[Page 2] Top Scholarships in California to Apply for in 2026

This scholarship seeks to support the Hacia Delante! mission by supporting students who are undocumented so they can achieve all of their goals.

This scholarship is intended to honor the memory of Mark Caldwell by encouraging students with financial need to work toward STEM or STEAM careers.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about playing music and learning more about it.

This scholarship aims to support students at John F. Kennedy High School by helping them get ready for and excel in higher education.

This scholarship aims to nurture the next generation of soccer players by uplifting student-athletes who are pursuing higher education while also following their dreams on the pitch.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for fitness and the discipline it brings.

This scholarship aims to make college more accessible by helping underserved African American students afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anthony W. Paschal by supporting students from his alma mater as they prepare to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of John Acuña by supporting students who have served their country and are now pursuing their academic goals.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jeanne Murphy by supporting students who transform their compassion into action and intend to continue doing so.

This scholarship seeks to ease the financial barriers that often limit educational opportunities by supporting students working to build stability, independence, and a better future through education.

This scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact on the world.

This scholarship aims to lift up the next generation of healthcare professionals so they can access the positions of their dreams.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jorge Campos by supporting students who share his commitment to kindness and community.

This scholarship is organized by members of Sleep Deez’s team as a surprise gift to honor his legacy and continue his mission of supporting students.

This scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brent Haines by supporting motivated, community-minded students who are following in his footsteps.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mohamed Magdi Taha by supporting students who possess similar qualities and are also ‘up-standers’ in their communities.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tim Watabe by supporting students who have overcome their own hardships, and now intend to make the world a better place.

This scholarship will support a high school senior or undergraduate student athlete.

This scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.

This scholarship seeks to support innovators who are determined to complete their degrees through higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brittany Pearson Santillana by supporting students who share her interest in special education.

This scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.

This scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.

This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who embody dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Madison Keith by supporting female students who share Madison’s calling to nursing.

This scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.

The Marcus Stroman Scholarship seeks to support ambitious students from Pasadena and Altadena, CA who are preparing to graduate from high school and have been accepted to the college of their dreams.

This scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.