 30, 2018
RecordsFinder Scholarship
Must be a high school graduate pursuing a full-time college or university placement or already enrolled in college full-time
https://recordsfinder.com/info/scholarships/
May 1, 2018
CellWaves Scholarship
Accepted to a college
Enrolled as a current undergraduate student
Graduating high school students who are college bound are encouraged to apply
https://cellwaves.net/scholarship/
May 1, 2018
Summit Shah Scholarship
High school students graduating this calendar year and have been accepted into a college, university, trade school or design school are eligible to apply
Students currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school or design school
All majors and areas of studies are encouraged to apply
May 1, 2018
Zenaptic Chiropractic Scholarship
High School students graduating in 2017 and have been accepted into a college, university, trade school, community college or design school
Students currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school, community college or design school
May 1, 2018
Junk Car Medics Scholarship
Be attending a college or university on a full time basis no later than January of 2019
Be currently in last year of high school or currently a Freshman, Sophomore or Junior in a college or university
May 4, 2018
Pinnacle Auto Glass Scholarship
Must apply for scholarship via email and provide your name, address and the name of the high school or college institution you are attending
Must provide your written essay by the deadline of May 10, 2018
You must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.5
https://www.pinnacleautoglass.com/scholarship.html
May 10, 2018
Online Marketing Giant Academic Scholarship
Individual is a grad, undergrad or a high school student from a prestigious and accredited institution
http://onlinemarketinggiant.com/scholarships
May 15, 2018
2018 Scholarship Opportunity from DiBella Law Offices, P.C.
Current high school seniors on track to graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA who intend to pursue a degree from a post-secondary educational institution
Any student currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (either a two-year school with the intention of transferring to a accredited four-year or university or a four year college or university
https://www.dibellalawoffice.com/scholarship/
May 16, 2018
Bottlinger Law L.L.C 2018 Scholarship
Students who are graduating high school and are in good standing, and planning to attend a two-year or four-year post-secondary education
College students who are either enrolled in community college or attending a four-year program at a university are eligible to apply for the 2018 Bottlinger Law L.L.C. New Jersey Scholarship.
https://www.bottlingerlaw.com/scholarship/
May 24, 2018
Luxury Watches Scholarship
Students must have a GPA of minimum 2.5
https://luxuryreplica.ee/about-us
May 25, 2018
No Need to Pay Scholarship
Show proof of acceptance or active enrollment in undergrad school
http://www.tjwillmakeempay.com/Scholarship.shtml
May 30, 2018
IT Support NJ Scholarship
Applicant must be a college or university, high school or trade school student
GPA should be at least 3.5
Must have proof of enrollment at the college/university
May 31, 2018
The GreaseBook Oilfield Software STEM Scholarship for Women
13 years or older
Any education
This is an international contest
https://greg169.typeform.com/to/pXCpJG
May 31, 2018
Gym Pros Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all students who are currently enrolled in colleges, universities or high schools
Students of any stream/branch of education anywhere in the world are eligible to apply for this scholarship
Applicants must have attained age of 18 years as on last date of scholarship
GPA should be at least 2.5
May 31, 2018
Credit Zipper Scholarship Opportunity
Students who are currently enrolled in a high school, college, university or trade school are encouraged to submit their article
May 31, 2018
Data Recovery NYC Scholarship
Applicant must be attending accredited college or university
The students studying in US or Canada can apply for this scholarship
GPA should be at least 3.5
Scholarship should be listed on your university or college website
americantechpros.com/newyour/scholarship/
May 31, 2018
CIA Medical Scholarship
Must be a legal resident of the United States (or holding a valid students visa) studying at an accredited two or four-year program at a college in the U.S.
https://www.ciamedical.com/scholarship
June 1, 2018
2018 Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Application
Have completed high school or earned a high school equivalency degree by Spring 2018
Will be enrolled in eligible program in Fall 2018
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA
Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
Be under the age of 30
Be a United States citizen
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
June 15, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Frost NYC Scholarship
Must be a least 18 years of age
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Must be a current student of a college/university
https://frostnyc.com/pages/scholarship
No deadline available
Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant Program
Be honorably-discharged veterans or spouses of disabled veterans who have served in the United States military, including the Reserves and National Guard, and have received a Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs or another document of service
Be students who are already enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate (first Master’s degree) study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
Be Pell-eligible and have applied fro Title IV and completed FAFSA to ensure full discovery of actual unmet need
Use any military education benefits for which they are eligible
Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent
https://www.scholarsapply.org/wellsfargoveteransemergency/
Deadline not available
Journey Scholarship
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Students in high school or college
Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible to this award
Essay is required
http://journeyscholarships.com/wordpress/?page_id=12
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
AHS (Allied Healthcare Scholarship)
The applicant must be currently accepted or enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Community Health Worker
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Imaging
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Radiation Therapy Technology
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Care
- Social Work
- Speech Therapy
- Surgical Technician
- Ultrasound Technician
- Other, Allied Healthcare (will not be given priority) Nursing is not an allied profession
Be enrolled in 6 units or more
Have a GPA of 2.0 or greater
Graduate after January 31, 2015
Be free from any other service obligation, except HPEF scholarship programs
Have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California
Be willing to work in a medically underserved area for twelve (12) months
Complete and submit your application through CalREACH by application deadline
http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HPEF/AHS.html
Deadline not available
HPSP (Health Professions Education Scholarship Program)
Applicants must be currently accepted or enrolled in the following California Board or Committee approved program:
- Certified Nurse Midwives
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistant
Be enrolled in 6 units or more
Have a GPA of 2.0 or greater
Graduate after January 31, 2015
Not be enrolled in a Doctorate program
Be free from any other service obligation, except HPEF scholarship programs
Have a valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California
Be willing to work in a medically underserved area for twenty-four (24) months
Complete and submit your application through CalREACH by application deadline
http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HPEF/HPSP.html
Deadline not available
The Christophers Video Contest for College Students
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Students in undergraduate and graduate programs at accredited colleges and universities are invited to interpret the Christopher message and mission in short films.
www.christophers.org/Page.aspx?pid=1226
Deadline Not available