California scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best California scholarships for January 2025.
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Amador Community Foundation's scholarships
Amador County • California • Freshmen
Amador Community Foundation offers $190,000+ in scholarships annually for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
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Arturo Vera Art Scholarship
California • Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Architecture • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • UX/Technical Design • Freshmen
The Arturo Vera Art Scholarship offers $500 to San Joaquin County high school seniors pursuing art education with a 3.0 GPA.
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International Women In Engineering Day Scholarships
Ventura County • Orange County • Los Angeles County • California • 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 • For Women • For Trans Woman students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for women in engineering: $500 for B.S./M.S./Ph.D. students in LA, Orange, or Ventura Counties.
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NEWH Orange County Region Scholarship
Orange County • Riverside County • San Bernardino County • San Diego County • Hawaii • California • Interior Design • Architecture • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Hospitality • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NEWH Orange County Region offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in hospitality fields with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
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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.
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The Gryphon Scholarship Program
New York • Chicago • Charlotte • Los Angeles • Los Alamos • Illinois • North Carolina • California • Business (MBA) • Finance • Economics • Accounting • Business Administration • Agriculture • Freshmen
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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!
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The Orange County Community Foundation's scholarships
Orange County • California • Freshmen
The Orange County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
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Angel and Rosemary Varela Scholarship
Orange County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Sophomores • Juniors
The Angel and Rosemary Varela Scholarship offers $4,000 for OC Dream Act/AB 540 community college transfers with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
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Truckee Donner Soroptimist Scholarship
Nevada • California • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Truckee Donner Soroptimist Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for women 18+ seeking further education or training.
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American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship
Alabama • Kansas • Oklahoma • California • Kentucky • Pennsylvania • Florida • Louisiana • Tennessee • Georgia • Maryland • Texas • Utah • Missouri • Hawaii • Illinois • New Jersey • Virginia • Indiana • New York • Washington • Iowa • Ohio • West Virginia • 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
The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.
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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.
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High School Laptop Scholarship Contest
California • Freshmen
High School Laptop Scholarship Contest in San Diego offers $250+ for a 750-word essay. Apply now!
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Kate Somerville + Foster Nation “Defy Impossible” Scholarship
California • Cosmetology/Beauty • Family • Freshmen
The Kate Somerville + Foster Nation Scholarship offers $20,000 for California students in esthetics who were in foster care. Apply now!
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Eisner Foundation Scholarship
Orange County • California • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
Eisner Foundation Scholarship offers $4,000 for students active in Goals, applicable for fees or tutoring.
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PFLAG Long Beach 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
PFLAG Long Beach offers scholarships up to $2,500 for LGBTQ+ students and Allies. Apply now for support in your education!
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Karen Ha Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • California • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
The Karen Ha Scholarship provides a $10,000 renewable award for Bay Area students with financial need. Income must be under 5x federal poverty level.
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ACEC San Diego Chapter/City of San Diego Engineering & Capital Projects Scholarships
San Diego County • California • 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 • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarships for San Diego undergraduates in surveying or engineering, offering up to $8,000 from ACEC and the City of San Diego.
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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!
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Future Superstars Scholarship
California • High school • Freshmen
The Future Superstars Scholarship offers up to $3,500 for Bay Area high school juniors and seniors nominated by trusted adults.
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Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship
New Mexico • Arizona • California • Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Walt Bartram Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 for students in manufacturing engineering from NM, AZ, and Southern CA.
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The David C. Lizárraga Fellowship
California • Business (MBA) • Engineering • Business Administration
The David C. Lizárraga Fellowship offers $1,500 to first-gen college students in Business or Engineering from underserved LA communities.
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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.
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Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Scholarship Program
California • Utah • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Cybersecurity • Energy • High school • Freshmen
Edwards Lifesciences offers a $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors in STEM fields from select regions. Apply now!
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Bay Area All-Star Scholarship
California • High school • Freshmen
The Bay Area All-Star Scholarship offers $5,000 to college-bound seniors with leadership qualities and a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
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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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