American Association of University Women/Nevada County Branch
No specific major required
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be female residing in Nevada County
- Must have completed more than 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- Prefer resident of Nevada County
- Prefer female applicant-re-entry woman
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 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year university for both semesters of 2009-2010
- Must have completed at least 36 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- 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 2009
- Must enroll in 12 units at a four year college Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
**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 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
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 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
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 2009
- Must enroll in 9 units at a four year college Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- Must have completed more than 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
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 2009
- Must enroll in 12 units for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- Must be an AA/AS degree recipient at the end of Spring 2009
- 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 2009
- Must enroll in at least 12 units at Sierra College Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- Must have completed at least 12 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for 2009-2010
- 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 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year university or technical college for entire 2009-2010 school year pursuing a major that leads to a credential or certification
- Areas of study may include but not limited to the following: teaching, health careers, technology careers, veterinary science, and agricultural science
- 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).
Patricia R. Young Memorial Scholarship Endowment
(scholarship endowment funding varies)
Varying Amount
3.0 GPA Required
No specific major required
- Must complete budget information
- Recipient must be female
- Must have completed more than 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- Must be a Sierra College District Resident
- Recipient must be transferring into the University of California system (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz)
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 2008 and Spring 2009
- Must enroll in 12 college units Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- Must have completed 36 or more units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- 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 2008
- Must enroll in 12 college units Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- Must have completed a minimum of 36 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- Must be a Sierra College District Resident
Ray & Kathy Giles Excellence Award
(4) $100 Awards
3.0 GPA Required
Social Sciences or Journalism/Communication
- Do not complete budget information
- Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2009
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
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 2009
- Must have completed more than 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- 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.
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 2009
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- 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 2009 and Spring 2010
- 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 2009
- Must enroll in 12 units for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- 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 2009
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- Must be a graduate from the Roseville High School District
- Must submit three letters of recommendation:
- College Representative
- Community Representative
- Student's Choice
Stephen Barooshian Scholarship
Varying Amount
No specific major required
- Must complete budget information
- Person must intend to pursue a career in music
- Must be enrolled at Sierra College Spring 2009
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
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 2009
- Must have completed at least 48 college units by the end of Fall 2008
- Must enroll in 6 units at a four year college during Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
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 2009 or Spring 2010 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 2009
- Must enroll in 12 units for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- Must be transferring to a four year college for both semesters of 2009-2010
- 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 2009
- Must enroll in 12 units at a four year college Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
- 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
Wolverine Athletic Association
The Wolverine Athletic Association Scholarship is not available for the 2009-2010 school year. Please see the following scholarships for related funding opportunities:
- Wayne Towne-Woodside-Teagarden Scholarship Endowment
- Coach Ken Moore Football Scholarship Endowment
- Wilbur R. Wallace Scholarship
- George Goto Athletic Scholarship
Sierra College Scholarships
Incoming Student Scholarships
Continuing Student Scholarships
Multiple Categories Student Scholarships
Outside Financial Sources