OneFuture Coachella Valley awards scholarships in partnership with local nonprofit organizations and provides students with financial aid counseling to help them navigate the college going process. With our College and Career Navigator (C2Nav) online system, students complete a profile, submit their scholarship application, and connect to resources to help them succeed.
OneFuture Coachella Valley works closely with the valley’s three Unified School Districts to encourage all high school students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. FAFSA provides access to Pell Grants, Cal Grants, scholarships and other means of support. This process helps families and students find resources to cover up to 100% of college expenses.
Since 2009, OneFuture Coachella Valley and local nonprofit partners have aligned and awarded more than $18 million in scholarships to more than 3,000 students. On average, our scholars graduate at a higher rate with less student loan debt. Collectively, OneFuture Coachella Valley and our partners, awarded almost $1.3 million in scholarships this last year. For a list of currently open scholarship applications, scroll to the bottom of this page. Visit the link below to apply for scholarships and access resources.
As part of the Scholar Success Program, OneFuture Coachella Valley provides Student Support Services including individual counseling and mentoring sessions, leadership conferences and seminars, financial aid counseling and scholarships, regular check-in with students, and links to internships, ensuring our students successfully persist through college and graduate ready to enter the workforce. We believe in a holistic approach to provide students both financial and academic support to ensure college success.
Financial Aid Resources
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)>|
The Commission is the principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California.
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grant, work-study, and loan funds to students attending college or career school.
Admissions & Transfer Resources
Scott Cooper, Transfer Man is the Transfer Counselor for College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA. and has served as the Region 9 Transfer Coordinator at the state level. Scott has been an educator since 1996 and has served as both a K-12 and community college professor. He is currently on sabbatical touring all 23 Cal State Universities and all 10 UC Campuses while creating a travel blog ” Time to Transfer” and live podcast events. Follow Transfer Man on all socials. And get ready for some cringy dad jokes!
Scholarships Accepting Applications Now
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program
Amazon Future Engineers earn up to $40,000 for college, plus paid internship opportunities at Amazon.
The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship provides high school seniors with opportunities to launch their careers in computer science. Turn your passion for tech into your future.
The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship awards up to a $40,000 to those pursuing higher education in computer science, or other computer science related field of study along with internship opportunities at Amazon. Apply today to become one of the students that earn this amazing win-win opportunity!
Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1:00PM. (Firm deadline – No extensions)
Bezos Scholars Program – 2026 Cohort
The Bezos Scholars Program is a transformative, yearlong, no-cost leadership development program. Our mission is to champion changemakers to act on issues they care about by developing leadership skills and supporting youth-led community projects.
Each year, 12 juniors from the U.S. and five from Africa, along with educators from their respective schools, are selected as Bezos Scholars. They engage in building leadership development skills while being challenged to create Community Change Projects—fresh and sustainable approaches to meeting community needs.
The program does not offer scholarships for higher education, but it does provide free, personalized college advising, which helps students access financial resources for higher education.
Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 8:00PM.
Edison Scholars
Edison Scholars was created to recognize the makers of tomorrow – students with big dreams to help power the future. The program awards college scholarships to help fuel your passion for making a difference by studying science, technology, engineering and math.
Up to thirty (30) awards of $12,500 per year, totaling $50,000 over four years, will be granted. Awards are renewable for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and continued full-time enrollment in one of the designated fields of study at a four-year college and the continuation of the program by the Edison International Foundation. Renewal awards from prior years will continue to be honored under the original terms of those awards and are not affected by any changes.
All Edison Scholars recipients are eligible for a paid summer internship with SCE upon completing the first year of school. Scholars must meet the minimum eligibility requirements and complete the required hiring screening.
Awards are for undergraduate study only.
Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 11:59PM CT.
Think Together Scholarship
Think Together’s vision is a community where all kids get a great education that prepares them for college and career.
Think Together offers Beyond Think Together scholarships for qualifying students that embody our mission of being odds-changers. These students are succeeding in school, involved in their school’s Think Together Program and are active in their communities.
Deadline: Friday, February 20, 11:59PM