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List of Outside Scholarships

Note: This is a list of scholarships given out by external entities. If you would like to learn about the financial aid that Caltech can offer you, please see the types of aid we offer, or how to apply for financial aid at Caltech.

Our office has prepared a list of outside scholarships offered through a variety of foundations/agencies that we hope will also be of assistance.  Some of our current students have received funding through the scholarships listed.

This is by no means an all-inclusive list.  You can find many more scholarship opportunities by using a scholarship search website, such as:

Scholarship Opportunities

Organization AES Engineering
Eligibility High school seniors and students attending a postsecondary school.
Format Essay; selection based on character
Award Amount $500
Deadline October 8th, 2022

 

Organization American Chemical Society (ACS)  
Eligibility Students interested in entering the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology and teaching
 
Format Application; requirements vary by scholarship
Award Amount Various  
Deadline Various  

 

Organization American Council of Engineering Companies
Eligibility College students entering their junior, senior, fifth or graduate year, working toward a degree in engineering or land surveying. 
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount Various; $1,000-7,500
Deadline February 11th, 2022

 

Organization Asian Pacific Community Fund
Eligibility High school seniors; eligibility criteria varies by scholarship.
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount Various
Deadline Various

 

Organization BMO Financial Group/Lime Connect
Eligibility Current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in business, computer science, engineering, math, physics or a related discipline with a disability.
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount $10,000
Deadline March 21st, 2022

 

Organization Chinese American Citizens Alliance Foundation
Eligibility Various scholarships available.
Format Application  
Award Amount Various
Deadline Various

 

Organization Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Eligibility High school seniors
Format Application; selection based on grades, school/community involvement and employment.
Award Amount Various
Deadline October 31st

 

Organization Ebell of Los Angeles
Eligibility US Citizens who are rising sophomores or higher, permanent residents of Los Angeles County, and have earned a GPA of at least 3.25.
Format Application, Essay, Interview; selection based on financial need, academic achievement, character and community involvement
Award Amount $5,000 for up to 3 years
Deadline April 4th, 2022

 

Organization Executive Leadership Council
Eligibility High achieving undergraduate black students attending a four-year college or university. Scholarships available for students majoring in business or mechanical/chemical engineering.
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount Various
Deadline January 31st, 2022

 

Organization Google
Eligibility Students interested in/majoring in computer science.
Format Application, Essay; requirements vary by scholarship
Award Amount Various
Deadline Various

 

Organization Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Eligibility High school seniors with critical financial need.
Format Application
Award Amount $25,000
Deadline March 15

 

Organization Intel
Eligibility Full-time students majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science, who are members (or descendents of members) of a Native American tribe.
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount $5,000 (undergraduate); $10,000 (graduate)
Deadline March 31

 

Organization LATutors
Eligibility Current or prospective student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, who is a US or Canadian citizen, permanent resident or student visa holder.
Format Project, Essay
Award Amount $500
Deadline 20th of each month

Organization Measurement Science Conference
Eligibility US Citizens currently enrolled in an engineering, science or quality assurance degree program with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Format Application
Award Amount Up to $2,000
Deadline March 5th, 2022

 

Organization National Space Club
Eligibility Requirements vary by scholarship.
Format Application
Award Amount Various
Deadline Various

 

Organization Novus Biologicals
Eligibility Enrolled or accepted students with a declared major in a science-related field.
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount $1,500
Deadline July 20th, 2022 (Fall) & December 8th, 2022 (Spring)

 

Organization Orange County Community Foundation
Eligibility Current sophomores and juniors who are majoring in Engineering, Health Science or Science; have financial need; and have achieved a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount Up to $5,000
Deadline Various

 

Organization Pat Tillman Foundation
Eligibility Full-time undergraduate, graduate and professional students who are active-duty military, veterans or their spouses.
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount $10,000, renewable
Deadline February 28, 2022

 

Organization Point Foundation
Eligibility Prospective or current students who are members of the LGBTQ community.
Format Application
Award Amount Various; depends on need
Deadline Various

 

Organization SME Education Foundation
Eligibility High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students pursuing degrees in manufacturing or engineering. 
Format Application; requirements vary by scholarship.
Award Amount Various
Deadline February 1st

 

Organization Society of Petroleum Engineers
Eligibility Students pursuing a university degree related to the gas/oil industry. 
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount Various
Deadline April 15

 

Organization Society of Plastics Engineers
Eligibility Full-time undergraduates who are pursuing a degree (or show an interest) in the plastics industry.
Format Application, Essay
Award Amount Various
Deadline April 1st, 2022


Organization Switzer Foundation
Eligibility Master's and PhD students who are US Citizens enrolled full-time at the graduate level.
Format Application, Interview
Award Amount $15,000
Deadline January 10th, 2022

 

Organization Thermo Scientific
Eligibility Current students who have declared their major in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field, and earned a GPA of at least 3.0.
Format Application
Award Amount Various; $5,000-10,000
Deadline May 4th, 2022