Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors of the Latino College Prep Academy (LCPA), Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (LVLA) and B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (RCLA) in San Jos , California. Students must be planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college or vocational school part-time or full-time and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: February 13
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of the Latino College Prep Academy (LCPA) who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college or vocational school as a part-time or full-time student. Students must be United States citizens or eligible non-citizens with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)
10073 Valley View Street, #242
Cypress, CA 90630
Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be in need of assistive technology to access college courses. Students must be currently enrolled as a student at a four-year California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student.
Amount: Up to $500
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.caped.co/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Council of Engineering Companies California (ACEC)
1303 J Street, Suite 450
Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, undergraduate students enrolled full-time in an engineering or land surveying program or graduate students enrolled at least half-time. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in completed engineering/land surveying courses and a minimum overall GPA of 3.2. Selection is made based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: February 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.acec-ca.org/page/ScholarshipApp
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents who are graduating seniors attending any one of the 27 high schools participating in the adidas Legacy Program. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to be enrolled as full-time, first-year students at a U.S. located four-year accredited college or university, two-year community college, trade/technical school or certificate program.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: August 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
2020 West El Camino Avenue
Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95833
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents who have been accepted by or are enrolled in an accredited California program. Financial need, work experience and career goals are considered, and preference is given to applicants who plan to remain in a medically underserved area past the service time. Those selected must sign a two-year service agreement to work in a medically underserved area of California.
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: October 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of Santa Clara County. Students must be currently enrolled undergraduates who have completed a minimum of two years of college work or graduate students pursuing programs leading to a career in architecture.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be a senior at Laytonville High school. Students must plan on attending a vocational school, community college or four-year college or university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and engage in community service.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school who identify as LGBTQ. Students must plan to attend a four-year university and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Jewish high school seniors. Students must demonstrate strong academics, leadership potential and financial need. Applicants' parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin or Sonoma counties.
Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Mission College Prep, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo High Schools who have resided in Los Osos continually since fifth grade and attended Los Osos Middle School. Students must have plans to pursue a degree in applied or fine arts, architecture, engineering, mathematics or science at a four-year university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
2020 West El Camino Avenue
Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95833
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a California community college or university and be studying one of the following programs: medical imaging, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory care, social work, pharmacy and diagnostic medical sonography, pharmacy technician, medical laboratory technologist, surgical technician or ultrasound technician. Those selected will complete a one-year service contract or work volunteer hours in a medically underserved area of California. Financial need, work experience, academic achievement and community involvement are considered. Preference is given to those who expect to graduate within two years of application.
Amount: Up to $8,000
Deadline: October 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be a Mendocino High School senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university. Students must demonstrate financial need and display potential for academic success.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)
10073 Valley View Street, #242
Cypress, CA 90630
Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be making a positive difference in the lives of other students who are struggling to maintain or regain their mental health. Students must be currently enrolled as a student at a four-year California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.caped.co/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California
San Francisco War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 319
San Francisco, CA 94102-4570
Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calegionaux.org/scholarships/education-scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California
San Francisco War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 319
San Francisco, CA 94102-4570
Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must attend a California college or university, be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have not begun college because of illness or need and demonstrate need.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calegionaux.org/scholarships/education-scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California
San Francisco War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 319
San Francisco, CA 94102-4570
Eligibility: One of applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calegionaux.org/scholarships/education-scholarships/
Sponsor: Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
2020 West El Camino Avenue
Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95833
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents enrolled in an associate degree nursing program at a California school, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be fluent in a language other than English. Financial need, work experience, community involvement and academic achievement are considered. Preference is given to those who will graduate within two years and to those who plan to remain in a medically underserved area past the service time required. Recipients must sign a two-year service contract to work in a medically underserved area as an RN.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: October 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/
Sponsor: Seattle Foundation
1200 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98101-3151
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska with demonstrated financial need. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students with Japanese or other Asian ancestry.
Amount: $5,000-$15,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.seattlefoundation.org
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must have been enrolled in the AVID program for a minimum of three years. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required. Students must be accepted to an accredited four-year educational institution. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of commitment to higher education and community service.
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: December 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Association for Women in Architecture Foundation
1315 Storm Parkway
Torrance, CA 90501
Eligibility: Applicants must be female residents of California or attend a California school and must be enrolled in one of the following majors: architecture, landscape architecture, urban and/or land planning, interior design or environmental design. Applicants must also have completed a minimum of 18 units in their major by the application due date. The award is based on grades, personal statement, financial need, recommendations and submitted materials.
Amount: $3,000 to $7,500
Deadline: April 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.awaplusd.org/awaf-scholarships
Sponsor: Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
2020 West El Camino Avenue
Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95833
Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a California undergraduate nursing program and be fluent in a language other than English. Financial need, work experience, academic achievement and community involvement are considered. A two-year service agreement to work in a medically underserved area of California is required. Preference is given to those who expect to graduate within two years and to those who plan to remain in a medically underserved area after the service agreement has expired. Applicant must have minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: October 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/
Sponsor: Asian Pacific Fund
465 California Street
Suite 809
San Francisco, CA 94104
Eligibility: Applicants for the college scholarship should be high school seniors of at least half Filipino heritage with a GPA of at least a 3.0 who will enroll at four-year colleges or universities and plan to major in engineering, computer science or physical sciences (health professionals such as doctors and nurses not included). Each scholarship is renewable up to three years based on satisfactory academic performance in a full-time undergraduate program. Awards are for undergraduate study only and are based on potential, motivation and financial need. Applicants must be residents of one of the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma or Stanislaus. Applicants for the college prep scholarship must be high school juniors of at least half Filipino heritage with a GPA of 3.0 who plan to attend four-year colleges or universities and are interested in SAT preparation and college admissions counseling. Students should have an interest in engineering, math or science and be residents of one of the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano or Sonoma.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Application are available online.
Website: http://www.asianpacificfund.org
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be attending an accredited UNCF member institution, accredited HBCU or any accredited four-year college or university enrolled as full-time students and classified as juniors. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a major related to science, technology, engineering or math. Preference will be given for applicants in the following states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas and Washington.
Amount: $4,400
Deadline: July 13
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: California Library Association
248 E. Foothill Boulevard
Suite 101
Monrovia, CA 91016
Eligibility: Applicants must be California graduate students attending an American Library Association accredited school and have completed core coursework toward a master's of library and science or information studies degree. Recipients must also plan to become a children's or young adult librarian in a California public library and to join the California Library Association if not already a member.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cla-net.org
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and live in San Buenaventura or Ojai, California. To qualify, students must be pursuing a degree in music education or music performance. Financial need is not required, but will be considered during the selection process. Letters of recommendation required for application process must directly relate to applicant musical qualifications.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating male seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must pursue a career in medicine, civil service or service or education at a four-year liberal arts college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 3.75 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)
10073 Valley View Street, #242
Cypress, CA 90630
Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be currently enrolled as a student at a four-year California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Students must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.caped.co/scholarships/
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be employees of Big Canyon Country Club or their children or grandchildren.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road
Suite F-50
Encinitas, CA 92023
Eligibility: Applicants may not be members of the families of the scholarship committee or employees of the foundation.
Amount: $500-$3,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://coastalfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Auxiliary
Attn: Helen Brand, National Secretary
38768 Crescent Hill Road
Osawatomie, KS 66064
Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of both a BLET Auxiliary and BLET member (living or deceased) and enrolled or accepted by an accredited university, college or institute of higher learning. If the applicant is a graduate student or returning to school as a sophomore, junior or senior, he or she must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic record, leadership, character and personal achievement.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online and by written request through your local GIA auxiliary or BLE division.
Website: https://bletauxiliary.net/scholarships/
Sponsor: National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. Students must be pursuing a four-year degree in one of the following agricultural fields: business management, economics, sales and marketing or finance. They must be residents of California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota or Texas. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the student's activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: January 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and graduating high school seniors or graduates of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County. Students must be planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a four-year college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for creative writing.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish high school seniors or undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited four-year institution. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic excellence and a dedication to a specific field of study. Applicants' parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin or Sonoma counties.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo High School. Students must have participated in both the cross country and track teams and demonstrate high academic excellence in mathematics. Applicants must plan to attend community college or four-year university.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: May 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
955 University Avenue
Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95825
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a financial need and have a GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: March 13
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sacregcf.org
Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Amount: $2,500 for 4 years
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must be planning to pursue a degree in public safety, psychology or sociology at a four-year university. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must be planning to pursue a degree in the field of agriculture at an approved community college or four-year university.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission
Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
P.O. Box 419027
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents who are attending or plan to attend an eligible California college or university pursuing at least two years of coursework. They must enroll for no less than half time and meet program income requirements. They may not have already earned a bachelor's degree or higher, and they must not be in default on a student loan or owe a grant repayment without having made satisfactory arrangements for repayment. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who meet all requirements will receive an entitlement award, and students with a GPA of at least 2.4 may apply for a competitive award.
Amount: Up to $12,570
Deadline: March 2; September 2
How to apply: Application materials are available online. A FAFSA and a GPA verification form are required.
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/
Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission
Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
P.O. Box 419027
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents with financial need for attendance at an eligible California college or university. They must enroll for at least half time. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Students who meet financial and eligibility requirements will receive a Cal Grant B entitlement award. Other eligible students can apply for a Cal Grant B competitive award. Competitive award selection is based on family income, education level of parents, GPA, time out of high school and special considerations.
Amount: Up to $10,868
Deadline: March 2; September 2
How to apply: Application materials are available online. A FAFSA and a GPA verification form are required.
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/
Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission
Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
P.O. Box 419027
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents. They must enroll in a vocational program at a California community college, independent college or vocational school that is at least four months long. Funds may be received for up to two years. Eligible students will receive an application by mail from the California Student Aid Commission.
Amount: Up to $14,218
Deadline: March 2; September 2
How to apply: Applications are available by mail. A FAFSA and an application form are required.
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/
Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission
Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
P.O. Box 419027
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Eligibility: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and file a verified grade point average with the California Student Aid Commission. Students must be California residents, be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, meet U.S. Selective Service requirements, attend an eligible California postsecondary institution, be enrolled at least half-time, maintain satisfactory academic progress and not be in default on any student loan. Cal Grant A Entitlement Awards are for undergraduate institutions of not less than two academic years. Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards are for low-income students for living and transportation expenses, supplies and books at institutions of not less than one year. Cal Grant C Awards are for occupational or vocational programs. Cal Grant T Awards are for teacher credential candidates.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available by request.
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in a four-year accredited college or university. Students must reside in one of Calavo's 12 districts in the state of California. Applicants must be related by blood or marriage to an active member of Calavo Growers. The Calavo Growers member name and relationship to applicant must be included in application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: California-Hawaii Elks Association
5450 E. Lamona Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727-2224
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and California or Hawaii residents. They must plan to pursue a vocational or technical course of study above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school. A high school diploma or equivalent is not required. Students planning to transfer into a bachelor's degree program upon completion of vocational studies are not eligible.
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://chea-elks.org/youth-activities/scholarships
Sponsor: California-Hawaii Elks Association
5450 E. Lamona Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727-2224
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and California or Hawaii residents who have a physical, neurological, visual or hearing impairment or a speech/language disorder. They must be high school seniors or graduates or have passed the GED or California High School Proficiency Examination.
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://chea-elks.org/youth-activities/scholarships
Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission
Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
P.O. Box 419027
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Eligibility: Applicants must be current or former foster youth who are under 22 years of age as of July 1 of the award year. Dependency must have been established by the court between the ages of 16 and 18. Financial need is required. Applicants must enroll at least half-time in a program that is at least one academic year long, and they must attend class regularly and maintain good grades.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: July 31
How to apply: Applications are available online and applicants must also complete a FAFSA.
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/
Sponsor: Christermon Foundation
9 Orchard Road
Suite 100
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Eligibility: Applicants must be community college students who intend on transferring to a four-year educational institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of community service.
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.christermon.com
Sponsor: California Department of Veterans Affairs
1227 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, spouses, unmarried surviving spouses or registered domestic partners of veterans who are deceased or totally disabled due to service-related causes. The veteran must have served during a qualifying war period, and the child must be under 27 years of age (30 if the child is a veteran). There is no age limit for spouses or domestic partners. Children of veterans who have a service-connected disability, had one at the time of death or died of service-related causes may qualify if their income is at or below the national poverty level. In this case, there is no age limit.
Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
Sponsor: California Department of Veterans Affairs
1227 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents or surviving spouses or domestic partners of California National Guard members who were killed or permanently disabled during active duty in service to the state. Spouses or domestic partners must not have remarried or terminated the relationship.
Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
Sponsor: California Department of Veterans Affairs
1227 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: Applicants must be Medal of Honor recipients, their children or dependents of a Registered Domestic Partner. Children must meet age, income and residency requirements. This award is only applicable toward undergraduate studies.
Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
Sponsor: California Freethought Day
P.O. Box 15464
Sacramento, CA 95851
Eligibility: Applicants must be California high school students in grades 9 -12 who plan to pursue post-secondary education. Students must demonstrate involvement in community organizations and school clubs and have an interest in free speech, science and the separation of church and state. Applicants must write an essay pertaining to fake news.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://freethoughtday.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: Great Minds in STEM (HENAAC)
5211 East Washington Boulevard
Suite 2-320
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status. Students must be pursuing a health-related undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in the United States or Puerto Rico with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group in the health sciences. Preference will be given to students pursuing careers in the areas of mental health, rehabilitative, geriatric medical specialties or individuals with disabilities.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org
Sponsor: Christermon Foundation
9 Orchard Road
Suite 100
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Eligibility: Applicants must plan on attending an accredited four-year educational institution. Students must have participated in extracurricular activities during their junior and senior years. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.christermon.com
Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission
Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
P.O. Box 419027
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses or children of California peace officers, Department of Corrections or Youth Authority employees or full-time firefighters who were killed or totally disabled due to accident or injury in the line of duty. They must enroll at an accredited California community college, college or university for a minimum of six units. Financial need is required. Awards match the amount of a Cal Grant award.
Amount: $100-$12,192
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available by mail or phone. An application form, copy of FAFSA Student Aid Report and documentation of the law enforcement personnel's death or injury are required.
Website: http://www.csac.ca.gov/
Sponsor: California Masonic Foundation
1111 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108-2284
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be California residents for at least one year, be current high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA, plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university full-time and demonstrate financial need. There are a number of awards based on residence, career goals and general selection criteria.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://freemason.org/masonic-charities/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion, Department of California
1601 7th Street
Sanger, CA 93657
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
Amount: $1,500-$18,000
Deadline: February 25
How to apply: Applications are available by email.
Website: http://www.calegion.org
Sponsor: California Restaurant Association
621 Capitol Mall
Suite 2000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college undergraduates who are California residents and U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in at least nine credit hours at an accredited institution of higher learning and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students must plan to enroll in two consecutive semesters and have at least 250 hours of work experience in the restaurant industry.
Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, copy of curriculum, transcript, proof of work experience and one to three letters of recommendation are required.
Website: https://calrestfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be a senior at a Mendocino County public high school and be planning to attend college to study education. Selection is based upon letters of recommendation and academic achievement. A 3.0 GPA is preferred.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be a Mendocino High School Senior who plans to study music in college. Students must display a commitment to music and proven talent. Selection based on letters of recommendation and academic achievement. A GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: California School Library Association
6444 E. Spring Street #247
Long Beach, CA 90815-1553
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a school library media credential program or master's degree program. Candidates must be residents of the California School Library Association Southern Section region and must provide two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://csla.net/awards/
Sponsor: California State PTA
2327 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95816-5014
Eligibility: Applicants must attend a public California high school, be high school seniors who have served their school and community and be members of the PTA.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/
Sponsor: California Association of Winegrape Growers
1121 L Street
Suite 304
Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are children of vineyard workers who were employed during one of the two seasons prior to application. Waivers are available for children of wine grape growers based on financial need. Applicants must plan to attend any campus of the University of California or California State University systems, or any California community college. Selection criteria include financial need, scholastic ability, community involvement, leadership and/or work history and determination to succeed.
Amount: $2,000-$8,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, letter of recommendation and two-page essay are required. SAT or ACT scores are required for students applying for a four-year scholarship.
Website: http://cawgfoundation.org
Sponsor: California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability
19197 Golden Valley Road #521
Santa Clarita, CA 91387
Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable disability and demonstrate financial need. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for undergraduates and a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must be taking at least six semester units or four quarter units at a public or private California institution of higher learning.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.caped.co/scholarships/
Sponsor: California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools
2121 Natomas Crossing Drive
Suite 200-442
Sacramento, CA 95834
Eligibility: Applicants must be legal California residents who have fulfilled the admission requirements for the school that is pledging their CAPPS scholarship. Application is restricted to high school and adult students only. Recipients are chosen on the basis of application date and each individual school's judging standards.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cappsonline.org/memorial-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must live in Sonoma County and show vocational aptitude, be involved in their community, participate in school activities and demonstrate leadership skills. Students must have significant financial need and have the perseverance needed to accomplish their goals. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $850
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a certificate, license or accreditation in an applied occupation in such areas as medical/dental/nursing/physician assistant/pharmacy/physical therapy, teaching, culinary, accounting/bookkeeping, automotive, fire science, public safety, agricultural sciences, mental health/counseling, architectural/drafting or engineering/surveying.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
955 University Avenue
Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95825
Eligibility: Applicants must be female and plan to enroll full-time in a business degree program. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sacregcf.org
Sponsor: Asian Pacific Community Fund
1145 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 105
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas or Washington who are enrolling as first-year students in an accredited four-year college in one of the listed states of residency. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have a household income that falls at or below the low-income level. There is no ethnicity requirement.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.apcf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: California Contractors Insurance Services
P.O. Box 278238
Sacramento, CA 95827
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students pursuing a career as a contractor. Students must write an essay on a provided topic.
Amount: $750
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ccisbonds.com/scholarship/
Sponsor: CDM Constructors Inc. Workforce Development Scholarship
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or current postsecondary undergraduates who plan to enroll full-time in an eligible undergraduate program at an accredited two-year college or vocational technical school. Students must reside or attend school in one of the following states: Texas, California or Florida. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must enroll in one of the following eligible majors: electrical, automation, instrumentation and controls, cybersecurity or related discipline.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/cdmconstructors/
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in Orange County, CA or graduated from an Orange County high school. Students must be planning to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited, non-profit two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. Applicants must receive a recommendation from their high school principal based on the student's high scholastic achievements and community involvement. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,500-$2,500
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111-1494
Eligibility: Applicants must have any class of radio license, be residents of the ARRL Southwestern Division (Arizona, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego or Santa Barbara), attend a regionally-accredited college or university and study electronics, communications or a related field.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail, not electronically.
Website: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program
Sponsor: Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Program
1419 Burlingame Avenue, Suite N
Burlingame, CA 94010
Eligibility: Applicants must be Chicana/Latina women who have lived in the Northern California counties for at least two years and are attending school at an accredited institution in the same region. Undergraduate applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 15 semester units and earned a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate leadership and community involvement and agree to volunteer at least five years in support of the Chicana/Latina Foundation if they receive the scholarship.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.chicanalatina.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos
111 East Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91205
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a high level of academic and extracurricular achievement, strength of character and zest for life. Financial need will also be considered.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfverdugos.org/
Sponsor: Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California
6720 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90038
Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into an educational institution. Students must reside in one of the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Kern or Santa Barbara.Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, official transcripts and an application detailing their education goals.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: June 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://hemosocal.org
Sponsor: California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
CIF State Office
Attn.: CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year
4658 Duckhorn Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrate outstanding athletic performance in a minimum of two years of varsity play in California and exhibit character, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 4
How to apply: Applications are available by request.
Website: http://www.cifstate.org/parents-students/awards_and_scholarships/index
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be the dependent children or grandchildren of employees of Capital Incentive Group.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: California Library Association
248 E. Foothill Boulevard
Suite 101
Monrovia, CA 91016
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents, be American Indian, African American, Mexican American, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Filipino and be accepted into or enrolled in an American Library Association accredited state library school. The award is based on financial need, and an interview is required.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cla-net.org
Sponsor: Association of California Water Agencies
980 9th Street
Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents who are rising juniors or seniors at a participating postsecondary institution located in California. They must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a water resources-related subject and be full-time students enrolled for the entirety of the upcoming school year. Selection is based on professional commitment to the water resources field, academic achievement and financial need.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, transcript and two to three letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.acwa.com
Sponsor: California Mathematics Council - Southern Section
P.O. Box 880
Clayton, CA 94517
Eligibility: Applicants must reside, teach or attend school in one of the eight southern California counties, be accepted into an elementary education or secondary credential program, or propose a program which benefits mathematics education. Students must submit applications via email at cmcsouth.scholarships@gmail.com. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.
Amount: $200-$500
Deadline: May 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cmc-math.org/
Sponsor: California Mathematics Council - Southern Section
P.O. Box 234
Kentfield, CA 94914
Eligibility: Applicants must reside, teach or attend school in one of the following California counties: Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara or Ventura. They must be accepted into a secondary credential program at an accredited college or university in Southern California and have an undergraduate degree in mathematics and work toward a single subject credential in mathematics.
Amount: $600
Deadline: May 30
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript and three letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.cmc-south.org/grants--scholarships.html
Sponsor: California Nurses Association
155 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Alameda County Nurses Association (Region 1) who are enrolled in an educational program, attending educational conferences or classes or engaged in health educational efforts in underserved communities. The organization considers facility activism, length of time as a direct care nurse and educational vision.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/cna-scholarships
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and graduating high school seniors or graduates of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County. Students must be planning to enroll or enrolled in a four-year college or university as a full-time student and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship and community involvement.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: California Teachers Association (CTA)
CTA Human Rights Department
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
Eligibility: A student or group of up to five students must submit an essay or visual piece under the supervision of a teacher or professor who is a member of the CTA. Students may be in kindergarten through high school or in community college. All works must focus on topics such as non-violence and their relationship to Chavez's legacy. Visit the website for a complete list of topics and specific essay and visual arts submission requirements.
Amount: Up to $550
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cta.org/for-educators/scholarships-awards
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be females between the ages of 18 and 26 who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must be graduating high school seniors, graduates or G.E.D. certificate holders with preference given to students who attend(ed) East Palo Alto Academy, East Side College Prep, Menlo Atherton, Sequoia, Carlmont and San Mateo high schools. Applicants must be current residents of San Mateo County with preference given to residents of East Palo Alto, East Menlo Park, Redwood City and San Mateo. Students must be planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time in a two- or four-year college or university and must have a maximum 3.3 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Atascadero or Paso Robles comprehensive or continuation high schools. Students must have or have had an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan and plan to attend a community college, four-year university or vocational school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Students must have a GPA of 3.0 and have participated in organized sports in high school.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be single, female parents who are head of household and are residents of Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County or San Mateo County. Students must be currently enrolled, or have been enrolled in the past year, in a community college to obtain an associate degree, certificate or in a four-year college transfer program with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial need must be demonstrated.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: May 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be Eagle Scouts from Paso Robles Troop 60. Students must be high school seniors, transfer students to a four-year university or current undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
955 University Avenue
Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95825
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of a high school in the greater Sacramento or Denver area with at least a 2.5 GPA. Students must provide medical verification of the parent or guardian's death or illness and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must write a one-page self-evaluation essay.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sacregcf.org
Sponsor: California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)
10073 Valley View Street, #242
Cypress, CA 90630
Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability in math and be currently enrolled as a student at a California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Students must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.caped.co/scholarships/
Sponsor: Latin American Bible Institute
14209 East Lomitas Avenue
La Puente, CA 91746-3099
Eligibility: This scholarship is available for all eligible students who apply.
Amount: $500 per semester
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.labi.edu/scholarships
Sponsor: National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA)
543 N. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Eligibility: Applicants must live and attend school in the greater Los Angeles area including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties. Applicants must be women age 25 years or older who are re-entering or continuing school to obtain skills that will help lead to economic self-sufficiency.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 1
How to apply: Applications available online and must include a transcript and two letters of reference.
Website: https://www.ncjwla.org/what-we-do/scholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Arroyo Grande and Nipomo High Schools. Students must have participated in AVID three of four years in high school and plan to attend a four-year university. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25 who have spent time in the San Luis Obispo Juvenile Detention Services Center. Students must have a diploma from a San Luis Obispo County high school or a GED and have plans to attend community college, four-year university or vocational school. Applicants must demonstrate a life change and commitment to higher education.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must be planning to specialize in automotive studies at a community college, four-year university or vocational school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate involvement within the community and participation in extracurriculars, especially team sports. Students must possess an exemplary work ethic, an ability to multi-tasking and a skill for handling the pressures the accompany deadlines. Applicants must be in good academic standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be college seniors and accepted to medical school or currently enrolled full-time in an accredited medical school program. Students must be United States citizens and graduates of a high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County or have permanently resided in that area during high school. Applicants must demonstrate personal motivation for excellence in both character and academic achievement.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: March 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos
111 East Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91205
Eligibility: Applicants must provide a personal essay on the topic of medicine.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfverdugos.org/
Sponsor: California State PTA
2327 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95816-5014
Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents and high school seniors graduating from a California high school. Students must be a member of their school PTA/PTSA in good standing, or if the high school does not have a PTA/PTSA, a member of a PTA/PTSA in good standing and a council, district or state PTA board member. An essay is required to be submitted on a provided prompt.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/
Sponsor: Ebell of Los Angeles
Attn.: Scholarship Chair
743 South Lucerne Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Eligibility: Applicants must have an excellent academic record and must demonstrate financial need. Students must be a permanent resident of Los Angeles County and enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited Los Angeles County college or university. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.25 and demonstrate involvement in community service.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.ebellla.org
Sponsor: Educating America Scholarship
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and high school seniors attending an Orange County High School (CA) or current college undergraduates who graduated from an Orange County High School (CA). Students must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school and pursue a degree in the STEM, nursing or trade fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: December
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/educatingamerica/
Sponsor: Calaveras Big Trees Association
P.O. Box 1196
Arnold, CA 95223
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited California post-secondary educational institution and must have career goals that are related to communicating and interpreting nature's wonder. Students pursuing degrees in environmental protection, forestry, wildlife and fisheries biology, parks and recreation, park management, environmental law and public policy, environmental art and California history are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on dedication to the ideals of the scholarship and financial need.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Student must submit a statement of personal and career goals, a resume (and portfolio if applicable) and transcripts of all college work completed to date. On the cover page, include your name, address, phone number and college major.
Website: http://www.bigtrees.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
7807 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 in college prep courses (and 2.0 once attending college), have fully participated in at least one sport, and submit a recommendation letter from a coach or athletic director detailing their athletic and academic achievements.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfscc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
155 Sansome Street
Suite 650
San Francisco, CA 94104
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of or attend a high school in northern or central California. Students must have completed high school and plan to attend or began attending an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants must have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.equalityscholarship.org
Sponsor: Environmental Research Center
3111 Camino Del Rio North
Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92108
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of California who are graduating high school seniors. Students must be accepted to a California college or university and intend to pursue a degree in environmental studies. A minimum high school GPA of 3.25 is required and applicants must have completed at least one high school science class in addition to the minimum amount required for graduation.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: There is no deadline for submission, as scholarships are distributed on an ongoing basis.
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.erc501c3.org
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road
Suite F-50
Encinitas, CA 92023
Eligibility: Applicants will be judged on a combination of scholastic achievement and personal merit.
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://coastalfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road
Suite F-50
Encinitas, CA 92023
Eligibility: Preference will be given to students who need financial support to attend college and who excel in fine arts, dance or music.
Amount: $500-$2,500
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://coastalfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from San Clemente High School or Dana Hills High School. Students must plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at a Catholic or Jesuit college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Latin American Bible Institute
14209 East Lomitas Avenue
La Puente, CA 91746-3099
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of 14.5 units and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $350
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.labi.edu/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos
111 East Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91205
Eligibility: Applicants must have resided in the Glendale, La Crescenta, La Canada Flintridge, Montrose, Verdugo City, Sunland or Tujunga area for a minimum of 13 years. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must submit an essay explaining their belief in Jesus Christ and their view on what it means to be an American.
Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: March 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfverdugos.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must submit a portfolio and a letter of recommendation. Students must demonstrate a passion and aptitude for their field of study in addition to a commitment to their community. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos
111 East Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91205
Eligibility: Selection is based on demonstration of academic achievement and community service accomplishments.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfverdugos.org/
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and full-time undergraduate students between the ages of 17 and 30. Students must be high school seniors in Orange County, CA or previous graduates from an Orange County high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be pursuing a career in restaurant or hotel management.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: California State Fair
1600 Exposition Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a four-year accredited California institution of higher learning. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a valid California ID.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calexpostatefair.com/participate/friends-of-the-ca-state-fair/scholarship/
Sponsor: Financial Women's Association of San Francisco Scholarship Fund
FWASF Scholarship Fund
268 Bush Street
Suite 2822
San Francisco, CA 94104
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited Bay Area college. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of leadership skills, strong communication skills and financial need.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://financialwomensf.org/
Sponsor: Financial Women's Association of San Francisco Scholarship Fund
FWASF Scholarship Fund
268 Bush Street
Suite 2822
San Francisco, CA 94104
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited Bay Area college. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of leadership skills, strong communication skills and financial need.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://financialwomensf.org/
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish female students enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program in California, demonstrate financial need and submit a personal essay using 1,000 words. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, provide proof of practicing tzedakah and tikkun olam and have parents who are permanent residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Applicants must have a proven record for high academic performance, true leadership and active athletic participation to be considered.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo County public high schools. Students must be planning to attend community college, four-year university or vocational school and have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must identify as LGBTQ and demonstrate financial need. Students must be graduating seniors residing in San Luis Obispo County or the Santa Maria basin who plan to enroll in community college or four-year university or current California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College or Hancock College students. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must be planning to attend a four-year university or two-year community college. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $12,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: University of Michigan
College Administration
1221 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 2102
Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://scholarships.engin.umich.edu/new-students/
Sponsor: Horizons Foundation
550 Montgomery Street
Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94111
Eligibility: Applicants should have at least 25 percent Asian/Pacific Islander ancestry, in the process of applying to or currently attending a college, university or vocational school and reside in one of the nine Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma or Solano). Preference is given to those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or who are involved in the LGBT community.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available by phone.
Website: https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to major in nursing as registered nurses. Students must be residing in Webster Parrish, LA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos
111 East Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91205
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from a Glendale Unified School District public or private high school or Allan F. Daily Continuation High School. Preference is given to students with a documented history of community service. Students must submit an essay about their Latino heritage and the importance of education.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfverdugos.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos
111 East Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91205
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate written and verbal fluency in both Spanish and English. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Students must plan on attending an accredited four-year community college/university or career technical school. Applicants must submit an essay explaining the importance of education and how they intend on contributing to their community.
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfverdugos.org/
Sponsor: Good Tidings Foundation
1469 Rollins Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Eligibility: Applicants must be underserved, graduating high school seniors who are residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus or Yolo counties who have dedicated themselves to extraordinary community service projects. Selection is based on financial need and greatest service.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: November 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://goodtidings.org/impact/education-and-scholarships/
Sponsor: Grange Insurance Association
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 21089
Seattle, WA 98111-3089
Eligibility: Applicants must be current Grange Insurance Group (GIG) policyholders (or children or grandchildren of GIG policyholders) in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington or Wyoming; Grange members (or children or grandchildren of Grange members) or children or grandchildren of current GIG employees and residents in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Applicants can apply for scholarships in either academic or vocational studies. Three of the awards will be for students wishing to pursue vocational studies and 22 will be for academic studies. The top scoring student in each category receives $1,500 and each additional winner receives $1,000. Scholarships may be used toward a certificate or degree in a recognized profession or vocation, including community colleges, business colleges and technical institutes, as well as institutions offering an academic degree program. Vocational scholarships are intended for use at community colleges, technical or business schools or other institutions that offer vocational training which does not lead to a two- or four-year academic degree. Selection is based on academic achievement and essays.
Amount: $1,000-$1,500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.grange.com
Sponsor: California Restaurant Association
621 Capitol Mall
Suite 2000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and residents of California. Students must be enrolled in or will be enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours at an accredited foodservice-related postsecondary program two consecutive semesters or terms. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be in good standing. Students must have completed at least one grading term of a postsecondary program or be a high school senior going directly to a postsecondary school and satisfy the minimum hours of industry-related work experience, paid or voluntary.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calrestfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or graduates of a public or private high school in the greater San Francisco Bay Area which includes the following: San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties. Students must be planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college, university or police academy full-time with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must be United States citizens and demonstrate a desire and a plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. Law school students are not eligible to apply.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: January 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be United States citizens and graduating high school seniors or graduates of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate community involvement over a period of several years and financial hardship.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: January 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Hearthstone Housing Foundation
1401 Dove Street
Suite 620
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a high school, college, university, trade school, graduate school or taking an academic enrichment activity and be between the ages of 16 and 25 years. Students must reside at a Hearthstone Housing Foundation property or in a county where such property is located. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA if in high school or 2.75 GPA if enrolled in college.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.hearthstonehousing.org/scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must be the first in their immediate family to attend college and be planning to attend a four-year university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Amount: $12,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Students must demonstrate a significant financial need and the perseverance to complete their degree program. Applicants must submit the FAFSA and a statement of their community and employment involvement. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must be either a graduating senior in the city of Ventura or a current Ventura College student enrolling at an accredited four-year college or university to study music. Students must be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants can reapply in successive years.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Berkeley Community Fund
2111 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Berkeley High School students with a cumulative GPA of over 2.5. Students must intend to enroll full-time at an approved college or university at the time of application and remain enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA above 2.5 in order to continue receiving aid. Selection is based upon academic and extracurricular achievements which demonstrate an overall readiness for college and university-level coursework.
Amount: Up to $16,000
Deadline: March 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://berkeleyscholars.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and have volunteer experience in their community or at their school. Students must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and community college transfers from Orange County, California. Students must qualify for need based financial aid and enroll at a four-year college or university.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or graduates of a public or private high school in Santa Clara County. Students must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll on a full-time basis at a four-year California public college or university with a minimum 3.3 GPA. Financial need must be demonstrated.
Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: April 25
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors who participated on the football team at San Luis Obispo High School. Students must demonstrate dedication, hard work and leadership skills.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Incight Education
P.O. Box 82056
Portland, OR 97282
Eligibility: Applicants must have a documented disability that may include physical, learning or cognitive. Students must also attend a trade school, college or university on a full-time basis. Recipients are placed with internships related to their field of study.
Amount: $500-$2,500
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.incight.org/scholarship
Sponsor: National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA)
543 N. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Eligibility: Applicants must live and attend school in the greater Los Angeles area including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties. Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to a degree program in nursing.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: September 1
How to apply: Applications are available online and must include a transcript and two letters of reference.
Website: https://www.ncjwla.org/what-we-do/scholarship/
Sponsor: California Nevada Racquetball Association
Terry Rogers, CNRA Scholarship Chairperson
8317 Divernon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89149
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who will be graduating or college undergraduates. Students must reside in California or Nevada and demonstrate a desire to expand racquetball. Applicants must also be current USAR members.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.californiaracquetball.org
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road
Suite F-50
Encinitas, CA 92023
Eligibility: Preference is given to students who have been in special education.
Amount: $500-$2,500
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://coastalfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Jackson Laboratory
Training and Education Office
600 Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Connecticut, Maine or in Sacramento County, California and must be pursuing a degree in biomedicine. Students must receive a nomination from a teacher and have financial need or be first-generation college students. Students must also have a 3.5 GPA and be graduating high school seniors.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.jax.org/scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Monterey County
2354 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Eligibility: Applicants must be attending accredited post-secondary schools within California, pursuing studies in fire science, forestry, nursing, and/or paramedic/EMT training, must demonstrate financial need, scholastic or vocational ability, and eligibility for acceptance to an institute of higher education in California. Open to students at Pacific Grove High School.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmco.org/about-us/fund-list/#scholarship-award-funds
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and submit the FAFSA along with a statement of community, employment and extra curricular involvement. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $900
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students between the ages of 12 and 19 who reside in San Luis Obispo County. Students must plan to attend a summer intensive ballet training program and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Financial need will be considered.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: January 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be studying performing arts, lighting, sound or set design. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, community involvement and a potential for academic success.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must plan on enrolling full-time at an accredited educational institution and be graduating seniors of Huntington Beach High School District. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students must have been a mentor or tutor and must have interest in both the humanities and the sciences. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of self-motivation and selflessness.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: California School Library Association
6444 E. Spring Street #247
Long Beach, CA 90815-1553
Eligibility: Applicants must be a CLSA Northern Region member at time of application. Students must be currently enrolled in a Teacher Librarian Credential program or at any time in the previous year. Applicant must be willing to serve as an active CSLA volunteer as a member of at least one committee. Preference is given to first time recipients and applicants with teaching experience.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://csla.net/awards/
Sponsor: Jewish Vocational Service Southern California
6505 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents and permanent and legal residents of Los Angeles county. Students must also plan to attend full-time an approved U.S. college or vocational school and maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA. Selection is based primarily on financial need as well as Jewish community involvement and community service.
Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.jvs-socal.org/
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road
Suite F-50
Encinitas, CA 92023
Eligibility: Selection criteria is made based on grades and personal activities demonstrating an ability to achieve student goals.
Amount: $1,000-$1,500
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://coastalfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo County public high schools. Students must plan to attend a four-year college or university and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos
111 East Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91205
Eligibility: Applicants must submit an essay describing their career goals. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Up to $500
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfverdugos.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo, Mission College Prep and Pacific Beach High Schools. Students must be planning to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, performing arts or mathematics at a four-year university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation
1700 I Street
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95811
Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses, children, stepchildren or adopted children of peace officers who died in the line of duty and are enrolled on the California memorial monument. They must carry no less than six units per quarter or eight units per semester at an accredited college or university, and they must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.camemorial.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
7807 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and provide evidence of financial need. Note that awardees will need to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school at least part-time (six credits) to retain the scholarship award.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfscc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be LGBTQIA+ students. Students must be pursuing degrees in arts education including visual, performing or graphic arts at a two- or four-year college or university or technical or professional school.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be a senior at Laytonville High School and plan to attend a vocational school, community college or four-year college or university. Students must pursue studies in the areas of music, art, architecture, building construction and/or design. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: San Francisco Foundation
One Embarcadero Center
Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
Eligibility: Nominees must be qualifying literary artist nominated for their outstanding work based on the submission of an un-published manuscript in-progress. Submissions may be in any one of the following literary forms: fiction (novel or short stories), nonfictional prose, poetry and spoken word.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applicants are by nomination only.
Website: https://sff.org/
Sponsor: Horizons Foundation
550 Montgomery Street
Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94111
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least one lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender parent(s)/guardian(s), be willing to be named publicly in association with COLAGE, Horizons Foundation, and the Scholarship Program, and be enrolled full-time in an accredited post-secondary institution with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available by email.
Website: https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors who participated on the golf team at a San Luis Obispo County or northern Santa Barbara County high school that competes in the Central Coast Athletic Association's league. Students must hold the lowest stroke average in regular season matches at their school. Applicants must plan to attend a community college, four-year university or vocational school.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who are graduating high school seniors residing in East Palo Alto or high school graduates who resided in East Palo Alto during high school. Students must be planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time in a two- or four-year college or university or technical school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Community involvement and financial hardship must be demonstrated.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: January 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school graduates who plan to enroll full-time as first-year college students at a U.S.-located, four-year accredited, not-for-profit college or university or two-year accredited, not-for-profit community college. Students must reside in one of the following areas: California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Georgia, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia or Washington. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be interested in pursuing a clinical or non-clinical career path in the healthcare industry. Students must complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Attn: Jeanne Cooper
4720 Montgomery Lane
Suite 202
Bethesda, MD 20814
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA accredited occupational therapy program. Students must have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific course work. Priority is given to students of Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.tota.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must be planning to attend a four-year college or university. Financial need must be demonstrated.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo, Pacific Beach or Mission College Preparatory High Schools. Students must be planning to attend a four-year university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors residing in the greater Silicon Valley Region which includes Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Alameda County and Santa Cruz County or current community college students who graduated from a high school within the listed counties. Students must be planning to enroll in a four-year college or university on a full-time basis and have a maximum 3.75 GPA. Applicants must be first generation college students pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Students must demonstrate involvement in extracurricular, volunteer or paid activities and financial hardship.
Amount: Up to $40,000
Deadline: January 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American high school seniors who will be attending a UNCF member institution enrolled full-time. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the FAFSA and demonstrate unmet financial need.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors at Oceana High School. Students must be planning to enroll in community college, four-year university or vocational school on a part- or full-time basis. Applicants must have overcome academic or personal difficulties or has shown unusual concern for those less fortunate. Students must show potential, willingness and promise for future success in college.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: East Bay Community Foundation
200 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in the Fremont Unified (CA), Livermore Valley Joint Unified (CA), Tigard-Tualatin (OR), and Hillsboro (OR) School districts, must be planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or technical school and has a cumulative, non-weighted GPA of 3.0 or above to receive the scholarship.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ebcf.org/grants/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: California School Library Association
6444 E. Spring Street #247
Long Beach, CA 90815-1553
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group attending or planning to attend an accredited library media teacher credential program and plan to work in California for three years after completing the program. Applicants must provide a 250-word statement about their qualifications, career goals, financial situation and commitment to supporting multicultural students and two letters of reference.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: November 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://csla.net/awards/
Sponsor: California Landscape Contractors Association
1491 River Park Drive
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95815
Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited California community college or state university and take a minimum of six credits.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript and three letters of reference are required.
Website: https://www.clca.org
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must have been active participants in varsity athletics or a U.S. Southern Pacific Association Diving Team. Students must intend on enrolling full-time at an accredited educational institution. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Aliso Niguel High School with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: April 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo High School who are active members of the girls' or boys' golf teams. Students must plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: May 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Health Professions Education Foundation
400 R Street
Suite 460
Sacramento, CA 95811
Eligibility: Applicants must be licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) who are enrolled in or have been accepted into an accredited associate's degree in nursing (ADN) program in the state of California. They must be attending or planning to attend school at least part-time (six or more credits per semester) and must commit to two years of nursing practice in an underserved area of California after graduation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Up to $8,000
Deadline: October 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, personal statement, financial information, two recommendation letters and proof of vocational nurse licensure are required.
Website: https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/
Sponsor: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
7807 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and attend an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school full-time to retain the scholarship award.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfscc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Luso-American Education Foundation
P.O. Box 2967
Dublin, CA 94568
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of California and high school students who are of Portuguese descent with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, or who are taking classes in the Portuguese language with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be enrolled in a college, university, trade or business school and have taken the SAT or ACT. Two letters of recommendation are required.
Amount: $1,000-$4,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available by phone, fax, mail or email.
Website: https://luso-american.org/education/
Sponsor: Mattis Law A.P.C.
7730 Herschel Avenue
Suite N
La Jolla, CA 92037
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or DACA recipients. Students must be currently enrolled high school seniors in San Diego County, graduates of a San Diego County high school currently enrolled in an accredited four-year university or college or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year university or college upon completion. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. An essay on a provided topic is required.
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sdfamilylaw.com/scholarship/
Sponsor: Malki Museum, Inc.
P.O. Box 578
Banning, CA 92220
Eligibility: Applicants must fill out the application form completely, provide proof that they are accepted or enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution, be a member of a Native American reservation in Southern California and provide proof of one-quarter or more Native American ancestry. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://malkimuseum.org/scholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Nipomo High School and recent Nipomo High School graduates. Students must be accepted into a certified nursing assistant program, licensed vocational nursing program, registered nursing program or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at a community college, four-year university or vocational school. Financial need will be considered.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Far West Athletic Trainers' Association/District 8
Ned Bergert, Committee Chair
Eligibility: Applicants must be District 8 student members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) who are of Asian descent. They must be enrolled in an undergraduate- or graduate-level athletic training program. Community college applicants and all other applicants must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale. Non-community college undergraduates must be sponsored by a certified athletic trainer and must have junior standing. All applicants must have plans to pursue a career in athletic training. Selection is based on academic merit, extracurricular activities, leadership potential and athletic training achievement.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, an official transcript and a personal essay are required.
Website: http://www.fwatad8.org/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Westmoor High School in Daly City, California. Students must be planning to enroll in a two or four-year college or university on a full-time basis or in a vocational program leading to a certificate. A desire to serve the wider community and financial hardship must be demonstrated. Special consideration will be given to students who plan on majoring in history or social sciences.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: April 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish undergraduate or graduate students majoring in electrical engineering, be enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution and/or graduate program and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate a strong community-oriented mentality, provide proof of practicing tzedakah and tikkun olam and submit a personal essay using 1,000 words. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be registered for a minimum of 12 course units per quarter or semester, be from San Francisco, the Peninsula, Sunnyvale, North, Sonoma and Marin Counties.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: Travis Credit Union
P.O. Box 2069
Vacaville, CA 95696
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on GPA, honors and awards, employment and community service, leadership and extracurricular activities, essay and financial need. Students must plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year college or university full-time or with 12 or more credits or units.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online between January 1 and March 5 of each year.
Website: https://www.traviscu.org/community/events-seminars-community-education/scholarships/
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from San Clemente High School. Students must be planning to study math, science or art.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be female seniors at a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must have participated in track or cross-country and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants must have plans to attend a community college, four-year university or vocational school.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Asian Pacific Community Fund
1145 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 105
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are enrolling as a first-year student at an accredited four-year institution in California. Students must have a household income at or below the county low-income level. There are no ethnicity requirements.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.apcf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Medical Group Management Association
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 29
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.
Website: https://mgma.com/career-pathways/career-advancement/career-resources/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must be past or current residents of Sonoma County. Students must have a significant financial need and demonstrate the perseverance needed to graduate from college. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must either be graduating seniors, high school graduates or GED holders. Students must have been Ventura County residents for at least three consecutive years and also be able to show school/community involvement. Applicants must be either enrolled or enrolling at an accredited four-year college, university, trade or business school looking to earn a degree in agriculture. Students may re-apply in consecutive years.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: January 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region
3540 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 920
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kasf.org
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program and demonstrate financial need. Students must provide two letters of recommendation, submit a personal essay using 1,000 words and have parents who are permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Alameda, Sonoma or Marin Counties.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) and enter art or writing works exploring personal grief, loss and bereavement. Students may enter work in any of the 28 listed art and writing categories and must include a personal statement of 50 words or more on their work. State scholarships are available to two students from each of the following states: Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and New Mexico, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Society of Women Engineers
130 East Randolph Street
Suite 3500
Chicago, IL 60601
Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students living in each of Maryland's 23 counties, one scholarship for a student living in the city of Baltimore and two scholarships for applicants living in specific counties/communities from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Utah or Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 and a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Amount: $4,500
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://swe.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: East Bay Community Foundation
200 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Eligibility: Applicants must be active members of the Oakland High School Mathematics Club who are graduating seniors accepted at a college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ebcf.org/grants/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of at least 2.5 GPA. Students must be able to demonstrate a significant financial need and be dedicated to pursuing their educational goals. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Korean-American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region
3540 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 920
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a college in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, community service and extracurricular involvement.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kasf.org
Sponsor: Orange County Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation
78 Bunsen
Irvine, CA 92618
Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior from an Orange County or Los Angeles County school and have been admitted to a community college, college or university. Students must also have at least one parent of Chinese descent, have a minimum 3.5 GPA (non-weighted) and a SAT of 1200 or ACT of 27. Applicants must prove financial need.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://occaccf.org/scholarship.html
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be Pacific Club employees and their spouses, children or grandchildren.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the city of Ventura that are either high school seniors or current Ventura College students working towards degrees in either engineering or creative writing. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be able to show financial need.
Amount: $600
Deadline: January 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California
San Francisco War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 319
San Francisco, CA 94102-4570
Eligibility: Applicants must be California resident high school students planning to attend a California college or university, be American Legion Auxiliary members with three years as a Junior and be the children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of a veteran.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://calegionaux.org/scholarships/education-scholarships/
Sponsor: Hispanic Scholarship Fund Pedro Urquidi Scholarship
1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 700
Gardena, CA 90248
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA or eligible non-citizens of Hispanic heritage who are enrolling as full-time students in a four-year program. Students must be graduating seniors or graduates of Alisal High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA or current college students from Salinas, CA with a 2.5 minimum GPA.
Amount: $1,000-$2,750
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pedrourquidischolarship.hsfts.net/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be current employees of The Peninsula Regent for at least 90 days or dependents of an employee who has worked for The Peninsula Regent for at least 90 days as of the application deadline. Students must be United States citizens or legal residents and demonstrate financial hardship. Preference will be given to applicants with strong educational motivation, perseverance and involvement outside the classroom and personal characteristics such as honesty and good judgment.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: March 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship Program, Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be PG&E customers who are either high school seniors, current college students, veterans or adults returning to school studying one of the following STEM related careers: Engineering (electrical, mechanical, computer, industrial or environmental), computer science/information systems, cyber security or environmental sciences. Students must intend to be full-time undergraduate students for the entire upcoming school year working toward their first degree at a PG&E Partner School in California.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pge.com/scholarships
Sponsor: California Mathematics Council - Southern Section
P.O. Box 234
Kentfield, CA 94914
Eligibility: Applicants must be current teachers of mathematics and active CMC-S members. They must submit a course of study that includes educational goals and specifies the college, classes and estimated cost. Applicants must also submit verification from an administrator that at least 60 percent of their teaching schedules are in mathematics.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: May 30
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, proposal, confirmation of teaching program and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.cmc-south.org/grants--scholarships.html
Sponsor: National Student Nurses' Association
45 Main Street
Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or resident aliens. They must be enrolled in a nursing degree program at a school located in Georgia (graduate students only), Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey (graduate students only), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, certain areas in California, certain areas in Texas or certain areas in Florida. Selection is based on academic merit, involvement in community health and financial need.
Amount: $1,000-$7,500
Deadline: January 26
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and other supporting materials are required. $10 processing fee.
Website: http://www.nsna.org
Sponsor: Physicians for Social Responsibility Sacramento Chapter
10 Dumfries Court
Sacramento, CA 95831
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors from Sacramento or one of the surrounding counties in California: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo or Yuba. Students must be in good academic standing.
Amount: $250-$3,000
Deadline: March 19
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sacpsr.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
7807 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and graduating senior, demonstrate financial need and academic achievement and have made clear community contributions, whether through volunteer work or other service activities.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfscc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be graduating high school seniors or graduates of a public or private high school in San Mateo County, San Francisco County or Santa Clara County and have a maximum GPA of 3.3. Students must demonstrate financial need, community involvement and academic promise and GPA improvement during high school or college. Applicants must be planning to enroll or are enrolled full-time in a two- or four-year college, university or vocational school.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: January 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must have spent at least one year as a member of the Future Farmers of America or 4H Club. Students must demonstrate financial need and an ability to achieve career success.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Eligibility: Applicants must have outstanding leadership, character, communication skills, academic achievement, and commitment to Ventura County, California. Students must be graduating high school seniors from Ventura County, California. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. Students must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Deadline: January 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must plan to attend community college, four-year university or vocational school. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional leadership potential.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: December 13
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate an interest in journalism, communications, photojournalism, documentary art or nonfiction digital media. Students must submit writing samples and/or their media portfolio along with two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must demonstrate financial need and plan to attend a four-year college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
Amount: Up to $3,500
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: The Community Foundation
3700 Sixth Street
Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92501
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to study engineering full-time at an accredited college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need and exhibit involvement in their community and school.
Amount: At least $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.iegives.org/
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors at Laguna Beach Unified School District or Santa Ana Unified School District or current undergraduates who graduated from Laguna Beach Unified School District or Santa Ana Unified School District and intend on enrolling full-time at an accredited educational institution. Students must have demonstrated aptitude in music or writing and unmet financial need. Applicants must submit an essay, current transcripts and two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: San Diego Foundation
2508 Historic Decatur Road
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing (or recently having received) a graduate degree at a California university or college and must be studying coastal problem occurring in the marine environment (e.g. beaches, the nearshore zone, ports/harbors, coastal rivers and bluffs, lagoons, and wetlands) preferably in the State of California. Preference will be given to students who undertake field work with the intent of discovering the true nature of the problem while experiencing a wide range of ocean conditions.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.sdfoundation.org/students/
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student, be enrolled at an accredited art or post-secondary institution and have gay or lesbian parent(s). Students must demonstrate financial need, be a permanent resident of the greater San Francisco Bay area if pursuing a master's degree and/or have parents who are permanent residents of the greater San Francisco Bay area if pursuing a bachelor's degree. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong community-oriented mentality and submit a personal essay using 1,000 words.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be current residents of California. Students must be current community college students transferring to a four-year college or university on a part-time or full-time basis with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate service to community or school and financial need. Students must display character qualities such as integrity, compassion and generosity.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in attending a vocational school, community college or four-year college or university. Students must demonstrate financial need and preference is given to those planning to attend the University of California at Davis, Oregon State University, or the University of Connecticut.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish undergraduate students, demonstrate financial need and be accepted into or enrolled in an accredited college, university, art or music institution. Students must demonstrate high academic performance in fine arts, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have parents who are permanent residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Applicants must submit a personal essay using 1,000 words and preferably be a graduating high school senior from Jewish Community High School, Kehillah Jewish High School, Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy or public school dedicated to arts programs.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in Oxnard, Camarillo or at Viewpoint School in Calabasas who are enrolling full-time at an accredited four-year college or university. Students must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and have financial need. Applicants can reapply in successive years.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos
111 East Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91205
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and intend on enrolling at an accredited two- or four-year college. Students must submit an essay describing obstacles they have overcome and explaining how the scholarship will impact their ability to attain an education.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfverdugos.org/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be current undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year, undergraduate seniors accepted into a master's program or current master's students. Students must be planning to enroll on a full-time basis in a California, public four-year college or university and declare a major in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) with preference given to computer science and engineering (CISE) and engineering majors. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students enrolling in a school in the greater Bay Area which includes the following counties: Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Solano or Sonoma.
Amount: Up to $15,000
Deadline: February 29
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Electrochemical Society
65 South Main Street, Building D
Pennington, NJ 08534-2839
Eligibility: Applicants must be full- or part-time graduate or advanced undergraduate students in good standing at a university or college in Northern California. Students must major in metallurgy, materials science, chemical engineering or chemistry and be involved in thesis research or other academic activities that relate to electrochemistry. Applicants may be nominated by anyone familiar with their qualifications. The applicant does not have to be a member of The Electrochemical Society. The award is based on academic excellence, quality of research activities, a demonstrated interest in the study of electrochemistry and personal characteristics that reflect Dan Cubicciotti's integrity. Community service and participation in other activities will also be considered.
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applicants should submit transcripts, a short description of their history and interests and a letter of recommendation from a university or college faculty member from the appropriate department.
Website: https://www.electrochem.org/student-awards
Sponsor: Society of Petroleum Engineers - San Joaquin Valley Section
Jared Paddock
Chevron USA Inc.
9525 Camino Media
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a petroleum-related field and either be a resident of California or a non-resident with work experience in the petroleum industry in California.
Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://connect.spe.org/SJV/Home
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from any high school in San Luis Obispo County or an undergraduate student who graduated from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must identify as a person of color and plan to pursue a career in the legal profession. Financial need must be demonstrated by the applicant.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be San Luis Obispo County residents. Students must be planning to pursue a degree in the visual arts at a two- or four-year university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must either be a child/ward of an employee of Saticoy Lemon Association who is graduating high school or a Saticoy Lemon Association employee with a GED. Students must intend to enroll at either an accredited community college or four-year college/university seeking an undergraduate degree.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: School of ACE Scholarship
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or current college undergraduates who plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must reside in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/acescholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must be planning to attend a four-year university with an approved registered nursing program. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be Shady Canyon Golf Club employees and their children or dependents.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Simon Youth Foundation
225 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical/vocational school full-time. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin, and recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic record, potential to succeed, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and an outside appraisal. Awards are given at every Simon mall in the U.S.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 16
How to apply: Applications are available online. Only the first 3,000 applications that the organization receives are considered.
Website: https://syf.org
Sponsor: East Bay Community Foundation
200 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals with disabilities pursuing an associate or undergraduate degree at a higher education institution in California.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ebcf.org/grants/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA)
543 N. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Eligibility: Applicants must live and attend school in the greater Los Angeles area including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties. Applicants must be a K-12 educator seeking a single or multiple-subject credential including special education and ESL. Students must be enrolled at a California State University or University of California campus in the greater Los Angeles area.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: September 1
How to apply: Applications are available online and must include a transcript and two letters of reference.
Website: https://www.ncjwla.org/what-we-do/scholarship/
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish high school students in their senior year, be accepted to a highly competitive four-year post-secondary education and be residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Students must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a proven track record for high academic performance and active participation in the Jewish community.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: Capture The Dream
484 Lake Park Avenue
Suite 15
Oakland, CA 94610
Eligibility: Applicants must be low-income single parents who are Bay Area residents. Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited, not-for-profit four-year institution.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.capturethedream.org
Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California
Attention: Scholarship Commission
5051 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112-3473
Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must also have finished a foreign language course in high school. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.
Amount: Up to $5000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply
Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California
Attention: Scholarship Commission
5051 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112-3473
Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.
Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish undergraduate or graduate students, demonstrate an interest in using reading to inspire underserved children to attend college and major in library science, English literature or other related fields. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have parents who are permanent residents of the San Francisco Bay area if they're an undergraduate degree seeker or be a permanent resident of the San Francisco Bay area if they're a graduate degree seeker. Students must submit a personal essay using 1,000 words, demonstrate financial need and provide two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA)
543 N. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time community college students in the greater Los Angeles area in a program pertaining to film/television/cinema/theater. Students must intend to pursue a career in production. Applicants must have successfully completed 12 units of classes in the program.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ncjwla.org/what-we-do/scholarship/
Sponsor: California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability
19197 Golden Valley Road #521
Santa Clarita, CA 91387
Eligibility: Applicants must be college students with high academic achievement. They must demonstrate leadership and dedication to the advancement of students with disabilities in higher education. Undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and at least six semester units, and graduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least three semester units from a public or private California college or university.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, letter of application, letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcript and proof of enrollment are required.
Website: http://www.caped.co/scholarships/
Sponsor: California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)
10073 Valley View Street, #242
Cypress, CA 90630
Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be currently enrolled as a student at a California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Students must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.caped.co/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles (NCJW/LA)
543 N. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the Greater Los Angeles area, and be single mothers due to the exit from an abusive or emotionally traumatic relationship. Applicants must also be in financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ncjwla.org/what-we-do/scholarship/
Sponsor: San Francisco Foundation
One Embarcadero Center
Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in California, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Rhode Island. Students must be enrolled full-time during the entire academic year of receiving the award. Master's degree and JD students must be pursuing their terminal degree. Applicants seeking their Ph.D. must have completed at least three years of doctoral work by July 1 or plan to successfully pass their qualifying exams by May 1 of the year before receiving the award. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.
Amount: $15,000
Deadline: Early January; 2024
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://sff.org/
Sponsor: National Council of Jewish Women - Los Angeles
5350 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 36849
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the Greater Los Angeles area, and be single mothers who attend or are planning to attend an accredited institution to learn a marketable skill which will lead to economic independence.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ncjwla.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be self identified as LGBTQ Asian/Pacific Islanders who are graduates of Bay Area county high schools and are actively involved in the LGBT community. Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited two- or four-year university or graduate school and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Tang Scholarship
c/o Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2400 West El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must self-identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and be involved in the LGBT community. Students must be graduates of a high school in one of the following nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma or Solano. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 25 and be United States citizens or legal residents. Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, community college, university, graduate school or vocational school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial hardship and academic promise must be demonstrated.
Amount: Up to $60,000
Deadline: April 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/tangscholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must graduate with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Students must be able to demonstrate financial need and the perseverance needed to graduate from college. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation Sonoma County
120 Stony Point Road
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students must submit the FAFSA along with a statement of their community involvement and their interests. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sonomacf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos
111 East Broadway, Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91205
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on history of community service, potential for achievement and self-motivation. Students must submit an essay explaining the importance of education.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfverdugos.org/
Sponsor: Horticultural Research Institute
80 M Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Eligibility: Applicants must be in an undergraduate or graduate landscape horticulture program or related field at a two or four-year California state university or college. Applicants must also be current, full-time students, academically competitive and have a minimum 2.25 GPA and a minimum 2.7 GPA in the major. Preference is given to applicants who plan to work in the nursery industry after graduation. Applicants must submit applications, cover letters, resumes, transcripts and two recommendation letters.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.hriresearch.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Students must be children of Ventura County agricultural workers age 24 or under. Applicants must be either a graduating senior from a Ventura County high school or Ventura County community college student enrolling in a four-year accredited college or university. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be able to demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $700
Deadline: January 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be employees of Vi at Palo Alto or their dependents who have a high school diploma or equivalent and are United States citizens or legal residents. Students must be preparing to enroll full-time or part-time in a qualified and accredited educational institution. Applicants who are employees of Vi at Palo Alto must have completed at least six months of employment and work a minimum of 12 hours a week.
Amount: Up to $50,000
Deadline: April 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Simi Valley or Moorpark, California area high schools and have resided in one of those areas for a minimum of 18 continuous months prior to application. Students must show outstanding dedication to community service. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required to apply. Applicants must be enrolling full-time in any four-year accredited college or university.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships Inc.
347 Fifth Avenue
Suite 510
New York, NY 10016
Eligibility: Applicants must be a second- or third-year underrepresented minority medical student at an accredited U.S. medical school in the Los Angeles area. Students must have a clinical interest in hematology.
Amount: $8,500
Deadline: December 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/programs/
Sponsor: Vietnamese Physician Association of Northern California
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
710 Lawrence Expressway
Dept 390
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors of Vietnamese descent currently living in Northern California enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution. Students must have a GPA of 3.6 or better and submit their transcript, ACT/SAT scores, letters of recommendation and financial statements along with their application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 17
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.vpanc.com/community-outreach-programs.html
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County or Santa Maria basin high school. Students must have parents who are farm workers living or working in San Luis Obispo County. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate good academic standing, financial need and a sense of purpose. Students must attend a vocational school, community college, four-year college/university or graduate school, in order to be awarded the $1,000 for undergraduate and $4,000 for graduate level work.
Amount: $1,000-$4,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Students must by at least a sophomore in an arts program at an accredited four-year college, university or art institution or enrolled in a graduate-level arts program.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS)
Miriam Schultz Grunfeld Professional Building
2150 Post Street, P.O. Box 159004
San Francisco, CA 94115
Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish and have been a resident of Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo or Northern Santa Clara counties for at least two years prior to submitting an application. Students must complete and submit a FAFSA, demonstrating financial need based on federal tax returns. Applicants must be in good academic standing, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $500-$1,500
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.jfcs.org/find-help/financial-assistance/
Sponsor: Don Diego Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 614
Del Mar, CA 92014
Eligibility: Applicants must be San Diego area residents who are graduating from high school or who are high school graduates. Students must be enrolled at a vocational education curriculum at a community college or accredited trade school with the goal of obtaining an AA or AS degree or certificate. Applicants must have participated in an event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds or Horsepark, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club or as an employee of the Fairgrounds, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club or contractor at the Fairgrounds.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dondiegoscholarship.org/
Sponsor: Health Professions Education Foundation
400 R Street
Suite 460
Sacramento, CA 95811
Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited California vocational nurse (VN) degree program and must be enrolled full-time. They must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher while enrolled in the degree program and must commit to two years of practice in an underserved area of California after graduation. Selection is based on academic merit, stated career goals, community involvement, work experience and financial need.
Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, official transcript, two recommendation letters and financial information are required.
Website: https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be Ware Malcomb employees and their children or dependents.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be in good academic standing, have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Students must submit a transcript and two letters of recommendation with the application.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Ventura County who are either a graduating senior from a Ventura County high school enrolling as a full-time student or a Ventura County community college student who is transferring to an accredited four-year college or university to study agriculture.
Amount: $800
Deadline: January 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 W. El Camino Real
Suite 300
Mountain View, CA 94040
Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, legal dependents or grandchildren of a full-time employee of The Wine Group who has at least one year of continuous, full-time service with The Wine Group. Students must be high school seniors or enrolled or planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college or vocational school on a part-time or full-time basis with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need or hardship must be demonstrated.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: March 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org
Sponsor: WRNS Studio Foundation
501 2nd Street
Suite 402
San Francisco, CA 94107
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing degrees in architecture or design at approved accredited five-year or 4+1 programs in California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey and Washington. NAAB-accredited degree programs may be a five-year bachelor s of architecture degree or a four-year pre-professional bachelor's degree followed by a master s of architecture degree.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.wrnsstudiofoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Coast Union, Morro Bay or Paso Robles High Schools. Students must be pursuing a degree in physical science/technical areas such as chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, engineering and computer science. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students must plan to attend a four-year college or university or begin study at a community college with plans to transfer within two years.
Amount: $23,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating female seniors attending high school in the Lucia Mar Unified School District. Students must be planning to attend a four-year university to pursue a degree in science including the following: agricultural science, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics or physics. Financial need must be demonstrated by applicants.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be juniors and seniors at a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must be eligible to exhibit in the livestock, industrial education, floriculture, agriculture or ornamental horticulture or tractor restoration project at the California Mid-State Fair and Auction. Applicants must agree to be a model representative and attend events and meetings promoting the Youth Legacy project.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: March 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/