Inyo County Local Resident ESF Scholarship
The purpose of the Eastern Sierra Foundation (ESF) scholarship is to encourage Inyo County college students (including Benton & Chalfant residents) to enroll in and attend classes at the Bishop campus or take Cerro Coso online classes in an approved educational program. All approved on-ground Bishop & online course enrollment fees will be paid, and up to a maximum of $500 for required textbook fees. The Scholarship will remain in effect to support 60 students each semester as long as funding is available to support the program. Scholarship requirements and benefits may change at any time. Maintaining good academic standing and progress is important.
For more information, please visit or call our Bishop Cerro Coso Community College Campus:
Cerro Coso Community College
4090 W. Line Street
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1565
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 9AM to 1PM & 2PM to 6PM.
We encourage students to turn in ESF applications during priority registration (November).
- Scholarship Application Deadline for Fall 2025: 5PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025
Apply for the ESF Scholarship Application
For approval, be sure the following are complete:
- Complete the online Orientation.
- Create an approved academic goal and education plan with our Cerro Coso Bishop Counseling Team. Call (760) 872-1565 to make an appointment.
- Register for the ESF Counseling approved classes in person with our on-campus Admissions and Records office or online: How to Register for Classes.
- Apply for Financial Aid or California Dream Act. If you need help or have questions, please reach out to cc_faid@cerrocoso.edu or call (760) 384-6221.
- Check if you're eligible for extra support through Access Programs.
- Once approved order your textbooks.
- 9 units are required, classes preferably on-ground. If unable to take 9 units or have to take courses online, counseling will write a petition to bring before the board to decide.
