California Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Rezvan Foundation provides ongoing mentorship and scholarship funding for full tuition up to $100,000 over the course of four years for each Awardee.* It is our hope that Rezvan scholars will then ‘pay it forward’ and keep the generous spirit of Dr. Ahmad Rezvan and his family alive for generations to come.Eligibility CriteriaApplicants must:be a minor now or formerly in foster care; a minor who has been orphaned; or a minor who has been adopted after time spent in foster care.be a U.S. resident.be currently enrolled in an accredited high school.have a GPA of 3.5 or higher**.have submitted applications...

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Foundation is offering Better Together STEM Scholarships of $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000. These are for students pursuing science, technology or engineering studies at universities in California. Students must be California residents and PG&E customers at the time of application.Applicants for the Better Together STEM Scholarships must:Be a high school senior or graduate, have received GED certification or be an undergraduate or postsecondary undergraduate student. Veterans and adults returning to school are encouraged to apply.Have a primary residence that is a PG&E customer in California at the time of application.Plan to enroll as a full-time...

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 of San Diego...

Westlake Village Community Foundation offers a general scholarship of up to $3,500 to graduating high school seniors, who are City of Westlake Village residents AND meet one of the following criteria:have been involved in either the Music, Art, or the Performing Arts program at their high school or in the community;have contributed to the community through volunteer work or community service; orare pursuing a career outside of the traditional college track to include enrollment in a trade or technical school.To be eligible, the student must be a resident of the City of Westlake Village and have plans to attend a...

Financial support is provided to deserving high school students who have applied for and met the set criteria of academic performance, community service and recommendations by community leaders. Each year Ebony Pearls Foundation, along with other community organizations, hosts a Scholarship Reception to present scholarships to deserving students throughout the county.Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the first Greek letter organization founded by university-educated African American women. Grounded in service to all mankind, this international sorority gives back to local and global communities via a variety of philanthropic endeavors. The San Diego Chapter has awarded academic scholarships since its’ chartering...

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 1st.The following scholarships are available:High School SeniorTitle: Category AAmount: $2,000 for First Place and $1,000 for Second PlaceDetails: Applicants shall...

Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or be currently enrolled at an accredited college, university, or vocational educational institution and be of Italian descent whose parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt or uncle is a member of the Dante Club or Dante Club Auxiliary in good standing.Eligibility Requirements and General InformationApplicants must be a graduating high school senior and be of Italian descent whose parent, grandparent, great grandparent, aunt or uncle is a member of the Dante Club or Dante Club Auxiliary in good standing.Successful applicants or their respective accredited college, university, or vocational educational institution must provide verification of...

Our Leadership and Scholarship Program forms the cornerstone of the Chicana Latina Foundation. Each year we award merit-based scholarships valued at $1500 to 40-45 powerful Latina students. The application will open on January 1, 2025 and will close on March 31, 2025.Scholars are selected for:Commitment to equality and justice for Chicana and Latina womenDemonstrated leadership qualities and experience on behalf of the Latinx communityClarity of direction and goalsAbility to overcome personal challenges and obstaclesAcademic achievementEach year, CLF selects 45 students to be part of the Leadership & Scholarship Program. As a recipient, awardees will participate in a year long program...

The Henri and Lanette Rousseau Memorial Scholarship was established by the late Lanette Rousseau to provide educational opportunities for graduates from Humboldt County High Schools to pursue a field of Agriculture, Science, Education, or Vocational Education.  Henri and Lanette Rousseau were lifelong members of the Farm Bureau and both were active on the Board of Directors.  In 1996, the Rousseau Estate provided a partnership between the Humboldt Area Foundation and the Humboldt County Farm Bureau for this scholarship program.  Multiple scholarships are awarded and vary in size from $400 to $1,000.  Humboldt County Farm Bureau and the Humboldt Area Foundation...

The Mission Viejo Activities Committee has established a volunteer scholarship program to honor high school seniors of exceptional character and dedication to volunteerism. The Scholarship Program is managed by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee. Recipients are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or gender. The MVAC awards scholarships in increments of $1,000 scholarships. Awards are primarily based on Community Service.Eligibility.Applicants must:Be a U.S. CitizenMust be an attendee of SVUSD or CVUSD or any high school within those geographic districts.Have volunteered for at least 150 hours of which 25 hours must have been performed in Mission Viejo during high school...

This scholarship is for a high school senior in the state of CA who plans to pursue a degree in Theatre with an emphasis in costume design.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 theatrical costume design.Submission Requirements  Letter of intent written by student outlining future goals in acquiring a theatre degree with a focus on theatrical costume design (not fashion design).Please limit the...