Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Scholarships

Need-based

Local

Academic

Overview

The Community Foundation Santa Cruz County provides scholarship awards ranging from $1,000 - $20,000 to students throughout Santa Cruz County. Some scholarships are based on merit, financial need, or extracurricular activities. There’s one application for all of their scholarships, which asks for Dream Act Application or FAFSA Submission Summary and letters of recommendation. Local students have a very high chance to win!

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 January 29, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.cfscc.org

FAQ

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation?

Letters of recommendation typically come from teachers, counselors, coaches, leaders in groups you're a part of—basically any person who knows you well and is NOT a family member.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript?

The main difference between an official transcript and an unofficial transcript is an official transcript can't be viewed by you, and an unofficial transcript can be viewed by you. An official transcript contains an official seal, mark, and / or signature from your school, and is sent directly to the scholarship you're applying to. An unofficial transcript contains the same information, but it will be given to you first, and then you can send or upload it to the scholarship you're applying to.