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Hartnell College offers a variety of scholarships for new, continuing, and transfer students. Scholarships are available for students who show academic interest, financial need, scholastic achievement, a desire to succeed, and community or campus involvement. A single application places students in consideration for many scholarships.

Most scholarships are funded through generous contributions to the Hartnell College Foundation by community groups, businesses, foundations, and individuals who value education and want to make a difference in the lives of our students.

Some donors are looking for students with a particular interest or area of study, like future nurses, math majors, or budding poets. Others may want to provide opportunities for students of a particular background, like those who are the first in their families to go to college, or students who served in the armed forces. In your application, you should tell us about yourself, and we will match you up with the scholarships for which you are eligible. You may even qualify for more than one scholarship!

Keep reading to learn about our quick and easy streamlined application process, and then get started on funding your future!




To be eligible for Hartnell College scholarships, you must:


You must submit the following documents, either typed or printed in black ink, with your name on each document, to the Hartnell College Scholarship Office.

Application - A completed Hartnell College scholarship application available here and in our office.

Personal statement - A one-page statement that includes the following:

• Your name.
• Statement or discussion of you future personal and academic goals.
• Explanation of your financial need, including any special circumstances.

Letter of recommendation - One letter of recommendation from an individual whom is familiar with your academic progress and future goals, such as a teacher or counselor.

Transcript - A copy of your unofficial transcript, which you may get (and print) using your PAWS account. (Please note that nursing scholarships require official transcripts, which may be requested through the Admissions Office.)

Please do not staple your documents.

What happens after I submit my application materials?

Applications will be reviewed by a committee in the spring, for awards to be made the next fall. Eligibility criteria will be confirmed at this time, and you will be notified by mail of your status. The selection committee will include Hartnell College faculty members or the Hartnell College Foundation Scholarship Committee.

If you are selected, your scholarship check or checks will be mailed to you at the beginning of next semester, provided that you still meet enrollment and eligibility criteria, AND that you write a thank-you letter to the donor of your scholarship.

What if I have questions?

If our Scholarship Program brochure does not answers them, please stop by or call us!

Scholarship Office - The Scholarship Office is in Room 156C of the CAB building, around the corner from Admissions and Records. The telephone number is 755-6811.

NEW Office Hours:
Monday – Tuesday 9am – 4pm
Wednesday 12 noon – 7pm
Thursday 12 noon – 7pm
Friday 9am – 3pm

*Office closed December and June; if you need assistance please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Department at 755-6806 during these months.

Financial Aid Office Hours:
Monday – Tuesday 8am -5pm
Wednesday – Thursday 8am – 7pm (when classes are in session)
Friday 9am to 5pm

Scholarship Bulletin Boards - are prominently located around campus and may have the information you seek.

Scholarship Office
CAB Building 2nd floor & 3rd floor
Student Commons Area
T.R. Merrill Hall
Technology Building
Annex Building
Performing Arts Facility
Visual Arts Facility
Physical Education Building
Child Development Center