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Scholarships (28)
Anthony & Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation Guardian Scholars Scholarship - Fall
Minimum requirements:
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Must be a full-time student (9 units minimum) at LACC and between the ages of 16 to 24
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Must have completed a minimum of 6 semester units toward their educational goal (vocational certificate, AA degree or transfer) at LACC or comparable institution
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Must be a member in good standing of the LACC Guardian Scholars Program
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Must have at least 2.0 GPA
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Demonstrate financial need by attaching either the FAFSA EFC form or LACC Financial Aid summary
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Must meet with an academic advisor and be recommended by the GSP Program Director and Assistant Program Director
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CAOT Retired Faculty Scholarship - Fall
Purpose: To help a needy student succeed
Criteria For Applying:
- Must have completed a minimum of 24 units toward a CAOT certificate or AA Degree
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all classes completed at LACC
- Must write an essay; two-page maximum
- Unofficial transcript
Requirements: An unofficial transcript must be attached to this application. All information must be filled out and a color, passport-sized photo attached to an essay of no more than two pages that includes educational and career goals.
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Community Justice Foundation Veterans Scholarship - Fall
Minimum requirements:
1. Must be a CA Resident
2. Must have at least 2.0 GPA
3. Must be a veteran student (9 units minimum for spring)
4. Must have verified veteran status. Application must include a copy of the DD214 member #4 with Honorable Discharge status
5. Degree-applicable units may not exceed 75
An unofficial transcript, a copy of the current registration, and a copy of the Financial Aid award letter must be uploaded to the application
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Dr. Ronald F. Levant Scholarship - Fall
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Semester Units: 12
No more than 75 units completed (overall)
Major: Psychology or Social Science
University Transfer: Yes
Essay requited: Yes
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Edward J. Lawler Scholarship - Fall
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Graduate of Central High School in Los Angeles. If no eligible Central High applicants, then Homeboy applicants. If neither applicants, then qualified low income student.
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Ella Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Students - Fall
The Ella Fitzgerald Scholar must be eligible for in-state tuition and be eligible to attend public college.
The Ella Fitzgerald Scholar must have and maintain a 3.0 ("B") or better average GPA. If the scholar fails to maintain this average each semester, they will be placed on academic probation for one semester. If the Scholar fails to improve their GPA, they will be dropped from the program. Other academic/social criteria is to be mutually agreed between us. Ideally, we would like the Ella Fitzgerald Scholar do do some work with an under-served population, either as a volunteer or in a paid position, for at least a few hours every month.
Requirements:
Must be in the LACC Nursing Program - 2nd & 3rd Semester
3.0 GPA or higher
Full-Time Student (9 units or more)
Must complete the scholarship essay
Must agree to meet with Mentor
Follow the
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Emeriti Association Scholarship
3.0 GPA
no more than 60 units completed at LACC
full-time student (12 units minimum)
two letters of recommendation from faculty
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Ernest Lieblich Foundation Music Award
2.5 GPA minimum
Full-Time at LACC (12 units minimum)
No more than 75 units completed (overall)
Golden Globe Foundation Fellowship - Cinema/TV FALL
Minimum requirements:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of six (6) units in LACC Cinema/TV Department
- Candidates must have completed a minimum of 12 units of LACC Cinema/TV program prerequisites
- Candidates must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0
- Candidates will have demonstrated financial need based on current or projected income as compared to expenses during their enrollment
- Candidates must submit a one-page, typed essay that will describe their goals for their cinema or television career, what led them to choose cinema or television as their major, and their financial needs
- Candidates must include their LACC Student I. D. and Social Security* numbers (*except international students) to complete the application
- Candidates must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts, current registration, and two current letters of recommendation from LACC Cinema/TV faculty members with their applications
- Student must submit either the Expected Family Contribution Form from the FAFSA or the award letter from LACC’s Financial Aid Office
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Golden Globes Foundation Journalism Fellowships - Fall
The Golden Globes Foundation Fellowships will help students cover tuition, books, and vocational supplies or other critical needs. The LACC Foundation will adhere to the following guidelines to distribute the Golden Globes Foundation Fellowships: Golden Globes Foundation Fellowship Disbursement
The Golden Globes Foundation Journalism Fellowships criteria:
- Candidates must be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) units in LACC journalism courses. This may include a combination of audit as well as credit courses.
- Candidates must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 at LACC or a previous institution.
- Candidates will have demonstrated financial need based on current or projected income as compared to expenses during their enrollment
- Candidates must submit a one-page, typed essay that will describe their aspirations for a professional career in print or broadcast journalism or photojournalism, and a section that describes what led them to pursue a career in the field.
- Candidates must include their LACC Student I. D. and Social Security numbers (*except international/undocumented students) to complete the application
- Candidates must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts, current registration, and one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member with their applications
- Candidate applications will be reviewed by a committee from the Journalism Scholarship Committee. The finalists will be reviewed by the Foundation Executive Director before the final selection is made
- Upon award, student will submit a Thank You letter addressed to the Golden Globes Foundation
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Jeanne and Lew X. Lansworth Scholarship - Fall
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LACC Foundation General Textbook Voucher - Fall
The purpose of the textbook voucher program is to provide support to LACC students only who are enrolled in late start classes and who can demonstrate financial need. The Foundation's voucher is only up to $350.00. Students are approved for the textbook voucher based on a combination of factors that include but are not limited to eligibility, date complete application was submitted and available funds. It will be awarded as a voucher at the LACC bookstore for the fall semester 2025.
Please understand that you DO NOT QUALIFY to receive a textbook voucher from the LACC Foundation if you have received textbook assistance for fall 2025 from another area or department at Los Angeles City College.
Availability of funds is not guaranteed, therefore It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible.
The bookstore voucher is good until September 26, 2025.
Minimum requirements:
- LACC is your Home Campus
- Must have at least 2.5 GPA
- No more than 75 units completed
- Must be enrolled in at least 2 LACC courses (6 units minimum) - Regular students
- Have not received the LACCF Textbook Voucher for this fall semester
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Lenny and Jerry Abeyta Memorial Scholarship
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Margaret Tew Christy Scholarship - Fall
- Must be majoring in one of the Business Administration disciplines and college transcript must show satisfactory progress in completing the requirements of that major.
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must have completed at least 25 units at LACC within the last three (3) years
- Must have completed and/or be presently enrolled in at least 12 units of Business Administration Department courses
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at LACC
- Must demostrate financial need
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
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Marta K. Ruano & Sterling C. Franklin Endowed Scholarship - Fall
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Martha K. and George H. Manos Scholarship
(a) incoming freshmen and/or continuing students at LACC that have graduated from either John Marshall High School in Los Angeles, George Schurr High School in Montebello, CA or Montebello High School in Montebello, CA, and
b) are first generation U. S. citizens of two immigrant parents.
In addition, a student's financial need may be considered.
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Mennes Theatre Academy Scholarship - Fall
Purpose: The purpose of this fellowship is to provide support to LACC Theatre Academy students who can demonstrate financial need. The award will be granted based on need and talent in any one or more of the theater disciplines and will be awarded for the fall semester.
Criteria to Apply:
- Candidates must be approved student members of the LACC Theatre Academy
- Candidates must demonstrate financial need:
- Candidates must submit either the Expected Family Contribution Form from the FAFSA or the award letter from LACC’s Financial Aid Office
- Candidates must submit a one-page, typed essay describing their financial need, career goals and what led them to choose theatre as their major
- Candidates must include their LACC Student ID and Social Security numbers to complete the application
- Candidates must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts and current registration
Requirements: Students must secure a Theatre Academy faculty endorsement and a signature from the Department Chair Signature. In addition, candidates must submit a color passport-sized photo and signed statement, “My photograph may be used for reproduction.”
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Moon Collins Ealy Vega Scholarship - Fall
Purpose: To assist students in the Social Science Department complete their educations.
Criteria for Applying:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Full-time student at LACC (minimum 12 units)
- Must be a Social Science major
- Completion of not more than 90 units
- Transferring to a four-year university or college
- Faculty & community letters of recommendation
Requirements: An unofficial transcript and a copy of current registration must be attached to this application, plus all entries must be completed. Candidates must submit a one-page, typed self-profile (approximately 500 words) that includes educational and career goals and attach a color passport-sized photo and signed statement, “My photograph may be used for reproduction”. Candidates must also provide letters of reference from two (2) faculty members and one (1) letter of recommendation from a community organization.
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Nick Beck Journalism Scholarship - Fall
Minimum requirements:
1. Must have at least 3.0 GPA
2. Must be enrolled in 6 units minimum at LACC
3. Journalism Major
4. One letter of recommendation from Journalism Faculty
5. Essay Required - (350 words minimum) about the responsibility of a Journalist.
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Osher Scholars - Fall Only
Purpose: Bernard Osher created this award to be distributed through the California Community Colleges Foundation to students with the greatest financial need. Priority is given to students with the greatest need, as determined by the individual community colleges. As long as an applicant is making satisfactory progress toward a degree, the applicant’s academic performance will not be considered by the selection committee. The award should be used to cover lab fees, books, uniforms, tools, and other equipment required by a student’s course of study.
Criteria for Applying:
- Students must have completed 24 or more degree-applicable semester units (or the equivalent) at the time of the initial scholarship disbursement
- Student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more units) during all terms in which the award remains active
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Student must have received a CCC Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver
- LACCF may choose to prorate based on units per term. Suggested prorated award amounts follow:
- Full-time (12 or more units per term) = up to $800.00 per semester, $1,600.00 per year ($4,800.00 lifetime total)
- Three-quarter-time (9-11.99 units per term) = up to $600.00 per semester (or $1,200.00 per year)
- Half-time (6 – 8.99 units per term) = up to $400.00 per semester (or $800.00 per year)
- Applicants must attach:
- A copy of their unofficial transcript and a copy of the class schedule approved by the Admissions & Records Office.
- A copy of their Board of Governors Fee Waiver
- Student must submit either the Expected Family Contribution Form from the FAFSA or the award letter from LACC’s Financial Aid Office
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President Mary P. Gallagher Endowment Fund - President's Scholars - Fall
Requirements:
3.75 GPA (incoming) then maintain a 3.5 GPA
Full-Time LACC student (12 units minimum)
President's Scholars Program
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Rosemary Lawler Scholarship - Fall
NOTE: If neither applicants, then qualified low income student.
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Roy T. Culey Scholarship
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The Carmichael Lewis Music Scholarship
Scholarship Qualifications:
2.5 Cumulative GPA
Full-Time Student (12 units minimum)
No more than 75 units completed
Transfer to 4-Yr University
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The LB Award for International Acting Students - Fall
Scholarship qualifications:
3.5 GPA
Major: Acting
Full-Time student (12 units minimum)
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Tommy Rhines Award - Fall
The purpose of this award is to help a disadvantaged first generation college student whose major is Administration of Justice, Law, or Police Science. To attract and encourage students who otherwise do not qualify for regular scholarship funds. To offset the cost of attending LACC and/or transfer to a CS/SSU school.
Minimum requirements:
- Student must have completed a minimum of 12 semester units
- Must have at least 3.0 GPA
- Must be a fulltime student at LACC
- Must be a first generation college student
- Must be a Administrative Justice, Law, or Police Science major
- Must have completed no more than 60 units at LACC
- Must be a transfer student
An unofficial transcript must be attached to this application as well as two faculty references, plus you must complete all entries and submit a color passport sized photo attached to a one page typed self-profile (approximately 500 words) including your educational and career goals.
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Wells Fargo Scholar - Fall Only
Purpose: This scholarship was funded by an endowment from the Wells Fargo Foundation to provide support for exceptional students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and involvement in the school and/or community.
Criteria for Applying:
- Must be a current full-time student at LACC (12 units minimum)
- Must have completed a minimum of 24 degree-applicable units and no more than 75 degree-applicable units at LACC
- Must have a GPA of 3.5 or above
- Must be a student who is preparing to transfer to a four-year college or university
- Must be CA Resident
- Demonstrated leadership and involvement in the school and/or community
- Student must have received a CCC Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver
- LACCF may choose to prorate based on units per term. Suggested prorated award amounts follow:
- Full-time (12 or more units per term) = up to $725 per semester, $1,450 per year ($4,350 lifetime total)
- Three-quarter-time (9-11.99 units per term) = up to $543.75 per semester (or $1,087.50 per year)
- Half-time (6 – 8.99 units per term) = up to $362.50 per semester (or $725 per year)
Applicants must attach:
- A copy of their Board of Governors Fee Waiver
- A copy of their unofficial transcript and registration receipt.
- Student must submit either the Expected Family Contribution Form from the FAFSA or the award letter from LACC’s Financial Aid Office
Requirements: Candidates must complete a self-profile essay indicating background, interests, goals, and need for a scholarship. Students must demonstrate a commitment to transferring to a four-year college or university. Candidates must provide letters of recommendation from two (2) faculty members associated with the applicant's major and proof of school or community involvement. In addition, candidates must submit a color passport-sized photo and signed statement, “My photograph may be used for reproduction.”
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William K. McConnell, Jr. Scholarship - Fall
Scholarship Requirements:
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Full-time student at LACC (12 units minimum)
Essay is required
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