A photo student attending a NOCE Career Resource Center workshop.

Students are invited to participate in scholarship workshops. – Workshop dates TBD

The workshops provide students with all of the details related to the scholarship program and the application:

  • What are scholarships?
  • Types of scholarships.
  • Scholarship requirements.
  • How to apply.
  • Help in understanding the essay requirements.
  • How to submit additional requirements (letter of recommendation).

Students, take note of when your scholarship of interest is due. No scholarships will be accepted after the listed due date.

Assistance Available

For application assistance, please visit the Anaheim Campus:

  • ESL Student Support Center (Anaheim Campus, Room 702; Cypress Center, Building TE2/Room 203; Wilshire Center, Building 200, Room 214)

For one-on-one assistance with writing an essay, visit the NOCE Learning Center (Tutoring) for faculty help:

Important Dates

Scholarship NameScholarship OPENScholarship CLOSEDApplication Location
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Faculty & Staff Association ScholarshipTo Be AnnouncedTo Be AnnouncedFor more information, visit: NOCCCD APIDA
Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA) ScholarshipTo Be AnnouncedTo Be AnnouncedFor more information, review last year’s application form.

Visit: NOCCCD BFSA
District Management Association ScholarshipWednesday, February 18, 2026End of Day Thursday, March 26, 2026ONLINE NOCE Scholarship Application
Dr. Cheryl A. Marshall Endowed Scholarship in Leadership and ServiceReturning Spring 2027Returning Spring 2027ONLINE NOCE Scholarship Application
Enrique “Kiki” Zuniga ScholarshipTo Be AnnouncedTo Be AnnouncedFor more information, visit: NOCCCD LFSA
NOCE Kindness Scholarship Wednesday, February 18, 2026End of Day Thursday, March 26, 2026ONLINE NOCE Scholarship Application
Planting Seeds Scholarship – Early Childhood Education (ECE)Wednesday, February 18, 2026End of Day Thursday, March 26, 2026ONLINE NOCE Scholarship Application
Rainbow Alliance of District (RAD) ScholarshipTo Be AnnouncedTo Be AnnouncedFor more information, review the RAD Scholarship page.

Visit: NOCCCD RAD
Roots of Success ScholarshipWednesday, February 18, 2026End of Day Thursday, March 26, 2026ONLINE NOCE Scholarship Application
Student Emergency Relief ScholarshipWednesday, February 18, 2026End of Day Thursday, March 26, 2026ONLINE NOCE Scholarship Application