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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.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2025
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$250–$500
3 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
Middle School – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
August 25, 2024
Application Deadline
March 1, 2025
Closed
$250–$500
3 Award Winners
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$9,600
10 Award Winners

Middle Class Scholarship

The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) is awarded annually to a number of eligible high school seniors from a family income of $201,000 to enroll in degrees in California.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
October 1, 2024
Application Deadline
March 2, 2025
Closed
$9,600
10 Award Winners
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$5,742
13,000 Award Winners

Cal Grant Competitive Awards

If you are eligible to receive the Cal Grant award, then you can win the Cal Grant Competitive Awards. There is a limit of 13,000 awards per academic year.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – College Senior
Application Open Date
October 1, 2024
Application Deadline
March 2, 2025
Closed
$5,742
13,000 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$5,000
12 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 15, 2025
Closed
$1,000–$5,000
12 Award Winners
Closed
$3,500
2 Award Winners

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

Eligible Grades
College Junior – College Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2024
Application Deadline
March 15, 2025
Closed
$3,500
2 Award Winners
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$6,000
3 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 15, 2025
Application Deadline
March 17, 2025
Closed
$6,000
3 Award Winners
Closed
$2,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner

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.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 25, 2025
Closed
$2,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$3,000
2 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 28, 2025
Closed
$3,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner

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.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 28, 2025
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000
4 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 28, 2025
Closed
$2,000
4 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
6 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
6 Award Winners
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$10,000
2 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
August 1, 2024
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
Closed
$10,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$15,000
10 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2025
Application Deadline
January 27, 2026
Closed
$1,000–$15,000
10 Award Winners
Closed
$300–$100
3 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
November 1, 2025
Application Deadline
January 27, 2026
Closed
$300–$100
3 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
25 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2025
Application Deadline
January 31, 2026
Closed
$1,000
25 Award Winners