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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.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman
Application Open Date
December 1, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner

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, 2026
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
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, 2025
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026
Closed
$250–$500
3 Award Winners
Closed
$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, 2025
Application Deadline
March 2, 2026
Closed
$9,600
10 Award Winners
Closed
$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, 2025
Application Deadline
March 2, 2026
Closed
$5,742
13,000 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$3,000
2,500 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Closed
$1,000–$3,000
2,500 Award Winners
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$2,500
3 Award Winners

Edna Yelland Minority Scholarship

The California Library Association offers $2,500 to three California minority graduate students pursuing a graduate degree program in library and information science at one of the ALA-accredited universities.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
May 15, 2026
Application Deadline
July 23, 2026
Closed
$2,500
3 Award Winners
Closed
$500–$1,000
10 Award Winners

CCNMA Scholarship

Every year, the CCNMA awards scholarships between $500 and $1,000 to Hispanic students in California to pursue undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
April 30, 2026
Application Deadline
July 30, 2026
Closed
$500–$1,000
10 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, 2026
Application Deadline
January 27, 2027
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, 2026
Application Deadline
January 27, 2027
Closed
$300–$100
3 Award Winners
Closed
$20,000–$50,000
1 Award Winner

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
Closed
$20,000–$50,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000
28 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 15, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
Closed
$2,000
28 Award Winners
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$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, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
Closed
$1,000
25 Award Winners
Closed
$1,500–$2,750
9 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
December 15, 2026
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027
Closed
$1,500–$2,750
9 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
30 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027
Closed
$1,000
30 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
5 Award Winners

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.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
October 15, 2026
Application Deadline
February 2, 2027
Closed
$5,000
5 Award Winners