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Student Accounts has done the research for you. These external scholarship opportunities are for new and continuing students. External scholarships can help you reduce the net cost of your education and limit student loan debt. Please work with the scholarship organization to ensure that your scholarship check is received prior to the semester payment due date. Make the check payable to “Menlo College” and mail to: Menlo College, 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027. It’s very important for the check to include your name and student ID in the memo section. Also, indicate if the scholarship is for one semester or for the academic year.

CategoryScholarship/Organization NameWebsite LinkEligibility
Tradesmikeroweworks Foundationmikeroweworks.orgFocuses on the "Work Ethic Scholarship" for trade schools.
Undocu/DACATheDream.USthedream.usFor DACA/AB540 students; National & Opportunity awards.
Undocu/DACAGolden Door Scholarsgoldendoorscholars.orgHigh-achieving undocumented/DACA students; career-ready.
Undocu/DACAImmigrants Risingimmigrantsrising.orgList of scholarships/fellowships that don't require SSN.
Undocu/DACAMALDEFmaldef.orgComprehensive scholarship resource guide.
Financial NeedJack Kent Cooke Foundationjkcf.orgHigh academic achievement and demonstrated financial need
First Gen/General10,000 Degrees10000degrees.orgSupport for low-income and first-generation students.
Social JusticeDavis-Putter Scholarship Funddavisputter.orgFor students active in social justice; no citizenship requirement.
CaliforniaCollege Corpscacollegecorps.com$10K for public service; open to AB 540 students.
CaliforniaPursuit of Excellencepoescholarships.orgSupports South Bay/Peninsula CA students.
Women OnlyChicana Latina Foundationchicanalatina.orgSpecific to Latina students in Northern California.
Women OnlyWICL Scholarshipwicl.usWomen In California Leadership program.
Women OnlyAAUW Fellowships & Grantsaauw.orgEmpowering women in higher education.
Foster YouthDreams33dreams33.orgSpecifically for children in/formerly in foster care.
STEMHyundai Women in STEMhttps://www.tun.com/scholarships/the-hyundai-women-in-stem-scholarship/$10,000 award for female STEM students.
STEMLariat STEM Scholarlariatfoundation.orgUp to $30k; targets students from rural towns (<25k pop).
EngineeringNSPE Scholarshipsnspe.orgNational Society of Professional Engineers.
EngineeringAccess Scholarshipsaccessscholarships.comEngineering-specific database.
NursingCA Board of Registered Nursingrn.ca.govFinancial aid and loan repayment for CA nurses.
NursingJohnson & Johnson Nursingnursing.jnj.comSearchable nursing scholarship database.
NursingAACN Nursingaacnnursing.orgAmerican Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Military/ArtYoung American Creative Artvfwauxiliary.orgGrades 9-12; patriotic art focus.
Trades/WeldingWilliam B. Howell Memorialaws.orgManaged by American Welding Society.
EnvironmentalWEF Canham Graduatewef.orgPost-grad water environment studies.
Public ServiceObama-Chesky Voyagerobama.orgFor rising juniors committed to public service ($50k).
Search EngineTUN (The University Network)tun.comReal-time updated scholarship search engine.
Federal AidFAFSA (Federal Student Aid)https://studentaid.govRequired for U.S. federal grants, loans, and work-study; income-based aid
Major National ScholarshipGates Scholarshiphttps://www.thegatesscholarship.orgFull-ride for high-achieving, Pell-eligible minority students
Major National ScholarshipCoca-Cola Scholars Programhttps://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.orgHigh school seniors; leadership, academics, community service
College Access ProgramQuestBridge National College Matchhttps://www.questbridge.orgFull scholarships to top U.S. colleges for low-income students
National ScholarshipDell Scholars Programhttps://www.dellscholars.orgSupports low-income, college-ready students with financial + academic support
National ScholarshipBurger King Scholars Programhttps://www.burgerkingscholars.comHigh school seniors; GPA + community service requirements
National ScholarshipElks National Foundation Scholarshipshttps://www.elks.org/scholars/U.S. students; academic achievement and leadership-based awards
STEM ScholarshipSMART Scholarship (DoD)https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart/enSTEM majors; tuition + stipend in exchange for federal service
STEM ScholarshipNSF Scholarships in Science, Tech, Engineering, Mathhttps://www.nsf.govhttps://www.nsf.govSupports STEM undergraduate and graduate students
General Scholarship SearchFastwebhttps://www.fastweb.comFree scholarship matching database for U.S. students
General Scholarship SearchScholarships.comhttps://www.scholarships.comScholarship search engine open to students nationwide
General Scholarship SearchCollege Board BigFuture Scholarshipshttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.orgU.S. students; scholarship search + monthly scholarship drawings
Diversity ScholarshipHispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)https://www.hsf.netU.S. students of Hispanic heritage; merit + financial need considered
Diversity ScholarshipUNCF Scholarshipshttps://uncf.org/scholarshipsScholarships for Black/African American students in the U.S.
State Financial AidCal Grant Program (CSAC)https://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grantsCalifornia residents; based on GPA + financial need; covers tuition at CA colleges
State Financial AidCalifornia Student Aid Commission (CSAC)https://www.csac.ca.govCalifornia residents applying for state financial aid
State Financial AidCalifornia College Promise Granthttps://www.cccco.eduCovers enrollment fees for California community college students
Education System ScholarshipsCalifornia State University (CSU) Scholarshipshttps://www.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/Pages/scholarships.aspxScholarships across CSU campuses; open to enrolled students
Education System ScholarshipsUniversity of California (UC) Scholarshipshttps://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/tuition-aid-scholarshipsUC system-wide scholarships based on merit and need
Community College SupportCalifornia Community Colleges Foundation Scholarshipshttps://foundationccc.orgScholarships for students in CA community college system
Local / RegionalRotary Club Scholarships (California Chapters)https://www.rotary.orgStudents in local Rotary chapter service areas
Local / RegionalCommunity College District Scholarships (CA Colleges)https://www.cccco.eduIndividual colleges offer general scholarships for enrolled students
General Access ScholarshipsBigFuture Scholarships (College Board – CA students eligible)https://bigfuture.collegeboard.orgMonthly drawings and awards open to all U.S. students, including those in California
Corporate ScholarshipCoca-Cola Scholars Programhttps://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.orgU.S. high school seniors; leadership + academics; ~150 awards of $20,000
Corporate ScholarshipChick-fil-A Community Scholarshttps://www.chick-fil-a.com/communityscholarsOpen to U.S. students (HS seniors, college, grad); leadership + service; ~$25,000 awards
Corporate ScholarshipChick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarshiphttps://www.chick-fil-a.comFor Chick-fil-A employees; $1,000–$25,000 awards; education support program
Corporate ScholarshipPanda Cares Scholarship (Panda Express Foundation)https://www.pandacares.orgU.S. students; some awards tied to Panda Express employees + community programs
Retail ScholarshipWalmart Foundation Scholarshipshttps://walmart.orgOpen to Walmart associates + dependents; need-based + academic performance
Grocery/Store ScholarshipSafeway Foundation Scholarshipshttps://www.safewayfoundation.orgSupports students in communities Safeway serves; varies by local programs
Credit Union ScholarshipSchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Scholarships (CA)https://www.schoolsfirstfcu.org/about-us/member-education-award/
California students; merit + financial need; open eligibility categories
Community FoundationCalifornia Community Foundation Scholarshipshttps://www.calfund.org/scholarshipshttps://www.ccufoundation.orgDonor-funded scholarships with varying GPA/financial need requirements
Community ScholarshipLions Club Scholarships (California chapters)https://www.lionsclubs.orgLocal scholarships; often based on community service
State OpportunityCal Grant Programhttps://www.csac.ca.gov/cal-grantsCalifornia residents with FAFSA/CADAA + GPA verification
State ProgramCalifornia College Promise Granthttps://www.cccco.eduFree community college tuition for eligible CA residents
No-Essay / Easy ApplyNiche Monthly Scholarshiphttps://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarshipsMonthly drawing; no essay; open to all students
No-Essay / Easy ApplyScholarshipOwl “No Essay” Scholarshipshttps://scholarshipowl.comAuto-apply system; multiple small awards; U.S. students
No-Essay / Easy ApplySallie Mae No Essay Scholarshiphttps://www.salliemae.com/scholarshipsMonthly $2,000 drawing; quick entry form
Regional ScholarshipsSilicon Valley Community Foundationhttps://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarshipsCA students; many general-eligibility awards
Employer/Family AidStarbucks College Achievement Planhttps://www.starbucks.com/careers/college-planFor Starbucks partners; full tuition at ASU online
Employer/Family AidMcDonald’s HACER Scholarshipshttps://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.htmlOpen to Hispanic students; multiple award levels
Community Nonprofit ScholarshipSilicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarshipshttps://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarshipsSanta Clara County students; essays + financial need common
Community Service ScholarshipSanta Clara Schools Foundation Scholarshipshttps://www.santaclaraschoolsfoundation.org/students/scholarshipsSCUSD students; GPA 3.0+; short essays; multiple $1,000–$2,000 awards annually
Civic Organization ScholarshipRotary Club of Santa Clara Scholarshipshttps://portal.clubrunner.ca/4212/page/scholarshipsLocal service-based scholarship; residency in Santa Clara area; essay + community service
Community Service ScholarshipMission City Community Fund Scholarshipshttps://missioncityfund.org/grants/scholarships/Santa Clara students; ~$1,000 awards; short essay; school verification required
Countywide Equity ScholarshipSanta Clara County Alliance of Black Educators (SCCABE) Scholarshiphttps://www.sccabe.orgSanta Clara County residents; multiple awards ($500–$2,000); essays + transcripts required
Credit Union ScholarshipSchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Scholarshipshttps://www.schoolsfirstfcu.orgCA students including Santa Clara County; GPA + short essay; merit + financial need
Credit Union ScholarshipSanta Clara County Federal Credit Union Scholarshipshttps://www.sccfcu.orgLocal credit union awards; open to members; typically easy application + essay
Education Nonprofit ScholarshipHispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Scholarshipshttps://www.hfsv.orgSanta Clara County focus; Latino students but many programs are broadly open; leadership + essay
Community Foundation ScholarshipCommunity Foundation Santa Cruz County Scholarships (regional overlap)https://www.cfscc.org/scholarshipsSome awards include Santa Clara County applicants; essay-based; multiple donors
Local Civic ScholarshipLions Club Santa Clara Scholarshipshttps://www.lionsclubs.orgSanta Clara area students; community service involvement
Transfer StudentsThe Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarshiphttp://www.friendsofhumanrelations.org/scholarships/Visit the website for details
Credit Union ScholarshipCalifornia Credit Union Foundation Scholarshipshttps://www.ccu.com/foundation/https://www.ccu.com/foundation/Open to CA students; GPA + essay; multiple awards yearly
International StudentsIIE Fundinghttps://fundingusstudy.org/International Students
International StudentseduPASShttps://www.edupass.org/International Students
International StudentsInternational Scholarshipshttps://www.internationalscholarships.com/scholarshipsInternational Students
International StudentsMPOWER Scholarshipshttps://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarshipsInternational Students

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