Financial Aid Office
 
Scholarships
Scholarships are a great way to finance your education. Although they are
often overlooked, scholarships can provide free money to qualified
applicants who complete the process. Often, scholarships ask for letters of recommendation,
an official transcript, and a personal essay. Always make sure you complete your
application early, and call the scholarship program manager if you ever have any
questions; below you will find useful links that will help you in your search
for free money!
Scholarship Guide
Download this scholarship power point guide to help you successfully apply and
obtain scholarships!
Click here
Apply to these Scholarships Now!
Our office is not the scholarship provider for these
scholarships, we have however made the information regarding scholarship more
accessible via our website. Please read carefully and if you have
questions, contact the provider directly.
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Transfer Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides scholarships worth up to $30,000 per
year to community college students to help them earn a four-year degree. All
students have to submit an application online at
www.jkcf.org by the institutional deadline set. At Chabot the deadline is
December 11th. Thereafter, the institution will only nominate 2 students to go
into the national scholarship application review
Criteria:
- Have a cumulative college grade point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0
scale
- Plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to begin studies
in the 2010 Fall
- Be nominated by his or her two-year institution
- Have unmet financial need
- Submit completed Online Application and Supporting Documents
Application:
Online application:
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/
Chabot College Deadline: December 11, 2009
Informational Sessions here at Chabot:
This is a very competitive scholarship and we will be hosting three
informational sessions for students interested in applying.
The sessions will be held during college hour for interested students.
Thurs. Nov 19, Bldg 200, Rm 200: 12:00-1:00pm
Mon. Nov 23, Bldg 200, Rm 200: 12:00-1:00pm
Tue. Nov 24, Bldg 200, Rm 200: 12:00-1:00pm
Click here to Download Chabot
JKCF Flyer
Click here to Download Info Session Presentation
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HSF/Monsato Fund Scholarship
The HSF/Monsanto Fund Scholarship Program is a scholarship of $10,000
per year. Selected students will receive $10,000 for one academic year,
renewable the following year upon confirmation of continued
eligibility. Although not a requirement, preference will be given to students
who are participants of a College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be of Hispanic American heritage
- Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident
of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of
application. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their
valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00
on a 4.00 scale.
- Be a Sophomore majoring in Agriculture
Science/Agronomy (includes Agriculture Engineering), Biology (includes
Molecular Biology), Biochemistry, Bioinformatics,
Bioengineering/Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology (includes Entomology),
Engineering, Botany/Horticulture (includes Crop Science, Plant Science,
Plant Pathology), Chemical Engineering (includes Process Engineering),
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (includes
Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management), Computer Engineering,
Computer Science, or Information Technology (IT/MIS)
- Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Application
http://www.hsf.net/Monsanto_Fund.aspx
new! Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Click here to access the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
scholarship listing.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha
Soriority, Inc Alpha Nu Omega Chapter has released a listing of scholarships for
students in the Bay area. Please
click here
to download the listing of scholarships.
Criteria and Deadlines: Various
Scholarship Directories and important sites
(Use these directories to begin your scholarship research)
New!
American Welding Society-
click here
to access information on Scholarships in the Welding field
New! Save me a Spot in College
Scholarship Contest-click
here to view the scholarship
New! Unusual Scholarships-click
here to view unusual scholarships
New! Sallie Mae Scholarships-click
here to access the Sallie Mae Scholarships online. Make sure
you read carefully each scholarships and apply for the scholarships where you
may meet eligibility.
New! Black College Dollars
Scholarship Search Engine-
click here to access the search engine.
New!
Discover Nursing Scholarship-
click here to access the search engine.
The Hispanic College Fund-
www.hispanicfund.org.
Click here
to view all their scholarship opportunities.
Printable Scholarship Listing from Congresswoman Lucille Royball-Allard-click
here to download and print this amazing listing.
2009 Associated
Students of
Chabot College (ASCC) Book Awards-Click
here to download and print the 2009 Book awards
Department of Education-
www.ed.gov. Please
click
here to visit scholarship search on the official Department of Education
website.
East Bay Consortium-
www.eastbayconsortium.org. Please
click
here to access the East Bay Consortium scholarship directory.
The East Bay College Fund-
www.eastbaycollegefund.org. Please
click here
to access the East Bay
College Fund Directly.
The College Board- www.collegeboard.com. To explore this site and the scholarship
search engine
click here
The California Student Aid Commission-
www.csac.ca.gov. Please
click here to download their "More ways to pay for college" guide.
Accounting Scholarships-http://www.aicpa.org/ Please
click here
to access list of scholarships.
The Health Professions Education Foundation-
www.healthprofessions.ca.gov. Please
click here to access scholarships
and Loan Repayment programs that offer qualifying students and graduates of the
health professions (Dentistry, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant, Dental
Hygiene, and Certified Nurse Midwifery). All program recipients are
required to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area (MUA) of
California as designated by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and
Development (OSHPD). The period of obligated professional service is one to
three years (depending upon program).
Nursing Scholarships- This site has a lot of useful information for
students who are pursuing nursing,
click here to
access the site.
Dental Hygiene Scholarships-This is the American Dental Association
scholarship site for students studying Dental Hygiene,
click
here to
access the site.
The Coca Cola Scholars Two Year Scholarship-
www.coca-colascholars.org. To explore information
about this scholarship
click here
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) -is
the nation's largest 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides scholarships
to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) with financial need.
Click here to access
scholarship information
The American Association of University Women- a 501 (c) 3 non profit
organization with the mission of Advancing equity for women and girls through
advocacy, education, and research.
Click here
to access their scholarship listing
The United Negro College Fund-
www.uncf.org.
Click here
to visit their official website and learn more.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People-
www.naacp.org.
click here
to visit their official website and learn more.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund-
www.hsf.net.
Click here
to visit their
official website and learn more.
Latino College Dollars Scholarship Directory-
www.latinocollegedollars.org.
click
here to view the scholarship directory in PDF format
MALDEF -
www.maldef.org. The Mexican-American Legal
Defense and Education Fund has a
list of scholarships available to students, regardless of citizenship status,
click here
to view the scholarship directory in PDF format.
American Veterans Organization-http://www.amvets.org/
-This organization is dedicated to providing information and resources to
current veterans and dependents of veterans.
Click here to view scholarships available.
League of United Legal Latin American Citizens.
www.lulac.org. Has a variety of
information on scholarships available to students who are eligible.
click here to access the scholarships now!
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation-
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships. This foundation has a variety of
scholarship opportunities for students in middle school, high school, and
already enrolled in college.
American Welding Society Foundation Scholarships-
click here to view a scholarships for students pursuing welding or a welding related
program.
Jackie Robinson Foundation-http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
click here
to access direct scholarship information.
Educators for Fair Consideration New American Fund-Provides
financial awards and student services for low-income immigrant college students
living in the San Francisco Bay Area. For 2009, awards will be given in the
amount of $2,500 - $5,000. In addition to financial awards, the scholarship
provides ongoing support services. Award recipients are expected to participate
in community service and/or professional development activities.
http://www.e4fc.org./ourscholarship.html
Futuros Educational Services-http://futuros-california.org/ is a non-profit organization committed to providing college-preparatory services
and information to low-income and immigrant students and their families.
Click here to download and print the
Futuros Scholarship List.
FastWeb -
www.fastweb.com. FastWeb is a free scholarship database search that will provide you
with a personalized list of scholarships based on the information that you
provide about yourself.
ASCC Scholarships-Click here to download and print the 2009
ASCC Scholarships and awards packet. This document is filled with scholarships
and awards for current Chabot Students. If you have further questions about the
scholarships in this document visit the Office of Student Life at Bld 2300, Rm
2355 or visit
www.chabotcollege.edu/StudentLife
Taxability of Scholarship & Other Info you should know
- This article highlights some key concerns regarding the Financial Aid
process and scholarship application process.
Click here to read the article.
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