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Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation
Santa Clarita • California • Freshmen
The Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation offers over $300,000 in scholarships annually to local students with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
January 17, 2025
John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship
San Diego County • California • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The John Bessemer Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to LGBTQ+ students in San Diego County with specific GPA requirements.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
SDEF STEM Scholarship
San Diego County • California • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen
The SDEF STEM Scholarship provides $2,500 to San Diego high school seniors pursuing college in STEM fields.
Deadline:
March 23, 2025
California Manufacturing Workforce Foundation Scholarship
California • Automotive • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Electrical/Electronics • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Other Trades/Crafts • Industrial Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
This scholarship is open to students in California who are desire a career in manufacturing. You must be currently enrolled in an education, training or certification program in California.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
Bonnie Fang Nursing Scholarship
California • Nevada • Nursing • Community Service
The Bonnie Fang Nursing Scholarship offers $5,000 for full-time nursing students in California and Nevada. Apply with an essay and video.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Scholarship
Idaho • Washington • Montana • Alaska • Oregon • California • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students
The Bergis & Rosenberg Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ+ students in CA facing barriers. Apply with three essays.
Deadline:
January 10, 2025
Championing Ag Scholarship
Alaska • Arizona • California • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Accounting • Finance • Technology • Computer Science • Manufacturing/Production • Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Championing Ag Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in the West pursuing agriculture-related degrees. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Napa Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
Napa County • Military • California • Healthcare-Related • High school • Freshmen
Napa Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $15,000 for local students and workers. Apply online to find your match!
Deadline:
December 2, 2024
Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarships
Mendocino County • California • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County offers over $380,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $20,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of the North State Scholarships
Redding • Weed • Shasta County • Siskiyou County • Tehama County • Trinity County • Modoc County • Butte County • Glenn County • Humboldt County • Lassen County • Mendocino County • Plumas County • Colusa County • Contra Costa County • Del Norte County • Fresno County • Kern County • Lake County • Merced County • Nevada County • Placer County • Sacramento County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Sonoma County • Stanislaus County • Sutter County • Tulare County • Yolo County • Yuba County • California • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of the North State offers 226 scholarships up to $1,500 for northern California students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 13, 2025
PFLAG San Diego County Scholarships
San Diego County • California • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
PFLAG San Diego County offers scholarships over $2,000 for LGBTQ+ residents with GPA requirements and an essay submission.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
AWAF Scholarships
California • Arts • Architecture • Urban Design • Interior Design • Environmental Engineering • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
AWAF Scholarships offer up to $7,500 for women studying architecture and related fields in California. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 5, 2025
Ginny Patin Scholarships
California • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ginny Patin Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in agriculture at California universities.
Deadline:
February 3, 2025
Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships
California • Nursing • Graduate Students
The Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships offers up to $7,500 for eligible California registered nurses pursuing advanced degrees.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
Pete Wilson Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Journalism
The Pete Wilson Scholarship offers $2,000 to Bay Area journalism students. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
January 15, 2025
California State Chapter Scholarships
California • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
California State Chapter Scholarships for women high school graduates enrolling in accredited colleges. Award: $250+. Apply now!
Deadline:
January 15, 2025
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara General Scholarship
Santa Barbara County • California • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara offers merit and need-based scholarships for local students, starting at $250.
Deadline:
February 19, 2025
The Ford Family Foundation Scholars Program
Siskiyou County • Oregon • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ford Family Foundation Scholars Program offers scholarships for diverse fields. Apply with a personal statement. Visit the website for details!
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
ENLACE Scholarship
Orange County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Eisner Foundation Scholarship offers $4,000 for students active in Goals, applicable for fees or tutoring.
Deadline:
January 17, 2025
Central Section Scholar Athlete Award Scholarship
Alpine County • Fresno County • Inyo County • Kern County • Kings County • Madera County • Mono County • San Luis Obispo County • Tulare County • California • Athletic • High school
The Central Section Scholar Athlete Award offers $1,000 to CA high school seniors who excel in sports and academics.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
District 5220 Scholar program
California • Seniors • Graduate Students
The District 5220 Scholar program offers $15,000 to eligible college seniors and graduate students. Apply with an essay.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Edison Scholars Program
California • Computer Science • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Mathematics • Science • Engineering • Physics • STEM • Freshmen • High school
Edison Scholars Program offers $40,000 scholarships to 30 Southern California high school seniors pursuing STEM studies. Apply now!
Deadline:
January 23, 2025
Cherry Hawk Scholarship
California • Athletic & Related • Sports Management • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Freshmen
The Cherry Hawk Scholarship offers $5,000 to Southern California students pursuing sports-related fields. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
January 30, 2025
CalCPA Scholarship Program
California • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
CalCPA offers scholarships from $500 to $7,500 for students pursuing accounting with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
Deadline:
December 31, 2024
The William Bennett, W7PHO, Memorial Scholarship
Arizona • California • Colorado • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • Oregon • Utah • Washington • Wyoming • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The William Bennett Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to licensed radio amateurs with a 3.0 GPA. Open to U.S. and international students.
Deadline:
January 6, 2025
The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship
Arizona • California • Electrical/Electronics • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Graduate Students • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors
The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for licensed amateur radio students in electronics or communications.
Deadline:
January 6, 2025
Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship
California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship
California • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship awards $1,000 to California students with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Buser Memorial Scholarship
California • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Engineering • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Buser Memorial Scholarship awards $2,250 to two undergraduates in Land Surveying or Geomatics Engineering at California colleges.
Deadline:
January 1, 2025
Oportun Scholarship Program
California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Oportun Scholarship Program offers $2,000 awards to California students based on academics, leadership, and personal circumstances.
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
The Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program
California • Freshmen
The Reagan Scholars Program awards $50,000 in scholarships to Ventura County seniors with leadership skills and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship
California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for residents with financial need and a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Sonora Area Foundation Scholarships
Tuolumne County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Sonora Area Foundation offers up to $2,500 scholarships for Tuolumne County students. One application for 75 scholarships available.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
David Armanasco Scholarship
California • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism
The David Armanasco Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for students in food service or hospitality, prioritizing Monterey County residents.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Stanislaus Community Foundation Scholarships
Stanislaus County • California • High school • Freshmen
Stanislaus Community Foundation offers $3,500+ scholarships for high school seniors and college freshmen in Stanislaus County.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
SWE Golden Gate Section scholarships
San Mateo County • San Francisco County • Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Lake County • Mendocino County • Napa County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Engineering • Computer Science • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
SWE Golden Gate Section offers scholarships up to $2,000 for women and underrepresented genders pursuing engineering or computer science.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
Imperial Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
Imperial County • California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Imperial Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for high school seniors and college students in Imperial Valley.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
Emily M. Hewitt and Stephen Stocking Memorial Scholarships
California • Geological & Earth Sciences • Conservation • Environmental Science • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for full-time students in California pursuing degrees in environmental fields. $3,000 award available.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship
Fresno County • Kern County • Kings County • Madera County • Merced County • San Joaquin County • Stanislaus County • Tulare County • California • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for API women in college from specific counties in California.
Deadline:
May 18, 2025
AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship
Arizona • Florida • Illinois • Michigan • Missouri • Texas • California • Georgia • Indiana • Mississippi • New York • STEM • Psychology • Agriculture • Architecture • Biology • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Arts • Film • Meteorology • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers $2,500 for STEAM students with a 2.75 GPA. Apply with transcript, recommendation, and essay.
Deadline:
September 5, 2025
The Pasadena Community Foundation's scholarships
Pasadena • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Explore scholarships from the Pasadena Community Foundation for students based on merit, need, or activities. Visit for details!
Deadline:
January 12, 2025
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Alameda County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Graduates
Silicon Valley Community Foundation offers $4.5M+ in scholarships, with a single application for local students. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
CHLA Hospitality Foundation Scholarship
California • Travel & Tourism • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The CHLA Hospitality Foundation Scholarship offers $250+ for California students in culinary arts or hospitality management with a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship
California • Nevada • Arizona • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Juniors
The Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship offers $250 to minority students from CA, AZ, NV transitioning to a four-year university. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship Program
Texas • California • Architecture • Interior Design • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Construction • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen
The LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship offers $5,000 annually to minority high school seniors pursuing design-related degrees.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
California • Medicine • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative offers $6,000 to California students for LGBT community service. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
California Farm Bureau Scholarship
California • Agriculture • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The California Farm Bureau Scholarship offers $1,000 for undergraduates pursuing agriculture at a California college. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Humboldt County • Del Norte County • Trinity County • Curry County • California • Oregon • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
HAF + WRCF offers 180+ scholarships for California and Oregon students. Apply online for awards up to $10,000!
Deadline:
March 4, 2025
Coastal Community Foundation Scholarships
San Diego County • California • Freshmen
Coastal Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for San Diego County high school seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
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