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California Scholarships

Students who are residents of or are attending college in the Golden State should look for California scholarships to reduce the cost of attendance and keep student loans to a minimum. These scholarships can be fairly broad or designed for specific types of students. For example, some may be exclusively for those in specific counties or regions of California.

Read on to learn how to find, apply for and win California scholarships.

What is a California scholarship?

As the most populated state in the country, California has a huge number of incoming college students. And there are many organizations and companies that offer awards for California students.

The exact limits of a California scholarship depend on the provider, but they can usually be used to pay for tuition, housing, transportation and other living expenses. These scholarships may be given for several years or just for one year.

Some California scholarships are only valid if you attend a public state school, while others can be used to pay for expenses at a private school.

While some California scholarships are available to any student living in the state, others have strict geographic restrictions. For example, the Folsom Garden Club Scholarship is only available to students living in or attending school in Placer, Sacramento, El Dorado or Yolo County.

How to apply for a California scholarship

California scholarships can differ greatly in terms of their requirements and deadlines. The first step is to start researching scholarships as soon as possible, ideally during your freshman year in high school. There may be some scholarships that you can qualify for and even be awarded well before your senior year.

Make sure to be mindful of any due dates and give yourself plenty of time to apply, compose an essay or essays if required and to source recommendation letters. Also, try not to write your essay at the last minute. Give yourself at least a week to write the essay, another week to get someone else to read it and then an extra week to make any necessary changes.

Once you’re enrolled in college, you can still keep applying for California scholarships. Don’t assume that just because you’re already enrolled in college, you can’t qualify for a California scholarship. There are plenty for college undergraduate and even graduate and doctorate scholarships available.

Frequently asked questions about California scholarships

Do I have to attend school in California to apply for a California scholarship?

Typically, you will need to either live in or attend college in California. For some, you may actually need to reside there in high school and also be accepted to and attending a California college or university.

For example, the AAUW Re-Entry Women Scholarship says you can either live in or attend school in San Diego County. This means that out-of-state students can still apply.

Is the Cal Grant also a California scholarship?

The Cal Grant is a state grant given to California students who meet basic residency criteria and who attend school in the state. Like other kinds of California scholarships, the Cal Grant does not have to be paid back after graduation. This would be a good example of the programs which require both residency and attendance in California.

To apply for the Cal Grant, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the CA Dream Act application for undocumented students who do not qualify for the FAFSA.

Completing the FAFSA will also make you eligible for federal student loans and federal grants, including the Pell grant. Some schools even require that students complete the FAFSA to be eligible for their own scholarships.

How long do I need to live in California to qualify for a California scholarship?

Every California scholarship will have its own residency rules, but usually just attending college in California doesn’t count. You may need to have lived in California for at least one year before enrolling in college or have a parent who is a California resident to qualify.

If you want to attend school in California, you can consider moving there and establishing residency by getting a job. After a year, you may qualify for in-state status. This can also help you get in-state tuition rates at California schools, which are usually significantly less expensive than out-of-state tuition.

Are California scholarships only available for undergraduate degrees?

Eligibility requirements for California scholarships are very different, and many awards are given for community college or vocational students as well as graduate or professional students. While undergraduate scholarships for four-year programs may be the most common, they aren’t the only opportunities available.

No matter what kind of school you're enrolled in, you‘ll likely be able to find relevant California scholarships. The only potential caveat is if you're attending a school that is not accredited. In this case, finding awards may be trickier than if you were attending an accredited school.

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Golden State Nursing Foundation BSN Scholarship

Application Deadline: 6/30/2023
Amount: $500
Scholarships are awarded to nursing students with California residency who demonstrate the strong desire to promote the nursing profession through excellence in their studies, devotion to patient care and advancement of the nursing profession.
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California Assn. of Collectors Educational Scholarship Foundation

Application Deadline: 6/30/2023
Amount: $2,500
CACESF’s scholarship contest is open to current high school juniors and seniors who are enrolled in a California high school and will be attending any accredited public or private college, university, or trade school within 12 months of graduation. Essay prompt: All applicants must write an original essay on the following topic: The importance of establishing and maintaining good financial credit [...] More

Santa Rosa Ninety-Nines Aviation Scholarship

Application Deadline: 7/1/2023
Amount: $4,000
Each year, the Santa Rosa chapter of the Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots awards a scholarship to a local woman pilot. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funds to be used for a specific rating or certificate in flight training and/or continuing education to further the recipient’s pursuit of a career in aviation. Eligible applicants must be at least 17 years old, [...] More

Bill H. James Foundation for Aspiring African American Engineers

Application Deadline: 7/15/2023
Amount: Varies
Our awards aim to impact the lives of deserving students throughout the state of California. Our undergraduate and graduate scholarships are one of a kind, and have continuously changed the lives of those who have benefited from our support. We stay in close contact with all the recipients of our scholarship, and have seen unbelievable success stories that have come from these fine [...] More

Hearts for Community Service

Application Deadline: 7/31/2023
Amount: $5,000
The Hearts for Community Service $5,000 scholarship is available to student residents from the following Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. markets: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin who volunteer in their communities.

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San Diego State University Merit Scholarships

Application Deadline: 8/25/2023
Amount: $40,000
San Diego State has over 700 scholarship opportunities to support our students’ educational goals. Funding for our scholarships has been provided by generous donors to SDSU who believe in higher education and your ability to achieve academic success. SDSU maintains a strict policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender [...] More

Sponsoring True Advocacy for Challenged Youth Scholarship

Application Deadline: 9/15/2023
Amount: $1,000
To be eligible for the Sponsoring True Advocacy for Challenged Youth Scholarship, the applicant must be: (1) at least 17 years of age; (2) a permanent resident of California; (3) admitted to or enrolled in an educational institution that is formally recognized as an accredited institution by the United States Department of Education and (4) be a student in good standing at their currently [...] More

Students of the Year- Los Angeles

Application Deadline: 10/28/2023
Amount: $2,500
Students of the Year is a seven-week initiative from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where a select group of motivated high school students across Greater Los Angeles participate in a fundraising competition to benefit LLS's life-saving mission, develop their leadership and communication skills, and learn about volunteerism, philanthropy, and how to engage with their communities for a [...] More

Mel C. Marshall Student Scholarship

Application Deadline: 10/31/2023
Amount: $500
CPCA was formed in 1990 by a group of precast concrete manufacturers who felt a local organization was necessary to address matters of concern to the precast concrete industry in California. Now, well into the third decade of service to its members, the focus of CPCA remains on the advancement of quality, precast products. CPCA operates as a non-profit California corporation, and it maintains a [...] More

Jazz At The Ballroom Scholarship

Application Deadline: 12/8/2023
Amount: $1,000
Each year, our panel of professional musicians awards three California music students monetary awards to further their jazz education and music programs. The winners are also hired throughout the coming year to perform at JATB events. All applicants are invited to free concerts and workshops throughout the school year. The competition is open to high school jazz instrumentalists in California. [...] More

University of Minnesota National Scholarship

Application Deadline: 1/1/2024
Amount: $60,000
The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either [...] More

Built Ford Tough Scholarship

Application Deadline: 1/12/2024
Amount: $1,000
Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required [...] More

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

Application Deadline: 1/15/2024
Amount: $48,000
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship for high achieving rural students. These students must graduate from a public high school located in one of twenty-plus eligible states and in a county having fewer than 50,000 residents. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and resident of an eligible state and must have attended as a junior and senior an eligible public high school [...] More

Professional Business Women of California Scholarship for Young Women

Application Deadline: 1/27/2024
Amount: $15,000
The Professional Business Women of California (PBWC) is helping the female leaders of tomorrow begin their studies and careers with a community of support. Each year, PBWC is proud to honor female, California high school seniors with academic scholarships. Since 2003, PBWC has awarded nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to deserving young women. Each winner will receive a ticket to our [...] More

PBWC Academic Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: 1/27/2024
Amount: Varies
The goal of Professional BusinessWomen of California's Academic Scholarship Program is to help the young women leaders of tomorrow begin their studies with a community of support. Award recipients must demonstrate excellence in leadership, involvement and impact on community building, notable or unique academic or work achievements, and potential for future success through career planning and [...] More

eQuality Scholarships

Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
Amount: $6,000
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Applicants for all scholarships must have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community. Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible for most scholarships. Awards are available to graduating high school [...] More

Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR)

Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
Amount: $1,000
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. PPRR operates through 28 Regional Committees and an at-large committee that accepts applications from high school students who live outside the geographic [...] More

InspirASIAN Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
Amount: $2,000
InspirASIAN makes a difference in our community by supporting graduating high school seniors with their college education through our scholarship awards. InspirASIAN awards national scholarships to students residing in any state with a participating local InspirASIAN chapter. All students who apply will be considered for the national scholarships awards. Students who are not awarded national [...] More

Cherry Hawk Scholarship

Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
Amount: $5,000
Since inception in 1993, Cancer for College has awarded more than $6 million and 1,600 scholarships to cancer survivors all across the United States. Each year we award many general, nationwide scholarships as well as several specialty scholarships. For your convenience, we house them all in one single application.

The Cherry Hawk Scholarship is open to students from or attending school in [...] More

Doyle Foundation, Inc. Scholarship

Application Deadline: 2/1/2024
Amount: Varies
Doyle Foundation Scholarships are for one year only. Applicants can be graduating high school seniors or any age beyond that. There is no income cap requirement; there is no minimum grade point average requirement. One may enroll in any field of study. Both need-based and merit scholarships are awarded. Scholarship amounts and awarded expenses vary. Not all applicants will receive a scholarship. [...] More

House Scholarship Foundation Aspiring Scholars Award

Application Deadline: 2/1/2024
Amount: $2,000
The House Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of education in the U.S. Our organization was originally founded by fellow high school students who wanted to bring scholarship opportunities to young students in the U.S, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Applicants must: be a US citizen (or a permanent resident of the US); be a [...] More

SJCF John and Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship

Application Deadline: 2/3/2024
Amount: $2,500
The John & Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship was established by John and Francesca Vera to support students of Hispanic/Latino descent who have an interest in community leadership. View full application for additional details and requirements and contact us via email or by visiting our website with any questions. Applicants must be Latino graduating seniors at Franklin High School [...] More

College Women's Club of Pasadena Scholarship

Application Deadline: 2/15/2024
Amount: $4,000
The College Women's Club of Pasadena Scholarship is open to full-time women students at eligible colleges or universities. Women undergraduates must be sophomores or beyond, enrolled full-time, taking 12 or more units and moving to junior or senior status. Women graduate students must fulfill their school’s full-time requirements. US citizens and permanent residents, as well as DACA recipients, [...] More

The CRWA Annual Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: 2/15/2024
Amount: $3,000
The scholarships are predicated on the idea that as part of the CRWA family we should be doing as much as we possibly can to fulfill the water needs of California’s rural communities. The scholarships include two monetary awards that can be used for formal education (college) and one monetary award for any AWE class such as Backflow, Treatment Certification Review, or Distribution Certification [...] More

SVCF Marie A. Calderilla Scholarship

Application Deadline: 2/28/2024
Amount: $20,000
The Marie A. Calderilla Scholarship was created to enable women to pursue courses of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means. The selection committee looks for academic promise, women who have demonstrated a commitment to completing a degree or certificate program or to increasing their work skills, and personal characteristics such as honesty, good [...] More

SVCF Latinos In Technology Scholarship

Application Deadline: 2/28/2024
Amount: $30,000
The Latinos in Technology Scholarship supports Latino college students in 3 ways: Financial. We financially support third and fourth-year Latino students who have declared a major in a STEM-related field at a 4-year university with scholarships of up to $10,000 renewable for up to three years. Professional Development. All of our Latinos in Technology scholars have the opportunity to participate [...] More

Association of California Water Agencies Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
Amount: $3,500
ACWA is the largest statewide coalition of public water agencies in the country. Our more than 460 public agency members collectively are responsible for 90% of the water delivered to cities, farms and businesses in California. For more than a century, our mission has been clear: To provide comprehensive leadership, advocacy and resources for California public water agencies to ensure a high [...] More

CIEF Scholarships in Architecture

Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
Amount: $20,000
Two types of scholarships are offered: A five-year scholarship leading to a Bachelor or Master of Architecture and a Community College Scholarship for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor or Master of Architecture Program. A maximum of five scholarships (new or continuing) are awarded each year to students accepted by a college with a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture [...] More

Matsuo Bridge Company Ltd. of Japan Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
Amount: $2,500
Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan is one of Japan’s leading fabricators of steel for bridges, buildings and other structures. Matsuo Bridge boasts numerous signature projects throughout Japan, including the world’s longest suspension bridge. The purpose of their scholarship is to provide financial assistance to an individual interested in pursuing a career in civil engineering, welding [...] More

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
Amount: $1,000
Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). TCI Foundation receives scholarship nominations from Tall Club International’s local member clubs and members-at-large across North America. From this pool of nominations, the recipients are selected to receive a $1000 scholarship award from Tall Clubs [...] More

Clair A. Hill Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
Amount: $5,000
ACWA is the largest statewide coalition of public water agencies in the country. Our more than 460 public agency members collectively are responsible for 90% of the water delivered to cities, farms and businesses in California. For more than a century, our mission has been clear: To provide comprehensive leadership, advocacy and resources for California public water agencies to ensure a high [...] More

The Black Neighborhood Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
Amount: $2,500
The TBN Scholarship Fund (TBNSF), which was established in 2021, was founded on the belief that education is the birthright for all, and any individual that wishes to pursue a higher education should have the opportunity to do so. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the TBNSF plays a vital role in increasing college access [...] More

Andrew Q. Peschard Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
Amount: $1,000
The family of Andrew Q. Peschard (Menlo Atherton High School graduating class of 2017) would like to offer this scholarship in his memory to raise the visibility of a graduating high school senior from the San Francisco Bay Area, who has demonstrated resilience in their mental health journey and determination in pursuing a college education.

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Cyril Smith Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
Amount: Varies
The Cyril Smith Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior or college student who demonstrates academic potential and merits the respect and support of fellow students and teachers, has earned recognition through good citizenship during school and/or personal service to the community in which they live, and clearly needs financial support in order to attain objectives through higher [...] More

Virginia Smith Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/2/2024
Amount: Varies
The Virginia Smith Scholarship will be awarded to a college junior who demonstrates academic potential and merits the respect and support of fellow students and teachers, has earned recognition through good citizenship during school and/or personal service to the community in which they live, and clearly needs financial support in order to attain objectives through higher education.

To be [...] More

Cal Grant Competitive Awards

Application Deadline: 3/2/2024
Amount: Varies
This is a competitive award and limited to 13,000 awards each academic year. To be considered for the award, you must meet the general Cal Grant eligibility requirements and complete a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. Only students who are not awarded a Cal Grant Entitlement award can be considered. The scoring components are: GPA, parent education level, access equalizer, student or parent [...] More

University of California-Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/2/2024
Amount: Varies
The University of California Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship is the university's most historic scholarship program which recognizes the academic merits of undergraduates. New and continuing students who meet the criteria set by the Academic Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Honors and Financial Aid are awarded on the basis of both academic merit and financial need: California [...] More

University of California-Berkeley Middle Class Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/2/2024
Amount: Varies
The University of California Berkeley Middle Class Scholarship is available for new, transfer, and returning undergraduate students with family incomes and household assets up to $201,000 (subject to California State Budget Approval). To apply, submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application by March 2nd. Also, we encourage you to submit GPA [...] More

University of California-Santa Barbara Middle Class Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/2/2024
Amount: Varies
The Middle Class Scholarship provides undergraduate students with a scholarship to attend the University of California or California State University. Families with incomes up to $201,000 and a maximum household asset amount of $191,000 are eligible for the Middle Class Scholarship. In order to receive the Middle Class Scholarship, students need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student [...] More

CWGGF Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/4/2024
Amount: $8,000
The board of the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation will award the scholarships. Selection is based upon financial need, demonstrated scholastic ability, community involvement and leadership and/or work history and determination to succeed. Community involvement, leadership, and/or work history is a broad category that assumes one or a combination of the following: Community service; [...] More

Robert Miller Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/4/2024
Amount: $1,000
To qualify for the scholarship, students must: Be a Central Coast high school senior or a student enrolled at Alan Hancock Community College or Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Plan to major or are majoring in viticulture or enology at either Alan Hancock Community College or Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Complete the application form; Attach official high school transcript and/or most current class [...] More

California Credit Union Student Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/10/2024
Amount: $1,000
Applicants of the California Credit Union Student Scholarship must: be college-bound high school seniors or community college students transferring to a four-year university; and be a resident of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego or Riverside Counties, or a California or North Island Credit Union member or dependent of a credit union member who may live outside of our core service area.

Our [...] More

Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program

Application Deadline: 3/14/2024
Amount: $5,000
The Fontana Transport Inc Scholars Program is for first generation high school seniors who are underrepresented, need financial assistance and are passionate about furthering their education as a means to help out their family, community and themselves. We want to be able to find, sponsor, and guide leaders who are determined to succeed by all means possible regardless of their struggles, lack of [...] More

PSR/Sacramento High School Scholarship Essay Contest

Application Deadline: 3/18/2024
Amount: $3,000
The Sacramento Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility is again hosting a scholarship essay contest for high school seniors in Sacramento County and surrounding Northern California counties with $15,000 in total awards. To enter the PSR/Sacramento Scholarship Essay Contest, students must submit an original essay of 500 words or fewer describing their thoughts about the following statement [...] More

Executive Women International Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: 3/18/2024
Amount: $10,000
The EWISP Scholarship is a non-discriminatory, educational scholarship program for the benefit of traditional students pursuing an associates, bachelor's or master's degree, or certification program in a specific career path. These include persons who are: High school seniors enrolled in a public, private, charter or parochial school located within the boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter or [...] More

Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/20/2024
Amount: $5,000
The Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship is offered to first generation Asian Americans who have a demonstrated interest in business (business major not required). Eligible applicants must be an incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college/university with a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Must also be a resident of Alameda, Contra [...] More

California Broadcasters Association Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/22/2024
Amount: $1,000
The CBA Board of Directors awards two $1,000 scholarships for radio and two $1000 scholarships for television each semester. Applicants should be enrolled college student working as an intern at any California Broadcasters Association member radio or television station. There are no minimum hours per week requirements. More than one intern may apply from each station. Any employee (or their [...] More

Don Diego Fund Employee Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/23/2024
Amount: $5,000
The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships for outstanding high school seniors who participate in activities and events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, including the San Diego County Fair. Applicants must be high school seniors applying to or accepted at a college or certificate program that demonstrate verification of employment (prior to the application year) by the Del Mar [...] More

KACF Karen Ha Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/24/2024
Amount: $10,000
The Karen Ha Scholarship was established by the family of Karen Ha to honor her legacy as a founding member and inaugural Board co-chair of KACF-SF. KACF-SF is committed to improving the quality of life in the Bay Area’s Korean American community and empowering the next generation of Korean American leaders. Through the Karen Ha Scholarship, we provide financial assistance and mentorship [...] More

National Hispanic Business Women Association Educational Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/27/2024
Amount: Varies
The National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA) is a non-profit organization in Orange County, California established in 1997. NHBWA’s purpose is to empower and encourage women and business owners to develop and increase their business through educational seminars and speakers, by offering mutual support, the sharing of information, business referrals, and networking. Since its [...] More

Don Diego College Scholarships

Application Deadline: 3/28/2024
Amount: $5,000
our scholarships are offered in each of four categories: 4-H, FFA, Employee, and Exhibitor/ Participant. Eleven Junior Livestock Auction (JLA) Scholarships are offered to students who qualify for the 4-H or FFA Scholarship and who wish to apply also for a JLA Scholarship. Two Vocational Education Scholarships are offered to support students pursuing an AA/AS degree or certificate at a community [...] More

Ivy & Pearls Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/31/2024
Amount: $3,000
Applicants for The Ivy & Pearls Scholarship Criteria must be of African or of African-American descent and must reside in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Francisco City/County or Contra Costa County. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, be a high school senior, graduating in Spring of the year the scholarship is awarded and must be accepted to a [...] More

JCF Elaine and Barry Gilbert College Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/31/2024
Amount: $3,000
The Elaine and Barry Gilbert College Scholarship is for Jewish high school seniors or past Gilbert Scholarship recipients who are already enrolled or planned to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study in the University of California (UC) system, at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, or at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Special consideration will be given to [...] More

JCF Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship

Application Deadline: 3/31/2024
Amount: $7,000
The Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship is for Jewish female high school seniors or graduates who are beginning their first year of an undergraduate program at a four-year college or university in California. Qualifications: Demonstrated academic excellence with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, involvement in athletics, financial need, and evidence of consistently practicing [...] More

Italian Catholic Federation First Year Scholarship

Application Deadline: 4/1/2024
Amount: $2,500
To apply, students must achieve a total cumulative GPA (3½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following: Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; or Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are [...] More

AAUW Sacramento Scholarship

Application Deadline: 4/1/2024
Amount: $3,000
AAUW Sacramento encourages women to achieve their goals and become valuable community members. The Sacramento branch raises money for and awards scholarships to, individuals who are: A woman age 25 or over who is attending either American River College, Cosumnes River College, Sacramento City College, Folsom Lake College, or California State University, Sacramento. Must have completed at least 12 [...] More

Shared Energy Future Foundation Trades Scholarship

Application Deadline: 4/7/2024
Amount: $1,000
The Shared Energy Future Foundation now offers a range of scholarships to help the next generation of Western States students succeed and innovate in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as other disciplines related to energy. This year, we’ve allocated $20,000 in scholarship awards. Applicants must be incoming, first-year students with a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

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NCJWLA Edith Lawrence and Frances Lawrence Teller Vocational Student Scholarship

Application Deadline: 4/15/2024
Amount: $1,500
Applicants for the Edith Lawrence and Frances Lawrence Teller Vocational Student Scholarship must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited vocational or trade school, pursuing certification in a specified area. In order to apply students, must: Be enrolled or accepted in Spring and planning to attend next Fall; Live and attend school in Los Angeles County; and Meet the application [...] More

The Tang Scholarship

Application Deadline: 4/17/2024
Amount: $15,000
Mr. Edward C. Tang established this award in 2007 to provide financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (l/g/b/t) Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) for post-secondary Education. This scholarship is to help LGBT youth proudly achieve educational pursuits and dreams without shame. This scholarship awards up to four outstanding students annually, a combined scholarships totaling [...] More

The Weston Scholarship

Application Deadline: 4/28/2024
Amount: $1,000
The Weston Scholarship was established to support high school and college students studying fine art photography, specifically students practicing black and white film photography. Students must be enrolled in a Monterey or Santa Cruz County high school, college, or university when they apply for a Weston Scholarship. Film and Digital Portfolios Accepted. Your portfolio must consist of only one [...] More

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Application Deadline: 4/28/2024
Amount: Varies
Each year, qualified African-American and Black junior and senior high school students participate in the Essay Contest and Issue Forum. Students are presented with a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Submissions are judged by a special committee of CBC Spouses. Winners and their [...] More

Daniel A. Terry Scholarship

Application Deadline: 5/1/2024
Amount: $12,000
To be eligible for the Daniel A. Terry Scholarship, an applicant must be the natural or legally adopted child of a California firefighter who died in the line of duty and whose name appears or is approved to appear on the California Firefighters Memorial Wall. Applicants must also be under 27 years of age at the application closing date and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or be [...] More

Hope Scholarship

Application Deadline: 5/1/2024
Amount: $2,500
The purpose of the Hope Scholarship is to provide financial aid for school tuition, school materials/books and other needed expenses for the student. To be eligible, applicants must: be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States; be enrolled in either a 4-year institution or 2-year institution as an incoming freshman (GED recipients are also eligible); demonstrate [...] More

University of California- Berkeley Achievement Award Program

Application Deadline: 5/7/2024
Amount: $24,000
The Achievement Award Program is offered to students who are enrolled full-time at the University of California- Berkeley. To be eligible for the Incoming First Year scholarship, applicants must: have completed high school or GED requirements in California; be eligible for Cal Grant A; and submit a Statement of Intent to Register. For the Incoming Junior Transfer scholarships, applicants must: [...] More

Russell Cole Memorial Lighting Design Competition

Application Deadline: 5/10/2024
Amount: Varies
Applicants of the Russell Cole Memorial Lighting Design Competition must be enrolled in an accredited program at an accredited educational institution, studying an accredited curricula of architecture (ACSA), interior design (CIDA), architectural engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering (ABET) or theater (NAST), be full time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing lighting [...] More

Watts Humanitarian Scholarship

Application Deadline: 5/15/2024
Amount: $500
Applicants for the Watts Humanitarian Scholarship must be referred by a community member, school representative, or may self-apply as a student with current humanitarian efforts such as community service, outreach, ministry or other social assistive efforts. While the goal of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to academically apt students meeting minimum 2.5 GPA requirements, [...] More

Jewish SGPV Scholarship

Application Deadline: 5/15/2024
Amount: $2,500
The Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel Valleys (“the Jewish Federation SGPV”) will award a scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to a current high school junior student. The scholarship will be sent to the college the student will attend following completion of high school. The applicant must be high school junior, graduating in 2024, and planning to
attend a 4-year college after high [...] More

National Ocean Scholar Program

Application Deadline: 6/2/2024
Amount: Varies
As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants [...] More

ERC Eco Scholarship

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: $1,000
The ERC Eco Scholarship is available to provide financial assistance to high school seniors interested in environmental health sciences and the pursuit of a higher education. Eligible applicants must major in an environmental studies program at an accredited California college or university, have a 3.25 GPA, complete at least one high school science class in addition to the minimum required for [...] More

California Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program (LEPD)

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: $38,816
The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program provides need-based educational grants to dependents and spouses of: California peace officers (highway patrol, marshals, sheriffs, police officers), Department of Corrections and California Youth Authority employees, and permanent/full-time firefighters employed by public entities who have been killed in the performance of duty or 100% [...] More

AIA Silicon Valley William R. Hawley Scholarship

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: $5,000
The future of the architectural profession resides with the next generation of architects. The American Institute of Architects, Silicon Valley Chapter, or AIA Silicon Valley, understands the importance of assisting with the education of these future professionals. AIA Silicon Valley established this scholarship in 2004.

Applicants must be/have: Legal resident of Santa Clara County; Currently [...] More

University of California- San Diego Chancellor's Scholarships

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: $20,000
Throughout their generosity, the University of California- San Diego offers numerous scholarships to students. Scholarships are gift aid, money you do not have to repay. Scholarships are awarded for either academic merit only, or merit and additional criteria such as major of interest, leadership, or financial need. First-year merit scholarships are based solely on academic achievement as [...] More

Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: $15,000
Our clients always come first. We serve them through a global network powered by partnership, integrity, and a shared purpose of advancing sustainable economic growth and financial opportunity. We serve a broad range of companies, organizations, and institutions through our financing, investing, execution and advisory capabilities. We provide insights, guidance, and services to help you achieve [...] More