The 2026-2027 Madera Community College Scholarship Application will be open
October 1, 2025 - March 2, 2026.
MCC Scholarship ApplicationThe Madera Community College Scholarship Program has helped students attending Madera Community College and Madera Community College in Oakhurst achieve their educational goals. Scholarships are a financial resource provided by local businesses, community groups, alumni, and a variety of private sources. Scholarships are limited funds and awarded on a competitive and/or special criteria basis, such as grade point average or academic major. Our donors designate specific criteria based on academic achievement, educational and career goals, and financial need. Awards range from $250 to $1,500 per year.
Students need to complete the general Madera Community College online scholarship application to be considered for any of our Institutional scholarships. However, some donors may require additional documents and/or interviews/auditions from their applicants.
Scholarship Notification - Applications are reviewed April - July. Students who are selected will be sent an email to their school email address in August. Recipients will be advised of the terms of the 2026-2027 scholarship award, how it is disbursed during the school year and the need to maintain GPA requirements and enrollment status during the year the scholarship is received. Scholarship awards will be presented at an annual awards ceremony that will be held in September. Recipients are required to attend the awards ceremony.
ABC 30 Building A Better Community Scholarship
The ABC 30 Building a Better Community Scholarship will award $500 to support incoming freshman students enrolled full-time (12+ units) at any campus or site within the State Center Community College District: Clovis Community College, Fresno City College, Madera Community College, Oakhurst Center, and Reedley College. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and community service involvement.
Association of Mexican American Educators Scholarship, Madera Chapter
This scholarship will be awarded to one student, totaling $1,000. The amount will be split equally ($500 each semester). To be eligible, students must be enrolled in at least 1 unit and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Barry and Peggy Maas Scholarship
Administrative Solutions, Inc. established the Barry and Peggy Maas Scholarship to help support those who have been in a Foster Care Program, Salvation Army, Hope Now, Fresno Rescue, Marjoree Mason or another related program. Preference is given to an ASI employee or to an employee's relative. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time (12 or more units) with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Bernard Osher Foundation Scholarship
The California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment is a permanent fund that provides scholarships annually to students. It combines the historic $50 million commitment, including a $25 million upfront gift from the Bernard Osher Foundation, with a three-year match fundraising campaign involving all 115 California community colleges. Through this campaign, the Endowment will ultimately grow to $100 million and provide scholarships for thousands of California students annually. Eligible applicants must be enrolled at least half-time (6+ units), have a minimum of 24 completed units, be eligible for a California College Promise Grant, meet SAP, and show financial need. The award amount is $1,200 ($600 per semester).
Bill Stewart Student Leadership in Action Scholarship
Priority will be given to second-year students who demonstrate exceptional performance during their first year. This scholarship is open to students involved in Student Government, Student Clubs, Athletics, Music, or Drama. To qualify, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled in at least 12 units. Two students will each receive a $1,000 award, with the total split evenly between the Fall and Spring semesters.
Bill and Geneva Welch Memorial Scholarship
One award of $225 to a freshman or sophomore majoring in Agriculture or related programs. Must be enrolled in nine (9) or more units. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. The award is also based on financial need and will be paid one-half per semester.
Bruce and Madeline Droz Scholarship
Bruce and Madeline Droz decided to invest in the future of Central Valley students who want to pursue their educational goals and make a difference. They hope this scholarship will give the individual a helping hand to continue their academic journey and provide them with the best opportunity for future success. A scholarship will be awarded to a full-time (12 or more units) student pursuing a healthcare or agriculture-related major.
Burchfield-Dillard-Noblett Family Scholarship – Osher
One $1450 award to a sophomore enrolled full-time at Madera Community College. Must be eligible for the California College Promise Grant during the scholarship award year. A minimum 2.00 GPA is required. This award will be paid one-half per semester. Part of the Osher initiative for California Community College students.
California Trucking Association - Central Valley Unit Educational Fund Program Endowed Scholarship
The endowed gift of $5,000 supports students pursuing careers in the transportation industry, including but not limited to roles such as dispatchers, mechanics, drivers, and general managers. The scholarship amount varies each year and is disbursed in full during the fall semester. Eligible recipients are typically enrolled less than half-time (1–5 units). A student roster will be needed to confirm majors, and the Scholarship Committee will make the final selection of the scholarship recipient.
CalViva Health Scholarship
CalViva Health would like to provide students with access to scholarships that help advance their studies with minimal burdens or obstacles. Recipients of the CalViva Scholarship must be full-time (12 or more units) students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who show financial need.
Cantelmi Family Scholarship
This scholarship is established in honor of the Cantelmi family members who have served in the military, and for those called to teach our youth as early elementary teachers or to pursue a path as engineers. Eligible applicants must be a veteran or first-generation college student, have volunteered in the community, or have college involvement.
Celebrating Women Overcoming the Odds Scholarship
A former FCC student who transferred to CSU Fresno to complete her Bachelor's degree in the healthcare field. Her Master of Science degree was completed out of state. She built a multi-state company of 100+ employees before selling it. She came from a home of limited resources and attended FCC after HS due to the generosity of a scholarship that covered her tuition. She vowed to return the gift.
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a student seeking to advance their education. Financial support can be used toward tuition and/or personal living expenses.
Preference given to a candidate who identifies as a woman, demonstrates financial need, self-identifies as having overcome a personal challenge.
Central California Asian Pacific Women Endowed Scholarship Districtwide
For Over 40 years, CCAPW has provided financial support and mentorship to young Asian and Pacific Islander women pursuing higher education. Our scholarships are more than just funding, they are a long-term investment in leadership, community impact, and generational change. CCAPW will pick an applicant in the State Center Community College District to award.
Chancellor's Circle Osher Scholarship
One scholarship will be awarded to a student of State Center Community College District who is enrolled at least three-quarter-time (9 units). Candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate financial need through their financial aid application, and show involvement in a school or professional organization that gives back to the community. This endowed scholarship, part of the Osher Initiative for California Community College students, was established in 2011 by donations from members of the SCCC Chancellor’s Circle. It is their wish to help make community college attendance possible for a student who has demonstrated their seriousness about obtaining an education.
Chancellor's Circle Scholarship
Chancellor’s Circle is State Center Community College Foundation’s annual membership society made up of individuals, companies, and organizations that are invested in making a difference in the lives of students pursuing and achieving their higher educational goals. Students must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and show involvement in a school or professional organization that gives back to the community.
Denise Hurst Accounting Scholarship
This Districtwide scholarship was established by Denise Hurst, CPA, and is intended to assist students who are pursuing a career in Business with an emphasis in accounting. Eligible applicants must also be attending full-time (12 units) and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Don Piper Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships are available to sophomores enrolled at least half time at the Oakhurst Center. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to qualify. Each scholarship will be awarded in two installments, with one-half of the award paid each semester.
Dr. Fred Skydog Emerling Zoology Scholarship
Animals are complex creatures who exist alongside the ever-increasing demands of human societal and cultural systems. As such they exhibit certain behaviors, adapt to the environment in various ways, and frequently require human assistance for their survival after thousands of years of human encroachment on their territory. The need to understand their behavior, assist in their survival, and predict their needs increases yearly. This necessitates more and better knowledge of the differing needs of animal and human needs. This scholarship will, hopefully, provide mentoring from SCCCD faculty to help a student obtain a career that would involve animal research. Eligible candidates must complete the Dr. Fred Skydog Emerling Zoology Scholarship Essay, maintain a minimum 3.1 GPA, be pursuing a biology major and enrolled full time (12+ units).
This scholarship was established by Dr. Fred Skydog Emerling who graduated from a community college and worked at Fresno City College from 1984-2013 as a counselor. Skydog's love of animals is palpable in that he visited over 230 zoos/aquariums/animal exhibits, travelled to over 84 countries and all 7 continents, looking for animals in every setting. This included seeing penguins in the Antarctic, puffins in Iceland, bison in Yellowstone, encountering great white sharks from a cage in South Africa, communing with lemurs in Madagascar, and stalking gorillas in Uganda plus finding rattlesnakes and scorpions in Arizona, where he retired. He travels to see animals. While working as a counselor at Fresno City College for 29 and 1/2 fabulous years, he developed a great love for students in SCCCD and wanted to find a way to give back. Although his Ph.D. is in school psychology, animals are a passion of his. This passion has been passed on to his children, one of who got his Ph.D. in evolutionary biology and teaches biology in the SCCCD.
Dunn Bookstore Scholarship
The Dunn Bookstore Scholarship would like to award a scholarship to help students with the cost of books. Student must be a business major, have a 3.0 GPA, and be a full-time student (12 units).
Educational Employees Credit Union Scholarship - MCC
One $500 award is given to a member of EECU or a dependent of a member. Full-time enrollment is required. Must be a sophomore at the Madera Community College with two semesters successfully completed with a minimum GPA of 2.00. This award will be paid one-half per semester.
Educational Employees Credit Union Scholarship – Oakhurst
One $500 award is given to a member of EECU or a dependent of a member. Full-time enrollment is required. Must be a sophomore at the Oakhurst Center with two semesters successfully completed with a minimum GPA of 2.00. This award will be paid one-half per semester.
EECU Scholarship
The EECU Scholarship is awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time (12 units), earning a minimum 2.5 GPA, and is a member or a dependent of a member of Educational Employees Credit Union. Membership in Educational Employees Credit Union is open to all students, school employees, and their family members. As the credit union for the educational community, EECU is pleased to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education and to return support to the community from which it gains its members.
Elements of the Arts Bookstore Scholarship
There are many people who want to help students succeed in their education. Donors make contributions to the State Center Community College Foundation's annual Elements of the Arts, previously known as the Renaissance Feast for Scholars, requesting that their contributions be applied toward scholarships where needed. The Elements of the Arts Bookstore Scholarship was established thanks to these donations. The purpose of this Scholarship is to use these funds to support a student who has exhibited financial need, has had a unique hardship or circumstance, is enrolled in at least three-quarter time (9 units), and has a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Elite Team Offices Scholarship
Elite Team Offices would like to give back to students enrolled in the colleges within the SCCCD by providing students with a scholarship fund to learn practical experience in business, landscape (design, maintenance & construction), and auto/tractor mechanics. This scholarship was established by Guy Stockbridge, owner of Elite Team Offices. In 1987, Guy Stockbridge attended a business class at Fresno City College. In this class, his professor stated that if anyone started a business, they would improve a whole grade in the class. Being an ambitious young man, Guy took his professor's challenge and started a lawn service business, currently known as Elite Team Offices. Now, over 30 years later, Guy’s business continues to strive and employs over 300 team members. Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled at least part-time (6 units), earning a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will go to a student who is a relative of an Elite Team Offices team member, and then to a Business, Construction, or Horticulture major.
Elizabeth & Ron Manfredi Endowed Scholarship
Four $600 awards to a freshman or sophomore enrolled at least half-time at the Madera Community College. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. This award will be paid one-half per semester. The donor will choose the recipient.
Eng Family Scholarship
Established by the previous Vice Chancellor of Finance, Mr. Ed Eng, the Eng Family Scholarship is awarded to someone who works at the District Office, preferably in the Finance Department, or is a relative of someone working there, preferably a son or daughter. Students must be enrolled full-time (12+ units) with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Fresno County Women's Chamber of Commerce Ethel McCormack Memorial Scholarship
The Fresno County Women's Chamber Ethel McCormack Memorial Scholarship was established by the Fresno County Women's Chamber to assist students who are pursuing an AA Degree or Certificate Program in any major. Eligible applicants must also be enrolled full-time (12+ units) and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Future Educators of Madera
A $250 award will be granted to one student who has a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference will be given to students from Madera County who are pursuing a degree in an education-related field, such as Child Development or Speech Language Pathology Assisting, and who identify as Latinx or as a member of another non-white, minority group. Preference will be given to male students.
Garrett Michael Noblett Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Two awards of $1,000 to a Madera Community College Center student. Must be enrolled at least 3/4 time with a 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to those who have been diagnosed with ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or Depression. Science and Art majors will also receive preference. Chosen by Donor.
Gayle Hearst First Generation Scholarship
The Gayle Hearst First Generation Scholarship was established to encourage students who are the first in their families to attend college to pursue a degree. Gayle Hearst was the first in her extended family to graduate from college. However, this goal could not be achieved without the encouragement of her family and school counselors, along with the financial support of scholarships from her elementary school PTA, the FCC associated student body, and others. Ms. Hearst started at City College, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fresno State, and went on to obtain a law degree from UC Davis. Now, she states, “it is time to support the next generation of college graduates". Eligible applicants must be first-generation, be enrolled at least full-time (12+ units), and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Hagop and Anoch Ohanessian & Family Scholarship
The family established the Hagop and Anoch Ohanessian & Family Scholarship to support students in their higher education. As a first-generation college student with financial needs, Dr. Ohanessian knows the importance of education and how it transforms a student's life. This scholarship aims to help students achieve their educational and career goals. To be awarded to one student, enrolled in 9+ units. $300 to be disbursed in the Fall. The student should have a GPA of 3.0. Preference goes to a history student; if there are none, please consider 1st-generation, re-entry, veteran, and any student pursuing a career in education.
Hearst Family New Opportunities Scholarship
The Hearst Family New Opportunities Scholarship was established to support students who have been in one or more of the following programs: Foster Care, Salvation Army, Hope Now, Fresno Rescue Mission, Marjaree Mason Center, or similar programs, and are enrolled in at least 3 units at Clovis Community College.
Hoover Class of 1971 Scholarship
The Hoover High School Alumni Class of 1971 Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Hoover High School, either a current college student or an incoming freshman. The award will be disbursed in two parts, half in the fall and half in the spring semesters. Eligible students must be enrolled at least three-quarter time (9 units) with a minimum GPA between 2.5 and 3.0. Preference will be given to students who are self-supporting and may not receive financial aid or parental support, including those who work 20 or more hours per week. Applicants should demonstrate community service and/or involvement in school activities, such as student government, sports, or clubs. This scholarship aims to give a “middle-of-the-road” Hoover High alumnus —one who may not have access to many other financial resources —a meaningful boost toward achieving their academic and career goals in higher education.
James R. Dilliard Memorial Scholarship – Osher
One $1600 award to a sophomore enrolled full-time at the Madera Community College with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be majoring in Agriculture or Secondary Teaching; preference will be given to Agronomy majors. Must be eligible for the California College Promise Grant during the scholarship award year. This award will be paid one-half per semester. Part of the Osher initiative for California Community College students.
Jean Beardsley Memorial Teaching Scholarship
Jean Beardsley taught at Selma Unified for 37 years and touched the lives of over 1,000 students. While she retired from teaching in 2003, she continued to volunteer at area elementary schools well into her retirement. She is warmly remembered by former students and fellow teachers. Her commitment to the youth of Selma will be remembered.
The scholarship is to be awarded to a person with a 3.25 GPA in high school or college who is pursuing their degree to become a K-12 teacher. This scholarship was created to encourage high-achieving local students to pursue a career in teaching.
Jenna and Tim Woods Scholarship
Jenna Woods was a single parent of two children. She had made several sacrifices to ensure the kids had a stable, positive childhood. Running her own small business and taking care of her family put education out of reach. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide students with financial resources to further their educational goals.
Jue-e Due-e Village 175-1 Dawn Brothers & Sisters Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in at least 9 units who is pursuing a teaching credential and has a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Kato Family Scholarship – Osher
To be awarded to a sophomore enrolled at least half-time at the Madera Community College who plans to transfer to a four-year college/university in the future. Must be a Madera High School graduate and have attended Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Madera, CA. Must be eligible for the California College Promise Grant during the scholarship award year and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. The award amount will vary based on the recipient’s enrollment status. This award will be paid one-half per semester. Part of the Osher initiative for California Community College students.
Kirstin Nelson Leonardo Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The award varies from year to year. Must be disbursed half in the fall/spring semester to a full-time student majoring in Business with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Donor preference is given to females.
Kirstin Nelson Leonardo Memorial Scholarship - Osher, funded by Don & Cynthia Nelson and Steve & Jill Cholewa
One $1300 award to a sophomore enrolled full-time at the Madera Community College. Must be majoring in Business and be eligible for the California College Promise Grant during the scholarship award year. Minimum 3.5 GPA required. This award will be paid one-half per semester. Part of the Osher initiative for California Community College students.
Kiwanis Madera Community College Scholarship in Memory of Jerry Noblett & Ken Taylor – Osher
To be awarded to a sophomore enrolled at least ¾-time at Madera College. Must be eligible for the California College Promise Grant during the scholarship award year and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. The award amount will vary based on the recipient’s enrollment status. This award will be paid one-half per semester. Part of the Osher initiative for California Community College students.
Madera AAUW Return to Learning Scholarship
The Madera AAUW Branch Return to Learning Scholarship, administered through the State Center Community Foundation, awards $500 annually to one student, with half disbursed in the fall and half in the spring. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 units and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The donor will select the recipient. Applicants should be at least 25 years old, live in Madera County, and be high school graduates or GED holders without a bachelor’s or advanced degree. They must have completed at least 6 college-level credits (excluding PE and remedial courses) and be currently enrolled in a degree or certification program. Applicants must also meet DACA or FAFSA eligibility requirements, as applicable.
Madera Community College Scholarship
One $250 scholarship awarded to a Dreamer Applicant or an eligible AB540. The total will be disbursed in the fall semester. Must be enrolled in at least 6 units. This scholarship was established to assist students in their educational journey and to help with the purchase of books/supplies.
Madera Evening Lions, Paul "Gumper" Munson Memorial Scholarship
The Paul “Gumper” Munson Memorial Scholarship awards $500 during the fall semester to a freshman or sophomore enrolled in at least 6 units at the Madera Community College with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to community service through volunteerism and be graduates of a Madera-area high school. This scholarship was established in honor of Paul “Gumper” Munson, a dedicated and long-standing member of the Madera Lions Club, whose legacy of community service continues to inspire and be celebrated by the club years after his passing.
Madera - Fresno Hispanic Endowed Scholarship
One award of $500 to a Madera Community College Center Student of Chicano/Latino origin.
Half in the Fall and half in the Spring. Candidate must be enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.0 GPA and 15 transferable units. The candidate must have an AA/AS Transfer Degree major.
Madera Kiwanis Club Dr. John Bryan Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to one Madera Community College student enrolled at least three-quarters time. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Madera Omega Leo Club Scholarship
This scholarship is for two students who are involved in the community (through volunteer work or small actions that contribute to the community of Madera). The awards are for $500 disbursed in the fall semester. Students must be full-time (12 units) and have a 3.0 GPA.
Madera Community College Latino Faculty & Staff Association Scholarship
Two scholarships to sophomores or transfer students, preferably of Latino/Hispanic background. AB540 students are the most in need. Must be enrolled at least full-time at Madera Community College or Madera Community College at Oakhurst with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Marilyn E. Fitzer Memorial Scholarship
Two awards of $250 will be given to an SCCCD student who will be participating in an SCCCD Study Abroad Program. Full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA of 2.0 are required.
Mark Herman Memorial Scholarship – Osher
One $1,450 award to a freshman or sophomore enrolled full-time at the Madera Community College. Must be a resident of Madera and be eligible for the California College Promise Grant during the scholarship award year. Preference will be given to employees or relatives of employees at Specialty Crop Company. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required. This award will be paid one-half per semester. Part of the Osher initiative for California Community College students.
Matthew Hurst Memorial Endowed Scholarship
In memory of Matthew Hurst, Science Lab Coordinator, to honor his services to the college and the district. Must be a Madera Community College student and be pursuing a degree in Biology or Biological Sciences full-time. Student must be enrolled in 12+ units and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Per the Donor, the full amount of the Scholarship of $250 will be disbursed to the student in the Fall Semester.
MCC Veterans Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support and recognize a veteran student at Madera Community College (MCC) who is pursuing a certificate, degree, or transfer opportunity. Funding for the award comes from the MCC Veterans Services Foundation account, supported by various fundraisers and donations. The scholarship is open to students of any major who are enrolled half-time to full-time and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. One student will be selected to receive a $500 award, distributed in $250 installments in the fall and spring.
Melanee Ann Noblett Burchfield Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship should be awarded to a student who needs financial support and has a plan to continue their education—one $ 1,000 award disbursed in Fall and Spring. Student must be 12+ units with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Mountain Lion Student Scholarship
At least a 1.5 GPA requirement. To be awarded one time in the Fall.
Mostert Family Scholarship
A $250 scholarship will be awarded to one student who is enrolled full-time in 12 or more units, pursuing a major in Business or Entrepreneurship, and has a minimum GPA of 3.5. The full award amount will be disbursed during the fall semester.
Noble Credit Union Bookstore Scholarship
Two Awards of $500 for Full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The Recipient must be a member of Noble Credit Union.
Osher Scholarship - MC/Oakhurst Scholarships
Colleges must choose scholarship recipients based on the following pre-established criteria, with financial need receiving top priority:
Students must have completed 24 or more “degree applicable” semester units (or the equivalent) at the time of the initial scholarship disbursement. Transfer units from another institution may be included in this determination as long as they have been determined to meet your college’s requirements for degree-applicable coursework.
Must be eligible for the California College Promise Grant during the scholarship award year and show involvement in a school or professional organization that gives back to the community. This award will be paid in equal installments of one-half each semester. Part of the Osher initiative for California Community College students. The GPA Requirement for this scholarship is 3.0
Pat Taylor, REALTORS Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Pat Taylor, a REALTOR Member, and to assist students in returning to school and continuing their education. Eligible students must be enrolled in at least one class, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and have a business and or music major (preferred). Preference will also be given to reentry students in Eastern Madera County, Oakhurst, Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Coarsegold, Fish Camp, North Fork, O'Neals, Raymond, and Wishon. However, students from all areas of the Central Valley will be reviewed and given an equal opportunity.
Patricia R. Berry Endowed Scholarship
Must be a MCC student, graduated from Madera HS or Furman HS, have a 3.0 GPA, and be enrolled in 12+ units. $1000 to be disbursed half in the Fall and half in the Spring.
Pazong Her Higher Education Scholarship
The Hmong people started immigrating to the United States as refugees after the Vietnam War, as a result of their involvement with the United States CIA’s Secret War in the neighboring country of Laos. Hunted and persecuted by the communists, hundreds of thousands of Hmong fled the country of Laos across the Mekong River to resettle in makeshift refugee camps of neighboring Thailand before finally being resettled into countries such as the United States, France, and Australia. The California Central Valley quickly became home to one of the largest Hmong-American populations in the United States.
Teng Her, Director of College Technology Services at Clovis Community College, established this scholarship in honor of his mother, Pazong V. Her. Born in Laos, she was one of the Hmong refugees who immigrated to the United States with nothing more than her son, husband, and a few personal belongings. Not knowing English, she attended adult school to learn the language and be able to communicate. Understanding the value of education, she continued her journey to earn a high school diploma while raising a family and working part-time. In the mid-1990s, she passed her citizenship exam and became a naturalized U.S. citizen. This scholarship is offered to assist students at Clovis and Madera Community College in pursuing their higher education dreams. Eligible applicants must be enrolled at least three-quarter-time (9 units) and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Plumbers, Pipe & Refrigeration Fitters U. A. Local #246 Scholarship
Will be determined by the Donor.
Once you receive the name and information of the student who has been awarded by the Plumbers, Pipe and Refrigeration Fitters U.A. Local #246, you can award them, so long as they meet the criteria.
Reedley College Veterans Scholarship
Three awards of $400 to a Veteran student of any major enrolled at least half-time. A copy of the DD214 is required.
Retired Employees of Fresno County (REFCO) Scholarship
The recipient must be the child or grandchild of a REFCO member. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in at least 12 units and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Richard Garcia Leadership in Action
Two awards of $250 to be disbursed to a full-time student. This scholarship is intended to recognize and reward a student who aspires to have a positive impact on their community and the world. Preference given to students who identify as Latino/Hispanic and/or LGBTQ+.
Robin Jean Fraley Scholarship
Eligible applicants must be full-time students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and have a present or past membership in the International Order of Jobs Daughters, International Order of Rainbow Girls, or the Order of DeMolay. Applicants must provide an online recommendation from one of these groups attesting to their food standing in their Bethel, Assembly, or Chapter. If there are no applicants from one of the Masonic youth organizations, consideration will be given to a daughter/son, or grandchild of a member of a Masonic Organization who is a current member in good standing. Applicant to provide a copy of the current membership card and verification of the relationship. Recipients must plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
The Robin Jean Fraley Memorial Scholarship was started in 1972. In 2003, the scholarship funds were transferred to the State Center Community College Foundation. Robin died at the age of 16. She was a Jobs Daughter and was in line to become Honor Queen. Her family wanted to honor her memory by helping Jobs Daughters further their education.
Sarieddine Family Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student. A 3.0 minimum GPA is required. This scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in healthcare or biology. Applicants should address their major, career goals, and extracurricular activities in their applications. Must be enrolled full-time for fall and spring of the award year.
Sierra Online Scholarship
On-Line Systems was founded in 1979 by Ken Williams, an American video-game developer and programmer for IBM, and his wife, Roberta, who lived in Simi Valley. Ken Williams bought an Apple II microcomputer, intending to use it to develop a Fortran compiler for the Apple II. At the time, his wife, Roberta Williams, was playing text adventure games on the Apple II. Dissatisfied with the text-only format, she realized that the Apple II's graphics display capabilities could enhance the adventure-gaming experience. The first game they developed was Mystery House, created in 1980. After their initial success, they moved to Oakhurst, California, and the company was renamed Sierra On-Line in 1982. Sierra had grown significantly since its early years, and a new building would be needed to expand its operations and continue making games. A decision was made to move the headquarters north to Bellevue, Washington. The company, then known as Sierra Entertainment Inc., was last owned by Activision, a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard.
Scholarships are available to graduates of Yosemite High School who are majoring in computer information systems, are enrolled at least half-time (9+ units), and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students may be attending any campus or center within the State Center Community College District.
State Center Faculty Union Legacy Scholarship
The State Center Federation of Teachers Scholarship was established to encourage the family members of SCFT 1533 to achieve their educational and/or training goals. Eligible applicants must be entering their second semester of a certificate program or their second year of a degree program. Candidates must also be enrolled at least three-quarters-time (9 units) and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Steve and Jill Cholewa Single Parent Endowed Scholarship
Two awards to a Madera Community College Center student who is also a single parent. Must be enrolled at least three-quarter time and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Half in the Fall and half in the Spring
Steve and Jill Cholewa Scholarship – Osher
Three $1600 awards to sophomores enrolled full-time at the Madera Community College. Must be a resident of Madera with demonstrated academic potential and financial need. Must also be eligible for the California College Promise Grant during the scholarship award year and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those majoring in Construction. This award will be paid one-half per semester. Part of the Osher initiative for California Community College students.
Terry and Cheryl Kershaw Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for a student enrolled in at least one class and be in a Career Technical Educational certificate or degree program with a minimum 2.7 GPA and enrolled at least half-time (6+ units). Its purpose is to financially support deserving students who wish to pursue careers in career technical industries. This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Terry Kershaw, who served SCCCD for 36 years as an instructor at Reedley College and as an administrator in a variety of capacities at the campus and district levels. The last 12 years of his career were dedicated to the growth and development of the SCCCD-North Centers (Clovis, Madera, Oakhurst) as Dean of Instruction/Vice President, advancing to Vice Chancellor, and finally to the first campus president of the Willow International Center, prior to his retirement in 2012. This scholarship was established as the result of generous donations by family, friends, and SCCCD constituents in tribute to Dr. Kershaw's tenure with the State Center Community College District.
The Girl Scouts of Central California South Booth Ranch STEM/Agriculture Scholarship
This scholarship was established to support past Girl Scouts studying STEM at an SCCCD campus. Preference is given to former recipients of the Gold Award, Silver Award, and/or Bronze Award from GSCCS. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 units), maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have a STEM-related major.
The Native American Women's Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to 2 recipients of $500 each. The scholarship should be disbursed half in the Fall and half in the Spring. The student must be enrolled part-time. Have a minimum GPA of 2.0. To be awarded to a female Native American student attending any campus within SCCCD.
The Specialty Crop Company Scholarship
The purpose of this endowed scholarship is to support the educational opportunity of Specialty Crop Company employees and their relatives. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time (12 or more units), have a 2.5 GPA with any major, and be an employee or relative of an employee of The Specialty Crop Company. Applicant must also be living within the State Center Community College District and attending any district college. Preference will be given to an applicant residing in Madera County and attending Madera Community College. The Specialty Crop Company is a diversified farming company located in Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. The Specialty Crop Company is the largest fig production farm in the world, as well as a grower of pistachios, almonds, walnuts, persimmons, pomegranates, and kiwi. The owners, Kevin and Diane Herman, are active in the Madera community and support the educational opportunities of their employees, with an emphasis on applicants who are residents of Madera County.
Time, Talent & Treasure Scholarship
This is $500 award given to one student who is enrolled in at least 9 units. The student must have a GPA of at least 3.0. The Time, Talent & Treasure Scholarship is aimed at those students who participate in community involvement by offering their abilities, character, and resources to others.
Time — Do you donate your time to helping others in your community?
Talent- Do you offer your talents, abilities, and strengths to others to help, support, guide, and lift up others in your community?
Treasure- Do you use your own resources (not monetary, but for example, your own gas for taking groceries to the elderly, use your musical instruments for playing music in a care facility for residents, or do you use your own tools to help neighbors with household or automotive repairs?) This may be the scholarship for you.
U.S. Bank Scholarship
The U.S. Bank Scholarship was established by Mr. David Stepp, Senior Vice President of U.S. Bank, to provide individuals with opportunities to lead effective and productive lives. Union Bank has long accepted responsibility as a major corporate citizen to help meet the charitable needs of its communities in which it is active, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. Their vision is to build a charitable contribution program that positions the U.S. Bank Foundation as an innovator of partnerships and as a grant maker intent on helping to create and sustain healthy communities. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time (12 or more units), exhibit financial need, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Van Neely Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This bookstore scholarship awards $500 each to three students, with half disbursed in the fall and half in the spring. Eligible students may be pursuing any major, must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and demonstrate financial need.
VFW Sierra Nisei Post 8499 Scholarship
This VFW Post was established in 1953 by the World War II Nisei (2nd generation Japanese-American) veterans who served in the Military Intelligence Service, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the 100th Battalion.
During WWII, the US Government forcibly relocated and incarcerated people of Japanese Ancestry from the western Pacific states (citizens and non-citizens) without legal charges or trials and deprived them of their civil liberties as written in the US Constitution. Over 30,000 Nisei (2nd generation Japanese Americans) served in the US military while their families were held under military guard at barbed-wire concentration camps in isolated areas of the country. These Nisei soldiers formed segregated Japanese American US military units of the Military Intelligence Service 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Battalion. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team is noted to be the most decorated unit in American history for its size and length of service, receiving 7 Presidential Unit citations, 21 Medals of Honor, 29 Distinguished Service Crosses, 560 Silver Stars, 4,00 Bronze Stars, and more than 4,500 Purple Hearts. At the end of WWII, after the US declared victory, President Harry Truman presented the 442nd Regimental Combat Team with its 7th Presidential Unit Citation on the White House lawn and stated, "You have fought not only the enemy, but prejudice, and you have won."
The VFW Sierra Nisei Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is also a veteran attending at least half-time (6+ units).
Westamerica Bank Scholarship – OSHER
One $1600 award to a sophomore enrolled full-time at the Madera Community College. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be eligible for the California College Promise Grant during the award year. This award will be paid one-half per semester. Part of the Osher initiative for California Community College students.
William and Edna Mask Scholarship
One $500 award to a first-generation college student attending Madera Community College with financial need. The student must be enrolled in 9+ units and be majoring in History or a Social Science Discipline. They can be a returning student, and/or a veteran.
Woods Family Scholarship
Dennis and Cheryl Woods established this scholarship to help single parents achieve their goal of a better life through a college degree. Candidate must be a full-time re-entry student with a 2.5 GPA and have completed at least 18 units.
UNCF Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship America
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