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
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.
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
- Friends of the California State Fair
- 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
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: 3.00
Units Completed: 24.00
Current Units: 12 or more units
Quantity: 2
Amount: $500.00
Transferring/Continuing: Transferring
Other Requirements: Applicant must be transferring with a minimum of 24 completed units and must have completed at least one year of athletic competition at CRC.
James Clark Memorial Scholarship
Donor: Family/Friends of Jim Clark
GPA: 2.50
Units Completed: 6.00
Current Units: 12 or more units
Quantity: 1
Amount:$1,000.00
Transferring/Continuing: Transferring
Other Requirements: Must be a student athlete, enrolled in 12+ units, transferring to a 4-year university. Must demonstrate financial need.
Computer Information Science Scholarship
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.
The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program supports community college students completing their cybersecurity degrees and attaining industry certificates through scholarships (up to $500) or subsidies for cybersecurity certification exam costs (up to $375).
Students currently enrolled in a cybersecurity-related program at a two-year institution, such as Cosumnes River College, are able to demonstrate financial need by providing Pell Grant eligibility, financial aid award letters, or other evidence of need are eligible.
Dreamer Scholarships
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
Please Honors Research Symposium and Honors Scholarship for dates and details.
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
The following are outside (non-CRC) scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.
Affordable Colleges Online - College Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
Music Scholarships
There are several scholarships specifically designated for music students. Visit the Los Rios Colleges Foundation application page in January to apply.
Native American Scholarships
The following are outside (non-CRC) scholarships for Native American students.
Native Forward Scholarship Finder
Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarships
Association on American Indian Affairs
Umoja Diop Scholarships
Umoja Diop can provide assistance with outside scholarships for students of African ancestry.
Scholarships for African American Students (Best Colleges website)
Financial Aid Opportunities for Minority Students (Best Colleges website)
Questions?
Contact Financial Aid for more information.