City of Commerce Scholarship Program

Commerce, California’s scholarship programme provides local support to residents pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree. The City says the 2027 form will be available in early January. Until it appears, the detailed online requirements belong to the 2026 cycle and are for planning only, not confirmed rules for the next award.

The 2026 cycle required one year of residency and a City resident card with identification, school-specific academic thresholds, and proof of financial need. The file included a sealed transcript, essay, two recommendations, and admission verification. The City reported 2025 awards between $400 and $3,000, but the amount and selection for 2027 have not been published.

READs Center is the contact and submission location listed by the City. It is at 5655 Jillson Street, Commerce, CA 90040; phone 323-887-4423; email CommerceScholarship@commerceca.gov. The <a data-profile="commerce-reads-center">READs Center profile</a> explains records and receipt confirmation; the <a data-profile="commerce-scholarship">municipal fund profile</a> separates prior-cycle facts from the upcoming application.

Who it serves and what it can cover: The 2026 cycle required one year of residency, City ID and identification, financial need, school-specific GPA, and a sealed transcript. The City reported historical 2025 awards of $400–$3,000; that does not set 2027 amounts.

How to apply or get help: The 2027 application is expected in early January. The 2026 cycle is closed; email CommerceScholarship@commerceca.gov or call READs Center before submitting records. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.

Official application and program information