Cerritos College Foundation Scholarships
The Cerritos College Foundation awards scholarships every Fall and Spring semester. Typically, scholarship applications open the first week of each semester. Some scholarships are offered in both semesters, whereas others are only offered in one specific semester, so apply each award cycle to maximize your chances. A list of Spring 2025 Scholarships will be announced in January.
External Scholarship Databases
There are many scholarship databases and search engines that provide searchable and filtered lists of scholarships. It is important that all students exercise extreme caution when searching for scholarships online. Be careful when sharing your personal information and never pay to apply to a scholarship. Below are some popular databases
Scholarship Databases:
Non-Cerritos College Foundation Scholarships
Cerritos College Foundation also connects students with scholarships that are not affiliated or connected to the College or Foundation. These scholarships usually locally based and have their own application process that is separate from the College's.
Foundation for California Community Colleges
FoundationCCC is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation.
View the FouncdationCCC list of Scholarships and Opportunities
Live Your Dream Award
The Live Your Dream Awards offers three levels of cash awards. Eligible applicants can submit their application through the online application system between August 15 - November 15. Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the potential to receive up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare so she can worry less about how to pay her bills and focus on reaching her dreams.
You are eligible to apply if you are a woman who:
- Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
- Has financial need.
- Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program, high school equivalency or an undergraduate degree program.
- Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.
- Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
- Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award.
- Does not have a graduate degree and is not enrolled in a graduate degree program.
- Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.
- Agree to write your essays in your own words, without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Lemon Law Firm Scholarship
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We are proud to announce a scholarship opportunity valued at $1,000 for current university attendees enrolled in college or law school. This scholarship is designed to support scholars in covering various academic costs, from tuition fees to textbooks, school materials, and even housing expenses.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
Rules and Requirements
- Eligibility is open exclusively to individuals with U.S. citizenship or those who hold permanent residency status.
- Are required to hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Eligibility requires current enrollment as a law student at an accredited law school in the U.S., or as an undergraduate at an accredited U.S. college or university with intentions to apply, or having already applied, to law school
- Should you currently be the recipient of a full academic scholarship, please note that you are not eligible for this scholarship offering
Application Instructions
To apply, fill out the form below. Make sure to submit a 400-600 word essay on the following topic: Describe your aspirations for utilizing your law degree and how you aim to contribute positively to society with your legal expertise.
By submitting your essay, you agree to grant us the right to use your name and school affiliation on our website and across various social media platforms as the recipient of our annual student scholarship. There will be only one selected winner each year.
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women Scholarship
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women program has been helping women around the world since 1972. This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training.
You are eligible to apply if:
- are a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents
- are attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program
- have financial need