Types of Scholarships at SCC
Available Scholarships
The Scholarship Office at Santiago Canyon College processes a variety of scholarships for both students continuing at SCC and students transferring to a four-year university. Below are general descriptions and timelines of some of the opportunities available at our campus.
Contact our office if you have specific questions about our scholarship opportunities.
Annual Scholarships
Online applications are typically available January through March for current SCC students and students transferring from SCC to a four-year institution. Recipients are recognized during a special Scholarship Ceremony at the end of the spring semester. Funds are disbursed during the following academic year.
The SCC Annual Scholarship Application is open once a year for students. It is typically available for students right before the Spring semester begins and usually closes Mid-March of every year.
To submit an Annual Scholarship Application, a student must:
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Have SCC listed as their Home Location with Admissions & Records
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Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
(714) 628-4702
scholarship@sccollege.edu
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Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First Year Scholarships
Scholarships are available every fall semester for incoming first year who have completed less than 12 college credits. The application is usually available right before the start of the fall term and during the early part of the fall semester. Funds are disbursed in the spring semester.
The Santiago Canyon College (SCC) First Year Scholarships are awarded to recognize academic and specialized achievement among first year college students attending SCC in the fall and spring semesters. These scholarships are supported by the Waltmar Foundation.
First Year Scholarship applications are typically available for students right before the fall semester begins and typically closes mid-fall semester.
Who can apply?
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Incoming First-Year SCC Students, including Dual Enrolled students starting as a regular student at SCC this fall.
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To be considered a first-year student for the purposes of this scholarship, you must have less than 12 college credits completed at the time of application. Dual Enrolled students, starting as a regular student at SCC this fall, are exempt from this criteria.
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This scholarship is available for students who graduated from a high school or received a GED from an institution located in Orange County (OC). You will be asked to provide a copy of your high school transcripts or equivalency documents in the application.
To submit a scholarship application, a student must:
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Be pursuing a degree or certificate offered at SCC
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Enrolled in 12 or more units for fall 2023.
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Have SCC listed as their main campus with Admissions & Records
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Have less than 12 college credits completed
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Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above.
Continuing Education Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students enrolled in the Continuing Education Program and for students transitioning from the Continuing Education Program in to the college credit programs at SCC. Continuing Education programs include English Language (ESL), High School/GED program and Career Education.The applications are usually available in the spring semester.
Departmental Scholarships
Some academic and student service departments on campus offer scholarships for SCC students. Some departmental scholarships include Athletic Scholarships, Art Scholarships, and Veteran Scholarships etc. Check with your academic or student servicedepartment to see if any scholarships are offered.
One Time Scholarships (OTS)
Students can apply independently for scholarships offered outside of our campus. Scholarships are offered outside of our campus by a variety of sources, such by local businesses, high schools, employers, and volunteer organizations etc. The SCC Scholarship Program Office does not advertise or provide scholarship information from outside organizations or agencies. If you have been awarded a scholarship from an outside organization or agency, please visit our office for more information on processing the scholarship.
Looking for more scholarships?
There are scholarships offered outside of our institution by a variety of agencies, organizations and non-profits. Although SCC does not advertise or endorse scholarships offered outside of our campus, students are encouraged to look for additional scholarships. We highly recommend starting with the Department of Education's website for information on safely searching for scholarships. A tip for students is to start at the local level. Check your local community resources and non-profits for scholarship opportunities. The Department of Labor also has a nation-wide scholarship search engine available.