Scholarship Opportunities

Don’t miss out! Learn about scholarships for academic excellence, leadership, financial need, and specific fields of study, as well as opportunities tailored for students interested in attending HBCUs. Take the next step in making your education more affordable and accessible.

The Hoffman Agency Scholarship

The Hoffman Agency Scholarship will cover tuition and fees for a California Community College student who transfers to attending an HBCU to study communications or a related field (English, Public Relations, or Journalism).

The scholarship will cover the recipient’s junior and senior year at an HBCU, two years.

Closing date for applications is March 14, 2025. If you have any questions, reach out to us at HBCU@Hoffman.com

Ivie Frances Wickam Scholarship

The Ivie Frances Wickam Scholarship Trust is providing scholarships for students. The Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc. (CSA), a non-profit, independent organization is the facilitator of the scholarship fund. The application will be open from January 23, 2025 until March 20, 2025


Applicants Must:

• Be graduates of Escondido High School or Palomar College.
• Be female.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Plan to attend full-time an accredited college, university, or technical college located in the United States.

Additional Desired Qualifications:
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
• Preference given to applicants expressing an interest in the arts and/or education.

Palomar College Scholarship Program

Palomar’s Annual Scholarship Application is open from May to August. The 2025/2026 Scholarship Application will be available beginning May 5th until August 15th.