California Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Eddie Ashley Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors from a low-income background who are recognized for their academic excellence, character, and ability to overcome obstacles. It was established to assist students who plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school. Currently, this scholarship serves the following Bay Area high schools: De Anza High School, El Cerrito High School, Kennedy High School (Richmond), Richmond High School, and San Rafael High School.PURPOSE: The Eddie Ashley Scholarship awards a $20,000 scholarship to a college-bound high school senior based on character, need, and academic achievement.SELECTION CRITERIA:Graduating senior attending De...

The scholarship committee, board of directors, and members at large feel a student’s decision to study architecture should be determined by talent and perseverance and not limited by financial status.William R. Hawley ScholarshipSCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTUP TO $5,000NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPSUP TO 2BACKGROUNDThe future of the architectural profession resides with the next generation of architects. The American Institute of Architects, Silicon Valley Chapter, or AIA Silicon Valley, understands the importance of assisting with the education of these future professionals. AIA Silicon Valley established this scholarship in 2004.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSLegal resident of Santa Clara CountyCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program leading to a career in architecture on...

The Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Joseph Ehrlich and Mr. Jack Rominger to assist with the education of future architectural professionals.Ehrlich Rominger ScholarshipSCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTUP TO $5,000NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPSUP TO 2ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSCurrent a resident of Santa Clara County and legal resident of the United StatesCurrently enrolled in a college or university program leading to a degree in architecture

In 2025, the CAA Youth Scholarship Program will offer approximately $20,000 in funds to children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in the State of California who are graduating from high school and continuing their education at a four-year college or university. The members of the California Alarm Association (CAA) provide products and services that enhance life safety in every community in California. The CAA shares a common mission with public safety officials: to improve the safety and quality of life for every Californian.The CAA offers 10 regional chapter scholarships (a minimum of $1,000 each) and one state...

This is a one-time scholarship awarded to one or more students with a minimum award amount of $5,000.  The scholarship award will be issued through the Financial Aid Office of the University of California campus the winner(s) attends in equal disbursements each term (quarter or semester) of attendance during the upcoming academic year.GENERAL INFORMATION:Grant Bennett served on the Board of Education of Sacramento City Unified School District for more than twenty-two years.  He was a strong advocate for students and for providing the educational programs that would help them to achieve their goals.  He was particularly interested in students pursuing...

Each year, the Imperial County Farm Bureau presents local students with scholarships to aid them in their studies. The scholarship fund is supported by donations and our annual Farm Bureau Scholarship Barbecue, held annually in April.We were very excited to be able to award $44,200 in scholarships in 2024 to 33 local students! We sincerely appreciate all those who supported by donating to our scholarship program in response to our Annual Scholarship Barbecue as well as those who have donated toward the Jack & Pauline McConnell Memorial, Al Kalin Memorial Scholarship, Matt LaBrucherie Memorial, Raul Rodriguez Memorial, and Jack Strobel...

CBTA is proud to be one of the few Cooperating Associations that awards academic Scholarships each year to students who have chosen to pursue an education and/or career in environmentally related fields.  Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 scholarships.  Due by April 15, 2025.Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship BACKGROUNDThis scholarship is administered through a Fund created by the Hewitt family to honor Emily M. Hewitt and to honor a student who shared her love of nature.  CBTA is proud to select and award this scholarship on their behalf.Emily M. Hewitt was a California artist, author, teacher, and docent...

The Helen and L.S. Wong Memorial Scholarship was established by a private donor in honor of the donor's parents, Helen and L.S. Wong, to provide educational opportunities for students of Asian heritage from Fairfield and Suisun, California. The donor would like to support practical and focused students in pursuing an undergraduate degree.Award InformationUp to three recipients will be selected and awarded a one-time $3,000 scholarship.Eligibility CriteriaGrade level: Rising freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college/university or a community college (with a strong commitment to transfer to a four-year institution) in the 2025-26 academic yearResident of Fairfield or Suisin, CA...

The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation offers annual cash awards to women students studying Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and/or Land Planning, Interior Design, Historic Preservation or Environmental Design leading to a college degree.Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be eligible (see application form for details):Applicants must be female residents of California or attending a California school, and must be enrolled in one of the qualifying majors for the current school term.Applicants must have completed a minimum of 18 units in their major by the application due date, OR current community college students shall have a minimum of...

The Vietnamese Physician Association of Northern California (VPANC) is pleased to announce the 2025 30th Annual Scholarship Awards Program for outstanding Vietnamese high school seniors. Each award given will be $2000. We encourage all Vietnamese students meeting the requirements to apply.RequirementsThe applicant must:Be of Vietnamese descentBe a high school senior currently living in Northern CaliforniaBe attending college in the summer or fall of 2025Have an un-weighted GPA of 3.7 or greaterSubmit the following documents:A completed three-page application (one-page application, one-page list of extracurricular activities and awards/achievements, and a one-page personal essay)an official high school transcripta copy of the official SAT...

How do I qualify for the scholarship? To qualify, you must be a high school senior attending school in either Arbuckle or Davis with plans to attend a two- or four-year college and will major in Criminal Justice such as a police officer, district attorney, public defender or related field, or First Responders such as a nurse, firefighter, paramedic, EMT or related field.Scholarship RecipientsIn June 2019, the Davis Odd Fellows awarded the first Officer Natalie Corona Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarships. Three $1,000 scholarship were awarded after applications were received from seniors at Davis Senior High School and Pierce High School in...

The RCD Conservation Scholarship is an annual scholarship program for graduating high school seniors pursuing further education in the fields of resource conservation, environmental sciences, biology or agriculture. The scholarship is available to students residing in the RCD of Greater San Diego County boundaries. Up to seven scholarships of $1,000 are awarded each year.To be eligible, applicants must:Be residents within the RCD of Greater San Diego County’s sphere of influence.Have successfully completed three years of study at an accredited high school.Be nearing completion of their fourth year in high school while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or...