California Scholarships for High School and College Students

Introduction California’s long-term success relies on well-prepared students. PG&E provides scholarship funding to help students succeed in college and pursue innovation. While many awards focus on STEM, PG&E also supports students in other fields through various scholarship programs. 2025 award summary In 2025 PG&E distributed nearly 150 scholarships. These included STEM-targeted awards as well as scholarships sponsored by Employee Resource Groups and the Engineering Network Group. Individual awards ranged from $1,000 to $10,000. Program: PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarships Important dates - Opens: January 12, 2026 - Deadline: March 12, 2026 Who is eligible Applicants must meet one of the...

Overview The ACEC California Scholarship Foundation awards annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to students studying engineering and land surveying at California colleges. For the 2026–2027 (26‑27) academic year, the Foundation will distribute up to $100,000 in scholarships. In addition, some applicants who attend school, live, or list a hometown in Riverside/San Bernardino, Orange County, Los Angeles, or San Diego may be eligible for additional chapter awards totaling as much as $50,000 from local ACEC California chapters. Applying to the ACEC California Scholarship also provides access to other opportunities through the ACEC Research Institute Scholarship Portal. Who is eligible...

Introductory summary The Sarah A. Bonnifield Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Fund was created by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 500 after Sarah Bonnifield directed the bulk of her estate to benefit various veterans’ and other nonprofit organizations. The fund honors Ms. Bonnifield in perpetuity by awarding an annual scholarship to a Vietnam Veteran or to a qualifying dependent/relative of a Vietnam Veteran. Eligibility To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must: - Be a Vietnam Veteran or a dependent/relative of a Vietnam Veteran. “Relative” may include spouse, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, nephew, or niece. - Be enrolled in a degree program...

Scholarship Overview The Max and Nadine Dimick Scholarship offers monetary support to a student planning to enroll at a community college within the Sacramento region. Candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. Eligibility - Must be enrolled (or intending to enroll in the fall/upcoming academic year) at a community college located in the Sacramento region: Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, or Yolo counties. - Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. - Must show financial need. Award - Grant amount: $500 to $1,000 Donor - Max & Nadine Dimick Application Deadline - 03/13/2026 Required Supplemental...

Nadine Dimick Nursing Scholarship — Overview This scholarship was created to help nursing students with tuition and related expenses while they pursue nursing studies at a two‑year college or four‑year university located in the Sacramento area. Who may apply - Must be enrolled in a nursing program at a community college or university within the Sacramento region (counties served: Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, or Yolo). - Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. - Demonstrate financial need. Application requirements (supplemental materials) 1. Personal essay: A statement outlining your dedication to the nursing profession and your record or...

Introduction The Linda L. Lester Scholarship Fund, administered by the Santa Clara County Farm Bureau in partnership with American AgCredit, is offering $32,000 in scholarships to 2025 recipients. Awards support local high school seniors and college students who intend to pursue majors in agriculture — including, but not limited to, agricultural business, forestry, viticulture, animal science, crop science, environmental science, agricultural engineering, agricultural education, agricultural communications, and food science. Applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. Award Structure and Continued Eligibility Scholarship winners receive annual disbursements based on the number of years they have remaining in college,...

Junior League of San Joaquin County — 2025–2026 Scholarships Overview The Junior League of San Joaquin County invites qualified applicants to apply for our annual scholarship program for the 2025–2026 academic year. These awards are intended for female students who plan to pursue postsecondary education and who have demonstrated significant commitment to volunteer service. Each scholarship is $1,000; up to five awards will be given this year (totaling up to $5,000). Who may apply - Female high school seniors graduating at the end of the 2025–2026 school year. - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. - Applicants must be residents of...

Introduction / Mission The San Francisco Peninsula Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is dedicated to raising the educational opportunities available to young people in the San Francisco Peninsula communities. A primary objective of the chapter is to nurture and assist promising students—both young women and men—as they pursue four-year college degrees. To that end, the chapter provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Eligibility - Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from the San Francisco Peninsula area. - Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to obtaining a Bachelor’s degree and meet...

Overview Fontana Transport Inc is seeking first-generation high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate financial need and a strong commitment to using higher education to support themselves, their families, and their communities. Our goal is to identify, fund, and mentor driven students who are determined to succeed despite limited resources or community hardships, and to remain a supportive presence through their college years. Eligibility Requirements for the 2026 Fontana Transport Inc Scholars Program - Must be a high school senior graduating from a U.S.-accredited high school in Spring or Summer 2026. - Intend to enroll full time at a...

Intro Yellow Brick Road is accepting scholarship applications from Monterey County high school seniors who will graduate in 2026, as well as from former YBR scholarship winners who require financial support to pursue education at an accredited college, university, or vocational school. Eligibility - Monterey County graduating high school seniors (class of 2026). - Previous Yellow Brick Road scholarship recipients seeking additional financial aid for accredited postsecondary study. Important dates - Application opens: January 1, 2026. - Application deadline: March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (no extensions). How to apply - Start your application by scrolling to the bottom of...

2026 PARC Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Total awards available: up to $3,000 Eligibility - Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who live in Placer, Nevada, or El Dorado County (California). Scholarship Topic - Submit either an original essay or a short video responding to the following about the North and Middle Fork American River canyons (upstream of Folsom Reservoir in the Auburn State Recreation Area): Why do you care about the American River and its canyons, and what actions should be taken to protect them for the future? Describe any river- or canyon-related activities you have been involved with. Submission...

Overview We are a place-based public charity founded by and for residents of a specific region. The Stanislaus Community Foundation manages about 150 distinct charitable funds created by individuals, families, businesses, and public and nonprofit organizations. Since 2002, SCF has distributed more than $15 million in grants and scholarships across our region. Whether a fund is established in memory of someone, to honor an educational institution, or to support a particular field of study, Stanislaus Community Foundation scholarship funds aim to benefit students now and for generations to come. Types of scholarships SCF offers both needs-based scholarships (awarded according to...