Scholarships
2026–2027 SJCC Scholarship Applications
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.
Recipients are announced in the spring and funds are disbursed in the following fall term.
How to apply for SJCC scholarships
Log on to your Single-Sign-On portal
Click on the “Blackbaud Scholarships” tile
For current application dates and deadlines, contact the SJCC Financial Aid Office.
Additional SJCC Scholarship Opportunities
SJCC Robert N. Chang Charitable Foundation Transfer Scholarship
For students transferring from SJCC to a 4-year university.
Award is up to $5,000 per year, renewable for a 2nd year upon eligibility assessment.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in SJECCD transferable courses
- Full-time spring enrollment (at least 9 units at SJCC)
- At least 60 transferable units completed (at least 30 transferable units completed at SJCC)
- Full-time fall enrollment at a 4-year college or university
- Demonstrated low income and overcoming barriers to complete educational goals
To apply, log on to your Single-Sign-On portal and click on the “Blackbaud Scholarships” tile.
For current application dates and deadlines, contact the SJCC Financial Aid Office.
Other Scholarships
Listed below are various scholarships from organizations outside of the San José-Evergreen Community College District. Eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines will vary. Please click on each link for more information.
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Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan (opens in a new tab)
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.
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APIA Scholarship Program (opens in a new tab)
Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved Asian Pacific Islander American 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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YES Scholarship
Youth Education Scholarship from the Silicon Valley Children’s Fund. Open to current and former Foster Youth from Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. YES Scholarship application and program information (opens in a new tab).
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FormSwift Scholarship Program (opens in a new tab)
Deadlines vary.
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Medical Assisting Scholarship Opportunities (opens in a new tab)
Scholarships geared specifically toward medical assisting certificate and degree programs, as well as over 14,000 general scholarships.
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Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program
For students pursuing a two-year degree or certificate to prepare for employment. Read more about the Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program or visit the Horatio Alger website (opens in a new tab).
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
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Immigrants Rising Scholarship Resources (opens in a new tab)
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TheDream.US — Scholarships for DREAMers, by DREAMers (opens in a new tab)
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College Resources Network (opens in a new tab)
Search for other scholarships.
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Scholarships That Do Not Require US Citizenship (opens in a new tab)
Other Scholarship Notes
- Fastweb (opens in a new tab) and UNIGO Scholarships (opens in a new tab) are scholarship search engines.
- Create a profile including personal, academic, and extracurricular activities and information.
- Access a list of scholarships that fit your profile and that you may qualify for.
- Apply for as many as you can, as often as possible.
- Never pay to apply for scholarships — applying for scholarships should always be free!
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 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.