Outside Scholarships | Scholarships

The SRJC Scholarship Office receives information about scholarship opportunities from outside organizations on a continual basis. We have compiled a list of those scholarship opportunities (see below). Check regularly throughout the year as the scholarships listed will change.

For Scholarship Opportunities through SRJC, please visit the Online Bulletin Board. Additional tips can be found on our Searching for Scholarships page.

PLEASE NOTE: By clicking any of the links below, you are leaving the Santa Rosa Junior College website. The Scholarship Office attempts to determine if these are worthwhile opportunities, however Santa Rosa Junior College does not endorse these organizations nor is responsible for any outcome. Keep in mind you should never pay for a scholarship application or search service.

Scholarships are listed in alphabetical order. For more details, click on the linked scholarship name.

Outside Scholarship List

Scholarship Name	Amount	Dates Available	Details/Requirements
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation	Up to $7,500 a year	September 3, 2019 – January 24, 2020	Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution of higher education during the 2019-2020 academic year, Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics or engineering,* Have a college grade point average of at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, and Be a U.S. citizen from the 50 states or the District of Columbia; a U.S. national for those students nominated by institutions in Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; or a permanent resident. A permanent resident nominated for the scholarship must include a letter stating his/her intent to become a U.S. citizen. A photocopy of the nominee’s Permanent Resident Card, also known as the Alien Registration Card or Green Card, must also be submitted.
Boren Scholarships	Varies up to $20,000	February 20, 2020 5pm EST	Be currently enrolled and fully matriculated at SRJC having graduated from high school or earned a GED Plan to use the award for study abroad, with interest in studying less commonly spoken languages Must be a U.S. Citizen and demonstrate a clear interest in U.S. National Security ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FIRST CONTACT THE SRJC STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2020. Call (707) 527-4740 to make an appointment.
Maltese Cross Foundation of California, Vella-Dankwerth Cultural Scholarship	Varies up to $1,500	March 14, 2020	Eligibility is extended to high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Typewritten essay of approximately 500 words is required. See linked application for further information and requirements.
Nuns of the Above Honorary Scholarships	$650 @	March 17, 2020	Click HERE for more information on any of offered scholarships.
P.E.O. Continuing Education Grant	Varies up to $3,000	rolling deadline	Applicants must be sponsored by a P.E.O. chapter (contact Jenny Froyd, P.E.O. Chapter JO at jennyfroyd@gmail.com) Must be a citizen of and studying in the United States or Canada
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund	Up to $12,000	rolling deadline	Is sponsored by a P.E.O. chapter (contact P.E.O. Chapter JO at jennyfroyd@gmail.com) Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
P.E.O Returning SRJC Students Scholarship	Up to$1,000	rolling deadline	Target Applicant: women who are returning to school after 24 cumulative months absence. Field of study: Medical See linked application for further information and requirements.
Real Estate Endowment Fund Scholarships	Varies @ $600 max per semester or quarter	September 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020	Must be pursuing either a major in Real Estate or, if a Real Estate major isn’t offered at a particular college, a major in Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate Must have completed at least one college-level real estate course with a grade of C or better (2.0) Must complete 6 units (or the quarter equivalent) of Real Estate coursework during each semester or quarter funded Can be full-time or part-time Must demonstrate financial need

Scholarship Search Websites

Many of the below websites offer similar functionality. Compare sites and find out which ones work best for you and your scholarship search process.

Website	Details
10,000 Degrees	Scholarships and scholarship lists for Sonoma and Marin County undergraduate students. Once on website, hover over "Students and Parents" and then "Scholarships" for details.
Cappex	Multiple scholarships from different colleges.
Niche.com	Free scholarship searching and personalized matching to more than 3.2 million scholarships.
Unigo.com	Free scholarship searching and personalized matching to more than 3.6 million scholarships.
GoodCall	Searches and personalized matching of scholarships that fit your profile and needs
Fastweb	Personalized matching of scholarships that fit your profile and needs
AffordableColleges.com	Multiple scholarships listed for minority students.
BestColleges.com	Personalized matching of scholarships that fit your profile and needs. Includes nearly 20,000 scholarships for a wide range of fields of study.
California Colleges for International Education	Multiple scholarship opportunities listed for international education. Criteria varies - visit the website for more information.
College Board	Personalized matching of scholarships that fit your profile and needs, with 2,300 sources of college funding.
CollegeScholarships.org	Lists a broad array of college funding opportunities. The organization also offers its own scholarships, including the $10,000 Blogging Scholarship, for students who maintain a weblog and attend college.
OnlineColleges.net	Multiple scholarships listed for minority students
Scholarship America	Scholarship America manages thousands of scholarship programs. Many are only open to employees of the sponsoring company or their families, but some are available to students in the general public. Visit their website for details.

Scholarships for Undocumented Students

SRJC Foundation Scholarships, SRJC Business & Community Scholarships and Doyle Scholarships (as well as many Outside Scholarships) are open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of their documentation status. For additional resources specifically for undocumented students see below and visit the SRJC Dream Center .

Website	Details
Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC)	Multiple scholarships listed for immigrant students that don't have U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency. Criteria varies - visit the website for more information.
MALDEF	Free, informative resource guide for students, parents, and educators with an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status.

Have you been awarded an Outside Scholarship?

Congratulations! Visit our Managing Outside Scholarship Awards for information on how our office handles outside scholarship checks.

Please note that federal financial aid regulations require that the financial aid awards you receive cannot exceed your student budget. It is possible, therefore, that outside scholarships could reduce a component of your package of financial aid awards. We may need to reduce your financial aid awards by the amount of the outside resources received to ensure that your total awards do not exceed your student budget. In these cases, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office attempts first to reduce loan or work aid; scholarships are only reduced as a last resort.