California scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best California scholarships for January 2025.
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PSR/Sacramento High School Scholarship Essay Contest
California • Freshmen
High school seniors in Sacramento and nearby counties can win up to $3,000 in the PSR Scholarship Essay Contest. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 20, 2025
UNCF Ladders of Hope Scholarship
Los Angeles County • California • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores
The UNCF Ladders of Hope Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for Black college freshmen in Southern LA with financial need and a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
September 10, 2025
Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Lake County • Marin County • Monterey County • Napa County • Sacramento County • San Benito County • San Francisco County • San Joaquin County • San Mateo County • Santa Cruz County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • Stanislaus County • Yolo County • California • Freshmen
The Good Tidings Foundation offers a $10,000 scholarship for California high school seniors committed to community service.
Deadline:
November 8, 2025
The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship (ASIST)
New Mexico • Alabama • North Carolina • South Carolina • Ohio • Texas • Pennsylvania • Hawaii • Florida • Kansas • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Washington • Oklahoma • California • Virginia • Arizona • Nebraska • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates
The ASIST Scholarship offers $2,000 to $10,000 for adults overcoming challenges through education. Apply locally for a chance to win.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Alan Lucas Educational Scholarships
California • Architecture • Electrical Engineering • Interior Design • Theatre/Performing Arts • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Alan Lucas Memorial Scholarships offer $1,500 for students in Northern California pursuing lighting education or research.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
California Cattlemen’s Association Scholarships
California • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Veterinary • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
California Cattlemen’s Association offers scholarships up to $2,500 for ag students with a 3.0 GPA. Join CCA to qualify.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Mel Klein Scholarship
Texas • New York • California • Louisiana • Freshmen
The Mel Klein Scholarship awards $10,000 to five eligible high school seniors attending select universities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Pursuit of Excellence (POE) Scholarship
California • Virginia • Maryland • High school • Freshmen
The POE Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for eligible high school seniors and community college transfers in select states.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Santa Clara University Schott Family Scholarship
California • Freshmen
Santa Clara University offers $50,000 Schott Family Scholarships for high school seniors with integrity and financial need. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
The Vipin Agrawal Memorial Scholarship
California • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Medicine • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Pre-Med • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Freshmen
The Vipin Agrawal Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 annually for low-income students pursuing STEM degrees at California state universities.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship
California • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship offers $1,500 for LGBTQ+ students in Greater Sacramento pursuing education or vocational training.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Annie Ibok Scholarship
Washington • California • Freshmen
The Annie Ibok Scholarship offers $1,000 to rising freshmen from WA or CA attending HBCUs with a 3.0 GPA and an essay requirement.
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Association of California Water Agencies Scholarship
California • Natural Resources Management • Engineering • Agriculture • Urban Design • Environmental Science • Conservation • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
ACWA offers two $3,500 scholarships for California juniors in water resources-related fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Davis Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Alaska • Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • Oregon • South Dakota • Texas • Utah • Washington • Wyoming • Construction • Carpentry/Masonry • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Davis Memorial Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for students pursuing construction-related degrees in select Western states.
Deadline:
April 21, 2025
Kathleen McVey Memorial Scholarship
California • Nursing • Family
The Kathleen McVey Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to single parents in LVN/RN programs at College of the Redwoods. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 13, 2025
Rebecca Lee Crumpler, M.D. Scholarship
California • Medicine • Healthcare-Related • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Public Health • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Graduate Students
The Rebecca Lee Crumpler, M.D. Scholarship offers $250+ to African American female medical students in Southern California.
Deadline:
September 2, 2025
Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund
California • Engineering • Mathematics • Computer Science • Environmental Science • For Asian students • High school • Freshmen
The Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund offers a $5,000 scholarship for Filipino students in STEM fields with financial need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The New Leader Scholarship
California • Social Sciences • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • Law • Healthcare-Related • Business Administration • Healthcare Administrative
The New Leader Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Bay Area public university students in select majors with a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
March 9, 2025
California Capital Airshow Scholarship
California • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Mechanical • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • High school • Freshmen
The California Capital Airshow Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for high school seniors pursuing degrees in aviation or STEM fields.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
ASM Global Stars Scholarship
Florida • California • Illinois • Louisiana • Minnesota • Nevada • New York • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Business Administration • Marketing • Information Sciences • Accounting • Finance • Human Resources • Hospitality • Sports Management • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Communications • Public Relations • Digital Communications/Media • IT/Information Technology • Graphic Design • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
ASM Global Stars Scholarship offers $2,500 to 20 diverse students pursuing degrees in various fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
San Diego Chinese Women’s Association Scholarship
California • Community Service • Athletic • Freshmen
The San Diego Chinese Women’s Association offers scholarships of $1,000 to $1,500 for high school graduates of Chinese descent.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship
California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Women • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Chicana Latina Foundation offers $1,500 scholarships to eligible Latina college students in Northern California.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Tom Tolen Educational Scholarship
California • Electrical Engineering • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Radio & Television • Journalism • Engineering • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Tom Tolen Educational Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Northern California residents pursuing lighting design studies.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship
California • Business Administration • Management • Accounting • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Matt Fong Scholarship offers $5,000 for Asian American students in California colleges studying finance-related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Folsom Garden Club Scholarship
California • Horticulture • Agricultural Science • Urban Design • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Folsom Garden Club Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for California residents majoring in horticulture or related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
April 14, 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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