External Scholarships
Looking for more scholarships? Here are some we’ve heard about. Please note: The resources provided below do not constitute an endorsement of the corresponding organization, their site’s sponsors, and/or of their products by Kern Community College District, its campuses, or its respective Financial Aid & Scholarship Offices.
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| Name | Description | Award |
| The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps students who are close to graduation but facing financial barriers to completing their post-secondary education. | $2,500 | |
| The John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late senator John S. McCain from Arizona. | $5,000 | |
| Michael & Susan Dell Foundation | NA | |
| Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | NA | |
| Future Farmers of America | NA | |
| The Cal-Bridge undergraduate program is designed for CSU students (and CCC students transferring to a CSU) majoring in physics/astronomy, computer science/computer engineering, or mathematics/statistics with an interest in pursuing a PhD in these or related disciplines. | Varies | |
| The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | $2,500 | |
| The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. offers various scholarships each year for Black and African American students pursuing a future in nursing. Scholarships range from $1000 – $6000. | $1,000-$6,000 | |
| The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program) supports students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. | Varies | |
| The Aldrich Brunot Law Scholarship Fund is delighted to offer a $500 scholarship to an aspiring lawyer who is currently enrolled in law school or plans to enroll in the 2026 academic year. | NA | |
| Rustic Pathways empowers students to positively impact lives and communities around the world through its innovative and responsible travel experiences. | $1,000 | |
| CBOAC is accepting scholarship applications for students in the fields of Building Code enforcement, engineering, architecture, or other construction-related course or major of study. | NA | |
| Scholarship for surviving spouse of a service member or member of the Selected Reserve who died on or after September 11, 2001. | NA | |
| HCAI Scholarship Program | NA | |
| The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. | Varies | |
| The Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ+ and ally students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees. | NA | |
| The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) provides scholarships to graduating American Indian and Alaska Native college students | NA | |
| By offering the 2025 Future Innovators Scholarship, we aim to support aspiring professionals who are dedicated to making a difference in their fields. | NA | |
| The Robert Wayne Pearce Investor Fraud Awareness Scholarship is an annual scholarship program established to help support the education of future leaders in the field of financial regulation and consumer protection. | NA | |
| This international scholarship program focuses on women who will use their STEM degree to benefit society and the planet and who have the potential to serve as role models and advocates for women in STEM. | NA | |
| Scholarship opportunity for college students who excel in their academic pursuits and are dedicated to their education. | $500 | |
| Many scholarships, grants, and other programs are available to help minority students pay for a college education. Read on about minority scholarships for college students. | Varies | |
| A $500 scholarship to the American college student who creates the best written or video essay. Topic varies. | $500 | |
| New academic scholarship program for 2025. | $2,500 | |
| Two types of scholarships are offered including a five-year scholarship leading to a Bachelor or Master of Architecture and a Community College Scholarship for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor or Master of Architecture Program. | Varies | |
| The Flusche & Fitzgerald Undergrad Scholarship Contest | NA | |
| Scholarship for academically excellent students who are currently/about to be enrolled in any apiology program, major in agriculture & environmental sciences, and other related studies. | $1,000 | |
| Search nearly 9,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities. | NA | |
| Create and win scholarships, earn exclusive student banking rewards, access educational resources, and more with the #1 Scholarship and Student Banking Platform. | NA | |
| Aaron D. Wersing is proud to offer the annual Employment Discrimination Scholarship Contest. | $1,000 | |
| The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. | Up to $5,000 | |
| Find Scholarships for College | NA | |
| The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps students who are close to graduation but facing financial barriers to completing their post-secondary education. | $2500 | |
| The Dominguez Firm is happy to announce its new Collegiate Scholarship Award for recent high school graduates or undergraduate college students interested in continuing their education with an accredited university. | $5000 | |
| Join Kaleidoscope, the end-to-end scholarship and grant management software connecting sponsors with applicants. | NA | |
| Scholarships are available from hundreds of organizations, and they can be awarded based on field of study, academic performance, heritage and other criteria. | NA | |
| Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs | NA | |
| Our Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship committee wants to know your plan to avoid the zombies, where you’d hide, and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive. | $2,000 | |
| The Hardt Foundation offers young researchers an opportunity to apply for research scholarships covering stays of two to four weeks. | Varies | |
| In 2021, Sloane established the Doc & Glo Scholarship in partnership with scholarship giving platform Bold.org. | Varies | |
| GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars are among America’s foremost young leaders who personify the values that President Reagan took to Washington and inspired a nation with three decades ago. | Varies | |
| ExtremeTerrain is offering two $2500 scholarships for students pursuing a degree in specified fields. | $2500 | |
| Two $2500 scholarships are available to students pursuing a career in construction management or the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study. | $2500 | |
| Two $2500 scholarships are available for students pursuing an automotive-themed major (mechanical engineering, robotics, etc.) | $2500 | |
| A variety of scholarships sponsored by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to incentivize healthcare professionals to work in underserved communities in California. | Up to $8000 | |
| The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has a variety of scholarship and loan repayment resources available for health care professions students. | Varies | |
| Kryder Law will award one deserving student with $1,000 to assist them in obtaining their education and their future endeavors. | $1000 | |
| Central Valley Scholars, a 501©(3) non-profit that serves and supports students in the Central Valley. | $12,000 available | |
| The Chalik and Chalik Cancer Survivors Scholarship will recognize a deserving student who not only survived a devastating illness but now demonstrates a commitment to helping others diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness. | $1000 | |
| The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program provides need-based educational grants to dependents and spouses of public servants who have been killed in the performance of duty or 100% disabled as a result of an accident or injury caused by external violence or physical force incurred in the performance of duty. | $100 to $12,192 for up to four years | |
| Awards: $2,500 for top video and $2,500 for top essay. Open to entering Freshman only, any major field of study, or undecided. | $2500 | |
| Rustic Pathways has been the leader in global teen adventure travel and community service programs since 1983. Students must submit an online application form and a short essay. | Up to $1000 | |
| Immigrants Rising, formerly known as Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC), has compiled a listing of scholarships for undergraduate students that do not require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency. | Varies | |
| Kern Community Foundation Scholarships | Kern Community Foundation manages more than two dozen scholarship funds. Students have access to all their scholarship resources through one simple application. | Varies |
| The Kern Agricultural Foundation fosters agricultural education in Kern County high schools and provides agricultural scholarships for Kern County students who are majoring in ag education. | Varies | |
| The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program helps increase access and completion of higher education among students of color and those from underserved communities. | $2,000-$5,000 | |
| If you are or were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages of 16 and 18 as a dependent or ward of the court and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. | Up to $5,000/year | |
| This $1,000 scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in or planning to attend law school who are passionate about protecting consumer rights. | $1,000 | |
| Scholarship America works directly with students, parents, colleges, businesses and communities to help students fulfill their college dreams. | Varies | |
| The SOULE Foundation is designed to create an experience geared to support, develop and promote the educational advancement of LGBTQ youth and young people of color. | NA | |
| Human Rights Campaign, a prominent LGBT advocacy group, maintains a state-by-state database of scholarship awards. | Varies | |
| For more than 20 years, Y2L has awarded over $1 million in scholarships to deserving students in Kern County to continue their education at their respective institutions of higher education. | Varies | |
| The Choctaw Nation’s Career Development Program is designed to create a pipeline to quality career and technology training as well as services for the Choctaw people. | Varies | |
| 4,000 students each year will be able to earn scholarships, ranging from $500 to $40,000, for two- or four-year institutions. | $500-$40,000 | |
| y | Sustain Our Future Foundation is a national nonprofit on a mission to transform sustainable development and achieve environmental justice by investing in YOU, the next generation of changemakers. Application Open: August 23, 2025 Deadline to Apply: October 24, 2025 | $5,000 |
| In collaboration with Ford Dealers, Ford Philanthropy welcomes the next generation of auto technicians by awarding $5,000 in scholarships. The unique program is designed to support students pursuing a career in auto, diesel, or auto/diesel technology. | Varies | |
| The Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) scholarship program is designed to provide recognition for outstanding members of the National Junior Hereford Association. Its purpose is to encourage individual and cooperative effort, enthusiasm, excellence, leadership, academic success and achievement among youth and to develop successful individuals as good leaders for both the Hereford breed and the beef industry. | Varies | |
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"Scholarship preference shall be given to underrepresented students who are working towards a certificate or degree in insurance, risk management, financial services or a related field, such as business administration, with a concentration in or focus on the insurance and benefits industry. Applicants must be eligible for a California College Promise Grant or be experiencing other circumstances demonstrating financial need. Applicants must be enrolled in and complete three (3) units each semester, or the
quarter equivalent, in insurance, risk management, financial services, or related
courses to be eligible for a scholarship. Please complete application and submit it
to the Financial Aid Office." |
$1,200 | |
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Acker Warren P.C. is proud to offer the Youth Mentor Scholarship, supporting students
who are actively involved in youth mentorship programs, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters.
This scholarship is open to students who will be college freshmen in Fall 2025, are
enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university, and are at
least 17 years old. |
$1,000 |
