California Scholarships
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CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
The CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement offers 20 undergraduate and graduate students in STEM disciplines scholarships of $6,000 each to complete their studies.
- Amount
- $6,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 20 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- June 1
National Rice Month Scholarship Contest
The National Rice Month Scholarship Contest takes place with a handsome scholarship to financially assist high school graduating seniors pursuing higher education degrees at accredited post-secondary institutions across the U.S.
- Amount
- $2,000–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- October 31
- Winner announcement
- November 23, 2022
PBWC Scholarship for Young Women
PBWC Scholarship for Young Women awards up to 10 female high school graduates a scholarship from $1,000 to $15,000 to complete their undergraduate studies in their field of choice.
- Amount
- $1,000–$15,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 10 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- January 27
- Winner announcement
- May 2023
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest invites applicants aged 14 to 18 from California to enter a poster designing competition. They must highlight job safety and health for teens.
- Amount
- $300–$100
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- January 28
InspirASIAN Scholarship Program
The InspirASIAN Scholarship Program awards $2,000 to qualifying high school senior and graduate students and undergraduate student in one of 18 states of InspirASIAN Chapter to complete their degrees.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 28 winners
- Required GPA
- 3.4
- Deadline
- January 31
- Winner announcement
- May, 2022
InspirASIAN Scholarships
InspirASIAN National Scholarships and InspirASIAN State Scholarships are annual programs offering $2,000 and $1,000 to selected high school students for college studies.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 25 winners
- Required GPA
- 3.4
- Deadline
- January 31
Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship
The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors from California pursuing a horticulture major at a recognized college or university in the U.S.
- Amount
- $20,000–$50,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- January 31
The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship (for residents of California and the U.S.)
Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship is a program to support high school seniors planning to study horticulture at an accredited institution in the U.S. It is only for California residents.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- January 31
California Farm Bureau Scholarships
The California Farm Bureau Scholarship is an award by the California Farm Bureau to aid undergraduate students in the agricultural field.
- Amount
- $1,500–$2,750
- Scholarships awarded
- 9 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- February 1
Graduating High School Senior Scholarship
The California State Graduating High School Senior Scholarship recognizes California-based graduating high school seniors with a history of volunteering in their schools and communities.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 30 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- February 1
- Winner announcement
- March 2023
LPA Scholarship
LPA, Inc offers scholarships of $5,000 to high school seniors in California and Texas accepted at an accredited institution for a degree program related to design or building industry.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 5 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- February 2
Clair A. Hill Scholarship & ACWA Scholarship
The Clair Hill Scholarship is given to undergraduates pursuing a degree in any field of water resources. These include engineering, urban water supply, environmental studies, and more.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 1
Directing Change Program and Student Film Contest – California
Each Mind Matters offers the Directing Change Program and Film Contest worth between $250 and $500 to creative middle and high school students at state and regional levels, varying by category.
- Amount
- $250–$500
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 1
- Winner announcement
- April 2023
Matsuo Bridge Company Ltd. of Japan Scholarship
The American Welding (AWS) Foundation offers the Matsuo Bridge Company Ltd. of Japan Scholarship to a student enrolled in a welding engineering-related discipline at an accredited high institution nationwide.
- Amount
- $2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- March 1
California Dream Act Scholarships
The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, students with valid or expired DACA, U visa holders, and students with Temporary Protected Status to receive certain types of financial aid.
- Amount
- $1,000–$3,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 2,500 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 2
Association of California Water Agencies Scholarship
The Association of California Water Agencies Scholarship is a merit-based award for undergraduates studying water resources-related fields in California
- Amount
- $3,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 2 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 15
CA-NV AWWA Scholarship Program
The American Water Works Association's California-Nevada Section offers the CA-NV AWWA Scholarship Program of up to $5,000 to 12 undergraduate and graduate students studying water resources-related fields.
- Amount
- $1,000–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 12 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 15
Howard C. Christiansen Endowed Scholarship
The Howard C. Christiansen Endowed Scholarship awards three undergraduate and graduate students, majoring in engineering or its related fields, $6,000 each to further their studies and reach their career goals.
- Amount
- $6,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- March 17
California Association of Realtors Scholarships
The C.A.R. Scholarship Foundation awards $2,000–$4,000 scholarships to college students pursuing studies in real estate.
- Amount
- $2,000–$4,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- March 25
Eula Mae Jett Scholarship Plan
The Eula Mae Jett Scholarship offers $2,000 to the first-place holder and $1,000 to second place. The award is for undergraduate students in the legal field.
- Amount
- $1,000–$2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 6 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 1
Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship
The Joel Garcia Memorial scholarship is targeted at Latino high school students and college students who are pursuing a degree in journalism.
- Amount
- $500–$2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 5 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 6
The William and Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship
The California State University Foundation awards two students the William and Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship of $10,000 each to pursue a graduate program in arts education.
- Amount
- $10,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 2 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- April 15
- Winner announcement
- June 2023
Davis Memorial Foundation
The Western States Roofing Contractors Association awards undergraduate and graduate students scholarships to enroll in a trade school or pursue a degree in a field related to construction.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 22
- Winner announcement
- September 2022
Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship
The Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship offers twenty $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 20 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 30
American Florists’ Exchange Scholarship
The Original Los Angeles Flower Market offers annual scholarships to agriculture students from California. It is offered through American Floral Endowment (AFE) and is worth between $500 and $5,000.
- Amount
- $500–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- May 1
- Winner announcement
- July 1, 2023
CalFlowers Scholarship
The CalFlowers Scholarship is an annual program to support undergraduate students from California, studying in an accredited institution within the state or outside, planning a career in floriculture.
- Amount
- $500–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- May 1
- Winner announcement
- July 1, 2023
General Scholarship
Every year, The California Restaurant Foundation offers 10 available scholarships valued between $2,000 and $4,000 per recipient in California, United States.
- Amount
- $2,000–$4,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 10 winners
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- May 1
MGMA Western Section Scholarship
The MGMA Western Section Scholarship provides one award to an undergraduate or a graduate student to pursue a program relevant to medical practice management in an accredited college or university.
- Amount
- $2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- May 1
- Winner announcement
- August 2022
Real Estate Scholarship and Internship Grant
Real Estate Scholarship and Internship Grant, funded by the State of California Department of Real Estate, awards four students of any majors related to real estate a scholarship.
- Amount
- $1,000–$2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 5 winners
- Required GPA
- 4
- Deadline
- May 1
Community Service Scholarships
Preparing for college is an exciting time, but it can also be an overwhelming undertaking, especially for students graduating during a pandemic.
- Amount
- $500
- Scholarships awarded
- 50 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- May 10
- Winner announcement
- July 2023
¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program
The ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program offers 185 $1,500 flight e-passes to undergraduate and graduate students who travel away from home to study.
- Amount
- $1,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 185 winners
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- May 15
- Winner announcement
- July 8, 2023
The Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund
The fund, administered by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, awards up to $5,000 to four community college students in California who will enroll in a four-year college or university program
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 4 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- June 3
CACESF Scholarship
The CAC Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, worth up to $2,500, is open to high schoolers in California to be used at any accredited college or university within 12 months.
- Amount
- $1,500–$2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- June 30
- Winner announcement
- August 2022
Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Western Regional Chapter
The Korean American Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to students of Korean heritage who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs of their choice at schools in the Western Region.
- Amount
- $500–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- June 30
Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship
The J&Y Law Firm, Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholars Program offers a $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate students or high school graduates.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- July 30
- Winner announcement
- August 2023
CCNMA Scholarship
Every year, the CCNMA awards scholarships between $500 and $1,000 to Hispanic students in California to pursue undergraduate studies.
- Amount
- $500–$1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 10 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- August 31
Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship
The Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship awards $2,500 to a California State University student aspiring to a career in the news media industry.
- Amount
- $2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 4
- Deadline
- August 31
Richard K. Leffingwell Scholarship
The scholarship offers $3,000 to two undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in business, economics, or related fields to reach their career goals related to nonprofit or public service.
- Amount
- $3,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 2 winners
- Required GPA
- 3
- Deadline
- August 31
Robert M. O’dell Endowed Scholarship in Public Administration
The scholarship offers four undergraduate and/or graduate students in public administration-related majors at California State University the $2,000 Robert M. O'dell Endowed Scholarships in Public Administration.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 4 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- August 31
Study.com September Scholarships
The Study.com September Scholarships offer 30 students in any field of study from the United States or 25 specific states a $500 scholarship each to pursue their undergraduate studies.
- Amount
- $500
- Scholarships awarded
- 30 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- September 1
- Winner announcement
- December
Supply Chain Management Education Scholarship
The Customized Distribution Services (CDS) awards a $1,000 scholarship to support Supply Chain Management majors or students in related disciplines.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- November 1
California Scholarships
California is one of the biggest states ranking 3rd in terms of its size. It has the highest population and to accommodate such a large number of people, California has an extensive and high-quality education system. However, tuition costs, room and board, supplies, and transportation costs together can make education quite expensive in California. To help with these costs there are many state-specific scholarships that you can apply for.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top schools in California?
- Stanford University
Stanford University is ranked 3rd among the top national universities in the United States. If you’re looking for a scholarship in California, check out Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship.
- California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology ranks 9th in the list of the top national universities in the United States. The Graduating High School Senior Scholarship is a great way to fund your studies.
- University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley, ranks 20th in the list of the top national universities in the United States. If you’re looking for financial help, try the Association of California Water Agencies Scholarship.
Most popular majors in California?
- Business
- Management
- Marketing
Where does California rank in education?
California ranks 15th on a list of most educated states and 44th in terms of best public school systems. Read our reports on 2022 Most & Least Educated States and States with Best & Worst Public School Systems for more.