Scholarships

Student Scholarship Questions?

Contact: scholarships@chaffey.edu

Scholarship Calendar

The Chaffey College Foundation conducts two scholarship review rounds. During each round, applications are evaluated, and scholarships awarded. If you would like to be considered for one or more scholarships, you must submit applications each semester.

Numerous scholarships exist to help students achieving their educational goals. To review information on available scholarships and selection criteria visit the Chaffey College Foundation scholarship opportunities web page.

Important Dates

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  Scholarship Application Period

  March 31, 2026 - April 12, 2026
  Scholarship application available online.

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  Scholarship Review

  April 13, 2026 - May 3, 2026
  Scholarship review committee reviews scholarship applications.

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  Award Notifications

  May 15, 2026
  Students will be emailed via their panther email to notify them of their scholarship application status.

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  Scholarship Claim Period

  May 15, 2026 - May 31, 2026
  Students who were awarded a scholarship will claim their award by signing their agreement and submitting their thank you letter.

 

How to Apply

• How to Apply for a Scholarship

Electronic Forms

• College Fees Payment Request Form
• Scholarship Refund Request
• Electronic Request Form

Additional Resources

• California Student Aid Commission
• Chafee Grant for Foster Youth
• Golden State ScholarShare
• Sallie Mae Inc. Scholarships

 

External Scholarships

Scholarship America BOLD Gates Millennium Scholars Program Inland Empire Community Foundation Fastweb College Board African American Scholarships Jackie Robinson NAACP Best Colleges National Black Nurses Association The Best Schools		Asian American Scholarships Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars Best Colleges Latino Scholarships Chicana Latina Foundation California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Esperanza Scholarship Foundation Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities   Native American Scholarships College Fund American Indian Services American Indian Science and Engineering Society

CalKIDS Scholarship

The CalKIDS Scholarship is a California program that provides free college savings accounts with starter funds to eligible low-income public-school students to help with education costs.

**To verify if you qualify, please: CONFIRM YOUR ELIGIBILITY**

CalKIDS Scholarship Distribution (Chaffey College)

The student must initiate a withdrawal from their CalKIDS account. Withdrawals can be managed at CalKIDS.org.  CalKIDS funds are sent directly to Chaffey College.

Once you request funds to be to be released to Chaffey College It will take approximately 3–4 weeks to process your CalKIDS Scholarship, and funds will be disbursed directly to your Bank Mobile refund preference. For more information on how to establish your account visit Bank Mobile

Eligible Use of Funds

Money in a CalKIDS account can be used to pay for qualified higher education expenses.

Examples
• Tuition and related fees
• Books and required supplies
• Computer equipment

Please note that funds used to pay for non-qualified expenses may be subject to penalties and/or taxes.

Once you have verified your eligibility, use this GUIDE to assist you in sending your CalKIDS scholarship funds to Chaffey College.

 

CA LGBTQ Foundation Scholarship

The CA LGBTQ Foundation Scholarship was established to help LGBTQ+ Californians achieve their dreams through higher education.

 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” 

• All California residents may apply and will be considered.
• Applicants must be enrolled full time (12 units) in an accredited California college for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Applicants may be undergraduate, graduate, or PhD students.
• Applicants may be incoming or continuing students. 
• Eligible students must identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ+) community.

Deadline: June 30, 2026
For more information, please visit: The CA LGBTQ Foundation