Scholarships
Earn Free Money for College
Sierra College offers a large number of scholarships and awards for students from all walks of life and circumstances. Additionally, you can search scholarships from outside institutions.
Sierra College Scholarships
Enjoy the benefits of applying once for the opportunity to receive free money in scholarships.
Why You Should Apply
- More than $260,000 in scholarships available
- Apply once and qualify for up to 145 scholarship opportunities
- FREE money! You don’t pay anything back
- Eligibility varies widely. Not all scholarships are financial-need based. Don’t miss your chance!
How to Get Started
- Fill out the 2024-25 Scholarship Application and you will automatically be matched to all the scholarships for which you are eligible.
- See what scholarships are available.
- The Scholarship application opens December 1, 2023, the deadline to submit completed application is March 2, 2024.
How to Receive Your Money
To receive your award, the following must apply:
- You are currently attending Sierra College
- Your enrollment status. (Some scholarships depend on enrollment status as a full-time or part-time student. Check your particular award for details.)
To receive your award money, select a refund preference with BankMobile.
Learn more about your financial aid disbursement.
Students Transferring to Four-Year College Or University
Attending a four-year college or university? Send the enrollment verification to the Sierra College Financial Aid Office. We require enrollment verification for the fall and spring semesters.
After we receive your enrollment verification, your scholarship check will be sent to your four-year institution’s Financial Aid Office. Most scholarships come in two disbursements: half for fall and the other half for spring.
Receiving Scholarships from Your High School or Other Organizations
High schools and organizations (like Rotary Clubs and Foundations) usually send us your scholarship checks. These checks are payable to the Sierra College Financial Aid Office. You can receive your scholarship if you:
- Are a current Sierra College Student
- Are enrolled in the number of units required for your scholarship
- Meet all other criteria set by your donor
Select a refund preference with BankMobile.
Most scholarships are issued in two disbursements: half for fall and the other half for spring. Learn more about financial aid disbursement.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
A variety of local, regional and national organizations offer scholarships. These sites are free, and they list thousands of scholarships, fellowships and grants.
- $2000 Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship
- 2020-21 California Community College’s Chief Information Systems Officers Association Scholarship
- African American Scholarships for College students
- A. Jerald Saladana Scholarship
- American Association of University Women of Auburn (AAUW-Auburn, CA)
- American Public Works Association (APWA), Sacramento Chapter
- Ampronix College Scholarships
- Association For Career & Technical Education
- California Community College Student Financial Aid Administrators Association (CCCSFAAA)
- California Garden Club Scholarship
- California Transportation Foundation (CTF)
- Cap Trust Scholarship
- Chrissy Weems Scholarship
- Construction Scholarship
- CSIC Bonds Scholarship
- Fastweb: Scholarships, internships, colleges and more
- Financial Aid Resource Specifically For California Students
- Folsom Garden Club
- Future Contractors Scholarship
- iefa.org: International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search
- Information Technology related field of study (Computer Networking, MIS, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Electronics, etc.). Submit application at: https://cisoa.org/scholarship/
- National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
- Nursing for First Generation Students
- PG&E Scholarships (120+ scholarships available)
- Real Estate Endowment Fund Scholarship
- Roy P. Luna Scholarship
- Sacramento Region Community Foundation
- Scholarships.com: More than 3 million scholarships and grants
- Scholarships for Black Nursing Students
- Scholarships for Black Students
- Scholarships for Black Women
- Scholarships for California Tribes
- Scholarships for Undocumented Students
- Scholarships from the Association on American Indian Affairs: All scholarships are for graduate and undergraduate students from federally recognized tribes
- Scholarship Opportunities for Women
- Schools First Federal Credit Union
- School House Connection Scholarship Application
- SMUD Scholarship
- Soroptimist: Live Your Dream Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa
