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The NAWIC Founders’ Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) assists in providing the construction industry with trained employees through higher education and certified training programs. The construction industry encompasses almost every professional discipline, including trades, project management, administrative, legal, financial, insurance, and business owner. The NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) is here to help.

Each year we are pleased to award over $250,000 to worthy recipients in construction-related programs. Award amounts start at $1,000.

Scholarship Criteria and Application

DEADLINE: February 28, 2026

Are you a student looking to earn a scholarship of up to $10,000 per year? The C.W. Driver Foundation Scholarship Program directly supports students in California interested in a career in the construction industry by breaking down barriers, opening doors, and providing financial assistance through scholarships. The C.W. Driver Foundation Scholarship Program believes that a scholarship is an investment in the goals and dreams of the next generation of leaders. Students are recognized for academic accomplishments and future academic and professional goals.

Scholarship website & application

DEADLINE: March 20, 2026

This scholarship opportunity is made available by the Foundation for California Community Colleges in partnership with CCCSFAAA, in honor of Tim Bonnel. A total of five $1,000 students scholarships are available for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The following criteria must be met in order to apply for the scholarship:

• Enrolled in Spring 2026
• Have a lived experience in foster care

Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 27, 2026

If you are a Buena Park resident with a passion to study Communications, now is the perfect time to apply for The Myrna Holmquist Communications Scholarship! This program has set aside up to $10,000 in scholarships for current college students and high school seniors planning to attend an accredited college.

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Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: April 2, 2026 by 6:00 PM

The Keenan Insurance Scholarship seeks to increase the diversity of professionals working within the insurance, risk management, and financial services industry by providing scholarships to underrepresented students at California Community Colleges. 

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• • Scholarship preference shall be given to underrepresented students who are working towards a certificate or degree in insurance, risk management, financial services or a related field, such as business administration with a concentration in or focus on the insurance and benefits industry. 
  • Applicants must be eligible for a California College Promise Grant or be experiencing other circumstances demonstrating financial need.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in and complete three (3) units each semester, or the quarter equivalent, in insurance, risk management, financial services, or related courses in order to be eligible to receive a scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

• • The Keenan Insurance Scholarship is non-competitive in nature. To receive an award, applicants need to meet the eligibility requirements and complete an application through their Financial Aid or Scholarship Office. 
  • Scholarships will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funds are disbursed.
  • Scholarships are limited to a maximum of $600 per semester, adjusted proportionately for quarter term schools, not to exceed a total of $1,200 per academic year.
  • Scholarships are only available for those semesters/quarters, including Summer term, in which the student is taking three units of insurance and benefits related coursework or an acceptable equivalent.
  • Scholarships may be used to cover the cost of fees, books, supplies, and other related educational expenses.

All applications must be submitted to Josue Abarca via email at JAbarca@fullcoll.edu by the established deadline. 

Scholarship Application 2026

Scholarship Guidelines 2026

DEADLINE: October 23, 2026