External Opportunities

External Scholarships:* To see a list of available External Scholarships with links to outside organizations, websites, and/or search engines, select “External” under “Opportunities” in the drop-down menu. As a reminder, external scholarships posted on this system do not constitute an endorsement of the corresponding organization, their site’s sponsors, and/or of their products by the University of California, UC Merced, or the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$0.00	EB5AN Scholarship for Social Entrepreneurs What is it? A $1,000 college or university scholarship awarded to aspiring social entrepreneurs. What do I need to do? Write an essay describing... What is it? A $1,000 college or university scholarship awarded to... Deadline: 08/15/2020 Award: $0.00	Visit08/15/2020
$500	Race to Inspire Scholarship Race Entry is an online race registration company that supports students of all disciplines who pursue self-improvement and enhanced health through... Race Entry is an online race registration company that supports students... Deadline: 08/15/2020 Award: $500	Visit08/15/2020
$3,000	ZipRecruiter Scholarship ZipRecruiter is offering a $3,000 scholarship to the winning college or university student with the most creative entry in our Autumn 2017... ZipRecruiter is offering a $3,000 scholarship to the winning college or... Deadline: 10/31/2020 Award: $3,000	Visit10/31/2020
$1,000	Karl Jobst DDS Charity and Scholarship The Karl Jobst scholarship was created to provide support aspiring dentists, dental hygienists and those who wish to work in academia. Students... The Karl Jobst scholarship was created to provide support aspiring... Deadline: 11/01/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit11/01/2020
$1,000	Bella Ballroom Excellence in Performing Arts Scholarship In order to further Bella Ballroom’s mission to provide opportunities to young, emerging artists, we are proud to sponsor an annual scholarship... In order to further Bella Ballroom’s mission to provide opportunities to... Deadline: 11/15/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit11/15/2020
$1,000	HomeLight Scholarship We want to support like-minded students who share our passion for improving the world of real estate. That’s why we’re offering a $1,000... We want to support like-minded students who share our passion for... Deadline: 11/15/2020 Award: $1,000	Visit11/15/2020
Varies	Live Your Dream; Education and Training Awards for Women The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) assists women who provide the primary source of financial support... The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards (formerly the Women’s Opportunity... Deadline: 11/15/2020 Award: Varies	Visit11/15/2020
Varies	United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) The mission of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) is to fulfill the promises and principles of democracy by promoting... The mission of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI)... Deadline: 11/30/2020 Award: Varies	Visit11/30/2020
Varies	Dronethusiast Global Drone Scholarship At Dronethusiast we understand the cost of studying at a University can be difficult to cover. We also understand that not every person interested... At Dronethusiast we understand the cost of studying at a University can... Deadline: 12/01/2020 Award: Varies	Visit12/01/2020
Varies	Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) Scholarship Program The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to be the administrator of scholarship opportunities provided by our partners to... The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to be... Deadline: 12/31/2020 Award: Varies	Visit12/31/2020
Varies	Cyril Smith Scholarship This scholarship provides college scholarships to worthy, deserving and needy students who attended a public high school in the City of Merced for... This scholarship provides college scholarships to worthy, deserving and... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Islamic Scholarship Fund The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a non-profit entity whose mission is to address the underrepresentation of American Muslims in the fields and... The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a non-profit entity whose mission... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Open Education College Scholarships Database Scholarships can help reduce the overall cost of your college education. Search through our directory of scholarships for financial aid opportunities. Scholarships can help reduce the overall cost of your college education.... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
Varies	Silicon Valley Community Foundation SVCF administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school seniors, college and graduate school students, and re-entry students. SVCF administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$2,000	StudySoup First in Family Scholarship Becoming a first-generation college student is a tremendous honor. We’re looking to support one student who demonstrates leadership qualities,... Becoming a first-generation college student is a tremendous honor. We’re... Deadline: Award: $2,000	Visit
Varies	The Garden Club of America The GCA now offers 27 merit based scholarships, fellowships and awards in the areas of horticulture and its related disciplines. The GCA now offers 27 merit based scholarships, fellowships and awards... Deadline: Award: Varies	Visit
$500	The Titan Web Agency Bi-Annual Scholarship Program At Titan Web Agency, we believe it’s our responsibility to give back to the community and help those looking to build a business and are in... At Titan Web Agency, we believe it’s our responsibility to give back to... Deadline: Award: $500	Visit
$1,000	UnCommonGoods Scholarship Here at UncommonGoods, we know it isn’t always easy when you’re just starting out in a creative field of study. So, we’re offering a scholarship to... Here at UncommonGoods, we know it isn’t always easy when you’re just... Deadline: Award: $1,000	Visit
$500	Headphone Selection Annual Scholarship Headphone Selection is proud to be offering a new scholarship with the hope of providing some financial assistance. Education is arguably the best... Headphone Selection is proud to be offering a new scholarship with the... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$2,500	Ben Turnage Future Hispanic Leaders Scholarship Business leaders of Hispanic heritage are a powerful, driving force in today’s business world. At JAMAS Capital Management, we want to foster the... Business leaders of Hispanic heritage are a powerful, driving force in... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
$3,000	Mesothelioma Guide Scholarship This scholarship is intended to assist students affected by mesothelioma. Applicants might have seen a loved one fight mesothelioma, lost a loved... This scholarship is intended to assist students affected by... Deadline: Ended Award: $3,000	Ended
$3,000	Grey Smoke Media Scholarship Grey Smoke media believes in corporate social responsibility and the need to give back to youth pursuing a post-secondary education. As a result,... Grey Smoke media believes in corporate social responsibility and the... Deadline: Ended Award: $3,000	Ended
3-$1,000	Growing Generations Scholarship Growing Generations provides surrogacy and egg donation services within the U.S. to clients from around the world. We bring together all of the... Growing Generations provides surrogacy and egg donation services within... Deadline: Ended Award: 3-$1,000	Ended
$500	Murrietta Circuits Scholarship Opportunity For the 2018 Spring Semester, Murrietta Circuits will be offering a $500 scholarship to a Student Veteran and/or Child Of A Veteran, who writes a... For the 2018 Spring Semester, Murrietta Circuits will be offering a $500... Deadline: Ended Award: $500	Ended
$1,500	PrizeRebel College Scholarship We believe education is essential to the growth of the next generation of students as leaders. In order to support that belief, we’ve created the... We believe education is essential to the growth of the next generation... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,500	Ended
Varies	Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 20th year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school... The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$250-$2,000	CashCourse My Story Essay Contest CashCourse is excited to announce the My Story Essay Contest Scholarship Program. Submit an essay answering the question: “Describe a financial... CashCourse is excited to announce the My Story Essay Contest Scholarship... Deadline: Ended Award: $250-$2,000	Ended
$1,000	Couponing in College $1,000 Scholarship Contest Dealspotr’s bi-annual Couponing in College Scholarship is our opportunity to spread the word about the power of couponing to college students... Dealspotr’s bi-annual Couponing in College Scholarship is our... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
$1,000	Blake Rubin Scholarship The Blake Rubin Scholarship was created to help future generations get the education needed to prepare for adulthood. Since the price of obtaining... The Blake Rubin Scholarship was created to help future generations get... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
Varies	PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship 2019-2020 Application period begins early February. Pacific Gas and Electric Company and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (collectively, “PG&E”)... 2019-2020 Application period begins early February. Pacific Gas and... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,000	2019 Pre-Veterinary and General Animal Husbandry Education Scholarship Golden Meadows Kennel is offering a $1,000 Annual College Scholarship! We are dedicated to helping students interested in general animal husbandry... Golden Meadows Kennel is offering a $1,000 Annual College Scholarship! ... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000	Ended
Varies	Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) APIA Scholars offers a range of scholarships to support APIA students. Click the link to learn more about the requirements and to get started on... APIA Scholars offers a range of scholarships to support APIA students.... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Up to $20,000	Golden1 Credit Union; Investing in the future As part of our ongoing effort to invest in California’s future leaders, Golden 1 offers a college scholarship program for our members and their... As part of our ongoing effort to invest in California’s future leaders,... Deadline: Ended Award: Up to $20,000	Ended
Varies	California Strawberry Scholarships The California Strawberry Scholarship program offers scholarships for the children of California strawberry field workers. The California Strawberry Scholarship program offers scholarships for... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Up to $28,000/ four years	The Jackie Robinson Foundation The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of minority students who aspire... The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience... Deadline: Ended Award: Up to $28,000/ four years	Ended
up to $5,000	Hispanic Scholarship Fund The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage... Deadline: Ended Award: up to $5,000	Ended
Varies	The American Association of Japanese University Women (AAJUW) The American Association of Japanese University Women (AAJUW) is currently accepting scholarship applications for female students enrolled in... The American Association of Japanese University Women (AAJUW) is... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$1,500	SAE International Scholarships SAE scholarships assist in developing the future engineering workforce by helping students achieve their dreams of becoming an engineer. SAE scholarships assist in developing the future engineering workforce... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,500	Ended
Varies	Fresno Women's Network he Fresno Women’s Network has awarded over 100 scholarships to deserving students from the Central Valley continuing their education. We are... he Fresno Women’s Network has awarded over 100 scholarships to deserving... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Up to $10,000	HENAAC Great Minds In STEM Scholarship The HENAAC Scholars Program addresses the immense need that the United States has to produce more domestic engineers and scientists. The HENAAC Scholars Program addresses the immense need that the United... Deadline: Ended Award: Up to $10,000	Ended
Varies	Virginia Smith Trust Scholarship 2018-2019 Application period opens mid January. The Virginia Smith Trust Scholarship is designated to benefit students who have completed 60... 2018-2019 Application period opens mid January. The Virginia Smith Trust... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
Varies	NAACP Scholarships POISE Foundation is proud to provide scholarship administration for the National NAACP Scholarship Program. Each year the NAACP, through generous... POISE Foundation is proud to provide scholarship administration for the... Deadline: Ended Award: Varies	Ended
$2,500	Redfin Scholarship Redfin is the next-generation real estate brokerage, combining its own full-service agents with modern technology to redefine real estate in the... Redfin is the next-generation real estate brokerage, combining its own... Deadline: Ended Award: $2,500	Ended
up to $2,000	Schoolhouse Connection Youth Scholarship Program The SHC Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program Awards scholarships to ten youth who have experienced homelessness. In addition, it assists youth... The SHC Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program Awards scholarships to... Deadline: Award: up to $2,000	Visit
$1,000	Looking Beyond College Scholarship Essay Contest MDG Advertising wants to help YOU pay for college! Students, think you have what it takes to win a $1,000 scholarship from one of the best... MDG Advertising wants to help YOU pay for college! Students, think you... Deadline: Award: $1,000	Visit
varies	Legalzoom Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant Got an innovative business idea? We’ve got $5000 to get you started. We believe in the power of entrepreneurship. If you have a business startup... Got an innovative business idea? We’ve got $5000 to get you started. We... Deadline: Award: varies	Visit

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