California scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best California scholarships for January 2025.
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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, 2025
CTA Scholarship For Members
California
Apply for the CTA Scholarship for California Teachers Association members. Up to $5,000 awarded for high GPA and essay submission.
Deadline:
February 9, 2025
Salute to Education Scholarship
California • High school
The Salute to Education Scholarship offers $1,000 to San Diego County high school seniors. Apply with an essay and recommendations!
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
PG&E Legacy Employee Resource Group
California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
PG&E offers a $1,000 scholarship for students supporting Senior communities. Open to California residents and veterans.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
PG&E Samahan Employee Resource Group
California • Freshmen
PG&E Samahan offers scholarships up to $2,000 for CA high school seniors and veterans enrolling in college. References required.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
NIADA Regional Scholarships
Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • New York • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Indiana • Ohio • Michigan • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Alabama • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Iowa • Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Texas • Washington • Oregon • California • Nevada • Idaho • Montana • Wyoming • Utah • Colorado • Arizona • New Mexico • Alaska • Hawaii • Automotive • High school • Freshmen
NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 26, 2025
The Sacramento Press Club Scholarship
California • Radio & Television • Journalism • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Sacramento Press Club Scholarship offers $4,000 to $8,000 for college students connected to the Sacramento region. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Soroptimist International of Vacaville Scholarship for Undergraduate Women
California • For Women • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
Scholarship for Vacaville women graduates with a 3.0 GPA, offering up to $9,000 for college education based on merit and need.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Fresno-Madera Medical Society Scholarship
California • Medicine • Graduate Students
Fresno-Madera Medical Society Scholarship for Fresno/Madera residents in CA medical schools. $250+ award. Apply with essay & recommendations.
Deadline:
May 14, 2025
Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship
California
The Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1000 for students with bleeding disorders in select California counties.
Deadline:
June 5, 2025
Helen Veress-Mitchell Scholarship Fund
California • Freshmen
The Helen Veress-Mitchell Scholarship Fund supports HIV-positive students in Northern California with awards averaging $1,500 for college education.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
Union Pacific William E. Wimmer Scholarship
Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Idaho • Illinois • Iowa • Kansas • Louisiana • Minnesota • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Oregon • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Washington • Wisconsin • Wyoming • Engineering
The Union Pacific William E. Wimmer Scholarship offers $1,000 to engineering students in the railway industry with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
December 13, 2025
Central Valley Community Foundation's scholarships
Fresno County • Madera County • Tulare County • Kings County • Merced County • Mariposa County • California • Freshmen
Central Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships for students in six counties, with awards starting at $250. Apply now!
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AlvaradoSmith Raymond G. Alvarado Scholarship
Orange County • California • Law • Legal • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
Eisner Foundation Scholarship offers $4,000 for students active in Goals, applicable for fees or tutoring.
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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.
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Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education Scholarship
Orange County • California • Business Administration • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for community college transfers in Business Administration, with preference for CSU Fullerton students. Average award: $4,000.
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The HEEF Scholarship Program
Orange County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
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Arts Scholarship
Orange County • California • Music • Arts • Graphic Design • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Hispanic Education Endowment Fund offers $283,000 in scholarships for Orange County students, averaging $4,000 each.
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Architecture and Engineering Scholarship
Orange County • California • Architecture • Engineering • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Architecture and Engineering Scholarship offers $4,000 for students with a 3.5 GPA in accredited programs.
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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.
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Calaveras Community Foundation's scholarships
Calaveras County • California • Freshmen
Calaveras Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now for $250+ awards!
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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!
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Community Foundation Sonoma County's scholarships
Sonoma County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Community Foundation Sonoma County offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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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 Passed
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 Passed
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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