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

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 invest in Bay Area students by honoring immigrant family sacrifice, celebrating perseverance, and providing meaningful support to students as they take their next step into higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in information technology, computer science, or DevOps.

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

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 will support a Pacific Islander college student.

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.

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

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 will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.

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

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

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

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian Shaw by supporting students who share his calling to wrestling.

This scholarship aims to support marginalized teens in California who are pursuing careers in the arts so they have the resources they need to achieve their dreams.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rosanna (Movsessian) Metoyer by supporting students attending St. Genevieve High School.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.

This scholarship aims to support students who are dedicating their college years and their careers to making this world a better place for all.