Compton College Scholarships

The 2026-2027 Compton College Scholarship application period is now closed. Scholarship decisions will be sent to students’ @compton.edu email addresses in May 2026. The 2027-2028 scholarship application will open on October 1, 2026.

Compton College offers a variety of scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals. By completing one scholarship application, students are automatically considered for all Compton College scholarships for which they are eligible. Eligibility is based on the student profile and the information submitted in the application, so there is no need to complete separate applications for individual scholarships.

Next Application Cycle

The application for 2027–2028 Compton College Scholarships will open on October 1, 2026.

Please check back during the next application period for access to the online scholarship application and updated scholarship information.

General Application Requirements

All scholarship applicants must:

Complete a personal statement of at least 300 words
Name and email address of a Compton College faculty member or classified staff member who can complete an online questionnaire regarding the student’s academic achievement and character

Some scholarships may require additional documentation or responses. If applicable, students will be prompted during the application process to submit any required materials.

Examples of additional requirements may include:

A second or scholarship-specific personal statement
Proof of enrollment at a transfer institution
Verification of participation in a student support program such as EOPS, CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars, or another eligible program
Students should complete all required fields in the scholarship application to ensure full consideration.

How Scholarship Funds Are Applied

Scholarship disbursement depends on the funding source and scholarship type.

District-funded scholarships, including those funded by Compton College or the Foundation for the Compton Community College District, are first applied to any outstanding student account balances, which may include tuition, fees, books, or other institutional charges. Any remaining balance is then disbursed to the student through BankMobile.

Privately funded scholarships, which are provided by external donors or organizations, may follow the same process or may be disbursed directly to the student, depending on donor instructions.

Transfer scholarships for students transferring from Compton College to a four-year college or university are not applied to the student account. These awards are issued by check and are mailed or distributed directly to the student after proof of enrollment is received and verified.

Students will be notified during the award process regarding how their scholarship funds will be applied and disbursed.

When Scholarship Funds Are Disbursed

Scholarships are generally disbursed in two payments, one in the fall term and one in the spring term.

Disbursement typically occurs after the census date each term, once enrollment has been verified.

Transfer-related scholarships may be disbursed on a different timeline depending on the scholarship requirements.

Personal Statement Support

Students who need help preparing their personal statement may visit:

Student Success Center (L-SSC, 2nd Floor)
Transfer & Career Center (SSB Room 266)
Writing Center

These offices offer tutoring and support to help students strengthen their scholarship application materials.

Scholarship Safety Reminder

Students should never pay to apply for scholarships.

For more information about scholarship scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission resource on scholarship and financial aid scams.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Compton College and the Foundation for the Compton Community College District are committed to providing equal access to scholarship opportunities. Scholarship criteria may not be based on protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.