[Page 3] Top Scholarships in California to Apply for in 2025

To be eligible for most California scholarships, you generally need to be a resident of the state or enrolled in a California college or university. Some scholarships might require that you both lived in California during high school and are currently attending a higher education institution within the state.

The Cal Grant is a form of financial aid for California students. Like a scholarship, the Cal Grant does not need to be repaid.

Every scholarship will include a list of eligibility requirements in the description. Eligible students must meet all of the criteria to qualify and apply, so read carefully! Some scholarships have a wide range of eligibility requirements and are less competitive as a result. The fewer eligible applicants a scholarship has, the better your chances of winning will be.