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Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.All students are eligible$500Only 18 days left!One Click Apply31Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!All students are eligible$500Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply32Gracie Abrams Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Gracie Abrams who love the way her music makes them feel!All students are eligible$500Only 18 days left!One Click Apply33Mark Caldwell Memorial STEM/STEAM Scholarship
Funded byRick CaldwellThis scholarship is intended to honor the memory of Mark Caldwell by encouraging students with financial need to work toward STEM or STEAM careers.All students are eligible$1,144Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 25, 2025One Click Apply34Brent Haines "Make it Happen" Scholarship
Funded byHaines FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brent Haines by supporting motivated, community-minded students who are following in his footsteps.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School: San Diego State University
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$4,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 23, 2023One Click Apply35ACHE Southern California LIFT Scholarship
Funded byACHE of Southern CaliforniaThis scholarship aims to lift up the next generation of healthcare professionals so they can access the positions of their dreams.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Health administration, public health or nursing
$6,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Sep 10, 2025One Click Apply36Thomas Griffin Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilson FamilyThis scholarship seeks to uplift underserved youth who otherwise might not have a chance to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
- State: California or Oregon
- GPA: 2.7 minimum (high school)
- Background: Financial need and/or experience with the foster care system
$15,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jul 06, 202537Tim Watabe Doing Hard Things Scholarship
Funded byJoleene WatabeThis 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.- States: CA, OH, UT
- Education Level: High School Seniors, Undergraduate and Graduate
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
6 winnersDeadline:Feb 15, 2023One Click Apply38Ron Johnston Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byJohnston FamilyThis scholarship will support a high school senior or undergraduate student athlete.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Involvement: Athletics
- State: CA
$5,700Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jun 13, 2023One Click Apply39Patriots Path Scholarship
Funded byNavy Yacht Club Long BeachThis scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Involvement: ROTC or JROTC
- GPA: 3
- State: California
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jul 01, 2025One Click Apply40Advantech Intelligent Planet Scholarship
Funded byAdvantechThis scholarship seeks to support innovators who are determined to complete their degrees through higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California, Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:May 01, 2023One Click Apply41Brittany Santillana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKathy VestutoThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brittany Pearson Santillana by supporting students who share her interest in special education.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Special Education
$2,300Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 15, 2024One Click Apply42Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byShawn Da SilvaThis scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.- Field of Study: Nursing
- GPA: 3.0
- Education Level: High school senior, Undergraduate or Trade school
- State: California
$700Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 10, 2024One Click Apply43Veterans Writing Group of San Diego Ernie Pyle Award
Funded byVeterans' Writing Group of San Diego CountyThis scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Veteran or active military
- State: CA
- GPA: 2.0 or greater
$1,500Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Sep 30, 2023One Click Apply44Electric Cycle Studio Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byElectric Cycle StudioThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who embody dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Background: Athlete
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Sep 01, 2025One Click Apply45Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDave Schmotzer and Lynette FrickeThis scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEM
- State: California, Washington, or Oregon
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Jul 31, 2024One Click Apply46Mark L. Williams Scholarship
Funded byWilliamsIn memory of Mark L. Williams, this scholarship aims to support hardworking high school students in California who are going to continue their education through college or trade school.- Grade: High school senior
- City: Redondo Beach, Lomita, Torrance, Lawndale, Wilmington, El Segundo, or Manhattan Beach, CA
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jun 10, 2025One Click Apply47Marcus Stroman Scholarship
Funded byMarcus Stroman's HDMH FoundationThe 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.- Location: Altadena or Pasadena, California
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA : 3.0 or above
- Financial Status: Low-Income
$75,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jun 25, 2025One Click Apply48Faatuai and Fatilua Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFatilua FamilyThis scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: Pacific Islander
$1,400Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 25, 2024One Click Apply49Sandy Eggo's Future Humanitarians Scholarship
Funded bySandy Eggo SEOThis scholarship aims to support students who are dedicating their college years and their careers to making this world a better place for all.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Location: San Diego, California
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$1,025Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 15, 2025One Click Apply50First in Business Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFirst in Business FoundationThis scholarship will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Low-income and first generation college student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Major/Career Field: Business-related
$1,045Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 01, 2023One Click Apply51FMA College Scholarship
Funded byFloodplain Management AssociationThis scholarship seeks to motivate students who are pursuing careers in which they’ll study floods and create solutions to reduce the impacts of floods on people and communities.- Field of Study: STEM
- Location: Attending an accredited college or University in California, Nevada, or Hawaii
- Education Level: Undergraduate student (Junior or Senior Year)
$6,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 30, 2025One Click Apply52Brian (Animal) Shaw Memorial Scholarship
Funded byE CLAMPUS VITUS Chapter 7-11This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian Shaw by supporting students who share his calling to wrestling.- Education Level: High school senior
- Sport: Wrestling
- Location: CA
$3,200Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 23, 2025One Click Apply53Granada Hills Charter Highlander of the Year Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe Granada Hills Charter Highlander of the Year Scholarship will go to a Granada Hills Charter student who exemplifies leadership and ambition through service efforts to their school and community.All students are eligible$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2021One Click Apply54Well Made - Davis Scholarship
Funded byDavisThis scholarship will support Pepperdine University, Warner Pacific University, and Samford University students looking to leave their mark on the world.- Current School: Emory University, Warner Pacific University, Pepperdine University, Samford University, or Abilene Christian University
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click Apply55Courtney Family Anaheim High School Scholarship
Funded byCourtney FamilyThis scholarship will support one current Anaheim High School student who sees the importance of giving back and goes above and beyond to support their community.All students are eligible$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 30, 2022One Click Apply56Tri-Lams Family Scholarship
Funded byLam FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support middle-class students so they can afford higher education with less reliance on loans.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California (Alhambra Unified School District preferred)
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:May 01, 2022One Click Apply57Praccess Veterans Education Grant
Funded byPraccessThis scholarship will support five students who are facing economic hardship in paying for their education.- Career: Military Veteran
- Location: Los Angeles County, CA residents
- Status: Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) Discharge
- Finances: Debt related to attendance at an accredited community college, 4-year college or university, or graduate school.
$4,998Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:May 15, 2022One Click Apply58Hindsight 20-20 Essay Scholarship
Funded byStephanie HadleyThis scholarship seeks to support California students and assess how well their grade school education prepared them for college.- Education Level: Undergraduate pursuing a 4-year degree
- State: California
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 31, 2022One Click Apply59Nicanor Rufo Rare Scholarship
Funded byRosielyn RufoThis scholarship seeks to honor Nicanor Rufo’s life by raising awareness of rare diseases and supporting those who have been affected by them.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: California
- Health: Has a rare disease or a loved one with a rare disease
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 15, 2022One Click Apply60