Scholarships are often referred to as "gift aid" they are a form of free money that can be use to pay for a portion of your college expenses.
Scholarships can come from a range of sources. The following websites are excellent resources to help you find potential scholarships:
Link to pictures from the 2024 MJC Scholarship Ceremony!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/199465148@N07/sets/72177720316746890/
Local Modesto California Law Firm, Arata, Swingle, Van Egmond & Heitlinger, has an annual scholarship opportunity for students who are currently enrolled as undergraduates, or who have been accepted and will transfer to a 4 year university. The $2000 scholarship opportunity is open to current and transferring students from Modesto Junior College.
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue research careers in these fields.
This scholarship is for women active in agriculture education. Please contact the MJC Scholarship Office to have a copy of the application sent to your college email account. MJC Scholarship Office (209) 575-7715
Open to all seniors in high school, recent high school graduates, or first year college students with declared intention of preparing for a career in public service (i.e. teaching, law enforcement, fire safety, nursing, public administration, political science, etc.) and will attend either Modesto Junior College or Stanislaus State University. For more information contact Christian Public Servants - (209) 324-1517. Deadline for this scholarship is March 15 of each year.
COCA-COLA ALL-STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC TEAM PROGRAM
Annually awards 400 scholarships, of $1,000 and $2,000, to students attending two-year
higher-education institutions granting terminal degrees. Each campus can nominate
one student.
Basic eligibility: Nominees must have at least a 2.5 GPA, have some community service or be employed
part- or full-time, and be enrolled in at least two courses during the upcoming fall
term a two-year institution.
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is accepting online applications for the HACU Scholarship Program. MJC is a member of HACU and MJC students are eligible for these scholarships. Students must meet the following criteria for all scholarships:
The following are the Scholarships available:
This scholarship will be awarded to two ($2500) newly admitted, first semester nursing students (MJC RN Program) who demonstrate an interest in community health, intend to work in the Central Valley and who have financial need.
ADN and BSN Scholarship Applications are now available!
The applications for the Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarships
https://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HPEF/
In support of higher education, our annual scholarship provides college or trade school tuition scholarships. Application are accepted December through March 1.
Offers scholarships to Hispanic students who are high school seniors, community college transfer students, undergraduates, or graduate students.
The Horatio Alger Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education.
This scholarship is granted to those individuals interested in pursuing a degree in legal studies. This scholarship specifically excludes law school. Past recipients have studied to become legal secretaries, paralegals, and court reporters. For more information or application, contact the Scholarship Chairperson: Stacie Velasco, CCLS at martinoccls@cs.com (209) 480-6720
The “Life Happens” Scholarship Program is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are between 17 and 24 years of age, have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian, and are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a college, university or trade school within the fifty (50) United States.
Contact the Scholarship Chairperson at modestogardenclubscholarships@gmail.com Deadline: March 20, 2024
The Mother Lode Mineral Society is offering a $750 scholarship to an MJC or CSU Stanislaus student that is a Geology or Earth Science Major. Contact: Mrs. Helga Feddersen (209) 723-6968 - mehelga@aol.com for application packet or for additional information.
This scholarship is for students or future students planning to enroll full time in an accredited two year or four year college, university or vocational technical school for 2023-2024. Veterans are encouraged to apply. http://www.pge.com/en/about/community/signatureprograms/education/brightminds/index.page.
The Sacramento State Alumni Association is now accepting applications for scholarships. Awards range from $1000 to $3000. Check the Sacramento State University website for deadlines. Complete instructions and application materials are available online SacstateAlumni.com/scholarships
Open to all engineering students. Application must be post marked by January 13, 2024 www.sjec-ca.org or jmueller@ksninc.com or mail to - Jeff Mueller KSN Inc. 711 N. Pershing Ave Stockton, CA 95203
*Offering up to five $1,000 scholarships to students who are children of members of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation and who are planning to major in any agricultural field. For more information, contact Bruce Blodgett at (209) 931-4931.
The Scholarship America Dream Award is a unique scholarship opportunity for students currently enrolled in post-secondary education programs who need help paying for their second year and beyond. Award amounts range between $5,000 and $15,000, depending on need, and increase by $1,000 each year to encourage students to finish their degree.
Scholarship assistance for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. Must demonstrate great potential and share enthusiasm and passion for the industry. www.sema.org/scholarships
This scholarship is sponsored by Soroptimist International of Modesto. This scholarship is for a female student who is pursuing a career in the field of "Creative Visual Arts" to include drawing, painting, and graphic art.
For application or more information contact Jennifer Cowell at (209) 324-7144 or email jen.cowell@yahoo.com
College/University students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Natural Sciences. Preference will be given to students living in Stanislaus County who have completed two years of undergraduate work as a junior/senior with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Applicants must be currently involved or have been involved with conservation/environmental projects. Interested students must complete an application form and submit a 200-300 word essay. For more information please contact Rick Delvin at rick.delvin@gmail.com or call 209-743-9252 https://www.sierraclub.org/mother-lde/yokuts
This scholarship is for head of household women who are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in college. www.liveyourdream.org ... for more information please email christineforeman@sbcglobal.net or call (209) 531-5330
The Stanislaus Community Foundation - Stanislaus Futures, announced that it is making scholarships available to residents of Stanislaus County - Modesto Junior College. Board members said private donations have funded several perpetual awards for high school seniors and university or college students. Scholarships to be awarded begin at $500 per school year.
Open to all female students majoring in construction or the trades. Application deadline February 10, 2023 For more information contact Christine Schweininger, Valley Builders Exchange (209) 522-9031
This scholarship opportunity is for students majoring in Electrical Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Inspection. For questions or more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Juanita Mitchell at juanitas@norcalneca.org or call (925) 828-6322. The application can be accessed at www.norcalneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/scholarship-flyer-application.pdf
A scholarship or grant is free money – you should never have to pay for one. Watch out for companies that make generous scholarship promises, charge you money to apply for or receive a scholarship, try to get you to send money by claiming you’re a finalist in a scholarship contest, or request your credit card or bank account number to hold a scholarship or grant for you.
