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[Page 2] Top Scholarships in California to Apply for in 2026
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Bio-Rad Northern California Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Engineering or science
- Background: Attends high school within 50 miles of Hercules, CA
$38,000Scholarship is awarded to
18 winnersDeadline:Jun 06, 2026One Click Apply31Madison Victoria Keith Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Cave FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Madison Keith by supporting female students who share Madison’s calling to nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Nursing
- State: California
$6,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Mar 02, 2026One Click Apply32Brittany 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 Apply33Loreen 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 Apply34Bio-Rad Irvine/Santa Ana Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Science or engineering
- School Location: School within 50 miles of Irvine County
- State: California
$12,000Scholarship is awarded to
6 winnersDeadline:Jun 06, 2026One Click Apply35Brent 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 Apply36Brian (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 Apply37Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship
Funded byDoan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)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.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- State: California
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Arts
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Mar 01, 202638Lawndale High Alumni Scholarship
Funded byLawndale High Alumni Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to support students preparing to graduate from Lawndale High School so they can embark on their college journeys and achieve success in their careers.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: Lawndale High School
- State: California
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:May 01, 2026One Click Apply39Mark 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
$3,500Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Jun 10, 2026One Click Apply40Rosanna (Movsessian) Metoyer Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMovsessian & Metoyer FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rosanna (Movsessian) Metoyer by supporting students attending St. Genevieve High School.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: St. Genevieve High School
- State: California
$1,200Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 22, 2026One Click Apply41Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship
Funded byEmily TsaiThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.- State: California
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Experience: Member of the band, color guard, or orchestra
- School: Arroyo High School
- Education Level: High school senior or recent graduate
$1,020Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 31, 2026One Click Apply42Noam Nicholson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLift Every Voice TodayThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Noam Nicholson by supporting students who share his passion for optometry.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Optometry
$1,800Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 09, 2026One Click Apply43Sandy 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 Apply44Granada 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 Apply45Well 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 Apply46Courtney 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 Apply47Tri-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 Apply48Praccess 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 Apply49Hindsight 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 Apply50Nicanor 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 Apply51Michael Delaney Sullivan Scholarship
Funded byMichael Delaney SullivanThis scholarship aims to support community college students interested in continuing their education and pursuing careers in molecular biology.- Education Level: Undergraduate student at a community college
- State: California
- Field of Study: Molecular biology
- Future Goals: Transferring to a four-year institution
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Aug 31, 2022One Click Apply52WTFintech? No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, tech, and finance news.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 01, 2022One Click Apply53Bruin Pride - UCLA No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to reward students at UCLA for their school spirit and passion so they can reduce their need for student debt when paying for college.- School: UCLA
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 31, 2022One Click Apply54Future Minority Leaders Scholarship
Funded byFermin & ShiThis scholarship aims to support and uplift minority students so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: California
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 01, 2022One Click Apply55Craig Norrbom Baseball Scholarship
Funded byNorrbom FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Craig Norrbom by supporting students in who share his love for baseball.- Education Level: High school senior (2023)
- Sport: Plays baseball for a school team
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:Jan 01, 2023One Click Apply56Exemplary Commitment to OneHealth Scholarship
Funded byBrigitte SpenceThis scholarship will support high school seniors from California who are passionate about the OneHealth mission of bettering the environment, the welfare of animals, and public health.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Major of Interest: Public health, animal studies, or environmental studies
- Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 01, 2023One Click Apply57Kotick Health Equity Scholarship
Funded byKotickThis scholarship will support students of USC Los Angeles who are passionate about promoting health equity.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
- School: University of Southern California in Los Angeles
- Experience: Non-profit work or volunteer experience
$4,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 01, 2023One Click Apply58Donovan Ghimenti Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGhimenti FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Donovan Ghimenti by supporting students who have struggled with mental health or drug abuse.- State: California
- Background: Has been affected by mental health issues or drug abuse
- Education Level: High school, trade school, or undergraduate student
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
5 winnersDeadline:May 01, 2023One Click Apply59"Aunty" Geri Kuhia Tribute Scholarship
Funded bySandwich Islands Network, IncThis scholarship seeks to honor “Aunty” Geri Kuhia by supporting deserving students who aim to pursue higher education.- State: California
- Field of Study: Performing arts
- Education Level: High school senior, trade school, undergraduate or graduate
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:May 01, 2023One Click Apply60
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