Missed the Community Scholarship Fair?

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Learn About Available Awards Below

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Missed the Community Scholarship Fair? 〰️ Learn About Available Awards Below 〰️

Scholarships

The Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce will be awarding scholarships to qualified students who are graduating from a high school in Ridgecrest or Trona in 2024-2025 school year and will be attending a 2-year or 4-year college.

2025 Submission application available now and due April 7! A transcript is required as part of the process.

Evaluation criteria will include academic achievement, extracurricular activities, Financial need, and interpersonal skills.

Apply today! Click the link below. Both the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce and the Ridgecrest Chamber Ambassadors will be awarding scholarships based on the single application. Don’t miss out!

Please submit all Chamber applications to: chamber@ridgecrestchamber.com


AltaOne Federal Credit Union - Applications due by 5pm, Monday, March 31, 2025 to Foundation@AltaOne.net
Digital application available at https://altaone.org/scholarship AltaOne Foundation Digital Scholarship
Applicant must be a member of AltaOne Federal Credit Union with accounts in good standing at the time of application and scholarship award announcement.

Altrusa International of the Indian Wells Valley - Applications due April 4, 2025
For application, contact Jessica Krall.

Cerro Coso Community College Foundation - Complete your application online, the link will be available October 1 - February 28
The CCCC Foundation works with dozens of community donors to offer scholarships and awards to Cerro Coso students just like you with one easy application and more than 50 opportunities for cash awards.

California Schools Employee Association - Applications due Friday, May 9
Parent MUST be a Member of CSEA Chapter 188. Contact Sylvia Payanes for application.

Daughters of the American Revolution - Panamint Springs Chapter- Applications due April 15, 2025
Essay and application required.
Contact Sharon Homer for more information.

Desert Area Teachers Association - Applications due April 7, 2025
Multiple scholarships available. To apply join their Google Classroom. Click the + to join, class code is NN3PBFR
Contact sburgess@ssusd.org with any questions.

Indian Wells Valley Republican Club - Applications due April 4, 2025
Must be a current High School Senior planning on attending a Community College or University in the Fall of 2025.
For more information, contact Marlene Tracy.

Kern Community Foundation- The scholarship window for 2025 is now OPEN
Kern Community Foundation manages more than two dozen scholarship funds. Their Online Common Scholarship Application will enter you into the running for all of the scholarships held at Kern Community Foundation. You spend your time submitting the best application you can, we will fit you into every opportunity you qualify for. One application, multiple opportunities.

Kiwanis Club of Ridgecrest - Applications due April 18, 2025
Awarded to Key Club members

The Eastern Sierra Branch of the California Writers Club (Ridge Writers) - Applications due on March 31, 2025
Essay required. For application details, contact Janis Kunz, Scholarship Chair.

Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce - Applications due April 7, 2025
For graduating high school seniors. Application at the top of this page.

Ridgecrest Elks Lodge 1913 - Applications due in August 2025
Multiple scholarships available: Most Valuable Student for High School Seniors, Legacy Awards for children/grandchildren of Elks members, Scholarships for Disabled Students and Vocational Grants. https://www.elks.org/scholars/ for more information
Contact the local Elks Lodge at elks1913@gmail.com or by calling 760-375-8551 for other opportunities.

Ridgecrest Lions Club - Applications due May 17, 2025
For students who plan on attending Cerro Coso Community College. Application available here.

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Foundation - Applications for Fall Semester 2025 MUST be received by September 8th
The RRHF has established the Fred Hawkins Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Memorial Scholarship in honor of all the work Fred has done in support of EMT programs across our city, county, state and beyond. The Foundation seeks to strengthen and build a better future for our community through EMT education.
More information available here.

Roadrunner Ridge Community Foundation - Applications due March 15, 2025, video submissions due by April 4, 2025
Applicants must be attending high school full-time within the Desert Valleys FCU field of membership area.
For application information contact 760-446-3500 ext 113 or foundation@desertvalleys.org

Rotary Club of China Lake - Applications due March 30, 2025
Please DOWNLOAD the fillable pdf scholarship application here to complete and send in as directed below:
Mailing address: Rotary Club of China Lake Charitable Foundation (RCCLCF), PO Box 1599, Ridgecrest, CA 93556.
Or email: charitablefoundationrccl@gmail.com – Attn: Stephanie Hudson

Sierra Sands Unified School District - Applications due March, 9, 2025
Eligible applicants are current 2025 seniors from Sherman E. Burroughs High School or Mesquite High School.
Access application here.

Searles Valley Minerals - Applications due May 1, 2025
Must be a close relative of current SVM employee (child, grandchild, niece or nephew)
For application, contact Katrina Pearl, Arzell Hale, or Camille Anderson