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...

In the last 30 years we have given more than 6 million dollars in college scholarships to more than 2,800 deserving students to assist with the pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree. The California Scottish Rite Foundation places a strong emphasis on education and scholarships are provided for degrees in many fields including engineering, foreign service, forestry, medicine, public school administration, public service, and speech and language pathology.The Foundation provides scholarships to fully accredited Colleges or Universities nationwide through several primary scholarship funds including; the Baldwin Scholarship, Harry Lister Scholarship, Ruppert Scholarship, and the William F. Stovall Scholarship.Applicants must...

The Foundation provides scholarships to fully accredited Colleges or Universities nationwide through several primary scholarship funds including; the Baldwin Scholarship, Harry Lister Scholarship, Ruppert Scholarship, and the William F. Stovall Scholarship.Applicants must be California residents, have a 3.0 GPA, and be planning on enrolling full-time according to their school program. Beyond that, each of our scholarships have more specific requirements.The William F Stovall Scholarship and the Baldwin Scholarship support students pursuing a Master or Doctorate Degree in a field of public service such as Public-School Administration, Speech Language Pathology, Public Administration, Special Education, etc. 

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

Most scholarships from the Inland Empire Community Foundation are awarded directly through the colleges and universities in our two-county area. Students who are interested in applying should check with their school counselor or financial aid office for information and applications.However, students are able to apply directly to IECF for many scholarships, most of which can be accessed through the Common Application Portal. After completing your account on the portal, you’ll be shown any scholarships for which you qualify.The deadline for the Common Application is April 15th. Other individual applications have their own deadlines, which are listed online.About the Common Scholarship...

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...

Eligible SchoolsOne Scholarship will be awarded to a student from each of the eligible schools: Carlsbad High School, El Camino High School, General Raymond Murray High School, Alta Vista High School, Carlsbad Village Academy, Surfside High School, Mission Vista High School, New Haven School, North County Trade Tech High School, Oceanside High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School, Sage Creek High School and Vista High School.EligibilityPlan to attend a college, university or trade school and provide proof of acceptanceEarn a minimum of a 2.5 GPACriteria for selection is based on community and school service, financial need, and academic performanceFamily members...

For well over a decade, AAUW San Diego’s Scholarship Fund Committee has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to local college and university students who seek to achieve a baccalaureate degree. Awards are generally in the $750—$2,000 range.WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?Full-time students (taking at least 12 units per semester), and either attending or admitted for Fall to a four-year college or university in San DiegoMust be working toward a baccalaureate degree or a credential, but not a graduate degreeMust have earned at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units of credit toward the baccalaureate degree, with a grade point average...

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...