Searching & applying for scholarships takes some time but can return much needed cash for school.
Here are a few tools to get you started.
Will I Get One?
Some think that because scholarships are competitive that they are impossible to get,
however some have requirements that are easy to meet and possibly not even based on academics.
Although some may have easy requirements, following their directions precisely is vital to your application.
Also, stay within the application time frame; the earlier you submit, the better.
Real Or Scam?
Received an e-mail from someone who will guarantee you a scholarship,
but charge you $50? Scholarships will always be free, you should never have to pay.
You should never give any personal information unless you are 100% sure you know who you are dealing with.
Scholarships are also never 'guaranteed'; stay away from scholarship scams.
For more information go to www.FTC.gov/scholarshipscams.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The Financial Aid Office maintains information on other scholarships available to FRC students,
check out our wall in the lobby or come into the office for assistance.
Feather River College and Feather River College Foundation 2012-2013 Scholarships
DEADLINE:
May 4, 2012
This one application is for the following fifteen scholarships currently offered for FRC students:
| For Continuing FRC Students: | For New & Continuing FRC Students: |
For Continuing FRC Students & Students Transferring to FRC: |
|---|---|---|
- Academic Senate |
- Schramel Family (in memory of Paul Francis Schramel) |
- Osher Scholarship |
- Faculty Union |
- Schoensee Family |
- Bill Peters Legacy Scholarship |
- Rose Cortez Memorial |
- FRC Foundation Scholarship (AB540) |
- Bob Schoensee Leadership |
- CA State Employees Assoc. #712 (CSEA) |
-George T. McNulty Legacy |
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- Larry Gonsalves Memorial |
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-Max Benton Memorial |
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- Pat Buckner Legacy |
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- Phil Johnson Memorial |
Rodeo Scholarships are awarded to members of the Rodeo Teambased on performance, academics and student need.
For more information contact Jesse Segura at (530)283-0202 ext 306
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Plumas District Hospital Volunteers Health-Related Career Scholarship
The Plumas District Hospital Volunteers is made up of over 100 members.
Since their inception in 1978, they have donated over $300,000 for the hospital
from various fund raisers as well as the proceeds from The Bargain Boutique.
DEADLINE: APRIL 16,2012
California/Nevada/Hawaii Forest Fire Council Scholarship
This program is to support individuals pursuing an education leading to a career in wildland fire related professions.
Consideration will be given to individuals who reside in, are or will be attending an institution of higher learning,
or work in the states of California, Nevada, or Hawaii.
DEADLINE: This deadline has passed for 2011-12 academic year.
*Applications are available on the Scholarship Wall located in the lobby
outside of the Financial Aid Dept. or, log on to www.cnhfire.org
The Wildlife Society Sacramento-Shasta Chapter Scholarship Fund
There are a selection of scholarships and grants available to students,
amounts from $500 up to $1,000 for an academic year may be awarded,
and may be renewed. Student must be Undergraduate or Graduate
pursuing a major in Wildlife Biology/Wildlife Management,
or a field that is closely related.
Deadline for Academic Scholarship is December 1 of each year.
*Applications are available on the website www.tws-west.org or you can visit the Financial Aid Department.
You may also find many scholarship opportunities by accessing these web sites:
SCHOLARSHIP WEB SITES:
*This web page was last updated on April 17, 2012