American Association of University Women/Nevada County Branch
$500 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Must declare a major
- Must complete budget information
- Must be female residing in Nevada County
- Must have completed more than 48 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
- Must be matriculating as a junior Fall 2010
Coach Ken Moore Football Scholarship Endowment
(scholarship endowment funding varies)
$1,250 Award
2.0 GPA Required
No specific major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must be transferring to a four year university for both semesters of 2010-2011
- Must have completed at least 36 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Will be evaluated by football coaches
George Goto Athletic Scholarship
$500 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Physical Education/Coaching (high school or college) major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must enroll in 12 units at a four year college Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2009
**Pick up special application from the Financial Aid Office**
Harold Cox Memorial Scholarship
$500 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Math or Engineering major required
- Must complete budget information
- Must have completed 48 or more college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
Jon Rothrock Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Business Administration major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must have completed more than 48 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic Scholarship
$500 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Animal Health Sciences major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 9 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must enroll in 9 units at a four year college Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Must have completed more than 48 college units by the end of Fall 2009
Marvin L. Merryman Scholarship For Transferring Student
$500 Award
3.0 GPA Required
No specific major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must enroll in 12 units for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
- Must be an AA/AS degree recipient at the end of Spring 2010
- Must submit three letters of recommendation
* College Representative
* Community Representative
* Student's Choice
Michael Files Memorial Scholarship for A Transferring Student
$1,000 Award
2.5 GPA Required
English or History major required
- Must complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must enroll in at least 12 units at Sierra College Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Must have completed at least 12 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college for 2010-2011
- Must be learning disabled or physically disabled and receiving services from Sierra College
Nevada City 49er Rotary Scholarship
(2) $2,500 Awards
3.0 GPA Required
Vocational, Career, Technical major
* Areas of study may include but not limited to the following: teaching, criminal justice, electronics, health careers, fire technology, human development, nursing, nutrition and food science, veterinary science, environmental horticulture or agricultural science.
- Must complete budget information
- Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must be transferring to a four year university or technical college for entire 2010-2011 school year pursuing a major that leads to a credential or certification
- Upon initial selection by the Sierra College scholarship advisors, the Rotary Committee will review the applications then make their selections for the interview process. The committee will then make the final selections for the awards.
- APPLICANTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED A MINIMUM OF 24 UNITS AT THE NEVADA COUNTY CAMPUS OF SIERRA COLLEGE
* * Must complete special supplement to the scholarship application available from the Financial Aid Office (Rocklin or NCC).
New Legacy - Transfer Student Scholarship
$1,000 Award
2.5 GPA Required
No specific major required
- Do no t complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 9 units at a college or university during Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be a member of a historically underrepresented group as defined by the Sierra College New Legacy Committee: African American, Latino, or Native American/Alaskan Native student
- Must complete the New Legacy Scholarship Verification Form available in the Financial Aid Office
Placer Division of California Retired Teachers Association
$1,000 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Must be planning to pursue a career in teaching
- Must complete budget information
- Must have enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- Must enroll in 12 college units Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Must have completed 36 or more units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
- Attach an essay of not more than 250 words stating reasons for seeking a career in education and explain how he/she feels personally suited for such a career
- Must have 2 letters of recommendation – one letter from a Sierra College Instructor/Counselor, and one letter from employer if applicant is employed
Placer/Nevada Cattlewomen Agriculture Transferring Student Scholarship
$1,000 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Agriculture (related to beef) major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College or have graduated by the end of Fall 2009
- Must enroll in 12 college units Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Must have completed a minimum of 36 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
- Must be a Sierra College District Resident
Placer Cal Alumni Club Scholarship
(2) $500 Awards
3.0 GPA Required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must attend UC Berkeley Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 (summer 2010 attendance okay)
- Interviews will be conducted May 2010
Ray & Kathy Giles Excellence Award
(1) $400 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Social Sciences or Journalism/Communication
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
Ray and Marcille Nelson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
(scholarship endowment funding varies)
Varying Amount
3.0 GPA Required
English major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 3 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must have completed more than 48 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
- Applicant must submit a portfolio of original writing, which can be essays and papers done for classes and polished for the portfolio. It may include an essay written especially for the application. A suggested topic for such an essay; Applicant's personal discovery of an author or work that "opened a door" for the applicant. It is preferred that at least one essay on a literary topic by included in the portfolio. Please no research papers.
Raymond Underhill Scholarship
$250 Award
3.0 GPA Required in all Physical and Biological Science Classes
Anatomy, Astronomy, Botany, Earth Science, Microbiology, Physiology, Meteorology, Paleontology, Physical Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Zoology or Geography major required
- Must complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
- Must have contributed to the Science Department at Sierra College
Sierra College Foundation - Outstanding Student Award Endowment
(scholarship endowment funding varies)
$2,500 Award
3.5 GPA Required
No specific major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be nominated by Faculty Member (must attach faculty nomination form to application)
- Must be transferring to a 4 year university Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Demonstrated leadership on campus, involved in community service and active in various clubs and/or activities on campus
- Written essay required
Soroptimist International of Auburn Scholarship
$1,000 Award
3.0 GPA Required
No specific major required
- Must complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must enroll in 12 units for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
- Must submit letter of personal goals
Soroptimist International of Roseville
$500 Award
No specific major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must be enrolled for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- May be used at Sierra College or a four-year University
- Must be a student continuing their education in a field or study that will ultimately benefit women and girls
- Must include an essay that reflects:
- Why you deserve this award and how it will help you achieve your goal;
- What you have done to prepare for your future career;
- How your field of study will benefit women and girls.
Susan B. Anthony Scholarship
$300 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Art, Applied Art, Photography, Humanities, Education, Social Science major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 6 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2009
- Must enroll in 6 units at a four year college during Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
Tahoe Cattlemen's Association Student Scholarship
$1,000 Award
3.0 GPA Required in your major (not overall GPA)
Agriculture major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must have completed a minimum of 30 transferable units
- Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 3 units at Sierra College or if a midyear transfer, must be currently enrolled as a full time AG major and be taking at least 2 AG classes
- Must enroll in at least 3 units or be transferring to a four year college for Fall 2010 or Spring 2011 AND must be taking at least 2 AG classes
Wally Edward Skudlas Scholarship
$600 Award
3.0 GPA Required
Business Administration major required
- Must complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must enroll in 12 units for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2010-2011
- Must be a military veteran (minimum of 2 years active duty completed)
William C. Bean, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 Award
3.0 GPA Required
No specific major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled in 12 units at Sierra College Spring 2010
- Must enroll in 12 units at a four year college Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
- One of the required letters of recommendation must be from a college instructor
- Scholarship is the "MOST ENTHUSIASTIC" student. Student should have most of the following qualities: Committed to school, friends, family; involved in athletics and school leadership; self-motivated; self-disciplined; positive attitude; respect for others
- Please explain why you qualify for this scholarship
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