External Scholarships
Find More Free Money for College
Looking for more ways to pay for college?
External scholarships are awards offered by organizations outside of Woodland Community College—including foundations, businesses, nonprofits, and community groups. These scholarships can help cover tuition, books, and other college expenses, and you do not have to pay them back.
Thousands of external scholarships are available every year, and many students qualify for awards based on:
- Academic achievement
- Career or major interests
- Community involvement
- Hobbies or talents
- Personal background or experiences
- Financial need
Even small scholarships can add up and help reduce your education costs.
Start Your Scholarship Search
Scholarship search engines make it easier to find opportunities that match your interests, background, and goals. These sites are free to use and allow you to create a profile to receive scholarship matches.
Major Scholarship Search Platforms
Scholarships.com
Large scholarship directory searchable by major, GPA, and interests.
Additional Scholarship Databases
College Board Scholarships
Earn scholarship money for completing steps in the college application process.
CollegeScholarships.org
Provides categorized scholarship listings by major, background, and career interest.
Newer Scholarship Matching Platforms
Scholarship Owl
Allows students to create a profile and apply to multiple scholarships more efficiently.
Going Merry
Lets students apply for multiple scholarships through one streamlined application.
Scholarship America
One of the largest nonprofit scholarship providers in the U.S., offering both scholarships and search tools.
Local Scholarships
Sacramento Region Community Foundation Scholarships
New scholarships funded by organizations and individuals.
Yolo Community Foundation
Provides scholarships funded by local donors who support education and students in Yolo County.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Offers scholarships and resources for Latino students pursuing higher education.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships and support services for Asian American and Pacific Islander students.
The Gates Scholarship
A highly competitive scholarship supporting exceptional minority students with significant financial need.
Davis Dollars for Scholars
A local chapter of the national scholarship program supporting students in the region.
Woodland Dollars for Scholars
Provides scholarships funded by community members and local businesses in Woodland.
California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship Program
Established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses.
Disclaimer
These scholarships are not affiliated with or endorsed by Woodland Community College. We share them for informational purposes only. Eligibility criteria are determined solely by the external organization offering the award. Students should review each opportunity carefully and contact the provider with any questions.
Scholarship Scams and Fraud
Need money for college? Doesn’t everybody? With tuition bills skyrocketing, and room and board going through the roof, students and their families are looking for creative ways to finance a college education.
Unfortunately, in their efforts to pay the bills, many of them are falling prey to scholarship and financial aid scams.
For additional information regarding scholarship scams and fraud, please view the Fair Trade Commission’s Consumer Information, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0082-scholarship-and-financial-aid-scams.