Financial Aid

The Historical Society of Monterey Park (HSMP) is pleased to announce that two (2) $3,000 Grants will be made available to students currently enrolled in an accredited community college or culinary school located in the San Gabriel Valley. The student’s field of study must be in Nursing, Business or Culinary Arts. The $3,000.00 Grants are presented in the name of Laura Scudder, a former business entrepreneur in Monterey Park. Laura Scudder (1881-1959), was a nurse, attorney and a business woman, most famously known for her potato chips.

These generous grants are funded through the foundation established by the Scudder family and coordinated by John Scudder, grandson of Laura Scudder. HSMP will receive all required documentation directly from the students, conduct the student interviews and make the final decision on who receives the Scudder Grant money. The Grant money will be given directly to the students.

Applicants must be pursuing their education in an institution of higher learning and currently enrolled in the field of nursing, culinary arts or business. In keeping with the spirit of Laura Scudder, the Scudder family foundation which awards this grant, requires the recipients attend an accredited community college located in the San Gabriel Valley.

Use the links below for scholarship details, criteria, and application information. 

Laura Scudder Grant Criteria and Instructions

Laura Scudder Grant Application

Application Deadline: April 26, 2024. Finalists will be notified of the date, time and place of the interviews.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) is excited to announce the availability of a new Native American California Community College Students Scholarship. 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.

Funding will provide approximately $87,909 in scholarships for the academic year 2023-24. Funds are disbursed to colleges on a first-come-first-served basis.

Scholarships are limited to the following amounts:

• Lower division students (Associates degrees and certificate pathways)
  • Maximum of $2,500 per academic year
  • Maximum of two (2) annual awards

Use the links below for scholarship details, criteria, and application information. 

Native American California Community College Students Scholarship Guidelines

Native American California Community College Students Scholarship Application

Application period: September 18, 2023 – April 30, 2024.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is please to announce the Real Estate Education Scholarships. Supporting community college real estate education. The Real Estate Education Scholarship Program is designed for eligible, economically disadvantaged students who are interested in pursuing a career in real estate. By providing financial assistance to cover the cost of attending a California community college, the program can help break down financial barriers that might otherwise prevent these students from pursuing their educational goals.

Funds are determined each year by the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges based on annual investment earnings of the scholarship endowment. Scholarship funds are disbursed on a first-come, first-serve basis, and we encourage colleges to submit invoices as soon as possible.

A total of $59,000 is available for the academic year 2023-24 with the following award amounts:

• $600 per semester
• $1200 per academic year

Use the links below for scholarship details, criteria, and application information. 

Real Estate Education Scholarships Guidelines

Real Estate Education Scholarships Application

Application period: September 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 or until all funds are allocated.

The Minerva Scholarship Program - The Minerva Scholarship program was established by Women in California Leadership to support the advancement of women in the State of California. Launched in 2015, the foundation was established with the purpose of empowering women and enhancing the lives of women and girls. To this end, the foundation is committed to providing scholarships to select women of promise in order to help them achieve their educational objectives. 

• Up to 108 one-time $3,000 scholarships.
• One $10,000 scholarship.

In order to be eligible for scholarship consideration students must meet the following requirements:

• All California residents may apply and will be considered
• Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Eligible students must gender identify as a woman or girl, or are female regardless of gender identity

Please include the following in your application packet:

• Completed Application
• 250-word Personal Statement
• Resume
• Transcript (official or unofficial)
• Two letters of Recommendation
• Copy of Acceptance Letter/Enrollment Verification Letter

Minerva Scholarship Program Q & A

Minerva Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024. All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on May 31, 2024

• Late applications will NOT be accepted
• Paper applications will NOT be accepted

The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) is pleased to announce the availability of the Keenan Insurance scholarship opportunity for CCC students! The Keenan Insurance Scholarship seeks to increase the diversity of professionals working within the insurance, risk management, and financial services industry by providing scholarships to underrepresented students at California Community Colleges. For 2024, a total of $9,600 is available for disbursement. Funds are disbursed to colleges on a first-come-first-served basis. Students must apply to the college Financial Aid Office.

2024 Maximum Award Amounts

• $600 per semester or quarter
• $1200 per academic year

Use the links below for scholarship details, criteria, and application information. 

Keenan Insurance Scholarship Application - 2024

Keenan Insurance Scholarship Guidelines - 2024

Application period: February 1, 2024-October 31, 2024

The Eco-Warrior Scholarship is a recurring scholarship open to all students who seek to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. The next deadline to apply is December 1, and winners will be announced on December 31. At HeySunday™, we encourage small actions with large impacts through our Eco-Warrior Scholarship. This $1,000 award supports a student committed to combatting climate change, either by daily eco-friendly choices or by pursuing environmental activism. 

Eco-Warrior Scholarship Information

Eco-Warrior Scholarship Application

Application deadline: December 1, 2024. Winner Announcement Date: December 31, 2024.