External Student Scholarships
NameBrief Description
California Table Grape CommissionSince 1985, California table grape growers have awarded more than 200 scholarships to help students in the growing regions of California attend college. Field Worker Scholarships are available to California table grape workers and their children, including scholarships to any four-year California college or university, and scholarships to help students attend a community college and transition to a university or college in California. California table grape growers also award agricultural scholarships to those interested in building a career in the California table grape industry and in investing their undergraduate years of study in academic areas of importance to its future. Recipients must reside in the Coachella or San Joaquin valleys and attend a college or university in California.
Association of Mexican American EducatorsThe Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE) is a long-standing organization, founded in 1965, dedicated to supporting Mexican American/Latino students' educational access and success, advocating for culturally relevant education, and promoting Latino educators, challenging systemic inequities through policy influence, community engagement, and scholarships, with local chapters like Fresno's offering significant support.
California Latino Legislative Caucus FoundationThe California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) invites all qualified California residents to apply for a scholarship. This scholarship program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses.
Beyond Housing FoundationThis scholarship program is administered by Fresno Housing and Fresno Housing Beyond Housing and are designated to support the efforts of Fresno Housing residents working to attain higher education or participate in workforce training programs. The scholarship award will be a one-time payment.
League of Mexican American WomenThe League of Mexican American Women is now accepting scholarship applications. Our scholarship is for Fresno County students and the fund is made possible by the generous support of community donors and proceeds from the Annual Fiesta NavideƱa, the Betty and Armando Rodriguez Scholarship Fund from the CVCF, and other local sponsors. Over the past 40+ years, the League of Mexican American Women has awarded over $650,000 in scholarships. Deadline March 1st.
PG&E Foundation Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Foundation is offering Better Together STEM Scholarships of $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000. These are for students pursuing science, technology or engineering studies at universities in California. Students must be California residents and PG&E customers at the time of application.
PG&E ERG Employee Resource Groups (ERG) at PG&E are not bring employees together, but they also provide an essential bridge of communication to customers, regardless of culture, age, gender or other defining elements. As part of the support these groups provide to the communities we serve, ERGs offer scholarship opportunities for those pursuing higher education.
Fresno Unified Scholarship Fund The Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools works to help make sure every student, in every school, has the tools and resources to reach their highest potential. The goal of the Fresno Unified Scholarship Fund is to additionally support our students as they enter their next phase of education.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Carlos Vieira Foundation- Race to End the Stigma The Race to End the Stigma Scholarship was created by the Carlos Vieira Foundation to start the conversation about mental health. The $1,000 Race to End the Stigma Scholarship is granted annually to graduating high school seniors who are interested in mental health awareness or who are willing to share their story about mental health in an effort to end the stigma.
ACS Chemistry for Life Renewable scholarships through the Scholars Program for undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, majoring in chemistry-related disciplines, and pursuing chemistry-related careers.
National Weather Association Foundation The NWA Foundation awards scholarships and grants to undergraduate and, in some cases, graduate students majoring in meteorology or a related field.
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship program recognizes student innovation and youth-led solutions to fight hunger in the U.S. These young people are creating awareness and mobilizing peers in their communities to be catalysts for change. The scholarship awardees comprise a wide variety of students, ages 5 to 25, who are recognized at the national level and hail from across the country. National Scholarship winners receive a $7,500 scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-related charity.