California Scholarships for High School and College Students

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 Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California’s healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities.AHSP is funded through grants, donations, and special funds. In exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community, eligible applicants may receive up to $15,000. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of appropriately trained allied healthcare professionals providing direct patient care in an underserved area or qualified facility within CaliforniaEligibility RequirementsProvider Eligibility...

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The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California’s healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities.BSNSP is funded through a $10 surcharge for renewal and licensure fees of Registered Nurses (RN) in California. In exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community, eligible applicants may receive up to $10,000. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of appropriately trained Registered Nurses (RNs) providing direct patient care in an...

Good Tidings Foundation is a non-profit, 501-(c)-3 children's charity that encourages and supports the growth of marginalized children in the Bay Area by creating spaces for athletics, artistic activities, education, and wonder.  Our scholarships award high school seniors based on the greatest service and financial need.*Please note that a letter of recommendation is required in order to submit your application. Letters of recommendation must be submitted by the deadline in order for your application to be considered.Selection CriteriaHigh School Senior graduating in 2025.A resident of one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San...

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California's healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities.The purpose of the Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP) is to increase the number of highly trained skilled nurses providing direct patient care in an underserved area or qualified facility within California.Those awarded the Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship may receive up to $8,000 for one year of their program.  If awarded, recipients agree to a twelve (12) month service obligation practicing as a...

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California’s healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities.LVN to ADN is funded through a $10 surcharge for renewal and licensure fees of Registered Nurses (RN) in California. In exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community, eligible applicants may receive up to $8,000. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of appropriately trained Registered Nurses (RNs) providing direct patient care...

USA Softball is the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States. As a part of USA Softball of Sacramento’s Mission Statement, one of the goals of our organization is to provide scholarships to enable more persons an opportunity for advanced education. The USA Softball of Sacramento, Evelyn Andrews Memorial Scholarship is designed to help assist student-athletes who have participated in our local tournament program.The USA Softball Evelyn Andrews Scholarship is awarded to players each year who embody the work ethic, attitude and overall spirit of Evelyn Andrews. Evelyn was a student athlete who had a passion for softball....

All P.E.O. California State Chapter scholarships have specific eligibility requirements and restrictions.California Scholarships for California Women Residents onlyCalifornia State P.E.O. Scholarship Application forms are available online beginning September 1, 2024, through January 15, 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year. Completed packets, including all required attachments, must be submitted no later than January 15, 2025.Thank you for your interest in the P.E.O. California State Chapter Scholarships. Applicants must have permanent California residency status and must be a female who is, or will be at the time of scholarship funding next Fall, a high school graduate (or equivalent) who will be enrolled...

The Merced County Farm Bureau is a proud supporter of the future of agriculture. In 2024 Merced County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee awarded $31,000 through scholarships to local seniors from agricultural programs in the county.Merced County Farm BureaThis scholarship is available for Students Graduating seniors in Merced County that are involved in a local FFA or 4-H Chapter and are pursing a career in Agriculture. ​On behalf of the Nutcher Family the Merced County Farm Bureau organizes the Arthur R. Nutcher Scholarship.Arthur R. Nutcher ScholarshipThe Arthur R. Nutcher Scholarship has two scholarships available to Merced County high school seniors.One scholarship...

The grant is given to a high school senior from southern California who plans to major or minor in theatre in their post-secondary education with the goal of becoming a theatre educator. The student must be present at the CETA High School Theatre Festival to interview for the scholarship.Student requirementsMust be a high school senior in the state of California.Must attend a high school with a current CETA member theatre advisor.Must plan to declare a major or minor in theatre at a college, university or conservatory with the goal of working in theatre education.Submission Requirements  An essay about the applicant’s...

The purpose of this award is to honor students at all grade levels (pre-K to adult education) who have succeeded against all odds, beyond expectations or simply won the hearts of the administrators and other educators who helped them achieve their goals. One student from each region will be honored.Eligibility. Nominees should be students who have made a special effort to succeed and have overcome obstacles such as:Returning to schoolLeaving a gangImproving their attendanceChanging their attitudeOvercoming physical and mental barriersThey should also be active in:After school programsCommunity serviceStudent conflict resolutionCross-age tutoringPeer mediationPeer tutoringNominees can come from programs such as:Alternative EducationAt-riskBilingualContinuation...