The 2023-2024 application is closed.
When will I hear if I received a scholarship?
The Citrus College Foundation will notify scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year by August 2023.
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 2023-2024 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?
Application is closed for 2023-2024
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 Workshop
Missed the workshop or want to watch it again?
You can watch the recording here: 2023-2024 Scholarship Workshop Recording
You can download the PowerPoint here: 2023-2024 Scholarship Workshop PowerPoint
View the 2023-2024 Scholarship Essay details here.
Do I need to complete a financial aid application?
Many scholarships require you to complete a financial aid application. We encourage you to complete a 2022-2023 and a 2023-2024 financial aid application (FAFSA or California Dream Act application) as soon as possible to increase your opportunities for being selected for a scholarship.
Complete your 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Financial Aid Application Today.
When will I hear if I received a scholarship?
The Citrus College Foundation will notify scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year by August 2023.
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 absolutely send in the application 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!