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Native American California Community College Students Scholarship

Making college accessible and affordable for Native American California Community College students.

Funded through a generous donation from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the Native American California Community College Students Scholarship seeks to make college more affordable and accessible for students enrolled in a federally recognized Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native tribe and attending a California Community College.

Funds are disbursed to colleges on a first-come-first-served basis, and we encourage scholarship offices to submit invoices through the FoundationCCC portal, Submittable , in a timely manner. Invoices will be accepted until May 1, 2024 or until all funds have been allocated for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Student Eligibility Requirements

  • Students must be enrolled in a California Community College at least 50% time in a certificate or degree program or first-year undeclared.
  • Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to demonstrate academic standing and progress.
  • Students must be enrolled in a federally recognized Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native tribe.

Application Information

2023-24 Award Amounts

  • Lower division students (Associates degrees and certificate pathways)
    • Maximum of $2,500 per academic year
    • Maximum of two (2) annual awards
  • Upper division student (Baccalaureate)
    • Maximum of $5,000 per academic year
    • Maximum of (4) annual awards

How to Apply

Students: Submit your application to your Community College Financial Aid or Scholarship Office. Do NOT submit an application directly to FoundationCCC. Scholarships will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to apply to your Community College Scholarship or Financial Aid Office as early as possible! 

Scholarship / Financial Aid Offices: You must submit an invoice on behalf of eligible students to FoundationCCC via Submittable.

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