ABS Foundation Scholarship
$1,000 Award
Building, Construction, CAD, Warehouse Management Major Required
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must have completed 0-48 college units by Fall 2007
Must enroll at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Applicant must be working toward an Associate or Bachelor Degree in the building industry
American Legion Auxiliary Department of California Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
Award up to $1500
Based on need, grades and acceptance by an accredited school of nursing in California
Must be a veteran, veteran’s wife/husband, widow, widower, child:
Veteran meaning honorably discharged (or died in service) ex-serviceman or Woman of dates of World War I and II, Korean War, Vietnam or Desert Storm
Special application available on the internet: http://www.calegionaux.org
Form PPP Nurse
Completed applications should be sent to:
District 31 Education Chairman
Joy Saunders
(530) 367-2636
Nevada County Residents should send applications to:
Lyn Bacon
11875 Paddock Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-8837
Filing Deadline April 4, 2008
American Legion Auxiliary Department Educational Scholarship
Student is eligible to apply if the following applies:
A child of a veteran of the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Granada or Panama Conflicts, Desert Storm/Desert Shield, Iraq-Afghanistan and the child is a resident of California
The Department will award (2) $1,000 scholarships per year (provided funds are available) to college students who are resuming their college education or are pursuing a higher degree.
Special application available on the internet: www.calegionaux.org/
Form E21C Re-entry
Completed applications should be sent to:
District 31 Education Chairman
Joy Saunders
(530) 367-2636
Nevada County Residents should send applications to:
Lyn Bacon
11875 Paddock Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-8837
Filing Deadline March 16, 2008
American Legion Outpost #31 Past Commanders Club LVN Scholarship
$200.00 Award
Based on need, grades and acceptance by accredited school of nursing in California
Must be a veteran, veteran’s wife/husband, widow, widower, child:
Veteran meaning honorably discharged (or died in service) ex- serviceman, or woman of dates of World War I and II, Korean War, Vietnam or Desert Storm
Complete the Sierra College Scholarship Application.
Completed applications should be sent to:
Charles Gray
450 Gladycon Rd. #53
Colfax, CA 95713-9444
Filing Deadline March 15, 2008
American Association of University Women/Auburn Branch Scholarship
(2) $1,000.00 Awards
2.5 GPA
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be planning to complete AA or AS degree
Must be a re-entry female student enrolled in 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must reside in the Greater Auburn area and live within the boundaries of the Placer Union High School District.
Must have completed at least 12 college units by the end of Fall 2007
Must show financial need
Re-entry Student – Write a paragraph explaining why you feel you are a re-entry woman
Must submit two letters of recommendation
Must submit a list of school and community activities
Must write a statement of personal goals.
Elinor Ida Heynen Blackburn Memorial Scholarship
$500.00 Award to cover the cost of books
3.0 GPA
Nursing Major Required
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must have completed 0 to 48 units at Sierra College by the end of Fall 2007
Must enroll in at least 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009.
George B. Boland Nurses Training Trust Fund National 40 & 8 Scholarship
Check with the Financial Aid Office for information regarding this Nursing Scholarship
Must be enrolled in at least 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 12 units during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must be resident of Placer, Nevada, or El Dorado County.
Can apply year-round -- A special application is required - can be obtained from Financial Aid Office.
Completed application should be mailed to:
Larry Johnson
4115 Paige Ct.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 415-1443
Boots to Books Scholarship
$250.00 (to be transferred electronically to SCC bookstore) number varies
2.5 GPA
Do not complete budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008 (or full time high school student)
Must enroll in 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must provide completed DD214 with honorable discharge
Must provide written essay (2-3 pages in length) entitled: How You Plan To Use Your Education
Broadway Bound Scholarship
$1,000.00 Award
2.5 GPA
Music or Drama Major
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 9 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 9 units at Sierra College Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
May use at Sierra College or four-year college
Must be enrolled in or have participated in theater or music performance ensemble.
Patrons -- Pataricia A. Bryant Memorial Scholarship
$250.00 Award
3.0 GPA -- transferable
Elementary Education Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 15 units at Sierra College Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed at least 24 transferable units.
California-Hawaii Elks Handicapped Scholarship
Awards of $1000.00
Applicant must be sponsored by a California-Hawaii Elks Lodge Association Member or a Professional Staff member of the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc.
Students must submit: completed application form, cumulative grade point average and official transcripts, completed applicant/parent financial analysis, completed student information form, four letters of recommendation – Physician, a School Administrator/Counselor, a Special Educator/Therapist/Teacher and a Friend or Clergy
Special Applications are available at: www.chea-elks.org/
Deadline is March 15, 2008.
California Medical Assistants Association Placer/Nevada Chapter
$250.00 Award
2.5 GPA
Medical Assistant Major or related field
Must complete budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 12 units at Sierra College Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 29 or more college units by the end of Fall 2007
May use at a four year college 2008-2009
Bonnie Carey Music Scholarship
$500.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Preferred Music Major
Must complete budget information
Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 0 to 48 college units by the end of Fall 2007
The Richard B.D. Chun, M.D. and Opal L. Chun, R.N. Scholarship Fund
(8) $3,000.00 Awards
2.75 GPA
Nursing Major
Do not complete budget information
Must be enrolled in the RN or VN program
Must enroll in 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 0 to 48 college units by the end of Fall 2007
Include one letter of recommendation from nursing faculty and one from community or employer.
Essay explaining why you deserve/need a scholarship. Must be double spaced and typed; 600 words or less.
Be sure to include any special honors, recognition or accomplishments:
Paid or unpaid work experience related to career goals
Career plans after graduation
Personal circumstances
Statement of values; industry commitment to caring, serving, learning and leadership
Recommended that the recipients make a contribution back to the O&R Foundation 2 years after graduation
Tony and Grace DeFuentes Memorial Scholarship
Varying Amount
3.0 GPA
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 6 units or more at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in at least 6 units Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
May use at Sierra College or four-year university.
Educating The Community (ETC) Scholarship
25 Awards – Reimbursement for one 3-unit class (or up to $200.00 for a community education course)
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in at least one course at Sierra College or through Sierra College Community Education
Must be willing to “pay the favor forward” (may be non-monetary, community service based) and may be asked to write about your experience in an issue of SierraStyle Magazine
Award is for Fall 2008 courses only
See Financial Aid Office for special application
EOPS Club Scholarship
(5) $300.00 Awards
2.0 GPA
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 9 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 9 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008
Must be an EOPS student or current EOPS Club member in "good standing."
Forest Technology Scholarship
$200.00 Award
2.5 GPA
Forestry Major
Must be a second semester student at Sierra College
Must be active in Forestry Club
Include a statement of career goals.
Vera Hacker Memorial Scholarship
$100.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Administration of Justice Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 6 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Pearl Haines Scholarship
$200.00 Award
2.0 GPA
Business or Accounting Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009.
Kent Harris Memorial For Educational Excellence Re-entry Men & Women
(2) $500.00 Awards
Welding related Major preferred but other Vocational Majors may apply
Do not complete scholarship budget information
If Welding Major, student must be enrolled in welding class at time of application and have a 2.0 GPA
If Vocational Major, student must have a 3.0 GPA
Must be a re-entry student
Must have completed 29 or more college units by the end of Fall 2007
Must be a Sierra College District Resident
Must attend Awards Celebration.
Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Endowment
(2) $2,000.00 Awards
3.0 GPA
Prefer Technology and Engineering major
Must complete budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 0 to 48 college units by the end of Fall 2007
John F. Hunter Family Scholarship
$300.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Computer Integrated Electronics Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in at least 9 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 0 to 49 college units by the end of Fall 2007
Marianne Igarashi Memorial
$100.00 Award
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Student must be enrolled in Learning Skills or Learning Disability Class.
Jennifer Johnson Art Scholarship
$250.00 Award
2.0 GPA
Fine Arts Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 6 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
May be used at Sierra College or four-year college.
Kaiser Permanente Volunteers - Roseville Scholarship
(5) $1000.00 Awards
3.0 GPA
Health Science major required; Nursing Major preferred
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Kelley Family Foundation Scholarship
(2) $1,250.00 awards each semester
3.0 GPA
Must complete budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 0 to 48 college units by the end of Fall 2007
Requires written essay, to describe personal backgrounds, field of interest, goals, and reason for requesting scholarhip. Letter at the end of year summarizing accomplishments.
Leland Mansuetti Accounting Scholarship
$500.00 Award
3.5 GPA
Business Administration or Accounting Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must have completed more than 29 college units by the end of Fall 2007
Must enroll in 12 units for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
May use at Sierra College or a four year college 2008-2009
Must have completed Bus 1, Bus 2, Bus 3 (Bus 3 can be in progress).
Mariposa Scholarship
$500.00 Award
Complete budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must be a graduate of North Tahoe High School
John McFarland History Scholarship
$300.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Planned History Major at a 4-year university
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 9 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 9 units for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
May use at Sierra College or 4-year college
Must have completed more than 29 college units by Fall 2007
Must have completed at least 9 units of History in the past 5 years with a 3.30 GPA
Must submit two samples of written work from two different history classes taken at Sierra College within the last 5 years.
Hickey Murray Native American Scholarship
$500.00 Voucher Award (payable to Sierra College Bookstore)
2.0 GPA
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must enroll in 12 units for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must complete special application available in the Financial Aid Office
Bill Nelson Metal Arts Scholarship
(2) $250.00 Awards
3.0 GPA
Metal Arts Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 6 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Nevada County Board of Realtors' Scholarship
$500.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Business, Real Estate, or Finance major
Must complete budget information
Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll at Sierra College Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must live in Nevada County
Nurses Educational Gift Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary District 31 Past Presidents Parley
Amount Varies
Based on need, grades and acceptance by an accredited school of nursing in California
Must be a veteran, veteran’s wife/husband, widow, widower, child or grandchild: Veteran meaning honorable discharged (or died in service) ex-serviceman or woman of:….dates of World War I and II, Korean War, Vietnam or Desert Storm
Only Placer, Nevada, & El Dorado County students are eligible to apply.
Pick up special application in the Financial Aid Office
Completed application should be sent to:
District 31 Past President
Peggy Vogele
P.O. Box 1336
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 642-9523
Filing Deadline March 15, 2008
Loren Orr Scholarship
$300.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Drama Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Dr. Dorothy Pethel VN/RN Scholarship
$350.00 Award
2.5 GPA
Nursing Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 9 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 9 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008
Must be enrolled in the RN or VN program.
Photographic Education Scholarship
$300.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Photography Major
Do not complete budget information
Must be enrolled in at least 6 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Include with application a statement regarding career and artistic goals as well as reasons for needing (use of) scholarship.
Placer Architects, Geologists, Engineers, & Surveyors Scholarship
(2) $500.00 Awards
2.5 GPA
Applicant should be working towards an engineering/development services/computer science degree with courses in design drafting, geology, architecture, surveying and related fields
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 12 units Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
May be used at Sierra College or 4-year college
Club/Association involvement in science/math oriented areas preferred.
Placer County Farm Bureau Scholarship
$500.00 Award
2.0 GPA
Agriculture or Related Major (horticulture, forestry, etc.)
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must enroll in 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 0 to 47 college units by the end of Fall 2007
Must provide letter from Placer County Farm Bureau verifying student comes from a Farm Bureau family.
POW – MIA Survivors Scholarship Trust Fund
For the veteran having served after December 7, 1941, the spouse, children, grandchildren, widow or widower who meet the following criteria:
1. Verifiable documentation of relationship to the veteran through whom the application is being made.
2. Written acceptance of enrollment by an accredited college or university in a specific curriculum of study leading to a degree.
3. Certified transcripts of the recipient previous academic achievements.
4. Demonstrate financial need
Special application available on the internet: www.fortyandeight.org
Return completed application to:
Larry Johnson
4115 Paige Ct.
Rocklin, CA 95677
Filing Deadline March 15, 2008
Real Estate Education Scholarship
2.0 GPA
Must complete scholarship budget information
Real Estate as a Career Field
Pick up special application in the Financial Aid Office -- Available each Fall semester.
Roseville Rock Rollers Gem and Mineral Society Scholarship
$1,000.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Geology or related Science major
Do not complete budget information
Must be enrolled in 6 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
May use at Sierra College or four-year university 2008-2009
Must write one-page essay on past experiences with earth sciences and/or future plans for using the degree
Donor may ask recipient to provide a presentation at an education meeting
Rotaract International Club Scholarship
$300.00 Award
2.5 GPA
Do not complete budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must be enrolled at Sierra College Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 0 to 48 college units by the end of Fall 2007
Must be an active member of Rotaract International Club OR a current International F-1 student in good standing
Dorothea Ruud Memorial Scholarship
$200.00 Award
2.0 GPA
Social Science or Foreign Language Major
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 6 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must be a re-entry female
It is suggested that the student have completed a Public Speaking Course.
Marjorie Sanchez Nursing Student Scholarship
$500.00 Award
Nursing Major
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in Vocational Nursing or Registered Nursing Program
Must enroll at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must supply letters of recommendation from the nursing faculty.
Schools Financial Credit Union Scholarship
$500.00 Award
2.0 GPA
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be an employed student
Provide verification of employment from current employer.
Sierra College Foundation Scholarship
(2) $1,000.00 Awards
3.5 GPA
Do not complete budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Sierra College Music Department Scholarship
$200.00- $350.00 Award (number of awards vary)
2.0 GPA
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Music Majors
Must successfully participate in a performing ensemble
Must enroll in 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Sierra College Patrons Club Art, Music, Drama Scholarship
$300.00 Award
2.0 GPA
Art, Applied Art & Design, Photography, Drama, or Music Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 6 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 0 to 48 college units by the end of Fall 2007.
Sierra College Study Abroad Scholarship
(3) $500.00 Awards per semester
3.0 GPA
Must complete budget information
Must currently be enrolled in at least 9 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
To be used for a Sierra College Study Abroad semester
Must enroll in at least 9 units with Sierra College in Study Abroad Program
Small Business Scholarship
Business Major
Do not complete budget information
Must have completed all the courses required for a Small Business Skills Certificate
Student must have a business license
Student must give oral presentation of business plan.
Diane E. Smith Memorial Scholarship
(2) $1,000.00 Awards
2.5 GPA
Computer Science Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 6 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must be female
Must have completed at least two computer science classes.
Students Helping Students
(4) $750.00 Awards
2.5 GPA
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 9 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 9 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have less than 48 units completed by the end of Fall 2007.
Suburban Swim League
$100.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must be a member of the Sierra College aquatics program
Must use at Sierra College during both semesters of 2008-2009.
Teruaki (Ted) and Shizuko (Mary) Memorial Scholarship Endowment
$500.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Foreign Language Major
Must complete budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have completed 0 to 48 college units by the end of Fall 2007
Student must submit an essay stating family history and background along with aspirations with foreign language skills.
Preference may be given to previous recipient
John H. Tiernan Scholarship
(3) $1,000.00 Awards
3.0 GPA
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
May be used at Sierra College or a four-year college Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must be single parent or child of single parent.
Keith Weidkamp Accounting Scholarship
$500.00 Award
3.25 GPA
Business Administration or Accounting Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must have completed more than 29 college units by the end of Fall 2007
Must enroll in 12 units for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
May use at Sierra College or a four year college 2008-2009
Must have completed Bus 1, Bus 2, Bus 3 (Bus 3 can be in progress).
Merry Widows Scholarship
$1,000.00 Award
3.0 GPA
Must complete scholarship budget information
Must enroll in 9 units for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Head of household with dependent children, emphasis on re-entry student
Resident of Western Nevada County
Include a statement describing background and goals
May use at Sierra College or a four-year school 2008-2009.
Ronald Drew Williams Memorial Scholarship
Varying amount
2.0 GPA
Automotive Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must be enrolled in 6 units of automotive at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in 6 units of automotive classes at Sierra College Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have successfully completed (2.0 GPA) 6 units of automotive classes
Wilson Scholarship Fund
$500.00 Award
3.0 GPA
College Pre-Med Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
First consideration given to Tahoe-Truckee School District, Truckee, CA students
(4) $500.00 Awards - two for women; two for men
3.0 GPA
Physical Education or Recreation Major
Do not complete scholarship budget information
Must currently be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2008
Must enroll in at least 12 units at Sierra College during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Must have less than 48 units completed by the end of Fall 2007.
Sierra College Scholarships
Incoming Student Scholarships
Continuing Student Scholarships
Transferring Student Scholarships
Outside Financial Sources