External Scholarship Listing
The following scholarships are external to LC State. Information and applications can be found at the scholarship source websites provided. LC State does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on these websites.
Note that all scholarships are highly competitive. Review them well in advance to your desired receipt of scholarship funding.
If the scholarship states "LC State Financial Aid Office", information and application materials are available in the LC State Financial Aid Office. If you have difficulty obtaining information from the contacts listed, please feel free to utilize the Financial Aid Office as a resource at any time by emailing us at scholarships@lcsc.edu.
Undefined Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Essay: 1000 to 3000 words, see website for prompts Interview a professional in the field that you are looking into and that has at least 3 years of experience in that field, see website for interview questions | |
| 30 | All majors |
August 2026 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | U.S. Citizen or permanent resident 3.0 GPA Essay: 500-1000 words, see website for prompt | |
| 19 | First-generation college student Maintained a job while in high school U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Business, transportation or liberal arts and sciences majors Essay: two page, see website for prompt |
September 2026 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Child of licensed teacher, professor, or other educator 3.0 GPA U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Essay: 500 words, Describe how your parent's career as an educator impacted your academic pursuits. What have you learned from your parent to further your own education? | |
| 9 | Have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated Essay: 500 words, Describe the challenges you have faced as a student with a loved one who has been incarcerated and how you have worked or continue to work to overcome these issues. Furthermore, explain why this scholarship is important to you and how it will make a difference in your life. | |
| 10 | All majors Essay: 1000 words, see website for essay outlineInterview: see website for interview question options | |
| 16 | Legal, law enforcement, pre-law, or government majors 3.0 GPA U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Essay: 500 words, Why do you want to enter this profession? Please make sure to include how your life has been impacted by a member of the legal community. | |
| 28 | Kadzai Law Group's First Generation College Student Scholarship | First generation college student US Citizen or permanent resident Video: 3-5 minutes: see website for prompts |
| 30 | National Parent Volunteer Association (NPVA) Building Bridges Scholarship | Part-time or full-time enrollment 2.5 GPA Essay: 150 words, How are you involved in your community. You may describe any community of which you are a part including school, neighborhood, ethnic, or other. |
| 30 | You or someone in your immediate family must currently be or have previously been fighting a cancer diagnosis U.S. Citizen Essay: 750 words, see website for prompt |
October 2026 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Submit a web design or live URL - see website for details | |
| 5 | The John T. Fields & Associates Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship | U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident Have been impacted by domestic violence that was committed against them or a family member, or they must have a substantial interest in providing solutions to prevent domestic violence in the United States Essay: 1000 words, see website for prompt |
November 2026 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Have participated in a youth mentorship program of some sort, including Big Brothers Big Sisters or similar organization Freshman attending college this upcoming semester Essay: 500-1000 words, see website for prompt options | |
| 9 | U.S. Citizen 3.0 GPA Essay: 1000 words, How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers? | |
| 16 | Collins Rupp, P.C. Attorneys at Law Moving Forward Scholarship | Have a criminal history (felony and misdemeanor offenses, not infractions or minor traffic violations) U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Essay: 500-800 words, What have you learned about the importance of moving forward? How will your personal experience help you to assist others in improving themselves and bettering their lives? In your essay, please include which convictions you are moving forward from. |
| 23 | You are a U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service member 3.0 GPA Essay: 500-1000 words, How has your experience as a Veteran or the child of a Veteran influenced your academic and career goals? How do you plan to use your education to make a positive impact in your community? | |
| 30 | Seasons in Malibu General Education and Mental Health Scholarship | Full-time student Essay: Why do you believe we as a nation are dealing with an addiction crisis? What are the consequences of this addiction for the individual and society? How can we remedy the crisis on both the individual and societal level? |
| 30 | Essay: 750 words, see website for prompt questions | |
| 30 | National Parent Volunteer Association (NPVA) Aaliyah Lee Scholarship | Part-time or full-time enrollment 2.5 GPA Essay: 150 words, Why is education important to you. Be specific with an example or anecdote from your own life about the importance of education instead of writing generally about education. |
December 2026 Deadlines
| Date | Scholarship Name/Organization | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All majors U.S. Citizen Video Response: 3 minutes, What does responsible AI look like in the role of customer interactions? How should companies ensure fairness, transparency, and privacy when deploying advanced AI tools? | |
| 1 | All majors Full-time student Should not be entering their first semester as a Freshman or their last semester as a Senior Article: 2000 words, see website for prompt | |
| 3 | Banyan Treatment Centers Next Generation Healers Scholarship | Majors: nursing, social work, psychology, healthcare administration, or any related field Currently employed Strong commitment to a career in healthcare or wellness Essay: see website for prompt questions |
| 7 | Henley + Henley Attorneys at Law Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship | Must have worked more than 10 hours of community service in the past year 3.0 GPA U.S. Citizen Essay: 500 words, Tell us about a specific memory of your time doing volunteer work. What tangible difference did you make in someone else's life? |
| 9 | U.S. Citizen Demonstrated record of community or volunteer service Full-time enrollment Essay: 500 words, Describe a challenge or trying time in your life through which you persevered, and how the experience helped shape your future. | |
| 9 | The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc. Healthcare Professional Scholarship | Majors: medical and pre-med, pharmacy and pre-pharmacy, nursing and nurse practitioner, physician assistant U.S. Citizen 3.5 GPA Video Response: 90 seconds, How will this scholarship benefit or help to further your education? |
| 14 | First-time college freshman Were active in one of the following activities in high school or childhood: scouts, acting/theatre, debate club, speech U.S. Citizen or permanent resident Essay: 500 words, How has participation in activities such as scouts, acting, debate, and/or speech helped you get through difficult periods of your life, build leadership skills, or prepared you for success in the future? | |
| 16 | Parent has been affected by a work-related injury U.S. Citizen 2.5 GPA Description and documentation of parent's work injury Essay: 500-1000 words, What are your academic and career goals, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? In what ways have your parents inspired you to further your education? | |
| 20 | Legal resident of the U.S. or a holder of a valid student visa Full-time enrollment Student of mycology or another related study Essay: 300 words, How will your studies in the field of mycology contribute to a healthier world? | |
| 31 | Pioneer Military Credit Homefront Scholars: Military Spouse Scholarship | Legally married spouse of an Active-Duty, National Guard/Reserve, Career-Retired, or Medically Retired service member Multi-part essay response |