Miss the Community Scholarship Fair? Information from participants is below!
Scholarships Applications available for 2026 graduates.
The Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce will be awarding scholarships to qualified students who are graduating from a high school in Ridgecrest or Trona in 2025-2026 school year and will be attending a 2-year or 4-year college.
2026 Submission application available now and due April 7! A transcript is required as part of the process.
Evaluation criteria will include academic achievement, extracurricular activities, Financial need, and interpersonal skills.
Apply today! Both the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce and the Ridgecrest Chamber Ambassadors will be awarding scholarships based on the single application. Don’t miss out!
Please submit all Chamber applications to: chamber@ridgecrestchamber.com
AltaOne Federal Credit Union - Applications due by 5pm, Monday, March 31, 2026 to Foundation@AltaOne.net
Digital application available at https://altaone.org/2026-digital-scholarship. AltaOne Foundation Digital Scholarship
Applicant must be a member of AltaOne Federal Credit Union with accounts in good standing at the time of application and scholarship award announcement.
Altrusa International of the Indian Wells Valley - Applications due April 3, 2026
Application here. For questions, contact Jessica Krall.
Cerro Coso Community College Foundation - Complete your application online, the link will be available October 1 - February 28
The CCCC Foundation works with dozens of community donors to offer scholarships and awards to Cerro Coso students just like you with one easy application and more than 50 opportunities for cash awards.
Daughters of the American Revolution - Panamint Springs Chapter- Applications due April 15, 2026
Essay and application required.
Contact Sharon Homer for more information.
Desert Area Teachers Association - Applications due April 3, 2026
Multiple scholarships available. To apply join their Google Classroom. Click the + to join, class code is Y2FK34RT
Contact sburgess@ssusd.org with any questions.
Indian Wells Valley Republican Club - Applications due April 4, 2026
Must be a current High School Senior planning on attending a Community College, University, or Trade School in the Fall of 2026.
For more information, contact Marlene Tracy.
Kern Community Foundation- The scholarship window for 2026 is now OPEN until March 30, 2026
Kern Community Foundation manages more than two dozen scholarship funds. Their Online Common Scholarship Application will enter you into the running for all of the scholarships held at Kern Community Foundation. You spend your time submitting the best application you can, we will fit you into every opportunity you qualify for. One application, multiple opportunities.
Kiwanis Club of Ridgecrest - Applications due April 18, 2026
Awarded to Key Club members
The Eastern Sierra Branch of the California Writers Club (Ridge Writers) - Applications due on March 31, 2026
Essay required. For application details, contact Janis Kunz, Scholarship Chair.
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce - Applications due April 7, 2026
For graduating high school seniors. Application at the top of this page.
Ridgecrest Elks Lodge 1913 - Applications due in August 2026
Multiple scholarships available: Most Valuable Student for High School Seniors, Legacy Awards for children/grandchildren of Elks members, Scholarships for Disabled Students and Vocational Grants. https://www.elks.org/scholars/ for more information
Contact the local Elks Lodge at elks1913@gmail.com or by calling 760-375-8551 for other opportunities.
Ridgecrest Lions Club - Applications due May 16, 2026
For students who plan on attending Cerro Coso Community College. Application available here.
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Foundation - Applications for Fall Semester 2026 MUST be received by September 11th
The RRHF has established the Fred Hawkins Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Memorial Scholarship in honor of all the work Fred has done in support of EMT programs across our city, county, state and beyond. The Foundation seeks to strengthen and build a better future for our community through EMT education.
More information available here.
Roadrunner Ridge Community Foundation - Applications due March 16, 2026, video submissions due by March 31, 2026
Applicants must be attending high school full-time within the Desert Valleys FCU field of membership area.
For application information contact 760-446-3500 ext 113 or foundation@desertvalleys.org
Rotary Club of China Lake - Applications due March 31, 2026
Please DOWNLOAD the fillable pdf scholarship application here to complete and send in as directed below:
Mailing address: Rotary Club of China Lake Charitable Foundation (RCCLCF), PO Box 1599, Ridgecrest, CA 93556.
Or email: charitablefoundationrccl@gmail.com – Attn: Scholarship Interview Team
Sierra Sands Unified School District - Applications due March 16, 2026
Eligible applicants are current 2026 seniors from Sherman E. Burroughs High School or Mesquite High School.
Access application here.