What is an Off Campus Scholarship?
Off-Campus Scholarships are grants awarded to students by organizations outside of Stan State and can come from businesses, nonprofit organizations or foundations. They are similar to other grants in that they are usually not required to be repaid. Off-Campus Scholarships can be a valuable addition to your financial aid package, as they can help you cover your educational expenses.
There are thousands of Off-Campus Scholarships available usually awarded based on merit, need, or for specific achievements, talents, or areas of study.
Awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence or exceptional talent in a specific area.
Designed for students who require financial assistance to attend a college or university. These scholarships consider the financial situation of the student and their family.
Available for students enrolled in specific programs, such as engineering, arts, or business.
This section provides tips on where to find off-campus scholarships and how to effectively apply for them.
- High school guidance offices
- Community college offices
- Banks and other businesses
- Local community groups or clubs
- Educational organizations
- Religious or church groups
- Service organizations
- Alumni associations
- College or major department websites
- Explore reputable scholarships websites and databases, such as:
- Studentaid.gov
- Fastweb
- Scholarhips.com
- The College Board Scholarship Search
- CalKIDS
- Reading the application carefully – Common application materials include: essay, letters of recommendation, information about your academic record, a resume.
- Filling out the application completely
- Submitting the application by the deadline
- Having someone proofread the essay
- Avoiding scholarships that require a processing fee
- Being aware of scholarship scams
- Applying for as many scholarships as possible
Do Scholarships Need to be reported to your school of attendance?
Yes, scholarships you are awarded need to be reported to Stan State Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
For questions, contact the Stan State Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
Updated: May 21, 2025