​Scholarships

​Porterville College awards scholarships to students presently enrolled and attending Porterville College, as well as graduating sophomores continuing their education at a four-year institution. Applicants are considered for all awards for which they qualify. Applications are available online during the filing period. Some scholarships are awarded on the basis of grades alone, but many also have other requirements to qualify. The Porterville College Foundation scholarship application is available on this website in mid-October and due late November for the following year. The annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony is held in late April.

​ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Only regular admit students are eligible to apply.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
3. Complete a minimum of 12 units at Porterville College by the end of the Fall 2023 semester.
4. Cumulative GPA, 2.5 by the end of Fall 2023 semester.
5. Only PC transcripts will be used for eligibility unless you provide an unofficial transcript from another college or university with your application.
6. Confidential references are required.
   • References are completed during the application process.
   ​• This person should be a faculty/teacher or other professional familiar with your ability as a student. This cannot be someone related to you.

​Off-campus based scholarships are available from agencies, organizations, and 4-year colleges. You may obtain information on private scholarships from high school counselors and the Porterville College Financial Aid Office.