Scholarships

Current scholarship opportunities
A number of scholarships specifically intended for Solano students are available on this scholarship application site. To apply for a scholarship, click on the “Sign In” button located in the top right hand corner. The deadlines for these programs vary, so revisit the site often to see if any new opportunities are available. You can find more information about the scholarship programs at SCC here.

Note: You will automatically be considered for most of the scholarships based on your completed General Application. You will only need to complete one General Application, although a few scholarships may require additional information. To complete the General Application, please go to the sign in button at the top right of the solano.academicworks.com page and sign-in with your Solano College account! You do not need to create an additional account.

Scholarship searches
There are many Internet sites that offer scholarship searches that include a variety of public and private scholarships. If you decide to look for scholarships elsewhere, here are some ways to avoid scholarship scams:

Never pay to apply for a scholarship.
Avoid scholarship guarantees
Never provide any personal financial information (bank account info, credit card numbers, etc.)

If you are unsure where to start an extended scholarship search, here are three reputable scholarship search services. Remember the tips above and consider opting out of email updates intended to send you ads as they can fill your email with spam.

Scholarships.com

FastWeb

BrokeScholar

Solano Community College Scholarship Foundation Fund (SCCSFF)

The Solano Community College Scholarship Foundation Fund (SCCSFF) is a non-profit corporation that was formed in 1976 with the purpose of awarding scholarships to Solano Community College students. Scholarship recipients are selected for their academic achievement and their demonstrated potential for excellence during their enrollment at Solano Community College.

CalKids

The future is waiting for you!

Claim your funded college savings account today!

CalKIDS is a program from the State of California that funds up to $1,500 in free money for eligible low-income public school students to save for college and career training.

You can use these funds to pay for qualified higher education expenses, such as tuition and related fees, books and required supplies, and computer equipment. Please consult your financial aid office to help process CalKlDS funds.

To use your funds

you must be between 17 and 26 years old.
you must be enrolled at an eligible college, university, technical, or vocational institution.

Once funds are requested, they are sent directly to your institution and are treated as an award scholarship.