Scholarships

• Review this site weekly, especially during the Spring Semester. Although the majority of the scholarship opportunities listed below are for graduating seniors only, some do not have grade level restrictions. 

• The scholarship listings in the chart below have either a direct link to the donor's website or an application that you may download and complete and send to the organization. 

• Begin your search early and start collecting the pieces of information you will need for your applications:  essay about yourself, high school transcript, recommendation letters from teachers, community members, employers, etc., resume of honors and activities and awards. Update your information as needed.

The 2019-20 Saddleback Scholarship Application is now available on-line. Scholarships for Fall 2019 are available in a variety of categories, including academic performance, major, community involvement and many more.

To be considered for a Saddleback scholarship, you must submit the completed scholarship application by February 13, 2019 9:59 PST. Saddleback Scholarship Application

If this is your first time accessing this system, you will need to create an account by clicking on the “Sign Up” link found at the bottom of the page using your Saddleback College email address. Once you have signed up, you will receive a confirmation email to confirm your identity.

Then log in and complete the General Application listed under “My Applications”. Once you do this click on “Opportunities”, review available scholarships and “apply” for each individual scholarship.

Students ages 13-18 can enter the contest to compete for a grand-prize of a $10,000 scholarship and other prizes. To enter create a video to help educate your peers about the dangers of distracted driving.

More Information about Drive Smart Scholarship Contest.

• Follow application instructions carefully and apply directly to the scholarship organization. 

• Send your completed application to the address listed on the application and be sure to adhere to the organization's deadline.  

• If the organization requires an official transcript you need to order it through Parchment and have it sent to you.

•  Be sure to give yourself time to have the official transcript sent to you.  Keep the official transcript sealed and attach to your scholarship application.