Los Angeles County Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide

Los Angeles County offers a diverse range of scholarship opportunities for students pursuing higher education. These scholarships aim to support students in overcoming financial barriers and achieving their academic goals. This article provides a detailed overview of various scholarship programs available in Los Angeles County, including eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application processes.

Scholarships for Students in Public and Section 8 Housing

The BHI Scholarship Program is a flagship initiative committed to supporting college-bound youth and adults residing in public and Section 8 housing. This program aims to assist individuals pursuing higher education, technical certifications, or returning to school.

Financial Support and Comprehensive Assistance

BHI scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 per year and are designed to help students overcome financial barriers and persist in their educational journeys. The program focuses on providing crucial support throughout the scholars’ entire college or secondary education journey, reducing dropout rates and ensuring scholars can meet their basic needs along with their education by covering costs of transportation, food, and educational supplies.

Strategic Partnerships

Beyond financial aid, the BHI Scholarship Program offers comprehensive support through strategic partnerships with SoCalCAN’s Project SOAR and HACLA’s Watts/LA WorkSource Center. These collaborations provide recipients with valuable resources, including:

College preparation counseling
Assistance with FAFSA and CA Dream Act applications
Scholarship and essay writing support
Guidance on college persistence
Summer employment and career counseling and placement

The goal is to equip scholarship recipients with the tools and resources they need to achieve their academic and career goals.

LACC Foundation Scholarships

The Los Angeles City College (LACC) Foundation offers a variety of scholarships with different requirements. After the deadline, applications are reviewed by the LACC Scholarship Committee, and awardees are notified when the process is finalized.

Eligibility Criteria

Each scholarship has different requirements. The recipient must meet all of the standard criteria required for the scholarship and distinguish themselves from the rest of the applicants.

Need-Based Scholarships

To be eligible for need-based LACC Foundation scholarships, applicants must attach a copy of their Need Summary from their SIS Portal. The attachments must show “Remaining Need” for the current school year. The financial aid office determines the cost of attendance and your financial need.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships are based on prior academic performance. Other criteria include leadership, community engagement, geographical background, ethnicity, intended major, and career goals.

Financial Aid Reporting

The LACC Foundation reports award information to the Financial Aid Office.

UCLA Scholarships

UCLA offers a wide array of scholarships for both entering and continuing students. These scholarships vary in eligibility requirements, award amounts, and focus areas.

Scholarships for Entering First-Year Students

Thelma L. Scholarship: This scholarship is exclusively for entering first-year students from University High School in West Los Angeles. The award covers the full amount of California resident tuition and room and board fees at UCLA.
Scholarship for El Monte High School Graduates: This scholarship is available to entering first-year UCLA students who are graduates of El Monte High School (El Monte, CA) and demonstrate financial need. Award Amount: $1,000 to $2,500.
Junamici Scholarship: This scholarship is for entering freshmen in the UCLA College Division of Humanities and/or the UCLA International Institute who are majoring/minoring in foreign languages. It covers the full cost of attendance and is renewable, requiring financial need.
Scholarship for Students with Strong Leadership Skills: Open to entering first-year students who demonstrate financial need and strong leadership skills.
Scholarship for Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science Students: Available for entering first year students in Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, or entering first year students with select majors within the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences or the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture, with preference to students who are high school seniors graduating from Alexander Hamilton High School.

Scholarships for Continuing UCLA Students

UCLA College Continuing Student Scholarship Program: Established in 2022, this program provides multiple scholarship awards each year for continuing undergraduate students with a major in the UCLA College who demonstrate financial need and carry a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Carolyn D Smith Undergraduate Scholarship: Open to continuing UCLA students who are enrolled full time and part of a chapter in the UCLA Interfraternity Council, with preference to those who are active members of Theta Xi. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, and the award amount varies.
Scholarship for UCLA Interfraternity Council Members: Open to continuing UCLA students with California residency who are enrolled full time and part of a chapter in the UCLA Interfraternity Council, with preference to those who are active members of Theta Xi. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, and the award amount varies.
Don R. Scholarship: Apply via the Don R. Scholarship program.
Mingori Climate Science Scholarship: For rising juniors (apply during sophomore year) working on topics related to climate change, majoring in either Climate Science or Environmental Science (or related field). The Mingori Climate Science Scholarship was established in 2021. Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA and be enrolled during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.

Scholarships with Specific Preferences

Scholarship for Liberal Arts Students: Cathy D. and Michael A. Scholarship for liberal arts undergraduate students, with preference to those pursuing the study of climate change, education, or art.
Dr. Henry H. Chan Scholarship: Preference to full-time UCLA undergraduates who are aspiring educators and/or Belmont High School graduates. Henry H. Chan was a graduate of Belmont High School and wanted to share his gratitude to those who helped shape his education, particularly Mr. Simkin and Ms.
Dr. Henry H. Scholarship: Preference to full-time UCLA upperclassmen pursuing a career in healthcare who carry a minimum 3.0 GPA and can demonstrate financial need as determined by the UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships office.
Scholarship for Students from Specific High Schools: Open to UCLA undergraduates, with preference to students who graduated from Lincoln, Belmont, or John Marshall High Schools, and participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
Scholarship for Bell or Huntington Park High School Graduates: Candidates must be Bell or Huntington Park High School graduates with a minimum 3.0 high school G.P.A., with preference to those who attended Nimitz Middle School. $8000, renewable for 4 years.
Scholarship for North Hollywood High School Graduates: North Hollywood High School graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who submits his/her Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) at UCLA for Fall Quarter. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Research-Based Programs

Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP): This is a year-long program that supports students engaged in upper-level research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students in the Humanities and Social Sciences should apply through the URC-HASS.
Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP): This is an early career research program administered by the Undergraduate Research Centers. Carl H.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship for Students Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis: Preference to an enrolled UCLA student in good academic standing diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.
Scholarship for Re-Entry Students: A scholarship for re-entry students aged 25 to 50. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need.
Scholarship for Students with Financial Need: Available to entering students in the UCLA College who submit a Statement of Intent to Register and who have financial need as determined by the UCLA Financial Aid Office.

Other Los Angeles County Scholarships

An agency provides a scholarship program for post-secondary education for individuals of all ages in Los Angeles County. There are no geographic restrictions. The scholarship program is available for a variety of subject matter disciplines, as well as support for non-traditional students in achieving their academic goals. Awards are based on a combination of academic merit and financial need. The scholarship cycle runs twice per year, in the spring and fall. Funding is made available during the recipient's following school terms and sent directly to the educational institutions. The annual application period is September 1st through October 15th.

Scholarships with Specific Requirements

Scholarship for Residents of Fresno or Madera Counties: Applicant must have been a resident of either Fresno or Madera counties, Calif. for at least one year and be approved for matriculation in a medical school.
Scholarship for Dependents of Honorably Discharged Veterans: Applicants must be dependents of honorably discharged veterans of the 1st Marine Division or units attached to or supporting the Division who are now deceased or totally and permanently disabled for any reason.
Scholarship for Northridge Undergraduate Students: Applicant must be a Northridge undergraduate student who has completed at least 24 units, but no more than 96 cumulative undergraduate units.
Scholarship for California Residents: Applicant must be a California resident attending a California educational institution, demonstrate financial need, and have satisfactory academic qualifications.
Scholarship for Vocational Studies: Applicant must be a California resident pursuing a vocationally-oriented course of study at a two-year community college, two-year program within a college, or vocational school in California. Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Scholarship Requiring Pre-Application Workshop: Applicant must attend a mandatory pre-application workshop. Preference to rising senior transfer/re-entry students, with a preference to students who worked in the year previous to entering UCLA.
Scholarship for Doctoral Candidates: Applicant must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent or be a doctoral candidate at dissertation stage. Selection is based upon the value of the project, the ability of the applicant, and the degree to which special strengths of the library will be utilized.

Financial Aid Considerations

BOG Fee Waiver: You can upload a downloaded copy of your BOG Fee Waiver or upload a PDF file stating why you are not receiving Financial Aid.
Other Scholarships: Yes, you may qualify for other scholarships that have a lower GPA requirement.
Dependent Status: Applicant must be claimed as dependent status on the current year's IRS forms.

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