California Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Edison Scholars Program recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow — the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers — those who dare to be great.Edison International will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to change the world.This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their education and take part in shaping a Clean Energy future.Edison International has awarded more than $16.5 million in scholarships to 790 students through this program since 2006.The DetailsHere’s the rundown of...

The 2025/2026 application will open on the Scholarship Portal on August 1, 2024.Applications are due 11:59 PM Pacific Time, January 30, 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Announcement of 2025-2026 award recipients will be made in May, 2025.Only applications from final year PhD students enrolled at one of the following universities will be accepted.California Institute of TechnologyUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, RiversideUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, Santa CruzUniversity of Southern CaliforniaStanford UniversityFour Fellowships will be awarded for the 2025-2026 cycle at $28,000...

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is a resource for local charitable giving. Created by and for the people of San Luis Obispo County, The Community Foundation is an enduring source of charitable funds to meet the changing needs and interests of the region.Since 1998, The Community Foundation has supported our county with grants and scholarships totaling more than $60 million. The Foundation’s charitable assets under management have grown to $70 million to provide support to all areas of our community in perpetuity.Most scholarship applications require students to submit additional forms. Please select from the following files to download...

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative has fostered student leadership for over 30 years. In 2024, our cumulative scholarship awards surpassed $2,100,000.Why?eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage northern and central California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community.Who?In general, eligible students fall into one of these categories:Resident of northern or central California who completed or expects to complete high school or equivalent between 1 Jul 2020 and 30 Jun 2025;Resident of northern or central California who completed or expects to complete community college between 1 Jul 2020 and 30 Jun 2025;Students pursuing a medical degree at an accredited medical/graduate...

The CTA Scholarship for Dependent Children offers a maximum of 56 scholarships of up to $5,000 each.One scholarship is provided in Honor of Ralph J. Flynn and is awarded to the highest-scoring applicant.One scholarship is provided in Honor of Ruthie Fagerstrom and is awarded to the second-highest-scoring applicant.One scholarship is provided in Honor of Susan B. Anthony and is awarded to the third highest-scoring applicant.The CTA Scholarship in Honor of Del A. Weber offers one scholarship of up to $5,000 to a dependent child of an active member of CTA, CTA/NEA-Retired or deceased CTA member who is attending a continuation...

The descriptions below provide a summary of the eligibility qualifications established by the generous donors who have provided the award opportunities. Scholarships range in award amount and include both one-time awards and renewable awards. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year.ScholarshipsSanta Cruz County Scholarship EndowmentThanks to community donors, one or more awards (amounts vary) are available for graduating seniors from any high school in Santa Cruz County or students enrolled at Cabrillo College who have a minimum 3.0 GPA or experience working in desired trade/career path and who demonstrate financial need. Recipients may attend any accredited community,...

Eligibility RequirementsHave attended school in Santa Barbara County for at least four of the six years between grades 7 and 12Graduate or receive a G.E.D. from a Santa Barbara County High School* by June of the current academic yearBe planning to attend a Title IV-approved** school full-time in the next academic yearBe a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or AB 540 eligibleCurrent or previous wards of the Santa Barbara County Court (youth in foster care after the age of 13) residing outside of the county are eligible to apply to our General Scholarship Program.Please note that Scholarship Foundation awards can only...

Each year, ACSA Region 6 provides scholarships for ACSA members to pursue Professional Development activities and Student Scholarships to assist members’ children with post-secondary education at a 2 or 4-year college.Professional Development ScholarshipsProfessional Development Scholarship applications are due on November 1, 2024. Members are eligible to receive a scholarship (up to $500) for ACSA Academy TUITION once every three years.This scholarship is a reimbursement one. Recipients will receive a reimbursement check upon completion of requirements.Applications should be filled out and emailed to:Rose Lock, Executive Director, ACSA Region 6 (see application form)Download PD Scholarship app fillable 7.18.24 onlineBob Blackburn Student Scholarship...

Monte Vista Water District provides scholarship opportunities to students within its service area. These opportunities allow students to explore the importance of water and teach them about the value of water.  MVWD Bruce J. Lance, Jr. Water ScholarshipIn recognition of his extraordinary service to the District for 44 years as the District’s General Counsel. The board chose to establish in Mr. Lance’s honor the "Bruce J. Lance, Jr. Water Scholarship" in 2013. Each year, up to two scholarships for $1,500 each are awarded to students in MVWD's service area.Eligibility Requirements:High school seniors attending school or residing in the MVWD service...

The Norma Brubaker Scholarship was established by the Apple Hill Grower's Association in honor of Norma Brubaker, the first Secretary of the Association. The scholarship is funded by the Apple Hill Growers, with matching funds provided by the Brubaker family.The purpose of the scholarship is to support students who have engaged in agriculture-related activities during their high school career and/or intend to pursue a career in agriculture or related fields after high school.Scholarship RequirementsHigh School Requirement:Golden Sierra High School (7th -12th), Charter, El Dorado High School, Independence Continuation, Mountain View High, Oak Ridge High School, Ponderosa High School, Union Mine...

Awards from the Jessica Lynn Herman Memorial Scholarship will be made to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from the Huntington Beach High School District.EligibilityPlan to enroll as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) in an accredited college, or universityStudent must have a passion for both the humanities and the sciences as demonstrated through either extracurricular activities or academic motivation.A student who is a mentor or a tutorMinimum GPA of at least 3.0A student who has demonstrated selflessness through either extracurricular activities or through daily interactions with individuals in the communityA student who is self-motivatedSupplemental QuestionsPlease describe how you have...

Your education doesn’t end once you walk across that high school graduation stage.That’s why California State PTA has two scholarships to help you achieve your continuing education dreams and life goals.OPPORTUNITIES EACH YEARThe 2025 Graduating High School Senior Scholarship application period is now OPEN as of 09/15/2024 at midnight.Two scholarships are available for your application:Volunteer Service Scholarship — This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, allowing them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, and trade, or technical schools. Applicants must be PTA members graduating from a California high school between January 1...