Coalinga Scholarships

The scholarships listed below all use the following West Hills Foundation Scholarship Application.

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West Hills Foundation Scholarship Application

If you have any questions or problems call (559) 934-2150 or email Foundation@whccd.edu.

 


WHCC Scholarships

The scholarships listed below are available to Coalinga College students.  The criteria for each scholarship is listed.  All scholarships are awarded on a two semester basis with one half being paid on the first day of each semester upon verification of enrollment.

 
Agriculture Scholarships 
Ag Scholarship - Ag Scholar 


Full-time Agriculture Major Scholarship

Designed for the student that wants to attend classes full-time and attain a certificate or associate degree within the Agriculture and Industrial Science Department.  These funds will support the student’s tuition and living expenses to limit the need to work full-time.  The required hours will provide practical research and active learning on the Farm of the Future.

  • $5,500 a year - Covers Full Tuition, books, travel expenses and helps with living expenses
  • Requires 108 hours/semester of research or demonstration projects on the Farm of the Future
  • Requires 12 or more units per semester at a 2.5 GPA or higher toward an AIS degree or certificate

Part-time Agriculture Major Scholarship

Designed for the student that intends to attend classes part-time and attain a certificate or associate degree within the Ag and Ind. Science Department. These funds will support the tuition and other associated educational costs.  The required hours will provide practical research and active learning on the Farm of the Future.

  • $2,000 year - Covers Tuition and books for those students that have part-time jobs
  • Requires 36 hours/semester of research or demonstration projects on the Farm of the Future
  • Requires 6 or more units per semester at a 2.5 GPA or higher

Ag Support Scholarship

Designed for those students whom are working full-time positions, but need support for purchase of books, transportation expenses, or other associated educational expenses.

  • $1,000 a year – Helps tuition and books costs for those students with full time jobs.
  • Requires 6 or more units per semester at a 2.5 GPA or higher

 

Ag Scholarship -Farm of the Future Scholarship

Five annual scholarships in the amount of $500 - $1,000

Students are selected by the Farm of the Future

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must be enrolled in Coalinga College Precision Ag program or be an Ag major
  • Student must complete FASFA
  • Student must submit a letter of recommendation from program instructor at Coalinga College Farm of the Future
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
 
Ag Scholarship - Henry Mayo Newhall Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must be entering freshman or current freshman
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Preference to students concentrating on Ag and Ag related studies who are from Firebaugh, Merced, Santa Maria , or King City
 
Ag Scholarship - Stephen Orradre Memorial Scholarship

Two annual scholarships in the amount of $250 to $500

1. One scholarship for continuing student in the amount of $250

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Ag or pre-veterinary major
  • Minimum GPA 3.0

2. One scholarship for a transfer student in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) in a four year college or university
  • Ag or pre-veterinary major
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
 
Ag Scholarship - Bob Viets Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of 1,000

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Of those 15 units, 6+ units must be of Ag or Ag related course study each semester
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Student must have attended an accredited high school in the United States for a minimum of one year
  • Preference given to students whose parent is currently (or within the last 6 months) has been employed in the ag/ranching industry in California
 
Ag Scholarship - RCO Ag Credit Endowed Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) or part time (6+ units) at any WHC location
  • Must be enrolled in a program that supports the agriculture industry. May include courses in academic or vocational programs
  • Student must be entering freshman, continuing at WHC,  planning to continue collegiate education or vocational program
  • Student must be enrolled in an agriculture program

     
Ag Scholarship -Jack and Bernice Woolf Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Students must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at any WHC location
  • Student must be continuing at WHC, or planning to continue collegiate education or vocational program
  • Ag Science & Technology Major
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Preference given to student athletes, student body officers, club activities and WHC district high school graduates

 
ASB Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $200 for a transfer student only

Two annual scholarships in the amount of $100

  • Student must be enrolled full time

 

Britz, Inc. STEAM Scholarship

3 annual scholarships at each location as well as one available at any location

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Degree seeking students (AS/S or higher)
  • Student must be science, technology,engineering, agriculture, or math majors (STEAM)
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • These scholarships are for serious students who expect to complete a degree and find gainful employment in one of the listed fields
 
Coalinga Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

A number of annual scholarships in the amount of $250 each

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Intended for transferring or continuing students
  • Student must be continuing and have successfully completed two semesters or intend to continue collegiate education
  • Business Major
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
 
The Corcoran Promise Scholarship

Scholarship to pay for a Corcoran High School graduate's first year at West Hills College

  • Available for any student graduating from Corcoran High School and enrolling at WHC during fall or spring of their freshman year of college
  • No minimum GPA requirement
  • Scholarship recipients will be expected to conduct 10 hours community service at a Corcoran civic organization each semester
  • Recipients will also have the opportunity to participate in a college preparation program: M3 Intervention, which focuses on math, money, and time management

Students interested in applying should make an appointment with a West Hills College representative at Corcoran High School.

CSEA Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled 15+ units or 6+ units at Coalinga College
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Only classified employees (CSEA members) and their family (children, grandchildren) are eligible
 
Barbara Devine Memorial Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled at Coalinga College
  • Student must be a graduate of Coalinga High School, or Faith Christian Academy
 
 
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $250 (Book Voucher ONLY)

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must be continuing, second year student
  • Student must submit a letter of recommendation from the Coalinga College Athletic Director

 

Forth Family Endowed Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education
  • Social Science or English Major
  • Minimum GPA 3.5
  • Preference given to student athletes, student body officers, club activities, and WHC District high school graduates

 

Marlon Hall Jr. Memorial Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must have attended an accredited high school in the United States for a minimum of one year (excluding California) prior to attending Coalinga College
  • When applying, student must be full time Coalinga College freshman who will receive their first scholarship payment to be applied to their first semester of their second year as a full time registered student at Coalinga College
  • Minimum GPA 2.7 during the first year at Coalinga College
  • Student must be a documented participant in one or more of the following student activities: intercollegiate athletics, student government, Coalinga College organized student club

 

Ann Harris Memorial Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education
  • Preferred theater or performing arts, film, fine arts, hotel/restaurant, culinary or any major in the entertainment oriented industry
  • Minimum GPA 3.0

 

International Students Scholarship

Two annual scholarships in the amount of $250 each

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must be continuing community college at Coalinga College
  • Student must be an international student
  • Student must write an essay describing why they decided to study in the United States and Coalinga College
  • Minimum GPA 3.0

 

Edna L. and Nick Ivans Endowed Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $300

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Preferred Business or Science major
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education in Business or Science
  • Preferred - person involved with or supportive of issues involving women majoring in Business or Science

 

J.D. Johnson Memorial Rodeo Scholarship

Students are selected by the Rodeo Boosters

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500 - $1,000

  • Student must be full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must be pursuing their associate degree and/or enrolled in a vocational program
  • Student must be active in Coalinga College Rodeo program
  • Student must be a member of or eligible to be a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association
  • Minimum GPA 3.0

 

Robert & Collette Keller Memorial Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 (Book or Tuition Voucher ONLY)

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education or vocational program
  • Minimum GPA  3.5
  • First Priority goes to family members of Keller Auto Center employees
  • Second priority goes to those with a family member working in the automotive industry
  • Student must be a graduate of Coalinga, Lemoore, Hanford, Riverdale, Avenal, and surrounding area high schools

 

Kings/Tulare CAPCA Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000

Recipient to be selected by a committee at Farm of the Future

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education in Agriculture
  • Student must major in Ag Technology and Science, Pest Control Advisor, or Precision Agriculture
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Student must be a graduate of a Kings or Tulare County high school
 
Ron Mitchell Art Scholarship

A renewable scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education in Art
  • Student must be an Art Major at Coalinga College
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Student must have completed 24 or more “degree applicable” semester units (or the equivalent) at the time of the scholarship disbursement.

 

Mouren Family Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must be continuing community college
  • Priority given to qualified applicants with family members working in the Mouren Farming Enterprises including Bill Mouren Enterprises, William J. Mouren Farming, Coalinga Feed Yard Inc., Mouren Family Farms, and Anderson Orchards

 

Norine Oliver Memorial Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education
  • Education, Political Science, History or Social Science Majors
  • Minimum GPA 2.5

 

Bernard Osher Scholarship

Up to 16 scholarships in amounts of up to $1,100

  • Students must have completed 24 or more “degree applicable” semester units (or the equivalent) at the time of the initial scholarship disbursement
  • Students must be enrolled in at least six or more units at WHC during all terms in which the award remains active
  • Students must receive a CCC Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver
  • Students must complete 75% of their units with a 2.0 or better
  • Awards will be adjusted on enrollment status and determined as follows:
    • Full time (12+ units per term) = up to $550/semester
    • Three quarter time (9 – 11.9 units per term) = up to $412.50/semester
    • Half time (6 – 8.99 units per term) = up to $275/semester
  • Students may apply for the scholarship a second year

 

Hang T. Phan Memorial Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $250

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Chemistry or Science major
  • Minimum GPA 2.5

 

Phyllis Roberts Endowed Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must have a declared major
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Student must not have more than 24 units at any other college or university

 

J and R Rodriguez Enterprises Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $500

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education
  • Preferred Liberal Studies Major
  • Minimum GPA 2.5

 

Sawyers Memorial Endowed Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education
  • Education major preferred

  

Watts Family Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $300

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education
  • Child Development Major
  • Minimum GPA 3.0

 

West Hills College Agriculture Scholars

10 annual scholarships in the amount of $6,000 plus enrollment fees

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Must major in Agriculture, PCA, Irrigation, Welding, or Industrial Maintenance Technology
  • Applicants must submit an essay or short video describing their dedication to California agriculture
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in major courses at WHC (no minimum high school GPA for entering freshmen)

 

West Hills College Faculty Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of up to $500

  • Student must be enrolled part or full time at Coalinga College
  • Scholarship for full time (15+ units) student is $500
  • Scholarship for part time (6+ units) student is $250
  • First priority goes to a family member of a WHCCD faculty member
  • Second priority goes to a family member of a WHCCD employee

 

West Hills College Rodeo Boosters Scholarship

Students are selected by Coalinga College Rodeo Booster Club

A number of annual scholarships up to the amount of $3,000 each

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must be academically eligible for college rodeo
  • Student eligible for up to a maximum of four semesters
  • Student must be enrolled in the WHC Rodeo program each semester and be a member of or eligible to be a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association
  • Application must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation for this specific scholarship by the WHC Rodeo program director, who will also recommend an award amount to be given

 

Woodson Memorial Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $150

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at Coalinga College
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education
  • Science Major preferred
  • Minimum GPA 3.0

 

The scholarships listed below are available at any West Hills College location

Cathy Barabe Student Engagement Award

One annual award in the amount of $250

  • Student must be enrolled at any WHC location
  • Award will be presented to a student who exemplifies the spirit and dedication to assisting the community we serve

 

California League of Food Producers
  • One scholarship in the amount of $500
  • Students must be enrolled full time (15+ units) or part time (6+ units) at any WHC location
  • Minimum GPA 3.0

 

Robert "Bob" Clement Athletic Achievement Award

One annual award in the amount of $250

  • Student must be enrolled at any WHC Location
  • Award will be presented to a student athlete who exemplifies the sportsmanship, teamwork, citizenship, and courage to go beyond athletic talent and contribute to the well-being of their college and community

 

 
Wakefield Everett Memorial Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $100

  • Student must be enrolled at any WHC location
  • Humanities major
  • Student must intend to continue collegiate education in Humanities
  • Student must be graduating that academic year
  • Minimum GPA 3.75

 

High School Equivalency Testing Award

Awards available at the cost of high school equivalency test

  • Available to any student who is enrolled in a WHCCD program to complete high school equivalency who doesn't have the financial resources to pay for the test fee
  • Students are not required to be an enrolled at West Hills College - just involved in one of the high school equivalency programs offered by the district or the Westside Institute of Technology
  • Students must be recommended by their high school equivalency instructors and must have two letters of recommendation and provide evidence of low income status

High School Equivalency Application

 

Ed Marco Veterans Scholarship

Three annual scholarships in the amount of $1,200 each

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at any WHC location
  • First priority to entering freshman
  • Second priority to continuing community college student
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Student must meet financial need
  • Student must complete FASFA application
  • Student must provide documentation of military service of at least 4 years
  • Student must not qualify or be eligible for GI benefits
  • Scholarship does not apply to Active Duty service members

 

Teresa Anne Mendes Memorial Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at any WHC location
  • Student must be a graduate from Riverdale High School
  • Student must be entering freshman and planning to continue collegiate education
  • Minimum GPA 3.2
Jackie Navarro Memorial Scholarship

Two annual scholarships in the amount of $450

  • Student must be enrolled part time (6+ units) or full time (15+ units) at WHC
  • Student must an entering freshman who intends to continue their collegiate education
  • Must reside in either Coalinga or Huron and be a graduate from Coalinga High School, Chesnut High School, or Cambridge High School.
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
Padilla Family Scholarship

One annual scholarship in the amount of $300

  • Student must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at any WHC location
  • Priority given to Avenal High School graduates
  • Student must be entering freshman, continuing at WHC, or planning to continue collegiate education
  • Minimum GPA 3.0

  

Recurrent Energy Scholarship

Five annual scholarships in the amount of $500

  • Students must be enrolled at least part time (6+ units) at any WHC location
  • Student must be a Tranquillity High School student or graduate
  • Must have an expressed intention to pursue a career in renewable energy, whether it be installation, project development, management, operations and maintenance, communications, project finance/accounting, or research fields
  • Minimum GPA 2.75

 

The Corcoran Promise Scholarship

Scholarship to pay for a Corcoran High School graduate's first year at West Hills College

  • Student must be a Corcoran High School graduate
  • No minimum GPA requirement
  • Scholarship recipients will be expected to conduct 10 hours of community service each semester at a Corcoran non-profit organization
  • Recipients will have the opportunity to participate in a college preparation program: M3 Intervention, which focuses on math, money and time management

Students interested in applying should make an appointment with a West Hills College representative at Corcoran High School. Corcoran High School can be reached at (559) 992-8884.

 West Hills Community College Foundation General Scholarship

Three annual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 - one for each WHCL location

  • Students must be enrolled full time (15+ units) at any WHC location
  • Student must be continuing at West Hills College
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Preference given to student active in college and/or community service