Scholarship Opportunity

Los Rios Colleges Foundation Scholarships

Offered by Los Rios Colleges Foundation

One application for eligible students at American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges, with college-specific eligibility.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 foundation application

OpensJanuary 15, 2027
DeadlineMarch 5, 2027

Eligibility

  • Have a Los Rios student ID and at least a 2.0 GPA.
  • Normally complete at least six units and be currently enrolled in six units at the college whose scholarships you seek. Meet both colleges' requirements before applying across colleges.
  • Folsom Lake College has an exception for current high-school students planning to attend FLC: obtain a student ID, then apply without prior completed units/current FLC enrollment.
  • ARC students must pursue an AA or AS; certificate students at CRC, FLC and SCC can qualify for eligible funds. International, undocumented, DACA/Dreamer and TPS students meeting criteria may apply.

Requirements

  • Applications open January 15, 2027 and close March 5, 2027; the portal specifies 11:59 p.m., without an explicit timezone.
  • Complete the general application's written responses and any recommended fund-specific tasks. Recommendation letters and transcripts are required only for funds requesting them.
  • FAFSA or CADAA is recommended rather than a universal application requirement. Award-specific financial-need criteria still apply.
  • Only apply to recommended opportunities. Accept/decline an offer within the stated period; complete thank-you letter, photo/address verification and any additional post-acceptance tasks before payment.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm college, unit and GPA eligibility and obtain a Los Rios ID.
  2. 2Complete AcademicWorks general application during the published window.
  3. 3Finish recommended supplemental tasks and monitor Los Rios email for offers.

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