California Scholarships
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 2, 2022
Description
The AAUW Sacramento (CA) Branch Scholarships encourages women to achieve their goals and become valuable community members. The scholarship will be applied to the recipient’s tuition and/or fees for the school year. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 1, 2021
Description
The Poway Peñasquitos Branch of the American Association of University Women is proud to offer three (3) $2,000 scholarships. The scholarship will be applied to the recipient’s tuition and/or fees for the school year. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 17, 2021
Description
AEG Oakland Community Foundation, a non-profit organization, which focuses on improving the lives of children and families, is excited to offer this award to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students matriculating into a 4-year college or university. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 4, 2021
Description
The future of the architectural profession resides with the next generation of architects. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Silicon Valley Chapter, or AIA Silicon Valley, understands the importance of assisting with the education of these future professionals and offers the AIA Silicon Valley R. Hawley Scholarship. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 31, 2021
Description
Administered by AISES for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation (BNSF), this scholarship is made available to American Indian high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, or Iowa. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: March 23, 2022
Description
This philanthropic program of Assistance League Diablo Valley aids students with college expenses based upon their needs, school/community activities, and grade point average. Applicants must be residents of Contra Costa County, California. The community award scholarships to graduating high school seniors applying to four-year colleges/universities, to community college students transferring with junior-level status to four-year colleges/universities, and to current and former foster youth applying to four-year colleges/universities, community colleges, or vocational training programs. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $3,500
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Description
The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund offers the Alexander M. and June L. Maisin Foundation Scholarship to create a sense of belonging and meaning in the Jewish community. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 2, 2021
Description
The Alexx Flores Opportunity Scholarship is a tribute to Alexx’s love of learning and optimistic curiosity. While Alexx did not attend university, he was dedicated to advancing himself personally and in his career. Alexx overcame substantial challenges in his life, and this scholarship is meant to aid those who have done the same. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: May 1, 2021
Description
The American Floral Endowment offers the American Florists' Exchange Scholarship. This scholarship is open to U.S. and Canadian undergraduate juniors and seniors who are residents of California or attending a college/university in California. Students must be majoring in agriculture with an emphasis on a future in floriculture and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 31, 2021
Description
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, in San Mateo County, who has demonstrated resiliency in their mental health journey and determination in pursuing a college education. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 31, 2021
Description
The Annie Ibok Scholarship was created to invest in the futures of HBCU-bound students, many of whom will go on to impact the world in astounding ways. With a consistent stream of scholarships, the organization is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals in need throughout the West Coast. For more information, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Varies
Description
The Anthony Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund was established by the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa in loving memory of Anthony Nicholas Narigi, the son of John Narigi, a respected and long-time employee of Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa. This scholarship will support students who plan to pursue a career in the hospitality industry and who are enrolled or plan to enroll in hospitality trade schools, junior colleges, four-year public or private institutions, and graduate programs. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 10, 2022
Description
APIQWTC (Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Women and Transgender Community) is an organization in the SanFrancisco Bay Area providing support and community for nearly 800 queer and trans-Asian and Pacific Islander individuals. The APIQWTC scholarship supports queer Asian and Pacific Islander women and transgender people in their pursuit of technical/professional training or higher education. The scholarship recognizes those who are active in the community and encourages future leaders. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $3,500
Deadline: March 1, 2022
Description
ACWA began its scholarship program in 1961 to motivate committed students to join the effort to ensure California’s water quality through sound management policies. This year, ACWA continues its academic scholarship by offering a number of scholarships, including the ACWA Scholarship. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 1, 2022
Description
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals interested in pursuing a career in welding engineering. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2021
Description
The Bags of Love Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on providing hope to families affected by cancer. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: February 26, 2022
Description
The Asian Pacific Fund offers the Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund. In order for students to qualify, they need to be Incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university; a minimum GPA of 3.0; at least 50% of Filipino ethnic heritage; finance need. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 26, 2022
Description
BAGSF provides financial support to low-income, underserved and underrepresented students who are pursuing a college education. Additionally, we encourage AB540 recipients, undocumented, and first-generation to apply. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Description
The CDF-Texas Beat the Odds® program honors outstanding Houston-area high school students who have overcome tremendous adversity, demonstrated academic excellence and given back to their communities. Started in 1999, the program identifies and rewards young people who have experienced significant hardship in their lives and supports them as they continue their educational journey. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $500
Deadline: July 1, 2021
Description
Established in 2011 to honor the Bill and Peggy Berry’s long history of volunteer work within the community of Carmichael, The Berry Quality of Life Youth Leadership Scholarship identifies, rewards, and promotes outstanding community service efforts and demonstrations of leadership by a high school student. The Berry’s level of commitment is a continuing inspiration to the community of Carmichael. This scholarship is a one $500 available to a student. Complete applications must be received in Carmichael Water District’s office, 7837 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608 on or before the deadline. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 15, 2022
Description
The Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC) offers the Beverly G. Alpay Memorial Education Scholarship to support the artistic journey of talented artists from high school students to working professionals. To learn more about eligibility, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1, 2022
Description
BIA CARES, the charitable foundation of the Building Industry Association of San Diego County, has announced that they will award $15,000 in scholarships to high school, college, and trade school students who are seeking a career in the building industry. Students, ideally selected from outside our BIA family, must be full time, from San Diego County or going to school in San Diego and be pursuing a career such as a developer, contractor, architect, civil/structural/soils engineer, designer, interior designer, banker, accountant, land planner, landscape architect, farmer, carpenter, plumber, electrician and other real estate and development related professions. Scholarships are based on qualifications including but not limited to academics, personal achievement, and financial need. To learn more about eligibility, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Description
The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation was founded in 2013 as an outreach ministry of First AME Church of Los Angeles FAME. The foundation is the vision of the dedicated church and community members who are seeking to make a change in the lives of more than 30,000 foster youth in Los Angeles County. To learn more about eligibility, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 14, 2022
Description
The Bill H. James Foundation believes in supporting aspiring African American engineering students. The ideal candidate must be a U.S. citizen, must be African American/Black (non-Hispanic). Graduate students must have a minimum of two academic semesters or one year left to complete his/her Master’s degree, must be pursuing a degree or course of study in an engineering program at an accredited four-year college or university in the state of California. To learn more about eligibility, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 15, 2022
Description
The Bob & Renee Stein Notre Vue Art Scholarship was created to celebrate & promote the growth of the Northern California art community, and to encourage emerging artists to pursue their passions. Bob & Renee Stein founded the Notre Vue Estate in 1992 after discovering the beauty of its natural art: in particular, its breathtaking views of the rolling hills and vineyards of Sonoma County. To learn more about eligibility, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 14, 2022
Description
This scholarship was created in 1995 to honor the late Bobette Bibo Gugliotta. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for creative writing (two writing samples are required with the student's application). For more information, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: $51,544
Deadline: Varies
Description
Boise State WUE offers multiple scholarships to students, and applicants must be admitted as degree-seeking to be considered. By completing the admissions application and meeting the criteria, applicants will automatically be considered for one of the following scholarships without an additional application. To learn more about eligibility, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 26, 2022
Description
Borra Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Grande, FL, which was founded in 1997. This fund has been helping students going to colleges, universities, and technical schools. To learn more about eligibility, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 25, 2022
Description
The Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship offers a $5,000 scholarship to at least five high school seniors in San Diego County each year. A second scholarship of $5,000 can also be earned, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing following the first year of college, for a total possible scholarship award of $10,000. To learn more about eligibility, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: $40,000
Deadline: February 16, 2022
Description
The Geri & Richard Brawerman Leadership Institute was established through a multi-million-dollar gift from community leader Geri Brawerman on behalf of herself and her late husband Richard, making it possible for The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles to develop and sustain a talent pool of engaged Jewish young leaders in perpetuity. The Brawerman Fellows are chosen based on academic strength, financial need, and a commitment to leadership, community service, and Jewish engagement. During their college years, the Fellows build leadership skills and deepen their connection to Jewish life. To learn more about eligibility, please visit the website of the scholarship provider.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 8, 2022
Description
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors helps make the dream of higher education a reality for outstanding students from minority and other historically underserved communities. High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $2,592
Deadline: Varies
Description
Cal Grant C is a free state grant given to students pursuing a recognized- vocational, occupational, or technical program at a Cal Grant eligible institution. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or meet eligibility under California Education Code Section 68130.5 (commonly known as AB540); attend a vocational, occupational, or technical program. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2, 2022
Description
The Cal Grant C program provides FREE MONEY to students pursuing an occupational or technical program. Students must apply for FAFSA or CADAA to apply. No GPA requirement. The California Student Aid Commission provides State financial aid for those who meet certain income, asset, and other financial aid standards to attend college. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: May 1, 2022
Description
The CalFlowers Scholarship is for undergraduate students attending an accredited California college or university or an undergraduate California resident attending an accredited college or university elsewhere in the U.S. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: June 30, 2022
Description
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. Visit the website for more information. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 22, 2022
Description
The California Broadcasters Association (CBA) is a nonprofit corporation composed of radio and television stations in California. Any enrolled college student working as an intern at any California Broadcasters, association member radio or television station can apply. Must be attending school in California. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: March 6, 2022
Description
The California Capital Airshow Scholarship was established to invest in future leaders by awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in one of the following areas: Aviation, Aeronautics, Airport Management, Aerospace, Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 15, 2022
Description
For 87 years, the California Council of the Blind has been working to improve the lives of Californians who are blind or visually impaired. With local chapters from San Diego to Chico, San Francisco to Placerville, our members provide a variety of services to help the blind and low vision community. To qualify to receive a scholarship award, you must be a full-time student registered for at least 12 semester/8 quarter units for each term of the entire academic year or 9 semester/6 quarter units each term for graduate students. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 31, 2021
Description
The Orange County (OC) Hispanic Educational Endowment Fund (HEEF) serves US Citizens, Permanent Residents and Dream Act/ AB 540 students who live in Orange County, California only. HEEF offers competitive academic scholarships for OC high school and community college transfers who qualify for need based financial aid and who enroll at a 4-year college or university. Individual awards begin at $2,500. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $12,192
Deadline: Varies
Description
The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents (LEPD) Grant Program provides need-based educational grants to dependents and spouses of employees who lost their lives in the line of duty or were totally disabled as a result of an accident or injury caused by external violence or physical force incurred in the performance of duty in the following professions: Department of Corrections and rehabilitation, department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice, firefighters, law Enforcement. tribal Firefighters. This grant follows Cal Grant eligibility guidelines and students may be eligible up to the full LEPD award amount in accordance with their school of attendance and unmet need. Students may be eligible to receive this grant for a maximum of four years. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 15, 2022
Description
The California Strawberry Scholarship Program was founded by farmers to help children of California strawberry farm workers to further their educational and career goals. Funds awarded can be applied toward a scholastic or vocational program. Children of California strawberry farm workers. For the first time applicant, a verification of employment is needed for at least one a parent or legal guardian that is currently employed in the California strawberry harvest. This employment must also be in effect for the past two consecutive years. Applicants must be sponsored by a legitimate California strawberry grower to verify eligibility. Applicants must graduate from high school. Growers and their families, permanent staff and members of the California Strawberry Commission or their families are not eligible. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2022
Description
The goal of this scholarship fund is to help eliminate one of the leading obstacles preventing single parents and minority students from attending college – the soaring cost of tuition. We believe when students have the opportunity to attend college, our society thrives. We provide talented students with the means to be able to reach a higher education, which helps develop the future leaders of the Bay Area – and the world. Recipients or both scholarships based on the following factors: financial need, leadership history, community service record, professional recommendations, academic performance. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Description
This scholarship is for any student pursuing an education in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality related major. With first preference given to students from Monterey County followed by students who are from California or attending college in California. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Varies
Description
The Carolyn Balsa Hancock Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by family and friends in honor of Carolyn Hancock, an educator and dedicated counselor who was always willing to work with the students facing the most difficult challenges. To be eligible, applicants must be in the Special Education Program at the East Side Union High School District. Students must also have a plan for additional vocational or academic training after high school. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31, 2022
Description
The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) is excited to offer scholarship programs annually to financially assist students in their pursuit of higher education. Through a competitive process, scholarship recipients are selected by a review committee based on academic merits, community involvement, leadership skills as well as recommendations from a mentor. Many of our scholarship programs are intended to support low-income youth, and several programs encourage students to study locally at a community college or state university. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Description
The Congressional Black Causus Foundation offers the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship to academically talented and highly motivated full-time African-American or Black students pursuing and undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Description
The Congressional Black Causus Foundation offers the CBC Performing Arts Scholarship to academically talented and highly motivated full-time African-American or Black students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Description
The Congressional Black Causus Foundation offers the CBC Spouses Virtual Arts Scholarship to academically talented and highly motivated full-time African-American or Black students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. Please visit the scholarship provider's website for more information.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Description
Celebrate the West is a regional art competition hosted by the Western Governors' Association that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their state. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Description
The scholarships provide financial assistance to Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women pursuing higher education who are from Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, or Tulare County. Applications will be evaluated based on the following priorities but not limited to first-generation student, academic achievement, leadership, contribution to the API -community. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.