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Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
Varies	The Point Foundation Scholarship (LGBTQ) The Point Foundation considers many factors when assessing scholarship applicants, including: A proven track record of leadership and community... The Point Foundation considers many factors when assessing scholarship... Deadline: 01/29/2019 Award: Varies	Visit01/29/2019
$2,500	American Society of Safety Professionals Bakersfield Chapter Scholarship The ASSP Bakersfield Chapter Scholarship is intended to promote an education path that will lead to, or support, employment in the fields of... The ASSP Bakersfield Chapter Scholarship is intended to promote an... Deadline: 01/31/2019 Award: $2,500	Visit01/31/2019
$750	CCIS Future Contractors Scholarship The CCIS Future Contractors Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students who are interested in... The CCIS Future Contractors Scholarship is for graduating high school... Deadline: 01/31/2019 Award: $750	Visit01/31/2019
$1,000.00	Chrissy Weems Scholarship The Chrissy Weems Scholarship was created to help the future entrepreneurs and small business owners of our world. All high school seniors who have... The Chrissy Weems Scholarship was created to help the future... Deadline: 02/28/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Visit02/28/2019
Up to $29,000	The National Scholarship Award for DREAMers The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $14,500 for an associate’s degree and $29,000 for a bachelor’s... The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a... Deadline: 02/28/2019 Award: Up to $29,000	Visit02/28/2019
$1,000	DevTeam.Space STEM Scholarship DevTeam.Space is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to be used towards your educational and professional development goals. DevTeam.Space is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to be used towards your... Deadline: 03/01/2019 Award: $1,000	Visit03/01/2019
$2,000 - $8,000	California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation Scholarship The California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation awards two 4-year scholarships and four 2-year scholarships to high school seniors whose... The California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation awards two... Deadline: 03/08/2019 Award: $2,000 - $8,000	Visit03/08/2019
$2500 or more	CANERS Foundation Scholarship The CANERS Foundation distributes scholarship applications for the benefit of students who are interested in pursuing an education and career in... The CANERS Foundation distributes scholarship applications for the... Deadline: 03/15/2019 Award: $2500 or more	Visit03/15/2019
$500.00	Greater Bakersfield New Car Dealers Association Scholarship (Incoming Freshmen) The Greater Bakersfield New Car Dealers Association Scholarship (Incoming Freshman) is awarded to Kern County High School District graduates.... The Greater Bakersfield New Car Dealers Association Scholarship... Deadline: 03/21/2019 Award: $500.00	Visit03/21/2019
Varies	CANFIT Nutrition, Physical Education and Culinary Arts Scholarships Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are available for California African-American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific... Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are available for California... Deadline: 03/31/2019 Award: Varies	Visit03/31/2019
$10,000	The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to... The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for... Deadline: 03/31/2019 Award: $10,000	Visit03/31/2019
Varies	The Mike Quevedo Sr. Scholarship Scholarships will be awarded to the sons and daughters of members of those Laborers local unions participating as sponsors of the Mike Quevedo Sr.... Scholarships will be awarded to the sons and daughters of members of... Deadline: 03/31/2019 Award: Varies	Visit03/31/2019
Up to $5,000	Veterans of Foreign Wars "Sports Clips Help a Hero Scholarship" The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their... The VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” provides service members... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Up to $5,000	Visit04/30/2019
$1,000.00	Chalik & Chalik Cancer Survivors Scholarship The Chalik and Chalik Cancer Survivors Scholarship will recognize a deserving student who not only survived a devastating illness but now... The Chalik and Chalik Cancer Survivors Scholarship will recognize a... Deadline: 06/30/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Visit06/30/2019
$1,500.00	Cordisco & Saile Leukemia Scholarship Are you a leukemia survivor? Do you have a family member affected by leukemia? Tell your story and apply for a $1,500 college scholarship.... Are you a leukemia survivor? Do you have a family member affected by... Deadline: 06/30/2019 Award: $1,500.00	Visit06/30/2019
$1,000.00	John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship The John Foy & Associates “Strong Arm” Leukemia Scholarship is open to high-achieving college students who meet this criteria: You or a loved one... The John Foy & Associates “Strong Arm” Leukemia Scholarship is open to... Deadline: 07/15/2019 Award: $1,000.00	Visit07/15/2019
Up to $8,000	Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development Scholarships A variety of scholarships sponsored by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to incentivize healthcare professionals... A variety of scholarships sponsored by the California Office of... Deadline: 12/31/2019 Award: Up to $8,000	Visit12/31/2019
Varies	"Discover Business" Business School Scholarships Discover Business provides up-to-date information on 100+ privately funded awards available to college students. It contains detailed information... Discover Business provides up-to-date information on 100+ privately... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$1,000.00	2018 Never Drink And Drive Scholarship JOHNSON ATTORNEYS GROUP is offering a $1,000 Never Drink and Drive Scholarship. Requires 500 word essay. * The student must be enrolled in a U.S.... JOHNSON ATTORNEYS GROUP is offering a $1,000 Never Drink and Drive... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00	Visit
Varies	Abroad Planet Scholarship Resources for International Students Abroad Planet is an online community of international students studying in the United States. They have provided a listing of scholarship resources... Abroad Planet is an online community of international students studying... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	American Association of Colleges of Nursing Scholarship Listings The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing education and provides a listing of various... The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation Nursing Scholarships Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships to Kern County nursing students who are currently enrolled in... Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation provides a limited number of... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Up to $5,000/year	California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth If you are or were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages of 16 and 18 as a dependent or ward of the court and have financial need,... If you are or were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages... Deadline: Award: Up to $5,000/year	Visit
Varies	California Society of Radiologic Technologists Scholarship Listings The mission of the California Society of Radiologic Technologists is to provide leadership for the Radiologic science professions, and to promote... The mission of the California Society of Radiologic Technologists is to... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$550 to $6000	California Teachers Association Scholarships CTA offers several different educational scholarships, grants and awards to members and their dependents throughout the academic year. Award... CTA offers several different educational scholarships, grants and awards... Deadline: Award: $550 to $6000	Visit
$1,000 to $10,000	California Water Service Scholarship Program California Water Service (Cal Water) has established a scholarship program to assist students residing within its service areas who plan to... California Water Service (Cal Water) has established a scholarship... Deadline: Award: $1,000 to $10,000	Visit
$1,500.00	Caring.com Student-Caregiver Scholarship Caring.com is offering two $1,500 scholarships to two students attending an accredited U.S. college or university and caring for a loved one. Caring.com is offering two $1,500 scholarships to two students attending... Deadline: Award: $1,500.00	Visit
Varies	Choctaw Nation Career Development & Scholarship Resources The Choctaw Nation’s Career Development Program is designed to create a pipeline to quality career and technology training as well as services for... The Choctaw Nation’s Career Development Program is designed to create a... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$500	Clutch Prep Scholarships Business Scholarship • Currently enrolled in a 2-4 year accredited college or university • Pursuing a business degree • Submitted Application by... Business Scholarship • Currently enrolled in a 2-4 year accredited... Deadline: Award: $500	Visit
$1,000.00	Comevo HE Scholarship Comevo is now accepting applications for it’s 2018 HE Student Scholarship Program. Comevo will be awarding 2, $1000 scholarships to students from... Comevo is now accepting applications for it’s 2018 HE Student... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00	Visit
Varies	Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship & Internship Programs The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501©(3) organization, providing leadership development programs... The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a nonprofit and... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$2,500.00	DECASO Future Quest Scholarship DECASO is a decorative arts society offering a scholarship award in for the 2019 academic year, designed to support students from diverse... DECASO is a decorative arts society offering a scholarship award in for... Deadline: Award: $2,500.00	Visit
Varies	Drum Corps International Scholarships Annually more than $19,000 in scholarship funding is awarded to deserving World and Open Class corps members. Qualifying students can apply for DCI... Annually more than $19,000 in scholarship funding is awarded to... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Gates Millennium Scholars Program Find out about scholarships for outstanding Pell Grant-eligible African-American, Hispanic-American, American-Indian, Alaskan-Native or... Find out about scholarships for outstanding Pell Grant-eligible... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Geneseo Migrant Center Scholarship Listings The Geneseo Migrant Center administers a variety of scholarships, linked on their website, to offer financial assistance to migrant students who... The Geneseo Migrant Center administers a variety of scholarships, linked... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Grapes From California Scholarships The California Table Grape Commission, on behalf of the state課ｪs table grape growers, offers agricultural scholarships to students residing in the... The California Table Grape Commission, on behalf of the state課ｪs table... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$500 to $5,000, Based on need	Hispanic Scholarship Fund The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Scholarships are available, on a competitive basis... The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage... Deadline: Award: $500 to $5,000, Based on need	Visit
Varies	Housing Authority of the County of Kern Scholarship Each year, the Housing Authority funds the Scholarship Awards Program through its discretionary funds. Since 2013, the Housing Authority expanded... Each year, the Housing Authority funds the Scholarship Awards Program... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	HRSA Scholarships for Health Professions The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has a variety of scholarship and loan repayment resources available for health care... The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has a variety of... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Human Rights Campaign Scholarship Database for LGBT Students in California Human Rights Campaign, a prominent LGBT advocacy group, maintains a state-by-state database of scholarship awards. Like most private scholarships,... Human Rights Campaign, a prominent LGBT advocacy group, maintains a... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$5,000.00	Humbolt State C.A.M.B.I.O Scholarship C.A.M.B.I.O. will be awarding $5,000 scholarships to underrepresented students attending Humboldt State University and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree... C.A.M.B.I.O. will be awarding $5,000 scholarships to underrepresented... Deadline: Award: $5,000.00	Visit
Varies	Kern Agricultural Foundation Scholarships The Kern Agricultural Foundation fosters agricultural education in Kern County high schools and provides agricultural scholarships for Kern County... The Kern Agricultural Foundation fosters agricultural education in Kern... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Kern Community Foundation Scholarships Kern Community Foundation manages more than two dozen scholarship funds. Students have access to all their scholarship resources through one simple... Kern Community Foundation manages more than two dozen scholarship funds.... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Kern County Farm Bureau Scholarship Listings The Kern County Farm Bureau lists a variety of scholarships for students pursuing a career in the agricultural industry. The Kern County Farm Bureau lists a variety of scholarships for students... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$1,000.00	Kern County Wool Growers Auxiliary Scholarship The purpose of the Kern County Wool Growers Auxiliary Scholarship Program is to promote continuing education in agriculture and agriculture-related... The purpose of the Kern County Wool Growers Auxiliary Scholarship... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00	Visit
$100 to $12,192 for up to four years	Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program provides need-based educational grants to dependents and spouses of: California peace... The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program provides... Deadline: Award: $100 to $12,192 for up to four years	Visit
Varies	MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide Since MALDEF’s founding, the civil rights organization has supported the next generation of civil rights advocates for the Latino community. MALDEF... Since MALDEF’s founding, the civil rights organization has supported the... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$2,500.00	Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarships Awards: $2,500 for top video and $2,500 for top essay. Open to entering Freshman only, any major field of study, or undecided. Video and Essay... Awards: $2,500 for top video and $2,500 for top essay. Open to entering... Deadline: Award: $2,500.00	Visit
No Less than 10% of System-wide Tuition and Fees	Middle Class Scholarship The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) provides undergraduate students, with family incomes and assets up to $171,000 a scholarship to attend... The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) provides undergraduate students, with... Deadline: Award: No Less than 10% of System-wide Tuition and Fees	Visit
Varies	NAACP Scholarships Each year the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), through generous donations, is able to provide scholarships to... Each year the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit

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