The 2025 - 2026 Scholarship Application Period closed on March 31, 2025.
All applicants will be notified of award decisions in May 2025 via their @compton.edu email.
For additional information, please contact Financial Aid at financialaid@compton.edu
Current Fall 2024 Compton College students are encouraged to explore the many scholarship opportunities based on a variety of criteria.
For details about current scholarship eligibility please view our Compton College Scholarships webpage.
The Compton College Scholarship Program is committed to supporting student success and access by recognizing and rewarding student achievement. A scholarship is a gift - college funds that do not have to be repaid. Many Compton College scholarships are made available through the generosity of private donors who have helped promote the college's continuing commitment to academic excellence.
Scholarships will be awarded during the 2025-2026 academic year to students who meet eligibility requirements. Most scholarships are for returning students and require full-time enrollment in the fall and spring semesters to receive the full award. A few scholarships are targeted for transfer students; verification of university enrollment is required prior to award disbursement. Applicants will be notified of award decisions via their @compton.edu email in May 2025.
Scholarship Tips
- Create an insightful personal statement; this is an important part of your application that is reviewed closely. There is a 300-word minimum for your personal statement. Visit the Student Success Center (L-SSC, 2nd floor) or Transfer & Career Center (SSB, Room 266) for assistance. Please visit the Writing Center's webpage to view the online tutoring schedules. For more information on how to join these virtual tutoring sessions visit the Library webpage.
- You will also be required to provide the name and email of a Compton College Classified employee or faculty member who will complete an online questionnaire about your academic potential, in-class achievements, and your character. Ideally, contact the Classified employee or faculty member as soon as possible. Allow enough time for them to agree to complete the questionnaire, and familiarize themselves with your academic progress, future goals and/or other first-hand knowledge of your college career.
- Beware of scholarship scams; you should never have to pay fees to apply for or search for scholarships. For more information view: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0082-scholarship-and-financial-aid-scams.
Outside Scholarship Opportunity
Reel Money Courses is offering 10 “Reach for the Stars” scholarships for the Reel Money Courses - Film Finance Course. This course provides cutting edge film finance education for students interested in careers in film/TV, dram, finance, accounting, economics, business, sociology, law, entertainment , and more. The course is fully online and self-paced and is approved by the State Bar Associations of California, Louisiana, Georgia, and Nevada for continuing education credit. It is also accepted by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as well by the Board for Certified Financial Planners.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, students can complete the application form: Reach for the Stars Scholarship before January 31, 2025. You can learn more about the course by watching this Reel Money Courses for Students video and referring to the attached FAQ. Please send any additional questions to HWLewis@UCLA.edu.
