California Scholarships for High School and College Students

Dependents of California peace officers who have died in the line of duty are eligible to receive annual scholarships from the California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation. Donations from member law enforcement associations and corporate sponsors fund the John F. Duffy Scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. All dependents of California peace officers that have died in the line of duty, regardless of how long ago, are eligible. Approval of applications will not be based upon sex, age, race, creed, national origin, or religious preference, or restricted based upon the applicants' field of endeavor. The criteria to be...

Established in 1988 as the International Aerospace Hall of Fame (IAHF) Endowment Fund by the IAHF Board of Directors, with funds provided by Bill Gibbs, a San Diego businessman and founder of what is now Montgomery Field, for the purpose of providing financial assistance for students pursuing a career in aviation, or an aerospace related field, with emphasis placed on those who plan to pursue a technical specialty. In 1990 the IAHF Endowment Fund was renamed the Bill Gibbs Endowment Fund. On April 1, 1993 the IAHF merged with what is now the San Diego Air & Space Museum, which...

The R.A. Rearwin Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 by Kenneth Rearwin and other members of the Rearwin family in honor of their late father, a noted aircraft and engine manufacturer. Scholarships are reserved for and awarded to applicants who have demonstrated a strong career interest in the aerospace industry, who are planning to pursue a degree in an aerospace related field, and who have also shown a strong interest in the "hands-on" aspects of such a career. Since 2000, there have been 41 R.A. Rearwin scholars, who have received a total of $111,900. Eligibility Factors and Limitations: Graduating seniors...

The Jennings Kelly Scarborough Scholarship Fund was established in 2014 by Mary Scarborough in honor of her late husband and his love of flight, as both a military and long-time commercial pilot. The scholarship is reserved for and awarded to applicants who have demonstrated a strong desire to pursue a career in aviation, particularly those who have or will be pursuing a pilot's license, through either civilian or military opportunities. Since 2014, six scholarships have been awarded, totaling $14,500. Eligibility Factors and Limitations: Graduating seniors of San Diego County high schools who will be attending a four year college. Basis...

LPI offers scholarships to individuals who seek careers in the legal field. The applications and accompanying documents for these scholarships must be presented through a local sponsoring association by the due date determined by the sponsoring association. If there is no local association, applicants may submit applications and accompanying documents directly to the LPI Scholarship Chair. The local association shall select two applications to recommend for each scholarship, and forward them to the LPI Scholarship Chair, postmarked no later than April 1. Electronic submissions must be sent to scholarship@legalprofessionalsinc.org and must be received by the scholarship chair prior to 11:59...

The Monterey Bay chapter of The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots is offering one $2000 scholarship to a local woman. It is either to be used by the recipient to obtain her private pilot license or to obtain an advanced rating to further her pursuit of a career in aviation. Eligibility A) The Student applicant must be in good health and not dependent on medication or have any other disqualifying condition. The Advanced applicant must have a current medical certificate, appropriate to the rating she seeks. B) The applicant must live in Santa Cruz or Monterey County. C) If...

Presently, this application is open to students of African descent and other students who actively work for racial equality and social justice. At present, the scholarships are for those students who are attending or plan on attending Charles R. Drew Medical University, Los Angeles, Ca, or UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA HOW TO QUALIFY? To qualify, you must be a senior in high school, eligible for college, enrolled in college or a recent college graduate. You must submit a complete application packet, including an essay on a topic decided upon by the Board. Essay topics may...

Whether you are homeschooled or attend a Ventura County school such as Condor High School, you are welcome to apply for the scholarship. We ask that all applicants: A) Be a graduating high school senior B) Be a resident of Ventura County, California C) Have a minimum 3.0 GPA D) Submit an essay of approximately 500 words discussing the following: Personal injury lawsuits are an important check on the actions individuals, corporations and governments take that can cause serious damage to people’s lives. Oftentimes, laws, policies and behavior regarding the safety and respect of individuals are only positively changed due...

At LA Tutors 123, we believe that it's more than just the grades that make a great well-rounded student. Each one of you is creative in his or her own way: some of you blog; others curate documentary photography on Instagram; still others find imaginative ways to solve problems in their public and private lives. Creativity is the air each one of us breathes, but sometimes we get so concerned with grades that we forget that imagination is our natural problem solver. One way to showcase your creativity is to innovate either by solving a problem, by designing something that...

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Qualifications for Scholarship Eligibility: 1. Heritage Must be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea). The Western region is not currently offering scholarships to non-Korean descendants of Korean War veterans. 2. Enrollment Will be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Western region states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) during the 2022-2023 school year. 3. Academics Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. 4. Financial Need Can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

The Donald F. Hastings Scholarship honors a person who has devoted more than forty years to the welding industry. Mr. Hastings' devotion to the American Welding Society is exemplified by his willingness to share of personal time, as well as the resources of The Lincoln Electric Company. Mr. Hastings, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, once stated, "Advanced welding education is vital to the very survival of this industry. This scholarship is an investment in welding engineering that will foster new metal joining technology. I am very proud to be associated with the renewed emphasis that the American...