Outside Scholarships
Applications for the following scholarship opportunities and many others can be found on the websites below.
Please Note: All scholarships were valid when posted.
Scholarship Search Tools and Resources
There are several college scholarship services available to interested students and parents listed below.
Financial Aid Information Page
This is a reliable source and an excellent starting point. Provides information on scholarship databases and search services (www.finaid.org).
NextStudent
This site boasts over 800,000 different scholarships, representing over $2.8 billion. It is updated daily. (www.nextstudent.com).
Fast Web
Largest free scholarship search service on the Internet. Students register online, and Fast Web responds with a list of matching award programs (www.fastweb.com or 800-327-8932).
Petersons
Peterson's scholarship search tool is a free tool, offering information on nearly 2 million scholarships, grants & fellowships (https://www.petersons.com/scholarship-search.aspx).
College Board
Financial aid information and advice. Includes a calculator to help determine how much of the college costs your family may be expected to pay (www.collegeboard.org).
Scholarships.com
Compare your information to a database of over 600,000 scholarship awards, worth over 1.4 billion dollars, from over 8,000 scholarship sources (www.scholarships.com).
Scholarshiphelp.org
A helpful site that walks you through the process of applying for scholarships, including such things as how best to prepare for the interview (www.scholarshiphelp.org).
Studentawardsearch.com
This website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. The site is free and there is no charge for information or the application (www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm).
United Negro College Fund
Scholarships, programs, internships, and fellowships (https://uncf.org/scholarships).
Ventura County Community Foundation
This site provides 80+ scholarships primarily for students from Ventura County. Application period opens November 6, 2023 and ends January 19,2024. No late application will be accepted. Apply now at https://vccf.org/scholarships
Golden State Teacher Grant Program
Applications are live! Students enrolled in a professional teacher preparation program within an accredited California institution of higher education and in specific areas approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), can apply for a one-time Golden State Teacher Grant funds of up to $20,000. Please follow the link provided.
TeacherCertification.com
The TeacherCertification.com team recently developed a comprehensive guide to scholarship opportunities for the future teacher community. Their aim is to highlight the best scholarships and advice in order to take some of the financial pressure off of students as they make their college plans and begin their studies. Their Guide to Scholarships for Future Teachers offers in-depth information in several areas.
Department of Education
A DOE hotline that will answer questions about everything from filling out financial aid forms to options on repaying student debt (800-4-FED-AID (800-433-3243)).
Most scholarships are available to students of all backgrounds, abilities and levels. They are not limited to freshmen entering college, students with high academic averages, or those who can demonstrate financial need. Most scholarship applications require a written personal statement which should explain who you are, discuss your accomplishments and future goals, and set you apart from other applicants. It is helpful to be involved in extra-curricular activities. Volunteer work and group activities are often favorably looked upon by scholarship committees.