California Scholarships for High School and College Students

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...