Scholarships
Earn Free Money for College
AVѧԺ offers a large number of scholarships and awards for students from all walks of life and circumstances. Additionally, you can search scholarships from outside institutions.
AVѧԺ Scholarships
Enjoy the benefits of applying once for the opportunity to receive free money in scholarships.
Why You Should Apply
- More than $250,000 in scholarships available
- Apply once and qualify for up to 140+ scholarship opportunities
- FREE money! You don’t pay anything back
- Eligibility varies widely. Not all scholarships are financial-need based. Don’t miss your chance!
How to Get Started
- Fill out the 2024-25 Scholarship Application and you will automatically be matched to all the for which you are eligible.
- See what are available.
- The Scholarship application opens December 1, 2023, the deadline to submit the completed application is March 2, 2024.
How to Receive Your Money
To receive your award, the following must apply:
- You are currently attending AVѧԺ
- Your enrollment status. (Some scholarships depend on enrollment status as a full-time or part-time student. Check your particular award for details.)
To receive your award money, select a refund preference with .
Learn more about your financial aid disbursement.
Students Transferring to Four-Year College Or University
Attending a four-year college or university? Send the enrollment verification to the AVѧԺ Financial Aid Office. We require enrollment verification for the fall and spring semesters.
After we receive your enrollment verification, your scholarship check will be sent to your four-year institution’s Financial Aid Office. Most scholarships come in two disbursements: half for fall and the other half for spring.
Receiving Scholarships from Your High School or Other Organizations
High schools and organizations (like Rotary Clubs and Foundations) usually send us your scholarship checks. These checks are payable to the AVѧԺ Financial Aid Office. You can receive your scholarship if you:
- Are a current AVѧԺ Student
- Are enrolled in the number of units required for your scholarship
- Meet all other criteria set by your donor
Select a refund preference with .
Most scholarships are issued in two disbursements: half for fall and the other half for spring. Learn more about financial aid disbursement.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
A variety of local, regional and national organizations offer scholarships. These sites are free, and they list thousands of scholarships, fellowships and grants.
- Scholarships, internships, colleges and more
- : Scholarships for undocumented students
- More than 3 million scholarships and grants
- : All scholarships are for graduate and undergraduate students from federally recognized tribes
Get In Touch
Financial Aid Services — Rocklin
Building L
Financial Aid Services — Nevada County
Building N1, Room 112