The OCC Scholarship Office provides information about outside scholarship opportunities. These sites are not affiliated with the college. The sites are meant as a tool in aiding students who are researching opportunities. The information provided is periodically updated by the OCC Scholarship Office.
The following documents may be helpful when writing your scholarship essay.
- FastWeb Tips on Writing a Scholarship Essay (PDF)
- Writing a Personal Statement (PDF) by Chuck Whitchurch, Honors Transfer Council of California
Scholarship Tips
- Be organized. Gather all applicable information or documents and watch for deadline dates. Don't wait until the last minutes.
- Follow instructions. Most scholarships require an essay, letter of recommendation, or transcript. Make sure you proofread everything before you submit your applications.
- Be honest and be yourself. Don't give false or exaggerate your qualifications such as your campus club participation, extracurricular, community services, GPA, or organization memberships.