Scholarship Resources
There are several ways to find available scholarships:
- Scholarship binder and bulletin board at the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office - Now available online!
- Department/Division Offices
- Online Scholarship Searches
- Cabrillo College Scholarship Info
- International Students Scholarship Info
Cabrillo College Scholarships
Scholarships are available each year for current students, enrolling high school graduates and transferring students. They are awarded annually on a competitive basis, with consideration given to academic promise, scholastic achievement, financial need and student potential.
- Cabrillo College General Scholarships
- Cabrillo Division/Department Scholarships
- Community & Private Organization Scholarships
- Cabrillo College High School Scholarships
Cabrillo Division/Department Scholarships
Are subject specific awards (i.e. English, math, etc.). For more information, criteria, and applications, check with instructors and/or Division Offices in February or March.
- Cabrillo Nursing Scholarship (www.cabrillo.edu/academics/nursing/)
- Marguerite Blaisdell Nursing Scholarship
- Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust
- Cabrillo Engineering Scholarships (www.cabrillo.edu/academics/engineering/)
Applications are usually available late September.
Once available, you can download an application through our online Scholarship Binder or pick one up at our office.
Community & Private Organization Scholarships
Applications are sent to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office throughout the year. Criteria can range from college major to ethnic origin or financial need.
View our Scholarship Binder online!
The scholarship binder is also available for reference at the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office in the 100 building.
Cabrillo College High School Scholarships
Are offered to encourage Santa Cruz County High School Seniors to begin their college education at Cabrillo College. Each scholarship fund is designed to assist students who meet specific eligibility requirements (see application for eligibility requirements). Recipients must enroll in full-time courses at Cabrillo College to receive their award.
Applications are usually available around mid December.
Once available, you can download an application through our online Scholarship Binder or pick one up at our office.
Online Searches
There are hundreds of scholarship opportunities that an ambitious student can discover. The best way to match your particular characteristics to scholarship opportunities is to search online. Students may use computers in the Learning Resource Center or the Library for this purpose. There are several FREE on-line scholarship searches available. Any search requesting money is most likely a scam.
Cabrillo recommends searching the following:
- www.careerinfonet.org/ScholarshipSearch/ (free scholarship search)
- www.fastweb.com (free scholarship search)
- www.scholarshipexperts.com (general scholarship search)
- www.finaid.org (financial aid information page includes scholarship search)
- www.srnexpress.com (minority scholarship search)
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International Students
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) - www.iefa.org
Financial aid information for international students
wishing to study in a foreign country. At this site, you will find a listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist students in
their pursuit to study abroad.
Cabrillo College International Student Program
Other Useful Info
Have you applied for Financial Aid at Cabrillo?
You may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, a Cal Grant, Student Loans, Federal Work Study, or have your tuition waived with a BOG Fee Waiver.
To apply for Financial Aid:
- File online at: www.fafsa.gov
- Download a BOG application.
- Visist our Types of Aid page to see more info on what's available at Cabrillo College
