When will I hear if I received a scholarship?
The Citrus College Foundation will notify scholarship recipients for the 2025-2026 academic year by August 2025.
Citrus College Foundation Scholarships
Citrus College is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of Citrus College students. The Citrus College Foundation is offering over 120 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Be sure to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to help fund your college education.
The financial aid department also offers virtual scholarship workshops to assist you with the application process. Please review the workshop details in the tabs below.
When is the online application available?
The application will open on March 10, 2025, and close on April 14, 2025.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit citruscollege.academicworks.com and log in using your Citrus College Username and Password.
Scholarship Essay Writing and Application Help
Scholarship Essay Help
If you need help with the writing section, head over to the learning center in ED 113, open Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM, Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and offering remote assistance until 8 PM Monday to Thursday, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Reach out to them at 626-914-8570 or writingcenter@citruscollege.edu.
General Application Assistance
For general application assistance or inquiries, please visit the Financial Aid Office located in the SS building. For our hours and contact information please view the following link: Financial Aid Contact Information.
Check out the writing workshop by Professor Odegaard!
You can watch the recording here: 2023-2024 Scholarship Workshop Recording
You can download the PowerPoint here: 2023-2024 Scholarship Workshop PowerPoint
Common Scholarship Application Errors to Avoid
There are a variety of mistakes that students make consistently when applying for scholarships. Here are the most common:
Application Deadlines: If you miss the deadline then there is almost no way your scholarship application will be processed. Your first question when researching a new scholarship should be, when is the scholarship deadline? Did I apply before the deadline?
Thinking your essay is "one size fits all": You wouldn't turn in the same homework assignment for every class, so it may not be wise to use the same essay for every scholarship you apply for. Scholarship providers read lots of essays when reviewing applicants, and submitting a generic cookie-cutter paper is a sure-fire way to go unnoticed. If you are applying for scholarships with similar essay requirements, find the most important points you want to discuss. Use those points across all of your applications but craft your individual entries around those elements in a way that will resonate with each specific provider.
Letting your grades slip: There are certain types of scholarships known as "renewable scholarships" that allow students to receive award money every year (sometimes every semester). The catch is that in order to qualify for the scholarship year after year, you must meet certain eligibility requirements—most of the time one of those requirements is to maintain a certain grade point average.
Submitting an incomplete form: Along the lines of proofreading your essay, you should always review the scholarship's instructions to ensure you are not forgetting anything. Some scholarships request supplemental paperwork like reference letters or transcripts, and if you forget to include these kinds of documents your application will be considered incomplete, regardless of how well written.
Forgetting to check your email: If a scholarship application asks you to include an email address, there's a good reason behind it - they will most likely contact you via email if you're selected as a winner. When applying for scholarships, make sure to check your email on a regular basis and keep track of scholarship deadlines so you have an idea of when the winners will be announced.
How will I receive my scholarship award?
The Citrus College Foundation will be mailing scholarships as a check. Make sure your mailing address is correct on WingSpan!