What is a Scholarship?
A scholarship is money given to you to help pay for your education or related expenses. Scholarships come from a variety of sources, such as your college or a private organization.
Examples of types of scholarships:
- Merit scholarships are based on a student's achievements.
- School scholarships are given to students by the school they attend.
- Work scholarships require students to work to receive scholarship money.
- Field of Study scholarships are given to students pursuing a specific field of study or academic program.
- Need scholarships are based on financial need.
Apply for a Los Rios Scholarship
Apply for an Outside Scholarship
Time Sensitive Scholarships
We encourage you to do your own research to find other scholarship opportunities. Remember that you should never have to pay for a scholarship. Any scholarship that costs you money is probably a scam.
Scholarship Search Engines
We encourage you to do your own research to find other scholarship opportunities. Remember that you should never have to pay for a scholarship. Any scholarship that costs you money is probably a scam.
- American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants and Awards
- America's Career InfoNet
- Brown and Caldwell Scholarship Information
- College Aid for your Education
- Complete Guide to Healthcare Scholarships
- Computer Science Scholarships
- Discover Nursing Scholarships
- EduMed Medical and Healthcare Scholarships
- FastWeb.com
- Funding your Psychology Degree
- MoneyGeek.com
- National College Resources Foundation
- Nursing Scholarships
- PG&E Scholarship Opportunities
- Physicians Medical Foundation
- Psychology Scholarships Search
- Sacramento Region Community Foundation Scholarships
- SMUD Powering Futures
- SallieMae Scholarships Search
- Scholarships.com
- StudentScholarships.org
- UNCF Scholarship Opportunities
Athletic Scholarships
Scholarships Available to Student-Athletes
There are several scholarships specifically designated for student-athletes. Visit the Los Rios Colleges Foundation application page in January to apply.
CRC Steve Krisiak Athletic Department Scholarship
Donor: CRC Athletic Department Staff
GPA: 3.50
Units Completed: 24.00
Current Units: 12 or more units
Quantity: 3
Amount: $1,000
Transferring/Continuing: Transferring
Other Requirements: Applicant must be a current CRC student, a CRC student-athlete in good standing, must have completed at least one year of athletic competition at CRC, and be transferring in the fall semester to a four-year university with demonstrated excellence in academics.
James Clark Memorial Scholarship
Donor: Family/Friends of Jim Clark
GPA: 3.00
Units Completed: 6.00
Current Units: 12 or more units
Quantity: 2
Amount: $750
Transferring/Continuing: Transferring
Other Requirements: Applicant must be a current CRC student, a CRC student-athlete in good standing, must have completed at least one year of athletic competition at CRC, and be transferring in the fall semester to a four-year university with demonstrated financial need, courage in the face of adversity, fortitude in sports, and/or integrity in representing CRC Athletics.
CRC Excellence in Athletics Scholarship
Donor: Christine Bartlett
GPA: 3.00
Units Completed: 6.00
Current Units: 12 or more units
Quantity: 5
Amount: $1,500
Transferring/Continuing: Transferring
Other Requirements: Applicant must be a current CRC student, a CRC student-athlete during the current academic year in good standing, must have completed at least one year of athletic competition at CRC, and be transferring in the fall semester to a four-year university with demonstrated excellence in athletics
Computer Information Science Scholarship
CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service
Students attending specific participating institutions may qualify for CyberCorps scholarships, which are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation. Scholarship recipients are obligated to serve at a federal, state, local, or tribal government organization in an information assurance position for a period equivalent to the length of the scholarship or one year, whichever is longer.
Learn more at the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service website.
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
The following websites provide information on scholarships open to undocumented students.
- Los Rios Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
- The DREAM.US
- My Undocumented Life – Scholarships
- MALDEF Scholarship Resources
- Immigrants Rising – Scholarships
This is a helpful tool to help students find scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship. Criteria can vary, but the common denominator is that a social security number and proof of citizenship or legal residency is not required to apply or receive the scholarship
Honors Research Symposium and Honors Scholarship
Symposium and Scholarship Details
Please Honors Research Symposium and Honors Scholarship for dates and details.
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
Scholarships Available to LGBTQ+ Students
We offer a Los Rios scholarship for LGBTQ+ students and allies between January and March:
The following are outside (non-Los Rios) scholarships for LGBTQ+ students:
Music Scholarships
Scholarships Available to Music Students
There are several scholarships specifically designated for music students. Visit the Los Rios Colleges Foundation application page in January to apply.
Native American Scholarships
Scholarships Available to Students of Native American Descent
The following are outside (non-CRC) scholarships for Native American students.
- American Indian Chamber of Commerce of CA
- American Indian College Fund
- American Indian Services
- Association on American Indian Affairs
- Auburn Rancheria Scholarships
- The Cobell Scholarship
- Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Scholarship Fund
- Native Forward Scholarship Finder
- Soboba Foundation
- STEPS Scholarships and Resources for Minority Students
- Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation
- University of California Native American Opportunity Plan
Umoja Diop Scholarships
Scholarships Available to Students of African Descent
Umoja Diop can provide assistance with outside scholarships for students of African ancestry.
Questions?
Contact Financial Aid for more information.