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

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.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Coach Ray by supporting deserving athletes who excel in the classroom and in athletics.

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

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 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 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.

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.

The 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.

This scholarship will support Pepperdine University, Warner Pacific University, and Samford University students looking to leave their mark on the world.

This 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.

This scholarship seeks to support middle-class students so they can afford higher education with less reliance on loans.

This scholarship will support five students who are facing economic hardship in paying for their education.

This scholarship seeks to support California students and assess how well their grade school education prepared them for college.

This scholarship seeks to honor Nicanor Rufo’s life by raising awareness of rare diseases and supporting those who have been affected by them.