Current Scholarships

Compton College Scholarships

The 2026-2027 Compton College Scholarship application period is now closed. Scholarship decisions will be sent to students’ @compton.edu email addresses in May 2026. The 2027-2028 scholarship application will open on October 1, 2026.

Compton College offers a variety of scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals. By completing one scholarship application, students are automatically considered for all Compton College scholarships for which they are eligible. Eligibility is based on the student profile and the information submitted in the application, so there is no need to complete separate applications for individual scholarships.

Next Application Cycle

The application for 2027-2028 Compton College Scholarships will open on October 1, 2026. Please check back during the next application period for access to the online scholarship application and updated scholarship information.

Scholarships were grouped to help students identify awards that aligned with their academic goals:

Transfer Scholarships: For students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university in Fall 2026
Continuing Scholarships: For students continuing their studies at Compton College in Fall 2026
Within each category, scholarships were listed alphabetically.

General Application Requirements

All scholarship applicants were required to:

• Complete a personal statement of at least 300 words
• Provide the name and email address of a Compton College faculty member or classified staff member who could complete an online questionnaire regarding the student’s academic achievement and character

Additional Requirements for Select Scholarships

Some scholarships required additional documentation or responses. If applicable, students were prompted during the application process to submit the required materials.

Examples include:

• A second or scholarship-specific personal statement
• Proof of enrollment at a transfer institution
• Verification of participation in a student support program such as EOPS, CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars, or another eligible program

Students were expected to complete all required fields in the scholarship application to ensure full consideration.
 

Transfer Scholarships

  • Al Cherry Student Athlete Scholarships
    Award Amount: $500 each (two awards annually)
    • Open to all majors in Compton College’s Athletics Program
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Proof of enrollment at Compton College or a four-year college or university for Fall 2026 required before disbursement
  • Athletics Scholarships
    Award Amount: $1,000 (one men’s athletics award and one women’s athletics award)
    • Open to current participants in Compton College’s Athletics Program
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Must be transferring to a four-year institution in the upcoming fall semester
    • Proof of enrollment at a four-year college or university for Fall 2026 required for disbursement
  • California State University Transfer Scholarships
    Award Amount: $1,000 (five awards)
    • Open to students accepted to a California State University campus for Fall 2026
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 30 transferable units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Proof of enrollment at a CSU for Fall 2026 required for disbursement
  • Dr. Deborah Sims LeBlanc Legacy Scholarships
    Award Amount: $250 (two awards)
    • Open to current Compton College students of all majors
    • Must be enrolled full-time the next academic year at a four-year college or university, with a 2.5 GPA or higher
    • Proof of enrollment for Fall 2026 required for disbursement
  • Friends of EOPS Scholarship
    Award Amount: $625
    • Open to current EOPS students at the time of application, all majors
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Proof of enrollment at California State University, Northridge for Fall 2026 required for disbursement
  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Transfer Scholarships
    Award Amount: $1,000 (five awards)
    • Open to current Compton College students accepted to a four-year HBCU
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 30 transferable units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Proof of enrollment at the HBCU for Fall 2026 required for disbursement
  • Jessica & Jose Villalobos Scholarships
    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards)
    • Open to current members of the Compton College STEM Club at the time of application
    • Demonstrate financial need based on the FAFSA
    • Must be transferring to a four-year institution in the coming fall semester
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Proof of enrollment at a four-year college or university for Fall 2026 required for disbursement
  • University of California Transfer Scholarships
    Award Amount: $1,000 (five awards)
    • Open to students accepted to a University of California campus for Fall 2026
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 30 transferable units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Proof of enrollment at a UC for Fall 2026 required for disbursement
 

Continuing Scholarships

Applicants must be returning to Compton College in Fall 2026.
  • Business and Industrial Studies Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to business or industrial studies majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Cheng-Yu Fan Social Work Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (three awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current majors in social and behavioral science, psychology, administration of justice, child development, early childhood education, economics, ethnic studies, history, liberal studies, and political science
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 12 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • CalWORKs Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College CalWORKs students of all majors at the time of application
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in required fall and spring coursework for disbursement

  • CARE Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College CARE students of all majors at the time of application
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 3 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Child Development Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current child development majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Compton College Retirees for Student Success Scholarship

    Award Amount: $500

    Eligibility:
    • Open to all current Compton College students
    • Minimum 2.5 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Additional statement of at least 300 words demonstrating commitment to academic success and community involvement
    • Enrollment in 12 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Compton College Re-Entry Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (three awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to students age 25 or older who enrolled after a break in their education
    • Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Computer Information Systems (CIS) Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current computer and information systems majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Dream Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (five awards: three part-time students currently enrolled in 6 to 11.5 units, and two full-time students currently enrolled in 12 or more units)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College California Dream Act or AB 540 students of all majors
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completed at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Must be DACA or TPS eligible and have applied for or received DACA or TPS approval
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Dr. Deborah Sims LeBlanc Legacy Scholarships

    Award Amount: $250 (two awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College students of all majors
    • One scholarship for a student enrolled full-time next year at Compton College with a 2.5 GPA or higher
    • One scholarship for a student enrolled part-time next year at Compton College or a four-year college or university with a 3.5 GPA or higher

  • Emily and Benjamin Holifield Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (three awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to full-time, continuing Compton College students of all majors
    • Enrollment in 12 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • EOPS Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current EOPS students at the time of application, all majors
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • First-Generation Student Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to first-generation college students whose parents or guardians did not attend college
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Fine Arts Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000

    Eligibility:
    • Open to fine arts majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Fine Arts, Communication and Humanities Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to fine arts, communication, or humanities majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Foster Youth Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current or former foster youth students
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Health and Public Services Studies Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to health or public services majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Honors Transfer Program Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (three awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College Honors Transfer Program students at the time of application
    • Minimum 3.2 GPA on all transferable college coursework
    • Completion of at least 9 transferable units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Humanities Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current humanities majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Joyce Duren Memorial Scholarship

    Award Amount: $300

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current EOPS/CARE students at the time of application, all majors
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Kuo-Bin Hong Mathematics Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000 (three awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current mathematics majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 12 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Mathematics Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current mathematics majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Nursing Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current nursing majors at Compton College at the time of application
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Ophelia Scott Memorial Fund Scholarship

    Award Amount: $300

    Eligibility:
    • Open to students entering their second, third, or fourth semester of Compton College’s Nursing Program in Fall 2026
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Must be returning to Compton College in Fall 2026
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Pride Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College students who self-identify as LGBTQ+
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Rising Scholars Second Chance Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to Compton College Rising Scholars students at the time of application
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Robert Spiecker Memorial Scholarships

    Award Amount: $500 (two awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College students majoring in history, music, creative arts, fine arts, or performing arts
    • Minimum 2.5 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 12 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College STEM majors
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Service and Leadership Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (three awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current members of the Associated Student Government or College Corps Program at the time of application
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Single-Parent Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College students who are single parents
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Special Resource Center (SRC) Scholarship

    Award Amount: $1,000

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College SRC students at the time of application
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Social Sciences Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current social sciences majors at Compton College
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Veterans Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (two awards: one part-time student and one full-time student)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to U.S. veterans, active-duty members of the armed forces, and dependents
    • Must provide documentation verifying veteran, active-duty, or dependent status, such as a DD-214, military ID, active-duty orders, or proof of relationship for dependents
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 6 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Wen-Hwa Yang Single Parent Scholarships

    Award Amount: $1,000 (three awards)

    Eligibility:
    • Open to current Compton College students who are single parents
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA
    • Completion of at least 6 units at Compton College by the end of Fall 2025
    • Enrollment in 12 or more units for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 required for disbursement

  • Xin-Hao Meng Business Scholarships
     

CCCSE Osher Scholarship at Compton College

The California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE) Osher Scholarship supports Compton College students with high financial need who are making progress toward their educational goals. The scholarship is funded through the Bernard Osher Foundation and administered through the Foundation for California Community Colleges.
  • Eligibility Requirements

    To be considered for the Osher Scholarship at Compton College, students must:

    • Be enrolled at Compton College
    • Have completed at least 24 degree-applicable semester units by the time of the initial scholarship disbursement
    • Be enrolled in at least 6 units during the term of award, unless an approved reduced course load exception applies
    • Have a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) on file
    • Be making satisfactory progress toward a degree
    • Not exceed the program’s $4,800 cumulative lifetime Osher Scholarship limit

    Transfer units from another college may be counted if they have been evaluated and accepted by Compton College as degree-applicable coursework.

  • Selection Criteria

     
    The Osher Scholarship is a need-based scholarship, and financial need receives top priority in the selection process.

    If the number of eligible students exceeds available funding, Compton College may prioritize students based on:

    • Highest financial need
    • Continued eligibility at the time of disbursement
    • Current enrollment level
    • Compliance with all program requirements

    Compton College may use a student’s Student Aid Index (SAI) or other financial aid need indicators available through the financial aid application process to help rank eligible students by financial need.

    Grades, GPA, and test scores are not used as selection criteria, provided the student is making satisfactory progress toward a degree.

  • Award Amounts

    Award amounts are based on enrolled units at the time of disbursement and current program guidelines:

    • 12 or more units: up to $800 per semester
    • 9 to 11.99 units: up to $600 per semester
    • 6 to 8.99 units: up to $400 per semester

    Students may receive up to $1,600 per academic year, with a $4,800 cumulative lifetime maximum across the California Community College system.

  • Allowable Use of Funds

    Because Osher recipients must already have a California College Promise Grant, Osher Scholarship funds are intended to help cover educational expenses other than tuition and enrollment fees.

    Examples may include:

    • Textbooks
    • Lab fees
    • Uniforms
    • Tools
    • Required supplies
    • Other required educational equipment

  • Important Information

    • Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee an award
    • Awards are subject to funding availability
    • Eligibility may be reviewed again before disbursement
    • Students may be asked to confirm whether they have previously received an Osher Scholarship at another California community college
    • Scholarships may be renewed if the student continues to meet all eligibility requirements and remains within the lifetime maximum
    • Selected Osher Scholars may be asked to submit a thank-you letter acknowledging the support of the Osher Foundation

  • Additional Notice

    Compton College administers the Osher Scholarship in accordance with statewide program guidelines established by the Foundation for California Community Colleges and the Bernard Osher Foundation. Program requirements, award amounts, and procedures are subject to change based on updated guidance.

 

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