Scholarship FAQs

Who can apply for a CCSF scholarship?

CCSF scholarships are awarded to students who are currently enrolled at CCSF. Applications are to be submitted during the semester in which the scholarship is offered.

Foreign students are eligible to apply for most CCSF scholarships. Only a few CCSF awards require that candidates be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Are there any scholarships for first-time CCSF students?

Yes there are. Stop by or call the Scholarship Office, and ask for the sheet "Scholarships for First-Semester CCSF Students."

What steps are involved in applying for CCSF scholarships?

	Review the list of scholarships offered each semester. Copies of the list are available in the Scholarship Office, and may be obtained by calling the office at 415-239-3339, or by stopping by the office.
	Read the eligibility requirements for each scholarship and make sure you meet the criteria before applying.
	Obtain the application forms, many of which are available at the Scholarship Office. Evening students and students from other campuses may call the Scholarship Office at 239-3339 and request applications.

Do I need to turn in any other information with the application form?

Most scholarships require that you provide some additional information along with your application. For example, the CCSF General Application, which is used for applying for many of the available scholarships, requires that applicants submit two current letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a current unofficial transcript and a print-out of courses-in-progress, both of which are available free of charge from the Transcript Office, Conlan Hall, Room 107. Complete instructions regarding required attachments are included with each scholarship application.

When do I apply for scholarships?

The deadline for most CCSF scholarships is the first Friday in October for Fall semester awards and the first Friday in March for Spring semester awards. Apply for scholarships early in the semester. Independent/private scholarships not affiliated with City College have deadlines which vary.

Are there any services to help me complete the application?

	The Scholarship Office can answer questions about the application process and holds workshops each semester.
	The Writing Lab is located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 207 and tutors will help in editing personal statements.
	The Writing Success Project tutors are available to help applicants who meet federal guidelines for that program. The Writing Success Project is located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 231.
	The Write Place in Rosenberg Library, Room 207, is staffed by English Department instructors and has 30 Macintoshes available for student use.
	The Word Processing Room is equipped with 18 PC's and is located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 521.

How many scholarships may I apply for?

You may apply for as many scholarship as you wish, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.

How often can I apply for scholarships?

Students may apply for CCSF scholarships as many times as they wish as long as they meet the scholarship requirements. There are, however, a few non-renewable scholarships which can be awarded to a student only once. In addition, there are some scholarships which can be awarded to the same student only once each academic year.

What are my chances of winning a CCSF scholarship?

The chance of receiving a CCSF scholarship depends on the number of scholarships available and the number of applicants. Approximately one out of four applicants receive CCSF scholarships each semester.

What is the effect of a scholarship on my Financial Aid or on my Income Taxes?

Effect on Financial Aid and Income Taxes

How will I find out if I have won a scholarship?

All applicants will receive a letter seven to eight weeks after the deadline date telling whether or not they have won a CCSF scholarship.

Is the awarded scholarship restricted for school use?

Some scholarship awards are restricted for school related expenses (books, enrollment fees, supplies, etc.). Some are disbursed after verification of enrollment at CCSF or a baccalaureate institution the following semester and others can be used for any purpose.

Where can I find more information about available scholarships?

	Visit our Links to Other Scholarship Resources page for a listing of free web sites related to scholarships and financial aid.
	Eureka, a scholarship database, is available to students free of charge in CCSF's Career Development and Placement Center. Call 239-3117 or go to Science Hall, Room 127 to make an appointment.
	Tuition Funding Source (TFS), a software program that includes over 500,000 scholarships, is available in the Academic Computer Lab, Rosenberg Library, Room 207. Ask for CD at front counter.
	The CCSF Transfer Center in Science Hall, Room 132 has catalogs for California baccalaureate institutions and the CCSF Rosenberg Library has catalogs for out-of-state baccalaureate institutions. Refer to the financial aid section for scholarship information.
	The CCSF Rosenberg Library Reference Room has scholarship reference books.
	The Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library has an extensive collection of scholarship reference books in the Educational Guidance General Collections Department.
	The Institute of International Education has a self-help library to assist foreign students in finding funds to study in the U.S. There is very little money for undergraduate foreign students. Funding is primarily for graduate students. Foreign students are advised to seek additional information at their home country's embassy in the U.S. or the U.S. embassy in their home country.

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Last modified: 08/26/2005