The Fall 2026 scholarship application will be available from October 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027
Scholarships are monies that you do not have to pay back and are based on criteria
such as educational degree/majors, grade point average, or financial need. A variety
of scholarships are available to our students. Applying for scholarships is easy.
Remember, after every summer semester you will need to reapply.
The CCCC Foundation works with dozens of community donors to offer scholarships and awards to Cerro Coso
students just like you with one easy application and more than 50 opportunities for
cash awards.
More than $100,000 available in local awards. $30,000 in local STEM scholarships.
Visit the CCCC Office of Financial Aid for one-on-one assistance with applications
Complete your application online, the link will be available October 1 - February
28
Each applicant will be screened for every scholarship.
Check the website often for updates and more scholarship opportunities
How To: Complete the Scholarship Application
Scholarship Opportunties
Local Scholarships
The CCCC Foundation is committed to helping students succeed in college through its scholarship program.
Fundraising events are held throughout the year to raise money for scholarships for
Cerro Coso students. The amounts awarded are determined by the amounts donated throughout
the year. The following Foundation Scholarships are available:
There are a variety of outside scholarships that are available to students from various
businesses and organizations. The following websites may provide you with helpful
information regarding scholarships. Please note, these sites are not part of Cerro
Coso Community College; emails to these organizations will not go to Cerro Coso but
rather the agency itself. See tab above for the list of currently open outside scholarships
that have come to our attention.
The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program supports community college degree
and industry certificate completion through financial assistance (up to $500) and
subsidies for cybersecurity certification exam costs (up to $375). Amount: Varies.
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated
students to help in the furthering of their education. Deadline: October 8, 2026. Amount: $500.
We are offering 2 currently enrolled students or high school seniors who are pursuing
post-secondary education an opportunity to be awarded $2,500 in tuition assistance
towards their upcoming semester. One scholarship will be awarded every spring semester,
followed by one additional scholarship to be awarded for the fall semester each year. Deadline: October 15, 2026. Amount: $2,500.
We believe more diverse representation in STEM will fuel innovation, drive growth,
and lead to more comprehensive solutions for global challenges. We also envision this
scholarship serving as a catalyst to motivate other institutions and organizations
to promote gender equality in STEM education and careers. Through Learner’s Annual
Women in STEM scholarship, we aim to foster a community of women empowered by knowledge,
driven by curiosity, and ready to contribute to the STEM field. Deadline: October 19, 2026. Amount: $1,000.
The 2026 Creative BioMart Scholarship Program was established to further encourage
research and higher education in the biomedical and life sciences. It is designed
to support students pursuing degrees in biotechnology, molecular biology, and related
disciplines. Deadline: October 31, 2026. Amount: $1,000.
Did binge-re-watching “The Walking Dead” get you thinking about what you'd do if the
streets were filled with flesh-eating zombies? Maybe you've envisioned your own post-apocalyptic
world overrun with the living dead, forcing you to come up with a zombie survival
plan — and quick! Hone your survival tactics and imagine what your school or college
campus might be like in a zombie apocalypse. 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. We're giving one successful survivor $2,000 towards his
or her college education. Do you think you have what it takes to make the cut? Deadline: October 31, 2026. Amount: $2,000.
The Keenan Insurance Scholarships seek to increase the diversity of professionals
working within the insurance, risk management, and financial services industry by
providing scholarships to underrepresented students at California Community Colleges. Deadline: October 31, 2026. Amount: $600/semester.
While continuing your education takes time, and money, there's a certain value that
everyone is hoping to achieve. Our Education Matters Scholarship is giving you the
chance to state why education matters. Why does education matter to you? What is the
value you hope to receive from college? What would you do to convince the college
cynics? Deadline: November 30, 2026. Amount: $5,000.
The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health
degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work,
psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making
a difference in the mental health field and demonstrate a passion for improving the
lives of others. Deadline: December 1, 2026. Amount: $2,000.
The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship
for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s
degrees at four-year colleges or universities.
Allied Van Lines, one of the leading long distance and cross country moving companies
in America, is excited to offer a 2026 scholarship program aimed at students whose
area of study focuses on logistics and moving-related fields. We are committed to
growing our industry and supporting the brightest students in logistics and moving. Deadline: December 15, 2026. Amount: $1,000.
Foreclosure.com has issued $72,000 in scholarship money to 40 college students nationwide
since the program was introduced in 2009. Each year, the company challenges future
leaders of America to provide creative solutions/ideas to many of the nation's most
critical issues, real estate in particular, which can be used to help foster a robust
United States housing market. Deadline: December 15, 2026. Amount: up to $4,000.
Inspired by David Letterman and his top ten lists, we created the Top Ten List Scholarship.
With so many awards based on grades and extracurricular activities, this unique scholarship
gives you the chance to show us what's truly special and different about you. Get
creative, be serious, or tug at our heart strings. Whatever you do, you only have
ten reasons to convince us, so make each one count. Deadline: December 31, 2026. Amount: $1,500.
The Eglet Law Community Involvement Scholarship was created to support the education
of a student who is committed to protecting the rights of others and to being involved
in their community to help make it a better place for all its members. Deadline: April 30, 2027. Amount: $1,000.
Varsity Tutors Monthly Scholarship Description: Varsity Tutors offers a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest to students who
write the best essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors
scholarship webpage will be able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The
top five entries with the most votes will be reviewed by Varsity Tutors and one winner
will be chosen who will receive a $1,000 college scholarship.
