All Opportunities
Welcome to Golden West College’s scholarship application system!
The scholarship application is open from January 5 to March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm
Click the “SIGN IN” button in the upper right-hand corner to begin or update your application. Use your MyCoast credentials to log into the system; if you are unable to log in using your MyCoast credentials, you should complete a MyCoast Password Reset Request and try logging in again with your new password.
Please note: If you are not a current student at Golden West College, you must apply to GWC and be assigned a MyCoast username before beginning this application. Information on how to apply to GWC can be found on the Admissions Website.
After logging in to the Scholarship Application, please confirm that your student information (such as address, contact information, etc.) is correct. If your information is incorrect, please log in to your MyCoast account, click on the “Student” tab and select the “Banner Self-Service” folder to update your personal information. If you need additional assistance, please contact the Admissions & Records office at (714) 892-7711
- All students in good academic standing should submit an application.
- Students should complete at least 6-degree applicable units by the end of the Fall semester.
- Students should be enrolled in at least 6 units at GWC during the Spring semester when they are applying to GWC scholarship opportunities.
If you are a student who receives accommodations through DSPS and need help with the application, please contact DSPS (714) 895-8721.
| Award | Name | Actions |
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Norma Nisco Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Offered to single parents in our nursing program with a minimum 2.5 GPA...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Norman Karkut Memorial Scholarship
2.75 GPA; mathematics major
Norman Karkut, a Seal Beach resident, taught...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Orange County Fine Arts: An Association of Artists Scholarship
3.0 GPA; Any student majoring in Fine Arts who demonstrates outstanding...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Automotive Scholarship
Automotive Major, 2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Cheryl Tittle Veterans Scholarship
Full-time Veteran student with a 2.5 GPA, any major
The Patrons Cheryl...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Community Volunteer Service Scholarship
Community Volunteer with a 2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Cosmetology/Esthetician Scholarship
Cosmetology/Esthetician student with a 2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Disabled Student Program Scholarship
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Emancipated Foster Youth Scholarship
2.5 GPA, any major, must be Emancipated Foster Youth
The Golden West...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons EOP&S Scholarship
EOPS Student, 2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Founders Scholarship
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons General Scholarship (Continuing GWC Student)
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons GWC Part Time Student Scholarship
Part-time student with a 2.5 GPA. enrolled in less than 12 units at GWC...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons International Student Scholarship
An international student with a 2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Monarch Scholarship
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Past Presidents Scholarship
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Patrons Veterans Scholarship
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Peggy Staggs Memorial Scholarship
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; open to a student with at least one minor...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Pete and Helen Shaffer Memorial Scholarship
C.A.R.E. student; a single parent with financial need; GPA 2.5; field of...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Profesora Cronk Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Puente Program Scholarship
Minimum 2.75 GPA (IF POSSIBLE) if not 2.5 GPA, any major.
Eligible...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
R. Dudley Boyce and Mary T. Boyce Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
R. Dudley Boyce Outstanding Student Award
Must have completed 21 units at Golden West College with a minimum GPA...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Ralston Scholarship
Students must be enrolled in the Cosmetology or Auto Tech program.
The...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
ReYCarr Mathematics Scholarship
1. Current Golden West College student who has taken at least one...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Richard and Catherine Edmonson Business/Entrepreneur Scholarship
3.0 GPA, Business
Catherine was an employee of Golden West College for...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Richard W. Edmonson, III Memorial Scholarship
3.0 GPA, Criminal Justice major
Captain Richard “Rick” Edmonson...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Robert J. Cassens Memorial Music Scholarship
GPA 2.5 or better; a music student with an interest in Jazz.
This...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Robert J. McCausland, Norman E. Rich, And Michael & Teresa Smith - Meighan Memorial Music Scholarship
Music major with a 2.5 GPA. must have completed 12 units at Golden West...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| $500.00 |
Ron Quigley/O'Neill Sportswear Scholarship
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Art student. Must have completed 12 units at...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Roscoe E. Lancaster Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for an outstanding student who has finished or is...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Sherry Griswold Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Siracusa Family Scholarship
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Smith/Krape Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA. Must have completed 12 units at Golden West College and enroll...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach Jean Turner Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA; Journalism or English major. Must have completed 12 units at...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Soroptimist International of Huntington Beach Parenting Student Scholarship
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Open to single parents (any major). Must be...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Stacy Bryan Student Director Scholarship
Student interested in pursuing a course of study in Theater Directing. ...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Stephanie Dumont Counselor Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: 2.75 GPA, ADT Elementary Education, Child Adolescent...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Steve Barnes Scholarship
2.5 GPA, any major with a financial need
After receiving the Bumm award...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Student in Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship
Minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be student in pre-engineering or computer science...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
The Breonna Taylor Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA, Nursing student.
This scholarship is named after Breonna Taylor...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
The Daniel J. Corfield Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: 3.0 GPA, English, Must have completed at least 2 English...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
The Doris Poore Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
3.0 GPA, Chemistry major
The Doris Poore Memorial Chemistry Scholarship...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
The Edward H Cummings Family Endowment
3.5 GPA, Pre-Law, Nursing, or transferring to a four-year college
This...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
The General George Muellner & Wife Vickie Scholarship
3.5 GPA, Veteran Engineering first then general studies
In memory of Lt....
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
The T4 Transfer Center Scholarship
3.0 GPA, Any major, financial need and MUST transfer to a four-year...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Theater Arts Scholarship
GWC student who is actively involved in Theater Arts Program who is...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Tony Dempsey Memorial Scholarship
2.5 GPA; must be a Visual Arts major
Family and friends established this...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Valerie Venegas Servant Leader Scholarship
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, must have completed at least 12 units at HWC...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Veteran's Scholarship
2.5 GPA, Veterans
This scholarship was established Dominic Giannotti to...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |