WELCOME TO THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE

More than 300 scholarships totaling about $330,000 were recently awarded to students attending El Camino College or transferring to the four-year college or university of their dreams. With many of these scholarships, students will receive financial assistance that may fully cover tuition, fees and textbooks.

In addition, the recent launch of a fund-raising drive in support of the statewide Osher Scholarship Endowment Program will provide even more funds to the neediest of El Camino College’s students.

Tip:
When applying for scholarships, watch deadlines! Each scholarship program runs on its own schedule.

The El Camino College Online Scholarship Application is open from November to February of every year. Some scholarships require a completed FAFSA. Please complete the FAFSA before submitting your online scholarship application.

Scholarships can be awarded based on:

• Honors and Academic achievement

• Financial need

• Leadership skills

• Community service

• Organizational and campus club affiliation

• Disabilities

A minimum of six graded units of El Camino College coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better are required for all El Camino College scholarships. The El Camino College Scholarship Online Application is available through the portal at MyEcc. After you have logged into the portal with you user name and ID, click on the "scholarship application" link to register with the online scholarship database. To begin the Scholarship Application, please click here.

Please note: All incoming freshman enrolled in fall with a minimum of 6 units for college credit are also eligible to apply.

Tip:
Develop a great personal statement essay – what makes you a great student? Don’t forget to have someone else review and proofread!

“The scariest part about college is paying for it, and the scholarships offered at El Camino College are a huge relief. Knowing I am able pay for college makes me feel less intimated and more motivated to keep going.”

- Ashley Dester, lifelong Torrance resident who plans a career as a high school English teacher

Visit the Scholarship Office! We can help you find the scholarships that are right for you.

Want to get started now? You may also do your own scholarship search on the Internet or you may apply for Institutional Scholarships by accessing MyECC.

Tip:
Do your homework! Does your parent’s employer or organizations they belong to offer scholarships? How about organizations and businesses within your community?

Scholarship Scams

Watch the warning signs listed below for this potential trap – if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

• Scholarship application fees

• A guaranteed “win”

• Promises of “free money”

• Scholarship awards never applied for

For free information or to file a complaint:http://www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams/

Contact Information

Scholarship Technician: Contact Kahea Kamahele (310) 660-6541, Administration Bldg. Rm. 119.