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
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.
QuoteWizard Safe Driver Scholarship 2019
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be attending a college or university in 2019
https://quotewizard.com/corp/safe-driver-scholarship
September 15, 2019
Money Metals Exchange Scholarship Program
Outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who display deep understanding of economics and monetary policy
https://www.moneymetals.com/scholarship
September 30, 2019
Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women
Must be a graduating high school senior (in final semester) or current college undergraduate or graduate student studying at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical institution in the United States
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
Must be a woman
All majors are encouraged to apply
All GPAs will be considered
https://www.skincareox.com/scholarship/
September 30, 2019
Scholarship from American Academy of CPR & First Aid
Any student currently enrolled in, or applying to enroll within the next academic year, in a degree program in the fields of healthcare or education, at an accredited U.S. university, is eligible to apply
You must be at least 18 years old
http://onlinecprcertification.net/scholarship.php
October 1
Los Angeles Immigration Lawyer Scholarship 2019
Foreign born student who now resides in the U.S. or U.S. born student whose parents originated fro another country
http://immigrationlawyerslosangeles.com/los-angeles-immigration-lawyer-scholarship-2019/
October 1, 2019
Choctaw Nation Higher Education Program
Any tribal member of the Choctaw Nation actively pursuing a higher education degree may apply to receive assistance in the form of a scholarship or grant payable to an accredited college or university
No minimum blood quantum or location restrictions
http://choctawnation.com/higher-education-0
October 1st
NOVA Recovery Center Academic Scholarship
Eligible students must be currently enrolled or accepted to enroll in a U.S. college academic program that focuses on mental health and/or substance use disorders
https://novarecoverycenter.com/services/scholarship/
October 1, 2019
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
Cherepinskiy Law Firm Legal Scholarship
Undergraduate students who intend to become lawyers and pursue a legal career and 2 law school students
https://clawfirmpc.com/scholarship
October 25, 2019
Lowenberg Law Firm Scholarship
Applicants must be US Citizens
Applicants must provide of current enrollment or acceptance at an accredited college or trade school
Applicants already attending college must be able to show that they are maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher
Applicants who have not yet started their first college semester, must have achieved a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and provide documentation of such
https://www.thetexastriallawyers.com/#scholarship
November 1, 2019
The Find Answering Service Connectivity 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
Domestic, international and undocumented students may apply
Students attending online universities are welcome to apply
http://findansweringservice.com/connectivity-scholarship/
November 7, 2019
Geneva Rock Scholarship
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited university, college, trade or vocational school
Scholarship applicants must be in pursuit of construction-related careers including, but not limited to: Construction management, civil engineering, business, and commercial/professional sales
Students involved in trades such as welding, diesel tech, heavy equipment operations and building tech are also welcome to apply
High school seniors are eligible to apply, but must be enrolled in one of the previously mentioned institution
All applicants must have received, (or be in the process of attaining), their high school diploma or GED
All applicants must be U.S. citizens, or be a legal permanent resident with work eligibility status
https://genevarock.com/company/scholarship/
November 15, 2019
CBD Market Scholarship
Currently attending a college or university in the United States, or you must be accepted into a program starting in the 2019 fall academic year
Working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree
https://cbd.market/scholarship
November 10, 2019
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
at least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented)
https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
November 30, 2019
Upgraded Points Student Scholarship
graduating high school senior with college acceptance
current undergraduate student
current graduate student
https://upgradedpoints.com/scholarship/
December 2019
Keith Williams Law Group Scholarship
- High School seniors who have been accepted to a college or university.
- Currently enrolled students in any college or university, including graduate/professional schools.
- No minimum GPA required to qualify.
- Applicants must have overcome adversity in their lives and difficulty in school.
- One entry per person, per year.
https://www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com/scholarship/
December 1, 2019
Patino Law Firm Annual Scholarship – $1000
Currently enrolled students in any high school, college or university
No minimum GPA required to qualify
https://injury-lawyer-sanantonio.com/scholarship/
December 1, 2019
Toscano Law Firm Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll, in an accredited trade school, college, university, or graduate program in the United States for the Fall 2020 semester
https://sanantonioinjurylawyer.pro/scholarships/
December 1, 2019
The Larson Law Office Scholarship
Applicants must be currently enrolled or plan to attend a college, trade school, university or graduate institution in the United States at the start of the Fall 2019 semester
https://www.thelarsonlawoffice.com/scholarship/
December 1, 2019
Worth Women’s Scholarship
- Must be enrolled in a continuing education professional studies program
- Submissions must be sent in from the valid email address of the author
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of the United States
- Applicant must identify as a female and be age 30 or older
https://www.worthy.com/about/scholarship
December 2, 2019
Sober Partners $1000 College Scholarship
U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Enrolled or accepted in an accredited college or university
High School Seniors are encouraged to apply
Minimum GPA of 3.0
December 10, 2019
Rentkidz Annual Scholarship for 2019
United States Citizen
GPA 3.4 and above
Student must complete and submit an essay in order to be considered for the award
https://www.rentkidz.com/scholarship/
December 10, 2019
Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship
You have firsthand experience of either surviving a car accident yourself, or being affected by a close friend or relative who was the victim of a car accident
You must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or you are an incoming freshman at an accredited institution
The institution must be in the United States
You have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
https://www.johnfoy.com/survivor-of-a-car-accident-scholarship/
December 15, 2019
Parrish Law Firm Scholarship
Applicants must meet these criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:
- 3.0 GPA (must submit unofficial transcript with application)
- Enrolled in or admitted to an accredited college or university
https://www.theparrishlawfirm.com/smartphone-overuse-awareness-scholarship/
December 15, 2019
Cardinal Digital Marketing Scholarship
A current high school student attending a college or university in the following semester
A full time college or university student in good academic standing
A desire to continue their higher education to most efficiently impact their community
https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/cardinal-digital-marketing-scholarship-fund/
December 15, 2019
Natural Regain Scholarship
Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university
Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution
For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian
Has a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
http://naturalregin.com/pages/natural-regain-scholarship
December 31, 2019
The Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship
Applicant must be currently enrolled in university/college
Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution
Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
Must be a citizen of the United States of America
http://usaccidentlawyer.com/the-law-offices-of-daniel-kim-scholarship/
December 31, 2019
SpringWell Water Filtration Scholarship
Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution
Be actively enrolled at a college or university. Graduate or undergraduate program
For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian
has a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Must apply to the contest via email and provide your name of the institution you are attending or plan to attend
https://www.springwellwater.com/springwell-water-filtration-scholarship/
December 31, 2019
Velvetech Scholarship Program
Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the 2019-2020 academic year
Must be in good standing with your current educational institution
For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian
Has a minimum GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Must apply to the contest via email and provide your name and the name of the institution you are attending or plan to attend
https://www.velvetech.com/scholarship/
December 31, 2019
Palladium PDD Scholarship
Students enrolled in a college or university. Students of high school years or students that are below 18, require consent from your guardians or parents
https://www.palladium-pdd.com/scholarship/
December 31, 2019
Huggable Scholarship
Must be a graduating high school senior in your final semester who has been accepted to a university or must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical institution in the United States
Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident
Must be a single mother, child of a single mother or closely impacted by a single mother
All fields of study and GPAs will be considered
https://huggable.com/pages/scholarships
December 31st
DB Designer Scholarship
Student who are in need of funds for their studies
Both undergraduate students and graduate students can apply for the scholarship program, provided they are enrolled in a full-time degree program in an accredited college or graduate school
https://www.dbdesigner.net/scholarship
December 31, 2019
Proteinfactory Scholarship
Student who is really in need of funds for their studies
Both undergraduate students and graduate students can apply for the scholarship program, provided they are enrolled in a full-time degree program in an accredited college or graduate school
https://proteinfactory.com/proteinfactory-scholarship/
December 31, 2019
Excel Capital Management Scholarship
Both Undergraduate Students and Graduate Students can apply for the scholarship program
Enrolled in a full-time degree program in an accredited college or graduate school
https://www.excelcapmanagement.com/excel-capital-management-scholarship/
December 31, 2019
National Debt Relief Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year university or college located in the United States
Graduate and undergraduate student can apply
Graduating high school seniors with a GPA 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).
https://www.nationaldebtrelief.com/#applyforscholarship
December 31, 2019
Student Essay Scholarship
Must be a current college student
https://dietspotlight.com/scholarship/essay/
December 31, 2019
VIPPUPPIES
Students 18 or older and enrolled in a full-time graduate or undergraduate degree program.
https://vippuppies.com/scholarship/
December 31, 2019
$500 Scholarship Offer From 1MediaStudio
Student must have a high school diploma or general education diploma
Student must currently hold at least a 3.0 GPA
Student must currently be attending or have been accepted into a accredited college or technical school
https://www.1mediastudio.com/scholarship
December 31, 2019
Exponents Scholarship Program
Scholarship is available to any undergraduate or graduate student who is currently accepted by or enrolled in an accredited technical school, college, or university in the U.S.
Applicants should be over the age of 16, and they should have already received a high school diploma or a GED
https://www.exponents.com/scholarship/
December 31, 2019
Comrade Digital Marketing Scholarship
Both undergraduate and graduate students can apply for the scholarship program, provided they are enrolled in a full-time degree program in an accredited college, university, or graduate school.
https://comradeweb.com/comrade-digital-marketing-scholarship/
January 15, 2020
The HOPE for Healing Scholarship
Undergraduate
- Undergraduate Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled in a four-year degree program or show proof of acceptance to an institution that offers four-year degrees
- Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last completed academic year at a four-year institution, a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the most recent quarter or semester, or if no college has been completed a 3.5 high school GPA
- Academic focus in the area of mental and behavioral health or psychiatric nursing as demonstrated by a major or minor course of study
Graduate
- Graduate Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program or show proof of acceptance to an institution that offers Masters and Doctorate degrees
- Must have graduated from an accredited four-year institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Academic focus in an area of study related to mental and behavioral health, nursing or addiction medicine
https://fherehab.com/hope-for-healing-scholarship
January 15, 2020
Maptive $2,500 Creative Minds Scholarship
All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time undergraduate 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
Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply
Interest in creative industries, technology or business preferred but not required
https://www.maptive.com/scholarship/
January 20, 2020
Protoly Scholarship
- All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited college or university for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship.
- Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA.
- Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply.
- Students attending online universities are welcome to apply.
https://www.protoly.com/protoly-scholarship/
February 1, 2020
Pardigm Building Scholarship 2020
Graduating High School Senior or Current College Student 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
Student must be attending a school anywhere in U.S.
https://paradigmbuildinggroup.com/paradigm-building-group-scholarship
February 5, 2020
Jerome O. Fjeld Scholarship Program
Anyone who is 18 or older and enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program is invited to apply
https://bayoucitylaw.com/jerome-o-fjeld-announces-its-yearly-scholarship-program/
February 29, 2020
Pedini Scholarship Program
Applicant must be 18 or older and enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
https://www.pedinimiami.com/scholarship/
February 29, 2020
Choctaw Nation Higher Education Program
Any tribal member of the Choctaw Nation actively pursuing a higher education degree may apply to receive assistance in the form of a scholarship or grant payable to an accredited college or university
No minimum blood quantum or location restrictions
http://choctawnation.com/higher-education-0
January 1st – March 1st
SDC International Shipping Scholarship
High School seniors about to graduate with a GPA of 3.0 and above
University or college students already enrolled in an accredited campus with in the US
The applicant must be studying or applying for a course in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) field
Both undergraduate students applying for or studying for a bachelor’s degree and graduate students going for a master’s and doctoral degrees are welcome to apply
http://sdcinternationalshipping.com/#scholarship
November 30, 2019
The BrightStar Systems Future Technologies 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 they are applying to receive the scholarship
Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA
Domestic, international and undocumented students may apply
Students attending online universities are welcome to apply
General interest in technology
https://brightstarsystems.com/the-brightstar-systems-future-technologies-scholarship/
April 1, 2020
Scholarship from American Academy of CPR & First Aid
Any student currently enrolled in, or applying to enroll within the next academic year, in a degree program in the fields of healthcare or education, at an accredited U.S. university, is eligible to apply
You must be at least 18 years old
http://onlinecprcertification.net/scholarship.php
May 1
Honey Lake Clinic annual Scholarship Program
A student who wants to better themselves and break the cycle of addiction
If you are 18 or over and enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited school
https://www.honeylake.clinic/scholarship/
May 29, 2020
Arash Law Scholarship
All applicants must be a US citizen or a permanent resident
All applicants are required to have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or better
All applicants must have at least one semester of school left to complete
all applicants must be active in the community
https://arashlaw.com/arash-law-scholarship/
June 1, 2020
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
The Find Answering Service Connectivity 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 which they are applying to receive the scholarship
Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA
Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply
Students attending online universities are welcome to apply
https://findansweringservice.com/connectivity-scholarship/
June 7, 2020
Health & Wellness Scholarship Program
Students over the age of 18 and enrolled as a full-time graduate or undergraduate at an accredited learning institution
https://supplementalrelief.com/scholarship/
June 14, 2020
Freedom Care Scholarship
Applicants must have been accepted into an accredited college, university, or trade school
You must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. GAP students are welcome to apply, but their last GPA score must be 3.0 or higher
You must have a high school diploma or GED
Students of all ages are welcome to apply for the FreedomCare Scholarship Program
https://www.freedomcareny.com/en/scholarship
June 18, 2020
Impact on the Community Scholarship
Open to anyone enrolled in an accredited college or university within the United States
High school seniors who are graduating before the deadline and have been accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program are also eligible
http://ask4sam.net/impact-on-the-community-scholarship/
June 30, 2020
Cash Cars Buyer Scholarship Program
Individuals over the age of 18
Enrolled in a full-time degree program at an accredited school
http://cashcarbuyer.com/scholarship/
August 15, 2020
Upgraded Points Student Scholarship
graduating high school senior with college acceptance
current undergraduate student
current graduate student
https://upgradedpoints.com/scholarship/
December 2020
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