General Scholarships

The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of a $1,000 scholarship to each of our higher learning institutions, to any undergraduate or graduate college student. Applicants must be knowledgeable about their chosen field of study, have demonstrated academic achievement, have given back to their community through public service, and served as role models and mentors to others. Recipients must be available to attend the ATHENA Award presentation on Thursday, May 23 at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa at 11:30 am.

• Application deadline: April 26 at 5 pm
• Submit your application by completing the PDF form, answer the four questions in your personal statement, supply a portrait photograph, and then email all three items to the Riverside Chamber of Commerce representative.

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California's healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct care in those communities. The purpose of the Behavioral Health Scholarship Program (BHSP) is to increase the number of highly trained behavioral health professionals providing direct care in an underserved area or qualified facility within California. Eligible applicants may receive up to $35,000. Up to $25,000 is available for certificate and graduate applicants, and up to $35,000 is available for undergraduate applicants. If awarded, recipients agree to a twelve (12) month service obligation practicing in an eligible healthcare profession, providing a minimum of 32 hours per week of direct care in an underserved community.

• Application period: April 9 – May 24, 2024
• Submit your application online on the HCAI website

Recent graduates of a California public high school may be eligible to receive $500 to $1500 for use towards education expenses. The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS), funded by the State of California, is providing eligible students with these funds to promote a college going culture. Eligible student participants may receive awards to use for higher education including $500 automatic deposits in a CalKIDS account for eligible low-income public school students, students identified as foster youth, and students identified as homeless. Deposits may be cumulative for students meeting multiple eligibility requirements.

• Application period: Ongoing until funds are exhausted.
• Check your eligibility and get started online on the CalKIDS website

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California's healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct care in those communities. The purpose of the Golden State Social Opportunities Program (GSSOP) is to increase the number of highly trained behavioral health professionals providing direct care in California-based nonprofit organizations. Those awarded the Golden State Social Opportunities scholarship may receive up to $25,000 per year for a total of up to $50,000. If awarded, recipients agree to a twenty-four (24) month service obligation practicing in an eligible healthcare profession, providing a minimum of 32 hours per week of direct care in a community-based organization. 

• Application period: April 9 – May 24, 2024
• Submit your application online on the HCAI website

Administered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the Keenan Insurance Scholarship seeks to increase the diversity of professionals working within the insurance, risk management, and financial services industry by providing scholarships to underrepresented students at California Community Colleges. Applicants must be eligible for the California College Promise Grant or be experiencing other circumstances demonstrating financial need, and be enrolled in and complete three (3) units each semester in insurance, risk management, financial services, or related courses. The scholarship amount is $600 per semester.

• Application period: February 1 – October 31, 2024
• See Scholarship Application and Guidelines
• Submit your application in-person to the MVC Student Financial Services office in the Welcome Center or email it to studentfinancialservices@mvc.edu. 

Last Mile invests in the next generation of technology talent and therefore, offers financial assistance to unrepresented students majoring in tech and engineering. Emergency grants up to $599 are typically awarded within a few days. Larger grants (up to $10K) are awarded to students who demonstrate a high degree of need.

• Application deadline: Until funds are exhausted
• Submit your application online on the Last Mile Education Fund website

SchoolHouse Connection is a national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through education. Students beginning college for the first time in 2025 (high school juniors or seniors planning to take a gap year) can apply for the scholarship now. The scholarship award includes $2,500 and other benefits.

Eligibility requirements include: currently residing in the United States (undocumented applicants are eligible); born on or after June 1, 2004; will begin college for the first time in 2025 (not including dual-enrollment courses); and experienced homelessness in the last six years.

• Application deadline: June 1, 2024
• Submit your application online on the SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship website

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase the number of Certified Wellness Coaches providing direct services in California. The Wellness Coach Scholarship Program's goal is to educate and train students to serve as Certified Wellness Coaches (CWC) in California. This scholarship will cover one year of education at a California university or community college with a maximum award of $35,000 per student. Recipients must be willing to study human services, addiction studies or social work and, after graduation, commit to a service obligation for one year as a Certified Wellness Coach.

• Application period: April 9 – May 24, 2024
• Submit your application online on the HCAI website