Creating Opportunity. Ensuring Success

The Omega Nu Scholarship program is one of the largest in Santa Cruz County. The program was established in 1957 to assist qualified students who are planning to attend public California universities or colleges. These scholarships are based on financial need and scholastic achievement. Over the past six years over $600,000 has been awarded to local high school and college students. The amount awarded each year is dependent on the proceeds from the annual Omega Nu fundraisers as well as our endowment portfolio. The eligibility and general requirements are listed below. In 2024 $99,600 was awarded in new and renewal scholarships to students in the County of Santa Cruz.  

For more information email omeganuscscholarships@gmail.com or contact your local high school or Cabrillo counseling offices.

 

 

NEW SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

High School Seniors currently enrolled at Aptos, Harbor, Santa Cruz, Soquel, San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz Charter Schools

Cabrillo College Students who are graduates of the above local high schools and will be transferring to a UC or CSU in the Fall

General Requirements

For high school seniors applying for a California Community College or California State College/University Scholarship, an overall GPA of 3.2, and/or college potential as recommended by a counselor

For Cabrillo students applying for a California State College/University Scholarship, an overall GPA of 3.0

For high school seniors applying for a Vocational Scholarship, good academic standing

Students must be in need of financial assistance

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are available here and from the following high school and college counseling offices:

  • Aptos

  • Harbor

  • Santa Cruz

  • Soquel

  • San Lorenzo Valley

  • Scotts Valley

  • Santa Cruz Charter Schools

  • Cabrillo College (online only)

Applications need to be completed, electronically or manually, and emailed to omeganuscscholarships@gmail.com, along with any supporting documentation. Applications can also be mailed to: PO Box 1696, Santa Cruz, CA 95061.

Application Deadline: Completed applications must be received, or postmarked if mailed, by March 26th, 2025. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS for applications received after this date.

Selection Process:  The Scholarship Committee pre-screens all applicants and schedules interviews for the top applicants on April 30th and May 3rd. 

Date of Awards: Scholarship recipients will be notified the week of May 5th.

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS

If you are a current scholarship recipient and would like to apply for a renewal scholarship for the upcoming year, please click here for an updated application. Completed applications are due March 26th, 2025.