American River College Scholarships

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Name Amount
2023/2024 College Scholarship $1,000
Sponsored: There is no GPA requirement and no essay to write!
African American Staff Scholarship $500
Must submit (online) a 1 to 2 page personal statement describing how their ethnic background has been an advantage and/or disadvantage in relation to pursuing higher education. Preference ...
Allen J. Chinn Memorial Scholarship $1500
For students transferring students involved in college/community activities. Open to Science, Mathematics, or Engineering students.
Alyce Mae Fiedler Beacon Tutor $1250
Open to transferring students who are currently or must have been a Beacon tutor and provide one additional letter of recommendation from a faculty member that they tutored for or the ...
Alzheimer Aid Society $500
Demonstrate interest in a career in Gerontology. Complete at least six units of coursework.
American Association of University Women Scholarship $750
Open to a female single parent or head of household. Display financial need and defined educational goals.
American Building Supply $1000
Open to continuing students. Preference will be given to students in the Carpenters Apprenticeship program or students pursuing a career in Architectural engineering or Civil ...
American River College Alumni Association Award Scholar $500
1)Student must complete 18 units by end of spring semester. 2)Student must submit online an essay (300-500 words) describing: a)Past and present community involvement b)Participation in ARC
American River College Foundation Scholarship $1500
Participation in at least one volunteer activity.
American River College Management Assoc. Scholarship $250
Be a continuing student and show financial need.
American River College Management Association Scholarship $250
Open to continuing students. )Financial need will be considered.
ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship $10,000
Sponsored: Thousands available in scholarships this year.
American River College Retirees Scholarship $350
1)Applicants goal must be to obtain an AA and then transfer to a four-year institution; 2)Must carry a minimum of six units per semester; 3)Applicant must submit online a one-page statement ...
American River Hospital Foundation Endowment $1000
Open to continuing students majoring in Nursing or Science.
Andy Hoover Memorial $500
Applicants must submit online a resume of show participation. Recipients to be selected by theatre arts faculty.
ARC Classified Senate Scholarship $250
Open to continuing students. Must submit online an essay on how the scholarship will help with educational goals. One letter of recommendation must be submitted online that is related to ...
ARC Counselors Memorial $200
Open to continuing students. Preference will be given to a student who participates in college and community activities. Financial need will be considered.
$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship - Niche $2,000
Sponsored: Open to all students and those planning on enrolling in either 2023 or 2024.
ARC Patrons Scholarship $500
Open to transferring students who participate in college and community activities and demonstrate financial need.
Arden Arcade Rotary Foundation Ray McClure - ATHLETIC $1000
Open to continuing students. Student must describe in their application past and current participation in a college sanctioned athletic program. Student must provide a letter from their ARC
Arden Arcade Rotary Foundation Ray McClure - BUSINESS $1000
Open to transferring students. Student must be pursuing a degree in Business or within the business arena of education. Student must be transferring to a four-year college in the fall ...
Arden Arcade Rotary Foundation Ray McClure - HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $1000
Recipient must be a single parent, head of household (with children)and have defined educational goals. Financial need will be considered
Arden Arcade Rotary Foundation Ray McClure - VOCATIONAL $500
Financial need will be considered.
CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship $2,000
Sponsored: This opportunity is offered to current high school athletes for 2023-2024. Only athletes that want to play in college should apply!
Arden Arcade Rotary Ray McClure General Scholarship $1000
Financial need will be considered
Armando Magri Memorial Scholarship $300
Open to students taking a welding class in the art department.
Asian/Pacific American Faculty, Staff Scholarship $500
Demonstrate commitment to Asian/Pacific community. Provide a letter of support by an Asian/Pacific American faculty, staff, or administrator of American River College. Send materials to the ...
Bernice Garson Slater Memorial Scholarship $800
: Must be a re-entry woman over 30 years of age.
Bertram Adelbert Graves Memorial Scholarship $300
Available to continuing students. Preference given to students from underrepresented groups.
Monthly University Scholarships $1,000
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Bill J. Priest Scholarship $500
Preference will be given to a student with leadership in student government, athletics or other forms of student involvement.
Bob Allegre ASB Campus Life Scholarship $300
Applicants must submit a typed statement, not to exceed 2 pages on their involvement in Campus Life and how it has enhanced their experience as an ARC student. Student must have participated ...
Bud Gardner Writing for Publication Scholarship $200
Student must plan to pursue a career as a freelance writer. Must submit a writing sample of either fiction or nonfiction (no poetry).
C.L. Shelley Foreign Language Scholarship $300
Must be in good standing at ARC, must have completed 12 units of foreign language with a 3.0. Applicants must submit a realistic statement including past achievements and interest in the ...
California American Wate $1000
Applicants must have completed at least 24 units and have a Board of Governors waiver (BOG).
Monthly University Scholarships $1,000
Sponsored: Open to High School students and adults looking to head back to school, current college students and anyone else looking to attend college or graduate school this year or in 2024.
California Retired Teachers Association Scholarship $1000
Show an intention of becoming a teacher, show an ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
CASBO Schuyler C. Joyner Scholarship in honor of Ira Carter $1000
Open to continuing students. Preference given to students with intent to transfer to State college or university.
Charles Borowiak Gerontology Scholarship $250
Complete a minimum of 9 units toward AA in Gerontology. Include a one-page typed statement about education and career goals.
Charles D. Miller Memorial Scholarship $350
Must have completed Math 401 with a B or better. Provide one additional letter of recommendation (2 total)this additional letter must be from an ARC faculty member.
Charles Honnold Memorial $500
Student must have completed at least 12 units of ESL prior to application. Student must be currently enrolled in 4 units of ESL. Student must have a 3.5 GPA in ESL. Preference given to ...
Charles Orth Veterans Scholarship $500
Open to continuing students. Must show proof of being a Veteran, Honorable Discharge required. May also include Reserves or National Guard. Must not currently be on active duty; ...
Chemistry Department Sophomore Award $500
Student must have completed Chemistry 420 and are either currently enrolled in or have completed Chemistry 421, with both courses being taken at American River College. The applicant must ...
Christiane G. Morgan Memorial $250
Preference will be given to a student studying French.
Christine Dorf Memorial $500
Open to continuing students. Recipient must be enrolled in ARC’s Kitchen and Bath Design Certificate program and provide a letter from Marie Cooley or Don New stating your enrollment. ...
Crossroads Scholarship $500
Open to applicants with severe mental illness and enrolled in Sacramento County Mental Health System. Be a client of HRC, El Hogar Visions, or Turning Point. Must be enrolled in a ARC program
Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management Merit Scholarship $250
For majors in Hospitality or Culinary Arts Management who want to work in food service. Include a statement outlining both aspirations and past experience in food related careers or ...
Cyphert Family $1125
Open to continuing students. Describe in your application your future educational and career goals related to eCe or music. Financial need will be considered
David C. and Eloise E. Janecke Scholarship $250
Student must describe their involvement in college or community activities in the main part of your application.
Donna and Jerry White Nursing $500
Donnie Gilman Memorial Scholarship $500
Applicants who have overcome obstacles; Provide a letter of verification from teacher, counselor, social worker or physician that states how the applicant has overcome obstacles; this must ...
Dorothy Edwards Memorial $1250
For a major in Office Administration who has a letter of recommendation from an Office Administration faculty member.
Dorothy Patterson Scholarship $500
For transferring students. Preference will be given to student who participates in college/community activities. Financial need will be considered.
Dr. Fred Hedglin Memorial Scholarship $250
For science, mathematic, physical science or engineering students who have completed 24 units or more.
Earth Science $500
Preference will be given to a Geography major.
Edward and Kathryn Bucher Memorial Scholarship $250
Preference given to a student who has returned to college after an absence. Must submit online a statement, 500 words or less, explain what events occurred that made the student decide to ...
Edwin Kulp Academic Excellence $200
Open to transferring students. Must have completed 30 units at ARC. Must have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one honors section. Must have submitted online a ...
Edwin Kulp Scholarship $200
Must have completed 30 units at ARC. Must have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one honors section. Must provide a recommendation, and show campus or community service. Provide ...
El Dorado Lodge #8 Independent Order of Odd Fellows $500
Open to students with outstanding volunteer experience and academic excellence. Must be a U.S. citizen and show financial need.
Electronics Scholarships $400
Open to continuing students. Completed one semester at American River Community College.
Elma Walpole Soroptimist Scholarship $1000
Open to transferring students. Preference will be given to student who participates in college/community activities.Financial need will be considered.Female Student.
Emma Allebes Memorial Scholarship $200
Ernest Dahl Helping Professions Scholarship $300
Open to students in Nursing and Human Services majors. Show some participation in college and community.
Etgen Scholarship for Mathematical Excellence $100
For Mathematics majors who have completed Math 9A, 9B, and 9C. Provide a letter of recommendation from math instructor.
Fanselau Computer Science Scholarship $600
Computer Information Science majors who have at least 10 units completed in Computer Science. Demonstrate leadership roles in church, clubs, work, or community. Provide a letter of ...
Foothill Highlands Rotary Club Vocational Scholarship $1000
For students majoring in Electronics Technology, Automotive, Welding Technology or ParamedicsPr ograms who have financial need.
Frances Burt Memorial Scholarship $300
Fumiko Suyenaga Nursing Scholarship $300
Open to Nursing majors who have participated in community activities. To people who have helped seniors, the homeless, the physically or mentally challenged or emotionally disturbed.
Gary Pruner $300
Open to continuing students. Student must have completed at least two semesters at ARC. Only studio art, photography and film coursework and no Art New Media or Art History. The applicant
Gatto & Cullivan Family Scholarship $500
This scholarship is open only to international students with no immediate family in the United States. Applicants must provide a hard copy of their i-20 and passport, turned into the Re-entry
Gene Lepage Memorial Scholarship $200
Must have participated in one semester of intercollegiate athletics at ARC
George Talbot Hunt Memorial Scholarship $350
Open to English, Database Management and Microcomputer Application majors. Show financial need and participation in college/community service.
Gerontology Center Scholarship $150
Open to Gerontology majors. Submit a one-page typed statement of why you are pursuing a career in Gerontology. Provide one letter of recommendation.
GOB Scholarship $500
Applicants must be studying pre-nursing, nursing or allied sciences. Must have completed Chemistry 309 with a B or better at ARC. Applicants should have successfully completed Biology 430, ...
Grace Ohlson Memorial Scholarship $500
Greg Nugent Peticolas Memorial $500
Must have completed 12 units of Spanish with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must submit online a one-page personal statement including achievements and interest in Spanish.
Guadalupe Ruedas Memorial Scholarship $1000
Student participation in the Puente Program is required.
Guilbert DuMont Philosophy $250
Open to transferring students. Award will be given to a student who has taken philosophy courses at ARC with the intent to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s ...
Guilbert DuMont Philosophy $250
Open to transferring students. Award will be given to a student who has taken philosophy courses at ARC with the intent to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s ...
Guns and Hoses $500
Harrington Family $750
Student must be a single parent, male or female with great financial need.
Harrington Family $1000
Preference will be given to a student who is gaining an education in spite of medical hurdles, with health problems being defined as a progressive illness, disability, or other medical ...
Henry S. Crabtree Scholarship $300
Open to transferring students who have participated in two semesters of swimming.
Howard E. Smith Family Scholarship in honor of Nancy Reitz $1000
Open to transferring students. Must submit online a a brief essay on why ethics is important in business. Financial need will be considered.
I & S Limmaneeprasert Memorial $500
Students must either be on an F-1 visa OR have completed at least 12 units of ESL course. Preference will be given to students not currently receiving financial aid. Students must submit onli
Isabel Swiden Memorial $1000
Open to continuing students. Preference will be given to a female student who participates in college/community activities. Student must already be accepted to an accredited college. Must be ...
Jack Badaracco Memorial Scholarship $300
For transferring Biology or pre-med majors.
Jack S. Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship $500
Preference will be given to a student with an intent to transfer to UC Berkeley
Jacquelyn A. Heiselman $250
Open to continuing students. Financial need will be considered.
Jean Owen Giovannoni Scholarship for Fiction $200
Must demonstrate an interest in writing fiction as shown by actual work produced and submitted online. Work submitted must be a minimum of 4 pages and a maximum of 20 pages, double-spaced, ...
Jenna Faeth Memorial $500
Open to continuing students.
Jerry R. Cole Memorial Family Scholarship $250
Financial need will be considered.
JoAnne Maxine McKenzie Tennis $250
Open to transferring students. Must be in the second year of intercollegiate women’s tennis team at American River College.
Joey Lopes Memorial Scholarship $1000
Open to continuing Gerontology majors.
Kaiser Hospital Permanente Medical Group Health Science Scholarship $500
Open to Nursing majors who have financial need and participate in college/community activities.
Kaiser Volunteer Services Scholarship $500
Open to Nursing majors who have financial need.
Karel Staple Chapter, Studebaker Drivers Club $350
Open to continuing students.
Katy McKenzie cOurage Scholarship $500
Open to transferring students. A female student athlete who has completed two seasons of competition at ARC in intercollegiate athletics. Student athlete who has shown courage in the face
Kenneth J. Lonie, Jr. Memorial Scholarship $300
Preference will be given to a student participating in intercollegiate soccer at ARC; Financial need will be considered.
La Causa $200
Must be motivated, con muchas ganas, to make a difference in our mundo/world. Be pursuing a two-year or fouryear degree for the first time. Provide the following information in an attached ...
Latinos Unidos Scholarship $500
Open to transferring students who are members of the Latinos Unidos Club during the spring semester.
Lily Marisol Torrez Memorial Scholarship $250
Must have participated in women’s intercollegiate volleyball.
Lois Drieslein Memorial $300
Los Rios Supervisors Association Scholarship $300
For continuing students who participate in college/community activities.
Lu Magri Nursing $300
Open to continuing students majoring in Nursing.
Lucas Hunter Keye Memorial $1500
Open to continuing students. Applicants who have overcome significant obstacles in order to enter or re-enter collegiate studies are encouraged to apply, as well as students acquiring ...
Lulu Thomas Memorial Scholarship $300
Open to women over the age of 30. Financial need will be considered. Candidate must be pursuing gerontology, human services or a teaching career. Recipient must plan to meet the donor.
Lynne Mohre Chaimson Memorial Scholarship Endowment $650
Open to Nursing majors. Provide a statement on why you chose the field of nursing and how the scholarship will assist you in completing the Associate in Nursing degree program.
Maddock Figure Drawing Scholarship $500
Completion of one or more semesters of study in Figure Drawing with a grade of “B” or better. Submission of 10 drawings, created from direct observation of the model.
Margaret Lial Math Major Scholarship $300
For Mathematics, Engineering Technology and Science majors who show financial need.
Margaret Radsliff, American Association of University Women $500
Female, single parent, head of household. Submit online a personal statement of your life circumstances that makes attending college more challenging. Continuing student must be pursuing ...
Marie McDonald Lahey Memorial $500
Open to continuing students. Preference will be given to widows with minor children. Must submit online a statement that explains your situation. If no student applies for this award who ...
Marie Perino Business Scholarship $400
Open to Business and Accounting majors.
Math and Science Scholarship $500
Open to Mathematics or Science students.
Max and Nadine Dimick Scholarship $1000
To provide financial assistance for students at American River College and Cosumnes River College. Applicant must be attending American River College or Consumnes River College, have a ...
Mercy San Juan Guild $500
Open to continuing students. Student must submit online a statement that includes information on past achievements, commitment to the field of nursing, and on how the scholarship will ...
Michael Grant Nadolski Memorial Teachers of Tomorrow Scholarship $600
Open to participants in the Teacher Preparation Program. Include a statement including achievements and interest in the teaching profession.
Michael Scott Gorden Memorial $850
Open to transferring students. Recipient’s coursework must reflect interest in one of the major’s listed for this scholarship. Provide a short, one or two paragraph essay about how the ...
Miguel Solorio Memorial Scholarship $300
Must be a participant in the Latinos Unidos Club during the semester.
Mills Family Scholarship $750
Open to Computer Science, Science,and Mathematics majors.Preference will be given to a student who participates in college/community activities. Financial need will be considered
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spilman Burns Memorial Scholarship $250
Preference given to a student who is transferring to a four-year college with the intent to declare a “pre-medical school major.” Letter of acceptance or enrollment at a 4 year college must ...
Nick Walser Memorial Scholarship $250
Only re-entry students are eligible to apply.
North State Building Industry Association $1000
Recipient must plan to meet the donor and send a letter of thanks. Financial need will be considered
Odd Fellows Funeral Association of Santa Rosa $1000
Open to continuing students. )Financial need will be considered.
Osher Scholars $1000
)Must qualify for the BOG fee waiver, (student does not have to provide proof), the committee will verify BOG eligibility. Those with the greatest financial need will receive top priority in ...
Patricia E. McDonald Memorial Scholarship $500
Open to continuing Theatre Arts majors with a 3.0 in Theatre Arts classes.
Peggy Kraus-Kennedy $1000
Open to continuing students. Applicants must be “re-entry” women of any age. Must have been out of a higher educational context for at least two years. Have already completed 15 transferable ...
PEO Scholarship for Women in Nursing or Education $500
Female student 25 years or older.
Phil Givant Memorial Scholarship $350
In the main application student must give a description of participation in community service involvement.
Physics Department $500
Open to continuing students. Have completed several courses at ARC in either Physics or Astronomy with intent to transfer to a four-year institution to major in Physics or Astronomy.
Political Science Scholarship $250
Open to transferring students. Minimum of 6 units must be completed or in progress in Political Science (POLS) courses.
Professional Automotive Training Center Scholarship $1000
Open to continuing Automotive Technology majors. Must have completed 12 units of automotive course work.
Queen F. Randall Teaching Scholarship $500
Preference given to underrepresented populations. Must have a strong interest in a teaching career.
Retired Teachers Association, Division 75 $1500
Financial need will be considered.
Retired Teachers Association, Division 75, TECHNICAL $1500
Open to continuing students. Preference will be given to a student pursuing a technical/ vocational degree. Financial need will be considered.
Richard H. Sulik Memorial Scholarship $500
Open to continuing Accounting majors with financial need.
Ritchie Vineyard and Livestock Ranch Scholarship $250
For female majoring in Science, Mathematics or Engineering.
Robert Fritz Memorial $250
Open to transferring Computer Information Science majors. Must be accepted to attend UC Berkeley in the fall semester. Provide a letter of acceptance from UC Berkeley.
Robert Jensen Family Scholarship $100
For continuing students who participate in college/community activities.
Ronald K. Rose Scholarship $1000
Applicant must participate on an ARC athletic team. Provide a statement about himslef/herself with explanation of past achievement and interest in athletics.
Rose Marks Memorial Scholarship $2100
Provide a statement about himself/herself with explanations of past achievement and stated goals. For students majoring in English, Languages and Literature.
Rotary Club of North Sacramento Elaine Rose Memorial Scholarship $1000
Open to continuing students. Students must submit online, the following: 1)Resume, maximum 2 pages. 2)Proof that you reside in the Sacramento area (copy of a utility bill). 3)Answers to the
Rotary Club of North Sacramento Foundation $250
Saber Scholarship Fund $450
Open to transferring students. Preference will be given to chemistry or physical science majors.
Sacramento Area Funeral Directors Association $500
Open to continuing students. Financial need will be considered
Sacramento Chorale Scholarship $225
Open to Music majors who show financial need. Provide a letter of recommendation from a department spokesperson with regard to applicants musicianship.
Sacramento Lodge #2 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Music Scholarship $500
Open to continuing students. )Must be a U.S. citizen.
Sacramento Lodge #2 Independent Order Of Odd Fellows Scholarship $300
Student must give description of outstanding community volunteerism and academic goals, this can be done in the online application. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Financial need will be considered.
Sacramento Masters Swimmers Scholarship $200
Open to continuing ARC members of the swim team. Financial need will be considered.
Sacramento Older Women’s League $500
Open to continuing students. Woman, 40 years or older. Realistic educational goals. Preference will be given to a student who participates in college/community activities. Financial need will
Schools Financial Credit Union Scholarship $500
Preference given to a working student. Provide a letter of recommendation from your employer.
Seymour Weissbart M.D. $500
Student must be currently serving as a Beacon tutor, or have been a Beacon tutor in the past.
Sharon Olson-Hansen Memorial Scholarship $500
Sheila and Stephen Epler - CHEMISTRY $500
Preference will be given to a student who has completed Chemistry 305 and 306 with a B+ average or better.Must submit online an additional letter of recommendation from faculty members who ...
Sheila and Stephen Epler - SOCIAL SERVICES $500
Preference will be given to a student either intending to enter the field of teaching or majoring in Human Services or Gerontology. Preference will be given to a student participating in ...
Sheree McGrath English Scholarship $650
Open to transferring English majors. Provide a one-page, typed statement as to how the scholarship will aid you in achieving your educational goals.
Sheree McGrath International Studies Scholarship $650
Open to transferring International Studies majors. Provide a one-page, typed statement as to how the scholarship will aid you in achieving your educational goals.
Soroptimist International Sacramento North Scholarship $500
Open to transferring female students.
Sutter Scholars Program $2000
Student must already be admitted into the Nursing or Respiratory Therapy programs. Student must reside in the greater Sacramento Metropolitan area; proof must be turned into the Re-entry ...
Teachers of Tomorrow $500
Open to transferring students who submit a statement describing their motivation to become a teacher.
Telecommunication/Information Technology Scholarship $1100
Open to Computer Information Science, Electronics Technology and Engineering majors. Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen
Teresita T. Villanueva Memorial $100
Open to continuing students. Must be currently enrolled in an ARC RN program. Exemplifies caring and compassion toward patients, instructors and fellow students. Exhibits poise and ...
Terrie A. Bellis $300
Open to continuing students.
Terry Jackson Alzheimer’s Aid Society $500
Open to continuing students. Provide a short paragraph on your future education and employment goals.
Thacher Routt award in Ceramics and Photography $200
Open to continuing students. Applicants considered in the final selection of this scholarship will be contacted and asked to present a competitive porfolio to the lead faculty members on this
Theatre Arts Department Scholarship $300
For continuing Theatre Arts majors who have been involved in at least one ARC theatre production.
Therese Yarbrough Memorial $500
Open to continuing Nursing majors who show financial need.
Tom E. Brian Memorial Scholarship $350
Must participate in men’s intercollegiate basketball or golf. Must provide a statement from a member of the ARC athletic department that states that applicant is in one of these programs, ...
Union Bank of California $250
Financial need will be considered.
University of California Davis Medical Center Volunteer Scholarship $500
Students must have volunteered at the UCD Medical Center in the past two years with a minimum of 60 hours completed.
Victor R. Lobo Accounting $500
Open to transferring students. Preference will be given to students with greatest financial need.
Vrieling Family International Student Scholarship $250
Must be an international student with (F-1 Visa) in good standing. Must have completed at least 12 units.
Wendy Hunt Memorial $500
Open to transferring Nutritions and Foods majors. Provide a type-written, one page essay on why you are pursuing a career in Nutrition.
Wisdom Keepers Gerontology Scholarship $500
Submit online a two paragraph statement on why you chose the field of gerontology.
Wooden $500
Open to continuing students. Must be a football athlete.
Wotherspoon History Scholarship $250
Must have completed two history classes at ARC. Must submit online a brief letter of interest, a resume and a copy of a written assignment previously submitted in an ARC history class (1,000 ...