California scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best California scholarships for January 2025.
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Long Beach Community Foundation's scholarships
Long Beach • California • Freshmen
Long Beach Community Foundation offers scholarships averaging $2,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Incight Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Oregon • Washington • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students
The Incight Scholarship offers $500 to full-time college students with disabilities in WA, OR, or CA. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 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
North Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
Butte County • Glenn County • Tehama County • Colusa County • California • High school • Freshmen
North Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for high school seniors in Butte, Glenn, Tehama, or Colusa counties.
Deadline:
April 28, 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, 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
Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Merit Scholarship
Palmdale • Altadena • Sierra Madre • California • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Merit Scholarship provides $250 to African-American high school seniors pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Samsung Semiconductor Scholarship
California • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Samsung@First Scholars offers up to $15,000 for STEM students in California public colleges. GPA 3.0+ required. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
April Moore Memorial Scholarship
Placer County • Nevada County • Sierra County • Sacramento County • El Dorado County • California • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Veterinary • For Native American / American Indian students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Macy’s Emergency Scholarship Fund
Foreign Country • California • Florida • Missouri • New Mexico • New York • Ohio • Texas • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen
Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund offers $500 to students in financial need. Must have a 3.0 GPA and reside in select states.
Deadline:
February 28, 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 1, 2025
Peninsula College Fund Program
San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • California • Freshmen
The Peninsula College Fund offers up to $12,000 for first-generation college students in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, CA.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County Scholarships
San Luis Obispo County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for San Luis Obispo County students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
February 13, 2025
Brawerman Fellowship scholarship
Los Angeles County • California • For Jewish students • High school • Freshmen
The Brawerman Fellowship offers $10,000 annually for Jewish seniors in LA with a 3.5 GPA, totaling up to $40,000 over four years.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Dr. Darrell L. Edwards Scholarship
San Francisco County • California • Medicine • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
The Dr. Darrell L. Edwards Scholarship offers $10,000 to African American M.D. students at UCSF or from the Bay Area with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 23, 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:
February 28, 2025
Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship
Alameda County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship awards $2,000 to eligible Hispanic/Latino students in Alameda County for college.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Sons Of Italy Grand Lodge Of California Collegiate Italian Language Study Grant
California • Freshmen
The Sons Of Italy Grand Lodge offers a $500+ grant for students of Italian ancestry studying in Italy. Apply based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 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 4, 2025
PG&E Access Network Employee Resource Group
California • Medicine • Pre-Med • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Health/Medical Technology • Psychology • Counseling • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E Access Network offers scholarships up to $3,000 for CA students with a 3.0 GPA. Veterans and returning adults encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
PG&E PrideNetwork Employee Resource Group
California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E PrideNetwork offers a scholarship up to $6,000 for LGBTQ+ high school seniors/community college grads in California for 2024.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Sacramento Region Community Foundation Scholarships
Sacramento County • El Dorado County • Yolo County • Placer County • Sutter County • Solano County • Butte County • Colusa County • Glenn County • Shasta County • Tehama County • Nevada County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation offers over $300,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $10,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Community Foundation of San Benito County Scholarships
San Benito County • California • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of San Benito County offers over 25 scholarships for local students, with awards up to $2,000.
Deadline:
March 17, 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 29, 2025
San Joaquin Community Foundation Scholarships
San Joaquin County • California • High school • Freshmen
San Joaquin Community Foundation offers $5,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. One application required.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
FAQ
Yes, many California scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
It's advisable to start applying for California scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. Many scholarships have deadlines that fall in the spring or summer.
California scholarships are financial awards designed to help students in California pay for their education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, community service, and specific demographics.
Yes, you can apply for multiple California scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Resources for California scholarships
University of California, Santa Barbara financial aid: a complete guide
Learn about University of California, Santa Barbara financial aid, including information about scholarships, loans, and grants.
University of California, San Diego financial aid: a complete guide
Do you want to attend UCSD, but you’re wondering how you’ll pay for it? Read our complete guide on UCSD financial aid.
CSUEB financial aid: a complete guide
Learn everything you need to know about financial aid at CSUEB.
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