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California Scholarships for High School and College Students

Howard Marcus Memorial Scholarships
$12,000
Two scholarships are awarded each year since 1989, one to a boy and one to a girl in memory of Howard Marcus, a longtime member of the Wharf to Wharf Race organizing committee, family man, basketball coach, fine attorney, author and patron of youth track & field. In 1983 Howard founded the Star Track Club, precursor to today’s Santa Cruz Track Club. He was among those who dared early to dream of an all-weather track in Santa Cruz County and found a way to build the first at Soquel High School in 1986.Howard Marcus Scholarships in amount $3,000 per year,...
Deadline
Apr 30, 2025
Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholarship
$7,500
The Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) Foundation is pleased to offer tuition scholarships to law students who plan to follow in the footsteps of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by fighting for social justice, equality and inclusion, and have a demonstrated commitment to issues affecting women, children, minorities, or other historically marginalized groups.To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements:Be currently enrolled in an accredited law school, and plan to be so enrolled in the 2025-2026 academic year;Upon graduation from law school, plan to practice law in Los Angeles County or engage in legal work that affects Los...
Deadline
Apr 30, 2025
Cindy Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Fund
$5,000
This $1,000 scholarship is offered in memory of Cynthia Ann Kennedy, mother of 2011 Chico High School graduate, Levi Stanton. This scholarship is financed by those who loved and supported Cindy and by those who continue to love and support her family. From mundane tasks to major endeavors, Cindy approached her life with a high spirit and a dogged determination. From a young age, she used a goal-oriented approach to realize her many dreams. These were, among other things, traveling in over 30 countries, graduating summa cum laude from California State University, Chico with a degree in Multi-Cultural and Gender...
Deadline
Apr 18, 2025
Chao Family Foundation Scholarship
$4,000
Planning to attend college as a full-time, degree-seeking student at any University of California (UC) or Cal State University in the Fall of 2025ELIGIBILITY:High school seniors who reside in Los Angeles or Orange County, CaliforniaPlan to attend a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) as a 1st year student in the Fall of 2025. (If selected, must submit college acceptance letter for verification.)A minimum cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.2A household income at or below the County Low Income Level (if selected, must provide 2023 or 2024 tax return for verification)Open to ALL MAJORS and there...
Deadline
Apr 21, 2025
Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship
$2,000
For students residing in Santa Clara County who are planning to attend a four-year California public university on a full-time basis.Scholarship AmountUp to $2000BackgroundEstablished in 2011, the Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship seeks to provide scholarship support to students who are committed to addressing the most challenging problems and improving the quality of life within the Silicon Valley. Students must reside in Santa Clara County and plan to attend a four-year California public university full-time. These scholarships are designed to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and leadership qualities as evidenced by school and community activities.Eligibility RequirementsCurrent graduating...
Deadline
Apr 22, 2025
AAUW Atascadero (CA) Branch Scholarships
$2,000
The AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. In support of this mission, the Atascadero Branch of AAUW awards scholarships annually to women who have completed one year or more of college at an accredited institution and who live in or attended High School in the North County. In the past few years awards have ranged from $500  $2,000.The Georgie Arnold Scholarship fund was established in Georgie’s memory by her family and friends in Atascadero AAUW. It is designated for women pursuing careers in education.Eligibility for these scholarships is limited to:​Residents of Atascadero, Santa...
Deadline
Apr 18, 2025
Bank of the Sierra Scholarship
$2,000
Fourteen $2,000 Scholarships Available for High School Seniors Planning to Attend College as a Full-Time, Degree-Seeking Student in the Fall of 2025Bank of the Sierra (Member FDIC) is committed to supporting economically-challenged young adults residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education.ELIGIBILITY:Current high school seniors who reside in the counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, or Tulare.Plan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4-Year College/University or a Community College and will be enrolled as a freshman in the Fall of 2025 (if selected, must submit college acceptance letter for...
Deadline
Apr 21, 2025
AIWA Scholarship Awards
$2,000
AIWA scholarships provide a unique opportunity for donors to remember loved ones while at the same time providing much-needed financial assistance and recognition to young women preparing for their careers and professions. Beginning in 1997, with the establishment of the Agnes Missirian Scholarship Endowment, over 200 scholarships have been awarded to full-time female students of Armenian descent attending accredited colleges or universities in countries all over the world. Students entering their junior or senior year in college, as well as graduate students, are eligible to apply. Awards are based on financial need and merit. Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic...
Deadline
Apr 18, 2025
Charles P Lake Scholarship
$1,500
The Charles P. Lake-Rain for Rent Scholarship was established in the memory of the company’s founder a pioneer of the irrigation equipment rental industry.Up to 20 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each may be awarded annually to qualified college students to help them pursue a career in agriculture, irrigation technology, pumps or fluid dynamics. To support our employees’ children, we will also award five scholarships to qualified college students.Applicants will be accepted within the following criteria:Must have completed their freshman year at an approved college/university and be currently enrolled for the next school year.Must have a 3.0 or higher...
Deadline
Apr 30, 2025
San Francisco Member Chapter Scholarship
$1,500
The objective of the Southern California Member Chapter scholarships is to reward and encourage an AIST Southern California Member Chapter high school senior or college undergraduate student, by providing a grant of financial support during attendance full or part-time at any accredited university or college. There are two scholarships  AIST Member Scholarship and the Engineering Scholarship.AwardsTwo scholarships, valued at US$1,500 each, will be available each year.EligibilityThe Member Scholarship will be awarded to a member or the child, grandchild, niece, nephew or spouse of an active AIST Southern California Chapter member, or AIST student member through the Material Advantage Student Program...
Deadline
Apr 30, 2025
Mega Bank Scholarship Program
$1,000
Mega Bank is committed to supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education.ELIGIBILITY:High school seniors who reside in Los Angeles County and Orange County, CaliforniaPlan to attend a U.S. Accredited 4-Year College/University or a Community College in the state of California as a 1st year student in the Fall of 2025 (if selected, must submit college acceptance letter for verification)A minimum cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0Have a household income at or below Low-Income Level (must be able to show 2023 or 2024 tax return should applicant be selected for...
Deadline
Apr 21, 2025
Making Waves Scholarship
$500
At Mattis Law, we’ve dedicated our practice to Family Law, and we do everything we can to ensure that children and their families will have a safe and happy future. In this spirit, we’re offering a $500 scholarship to benefit a San Diego County high school senior or graduate who wishes to improve their future by pursuing higher education.This scholarship is open to 2025 California high school graduates pursuing a four-year college degree and current college students who graduated from a California high school and are pursuing a four-year degree or are currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning...
Deadline
Apr 30, 2025
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