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California Scholarships for High School and College Students

Josephine de Karman Fellowship
$28,000
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...
Deadline
Jan 30, 2025
Fran Bera Scholarship
$12,000
Fran Bera the 6an 'iego Chapter matriarch flew for over 70 years. 6he amassed over 25,000 flight hours by ferrying surplus aircraft after the war flight instructing running her own flight school conducting flight examinations and flying as an experimental test pilot. 6he was a record-setting pilot with numerous aviation Hall of Fame inductions and was the first woman to fly a helicopter with no tail rotor. She was a first-generation American who became one of the most accomplished aviatrixes in history.For many years Fran was also a sales and demonstration pilot for Beechcraft and Piper Aircraft. She even got...
Deadline
Dec 07, 2024
Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship
$10,000
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...
Deadline
Nov 08, 2024
Crain Scholarship Program
$5,000
For students showing academic excellence, extracurricular activities and a commitment to the community.BackgroundThis program was established in 1987 in memory of Dr. R. Carter Crain and Mildred E. Crain, through Mrs. Crain's will. The purpose of the scholarship is to enable high school graduates to pursue courses of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means. The selection committee looks for academic promise, documented perseverance in activities outside the classroom, the quality of the personal statement and personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment and commitment to serving the community. Eligible students will apply...
Deadline
Feb 25, 2025
Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship
$5,000
The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship was established in memory of Police Chief Harold "Hal" Johnson to provide financial support to students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. This scholarship honors Hal's 29-year law enforcement career, which began in Sacramento, California, in 1955. He chose his career after serving honorably as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Hal rose through the ranks swiftly to become one of the youngest Police Captains in Southern California. In 1970, Hal was selected as the Police Chief for the Town of Los Gatos,...
Deadline
Feb 25, 2025
Music Center Spotlight Awards
$5,000
Thank you for your interest in applying to Spotlight! The Spotlight competition provides cash scholarships and artistic development to empower high school students by emphasizing preparation, courage, critical thinking and perseverance while providing an invaluable opportunity for students to hone their performing skills! Southern California High School students of ALL skill levels are encouraged to apply for FREE. $100,000 in cash scholarships are awarded each year to students along with personalized feedback, eligibility for mastery classes with world-renowned artists, and more! We are part competition, part education and always fun! It's easy to apply; fill out an application and upload...
Deadline
Oct 14, 2024
California State Chapter Scholarships
$3,000
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...
Deadline
Jan 15, 2025
ACSA Region 6 Student Scholarships
$2,000
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...
Deadline
Feb 14, 2025
Bruce J. Lance Jr. Water Scholarship
$1,500
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...
Deadline
Feb 07, 2025
Curry Award for Girls and Young Women
$1,000
For young women who have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school.BackgroundThis fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. Scholarships are awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. Young women who have dropped out of school for reasons beyond their control, or have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school are encouraged to apply. The selection committee also considers circumstances related to possible ethnic or racial discrimination, physical disability or the choice of a nontraditional area of study.Eligibility RequirementsYoung woman aged 18 to...
Deadline
Feb 25, 2025
Every Student Succeeding Program
$1,000
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...
Deadline
Jan 16, 2025
Latino Journalists of California CCNMA Scholarship
$1,000
Since 1976, CCNMA has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to more than 800 Latino students pursuing careers in journalism. Among the scholarships awarded are the Joel Garcia Memorial and Frank del Olmo Memorial scholarships.Please include the following materials in your application. Entries may be in Spanish or English.Completed application form.Autobiographical essay (300 to 500 words) explaining your family background, including any hardships you’ve experienced, why you want to be a journalist and what you believe is the role, if any, of Latino journalists in the mainstream news media.Two current reference letters, including at least one from a faculty member...
Deadline
Oct 20, 2024
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
Students: 1,820
Tuition: $57,285
Washington and Lee University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lexington, VA. The school has approximatley 1820 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $145,228. The average age of students entering Washington and Lee University is 19. The most popular programs at the Washington and Lee University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (34%), Social Sciences (18%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (6%) and Engineering (4%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1451
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
Students: 17,076
Tuition: $52,843
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, VA. The school has approximatley 17076 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $100,900. The average age of students entering University of Virginia-Main Campus is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Virginia-Main Campus are: Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (20%), Social Sciences (16%), Engineering (12%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (9%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1426
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Students: 6,217
Tuition: $46,854
William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, VA. The school has approximatley 6217 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $114,454. The average age of students entering William & Mary is 20. The most popular programs at the William & Mary are: Social Sciences (24%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (11%), Psychology (7%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1411
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
Students: 901
Tuition: $56,862
California Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Pasadena, CA. The school has approximatley 901 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $74,239. The average age of students entering California Institute of Technology is 19. The most popular programs at the California Institute of Technology are: Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (35%), Engineering (26%), Physical Sciences (24%), Mathematics And Statistics (8%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 36
SAT: 1566
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA
Students: 827
Tuition: $58,660
Harvey Mudd College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, CA. The school has approximatley 827 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $123,784. The average age of students entering Harvey Mudd College is 19. The most popular programs at the Harvey Mudd College are: Engineering (33%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (25%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (23%), Physical Sciences (8%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 35
SAT: 1534
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Students: 6,366
Tuition: $56,169
Stanford University is a private nonprofit institution located in Stanford, CA. The school has approximatley 6366 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $80,448. The average age of students entering Stanford University is 20. The most popular programs at the Stanford University are: Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (18%), Engineering (17%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (17%), Social Sciences (13%) and Mathematics And Statistics (5%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1491
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
Students: 1,462
Tuition: $54,774
Pomona College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, CA. The school has approximatley 1462 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $67,047. The average age of students entering Pomona College is 19. The most popular programs at the Pomona College are: Social Sciences (25%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (8%), Mathematics And Statistics (7%) and Physical Sciences (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1461
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Students: 19,521
Tuition: $60,275
University of Southern California is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. The school has approximatley 19521 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $80,336. The average age of students entering University of Southern California is 21. The most popular programs at the University of Southern California are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (25%), Visual And Performing Arts (12%), Social Sciences (12%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (9%) and Engineering (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1441
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Students: 30,796
Tuition: $44,066
University of California-Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, CA. The school has approximatley 30796 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $54,800. The average age of students entering University of California-Berkeley is 22. The most popular programs at the University of California-Berkeley are: Social Sciences (19%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (11%), Engineering (11%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%) and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1437
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA
Students: 1,262
Tuition: $56,475
Claremont McKenna College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, CA. The school has approximatley 1262 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $97,310. The average age of students entering Claremont McKenna College is 19. The most popular programs at the Claremont McKenna College are: Social Sciences (39%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (13%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (11%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (8%) and Psychology (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1436
Scripps College
Claremont, CA
Students: 930
Tuition: $57,188
Scripps College is a private nonprofit institution located in Claremont, CA. The school has approximatley 930 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $115,442. The average age of students entering Scripps College is 20. The most popular programs at the Scripps College are: Social Sciences (15%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (14%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (8%), Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies (7%) and English Language And Literature (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 31
SAT: 1406
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Students: 31,636
Tuition: $43,003
University of California-Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, CA. The school has approximatley 31636 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $54,617. The average age of students entering University of California-Los Angeles is 21. The most popular programs at the University of California-Los Angeles are: Social Sciences (27%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (17%), Psychology (11%), Engineering (7%) and Mathematics And Statistics (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1387