Osher Scholarship - Renewal

Thanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation, thousands of California Community College students, like you, may receive an Osher Scholarship as part of the California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment. Mr. Osher’s vision is to “not only benefit the community college students of today but countless more in years to come.”
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship, must have received the Osher Scholarship previously.
*To qualify for this Scholarship, you must continue to meet the following criteria: *
Must fill in the income and expenses question after viewing the sample format for the answer.
-Must have completed 24 or more “degree applicable” semester units (or the equivalent) at the time of the initial scholarship disbursement.
-Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more units) during all semesters in which the award remains active.
-Must have received a CCC Board of Governor’s (BOG) Fee Waiver.

*Awards will be adjusted based on enrolled status and determined as follows: *
Full-time (12 or more units per semester) = up to $725/semester
-Three-quarter-time (9-11.99 units per semester) = up to $543.75/semester
-Half-time (6-8.99 units per term) = up to $362.50/semester

This scholarship is the renewable scholarship and students who are awarded, are eligible to receive a total of 2years of Osher renewal scholarships for a maximum of 3 years of Osher awards. . (maximum of $3,300 or three years, whichever comes first), upon successful completion of coursework, and application submission, each year funding is requested.

Award
Annual awards up to $1,300 each; pro-rated based on enrollment
Deadline
09/06/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Did you receive Osher Scholarship Funds last year? If you are answering No, you are not eligible for this scholarship.
  2. Last year, you received Osher Scholarship funding. Did you satisfactorily complete all coursework?
  3. If you did not satisfactorily complete your coursework, please explain why.
  4. To be eligible for this award, you must be enrolled in at least six units or more for each semester that funds are disbursed.
  5. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be receiving a CCC Board of Governor's (BOG) Fee Waiver.