El Camino College Foundation Scholarship Program

At El Camino College, Foundation scholarships serve students with varied profiles: academic achievement, financial need, leadership, community service, campus-club affiliation, and international-student status appear among fund criteria. For Fall 2026, the college reported that nearly 675 students received more than $1 million in scholarships; some awards covered tuition, fees, and textbooks. Those previous-year results do not predict the 2027 award amount or number of recipients.

The 2027 application is open and closes Sunday, December 20, 2026. Students apply through MyECC by signing in and choosing Scholarship Application under Quick Links. The college advises applicants to review individual criteria and submit even though some awards may require additional responses or evaluations. The school publishes essay guidance, but each fund may impose specific requirements, and awards are made after spring-cycle review.

Before starting, students need MyECC access and should confirm that their admission or enrollment status allows them to use the portal. The scholarship list includes international students, but that does not mean every fund is open to every nationality; individual criteria control. Complete FAFSA or CADAA for the academic year when applicable and ask the office how awards coordinate with Pell or other grants. Keep the submission confirmation and monitor campus email because some steps may follow the initial application.

To compare this benefit with other options, ask financial aid for an estimate separating tuition, fees, housing, and excluded expenses. Confirm whether it can renew, what academic progress it requires, and whom to contact if payment does not appear on the account. Keep award letters and receipts until the school confirms disbursement.

Official program information and application