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Scholarship Opportunities

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.

Jump Start Your College Success
With Scholarships at Cerro Coso Community College!

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. Check it out!

Apply Online

  • Use your student email to log in
  • 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 – December 1
  • Each applicant will be screened for every scholarship.
  • Check the website often for updates and more scholarship opportunities

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:

Community Scholarships

If you have questions about Scholarships please contact:

Candace Cornett
ccornett@cerrocoso.edu
(760) 384-6221

Outside Scholarships Opportunities

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.

Currently Open

Superpower Scholarship

Have you ever wondered where you'd go if you could fly around downtown? Or maybe you daydream of secretly taking over the world - to each his own. For all of those hero lovers and villain enthusiasts, this super scholarship can give you the power to win free college money.
Deadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Amount: $2,500.

All About Education Scholarship

It's often been said that "education is the key to success." What doors could your educational "key" open? It's not cheap to get a college degree, and many college-bound students see a shut door for education. We're here to help open it again.
Deadline: Friday, April 30, 2021. Amount: $3,000.

Open year-round

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