Scholarships

Deadline: May/June
Institution: Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund
  SALEF's "Fulfilling Our Dreams Scholarship" fund is making higher education a reality for Central American and Latino students, including AB 540 students, with over 1,000 scholarships provided since 1998. SALEF's "Fulfilling Our Dreams Scholarship" Fund offers financial assistance and…

Deadline: Varies
Institution: MALDEF
The Ellen and Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program will benefit immigrant students who do not qualify for state or federal financial aid for undergraduate studies in selected public institutions in California and Texas. The program awards a minimum of twenty-five scholarships…

Deadline: mid-October
Institution: National Young Arts Foundation
YoungArts identifies and nurtures emerging artists ages 15-18 (or in grades 10-12) in the visual, literary, design and performing arts.  Winners in cinematic arts, dance, design, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing are provided once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, significant…

Deadline: late-April
Institution: Great Minds in STEM
The HENAAC Scholars Program addresses the immense need that the United States has to produce more domestic engineers and scientists. The goal of the program is to ensure STEM college retention with a 3.0 grade point average or higher; to…

Deadline: Varies
Institution: UCLA Alumni Association
For over 77 years, UCLA Alumni have supported our newest Bruins through Alumni Scholarships. If you have demonstrated academic excellence, powerful leadership and a desire to effect positive change, apply to become an Alumni Scholar! By completing one application, you will…

Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship
Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
THE UCLA Scholarship Resource Center provides information for UCLA students about available scholarships. On this website in particular, there is a list of scholarships directed at transfer students, all with varying focuses and deadlines/requirements. Visit the website for specific information…

Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship
Institution: BlackNews.com
BlackNews.com has its own database of scholarships African American students may be eligible for. Visit the website for details on each specific scholarship's eligbility requirements/awards. 

Deadline: March 2, September 2
Institution: California Student Aid Commission
The Competitive Cal Grant A and B Awards are to be used for the same purposes as the Cal Grant A and B Entitlements awards, except that they are not guaranteed. These awards will be offered on a competitive basis…

Deadline: March 2
Institution: California Student Aid Commission
The Cal Grant C award is more competitive and not guaranteed, asthe entitlement awards are if you meet eligibility requirements. The C award is meant to assist students with tuition/fee and training costs for occupational or vocational programs.Awards are for…

Deadline: March 2
Institution: California Student Aid Commission
The Cal Grant Program is a state-funded educational opportunity grant program to assist students in paying for a college education. All Cal Grant applicants must:Be California residentsBe U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizensMeet U.S. Selective Service requirementsAttend an eligible California qualifying…