Scholarships
SJCC Scholarship applications are open!
The sjcc Scholarship program
The SJCC Scholarship Program includes scholarships sponsored by community organizations, businesses, campus organizations, and district/college faculty and staff. Specific requirements vary according to criteria set by each donor as well as the SJCC Scholarship Committee.
SJCC Scholarship applications are OPEN
To apply for SJCC Scholarships, use the following site:
https://sjeccd.academicworks.com
Application Deadline: Friday March 28, 2025
Additional sjcc scholarship opportunities
SJCC Robert N. Chang Charitable Foundation Transfer Scholarship
For students transferring from SJCC to a 4-year university in Fall 2025.
Award is up to $5,000 per year, renewable for a 2nd year upon eligibility assessment
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA in SJECCD transferrable courses
- Spring 2025 full-time enrollment (at least 9 units at SJCC)
- At least 60 transferrable units completed (at least 30 transferrable units completed at SJCC)
- Fall 2025 full-time enrollment at a 4-year college/university
- Demonstrated low-income, and overcoming barriers to complete educational goals
Applications are OPEN - Click here to apply: https://sjeccd.academicworks.com
Application Deadline: Friday March 28, 2025
other scholarships
Listed below are various scholarships from organizations outside of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District. Eligibility and application requirements and deadlines will vary. Please click on each link for more information.
Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan
The Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan is a financial aid program intended to expand access
to the University of California for lower-income students.
UC's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan will ensure that you will not have to pay UC's system-wide tuition and fees out of your own pocket if you are a California resident whose total family income is less than $80,000 per year and you qualify for financial aid - and that's just for starters.
Blue and Gold students with sufficient financial need can qualify for even more grant
aid to help reduce the cost of attending.
APIA Scholarship Program: Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APAI students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
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frequently asked questions (FAQ)
To apply for scholarships, visit the SJCC Scholarships page to explore available opportunities and follow the application instructions provided for each scholarship.
Programs like the APIA Scholarship Program focus on providing scholarships to underserved Asian and Pacific Islander American students, especially those who are the first in their families to attend college or come from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Eligibility criteria vary by scholarship. Common factors include financial need, academic achievement, community service, and leadership experience.
While not all scholarships require a FAFSA or CADAA, completing these applications can help determine your eligibility for need-based scholarships and other financial aid programs.
SJCC's Financial Aid Office offers workshops and resources to assist students with the scholarship application process. Check the Financial Aid Office's website or contact them directly for more information.