Scholarships are a financial resource provided to students by the generosity of the ßÏßϽûÇø Foundation, local businesses, community groups, alumni, and a variety of other private donors.
Scholarship funds help to assist students in paying for their higher education expenses when federal and state financial assistance is not enough.
Unlike loans, scholarship funds do not have to be paid back. The ßÏßϽûÇø Office of Financial Assistance encourages all students to apply for scholarship opportunities!
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Financial Aid Office
| Student Services Center, Room 102 |
Types of Scholarships
For CCC Students Only
Scholarship funds are limited and usually awarded on a competitive and/or special criteria basis, such as GPA, academic major, or demonstrated volunteerism, leadership, or community service.
Because scholarships are a private educational resource, selections for recipients are usually made by the donor/organization based on these types of criteria.
The CCC Foundation Scholarships Application is open between November and February annually for the following academic year. Through this single application, you can apply for .
Before you get started on your application, make sure you have the following items handy:
1. Your InSite Portal log in
2. The email address for ONE reference from a ßÏßϽûÇø faculty/staff or other reference such as a teacher, professor, employer, counselor, or someone who has supervised your community/volunteer work.
3. Your unofficial CCCCD transcripts
The 2025-2026 CCC Foundation Scholarship Application is now open.
The Kennedy-King Scholarship was founded in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. It is an annual $6,000 per year scholarship awarded to students who plan to transfer to an accredited U.S. College or University and obtain a bachelor degree. To apply, students must: belong to a minority group underrepresented in the California College and University system, have completed at least 12 transferable units of course work from any of the Contra Costa Community College District campuses, and be eligible to transfer to a four-year college or university with junior standing.
For more information, please visit the .
There are 2 info sessions for the Kennedy King Scholarship and all are held from 1-2pm.
Info Session 2 on ., and Info Session 3 on .
External Scholarships
External Scholarships are funding opportunities offered by a donor, organization, business, or foundation outside of the ßÏßϽûÇø Foundation. These scholarships may be offered to students at the local, regional, statewide, or even nationwide level.
Please Note: This information is offered by informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement from ßÏßϽûÇø. The links below will take you to external websites for scholarship opportunities.
Follow the instructions carefully and contact the organization directly for questions or assistance. Always use caution when providing personal identification information online.
Undocumented students should visit Help Paying for College for Undocumented Students page.
Sign up for one of these credible scholarship search tools to find more scholarship opportunities that you may qualify for!
(For students transferring to four-year schools.)
Avoid Scholarship Scams!
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students are defrauded by scholarship and financial aid scams. Don’t be a victim! Use the resources below to determine how to identify a fraudulent organization and how to protect yourself.
Your scholarship essay, or personal statement, is your chance to shine! Use the resources below to make sure your essay is a winner.
Many scholarships require one or more Letters of Recommendation. This gives the scholarship committee a chance to see how others feel about your academic and personal achievements. Use the resource below to find out how you should request Letters of Recommendation.
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
provides several useful tools for undocumented students to find and apply for scholarships.
provides several useful tools for undocumented students to find and apply for scholarships.
Undocumented students may also apply for most of the . Applications for these scholarships are due annually in March.