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Independent organizations and corporations offer a variety of scholarships!

For our students, we have collected a listing of current scholarships below, including application deadlines and requirements and direct links to each organization's websites. 

 

SALLIE MAE 'COMPLETING THE DREAM' Scholarships

Deadline: Decemeber 6, 2024

The Sallie Mae Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps under-resourced and underrepresented students and those from historically underserved communities complete their post-secondary education.

A one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help complete their post-secondary education program.

By 2024, will award nearly 800 Completing the Dream Scholarships totaling $1.95 million, to help students from underserved communities complete their dream of higher education. 

Apply to: Sallie Mae 'Completing The Dream' Scholarships

 

IGrad Scholarships

Deadline: Open

$500-$5,000 awards, see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: IGrad Scholarships (click 'Tools' > 'Scholarship Search')

 

Army ROTC Scholarship Program

Deadline: Open

ROTC awards scholarships to hundreds of students, regardless of families' financial status. Based solely on merit, these scholarships pay up to $68,000 for tuition and fees. Each scholarship also includes an annual book allowance and a stipend of up to $4,000 a year.

Apply to:
Mr. Ivan Chicas, Scholarship and Enrollment Officer
(510) 643-7682
armyrotc@berkeley.edu
 

Swiss Benevolent Society

Deadline: Open

The Swiss Benevolent Society of San Francisco awards several scholarships to students of Swiss descent demonstrating financial need and academic excellence. The students must be seeking admission to accredited institutions of higher learning. Contact Swiss Benevolent Society for more information. For an application, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the listed address.

Apply to:
Swiss Benevolent Society
Pier 17, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94111

 

Discover Student Loans $5000 Scholarship

Deadline: Last day of each month (monthly)

$5,000 award (12), see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: Discover Student Loans Scholarship

 

 

Sallie Mae $1000 Scholarship sweepstakes

Deadline: Last day of each month (monthly)

$1,000 award (12), see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes

 

Sofi $2500 Scholarship giveaway

Deadline: Last day of each month (monthly)

$2,500 award (12), see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: SoFi Scholarship Giveaway 

 

PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship

Deadline: The application deadline is late Spring

$2,500-$10,000 awards, see link below for eligibility requirements 


PG&E is offering Better Together STEM Scholarships to students pursuing science, technology or engineering studies.  Application opens on April 28 and will be open through late in the spring.
Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study in an eligible STEM field (see below). Nontraditional students who are returning to school to finish their degree or planning on attending for the first time are encouraged to apply.  
Eligible majors include: Engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, power and/or energy); Computer Science/Information Systems; Cyber Security and Environmental Sciences.  

Apply to: Better Together STEM Scholarship

 

CareerFitter Annual Scholarship

Deadline: January 31 (annually)

$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements. 

Apply to: CareerFitter’s Annual Scholarship

 

Epilator Hub Scholarship

Deadline: January 31 (annually)

$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements

Apply to: Epilator Hub Scholarship

 

Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) Scholarships

Deadline: February 28 (annually)

700 scholarships totaling $4.5mil+ see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) Scholarships

 

AAUW DAW Community Local Scholarship

(Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek)

Deadline: March 1 (annually)

$2,000 award, open to individuals who identify as women who will be juniors, seniors, or graduate students at an accredited 4-year college/university or technical school in the fall of 2025. Applicants must have attended a high school in Danville, Alamo or Walnut Creek, CA, or currently reside or work in these locations.

Apply to: AAUW Scholarship

 

True Eye Expert Scholarship

Deadline: March 31 (annually)

$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements

Apply to: True Eye Expert Scholarship

 

Utopia Management Scholarship

Deadline: May 1 (annually)

$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: Utopia Management Scholarship

 

Nordson BUILDS Scholarship

Deadline: May 15 (annually)

$2,000-$10,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: Nordson BUILDS Scholarship

 

180 Medical Scholarship

Deadline: June 1 (annually)

$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: 180 Medical Scholarship

 

Bill King Scholarship

Deadline: June 1 (annually)

$5,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: Bill King Scholarship

 

PNC Student Lending Scholarship

Deadline: June 1 and December 1 (annually)

$2,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: PNC Student Lending Scholarship

 

RIA Talent Advantage Scholarship

Deadline: June 1 (annually)

Schwab Advisor ServicesTM and the Charles Schwab Foundation created the RIA Talent Advantage® Student Scholarship to help remove financial barriers, advocate for diversity and open doors for future talent within the independent registered investment advisor (RIA) industry.

Up to twelve $10,000 scholarships available, see link below for eligibility requirements

Apply to: RIA Talent Advantage® Student Scholarship

 

California Homebuilding Scholarship

Deadline: December 1 (annually)

$2,500 award (2), see link below for eligibility requirements 

How to apply: Email us at finaid@stmarys-ca.edu 

 

Dirk Derrick Scholarship

Deadline: December 15 (annually)

$1,000 award, see link below for eligibility requirements 

Apply to: Dirk Derrick Scholarship

 

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Outside agency scholarship payments must be payable to "Saint Mary's College" and mailed to:

Saint Mary's College of California
Attn: Financial Aid Office
1928 Saint Mary's Road
PMB 4530
Moraga, CA 94575