Scholarships & Financial Aid

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 $17 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. 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.

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The Battle of the High Schools FAFSA/CADAA Completion Competition

The Battle of the High Schools is back! Seniors – Complete your FAFSA/CADAA by April 2nd and help your class win!

The high school in each district with the highest FAFSA/CADAA applications completed by April 2 will win $3,000 cash prizes for their senior class.

And that’s not all! The overall high school winner receives an additional $1,000! There will also be a $1,000 prize to the small school winner and a $1,000 prize to the alternative education winner!

Visit the resources below and get started on your application today!

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>|

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.

Scholarships Accepting Applications Now

Carreón Foundation Scholarship

Since 1991, the Dr. Carreón Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships to more than 475 Coachella Valley and Blythe students.

The Dr. Carreón Foundation scholarships are available on a competitive basis to Coachella Valley and Blythe students of Mexican American descent that are pursuing their first undergraduate degree.

Deadline: Friday, March 24 | CarreónFoundation.org

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Black & African American Healthcare Scholarship

OneFuture Coachella Valley, in partnership with the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, is offering scholarships to Black & African American students pursuing majors and careers in healthcare.

Deadline: Friday, March 29, 11:59PM

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OneFuture Coachella Valley Scholarship

Since 2009, OneFuture Coachella Valley (OFCV) and local partners have aligned and awarded more than $17 million in scholarships to more than 2,600 students.

If awarded a scholarship, students will be required to fulfill the following requirements as part of the scholarship award:

  • Participate in events/workshops, including OneFuture Coahcella Valley’s Student Leadership Conference (June / July 2024), Midyear Mixer (December / January 2025), and Bridge to Careers workshops.
  • Additional requirements will be outlined on your Student Award Agreement.

Deadline: Friday, March 29, 11:59PM

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Modernism Scholarship

Modernism Week provides scholarships to Coachella Valley students pursuing college educations in the fields of architecture and design.

Modernism Week is also a charitable organization, providing scholarships to local students; as well as supporting local and state preservation organizations and neighborhood groups in their efforts to preserve modernist architecture throughout the state of California.

Deadline: Sunday, April 7, 11:59PM

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