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[Page 3] Top Scholarships in California to Apply for in 2026
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Lola Scholarship
Funded byLEAD FilipinoThis scholarship aims to support Filipino Americans so they can persevere through the challenges they face and complete their college degrees.- State: California
- Race/Ethnicity: Filipino American
- Education Level: Undergraduate and graduate students
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Apr 17, 2024One Click Apply61San Marino Woman’s Club Scholarship
Funded bySan Marino Woman’s ClubThis scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to serving others so they can afford to pursue their academic goals.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- State: California
- Background: Volunteering and/or community service experience
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 07, 2024One Click Apply62Fuerza in Health Scholarship
Funded byEstanislaoThis scholarship seeks to offset the cost of medical school so underserved students can overcome the barriers they face and complete their education.- Education Level: Graduate student in medical school
- State: California or Illinois
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Background: First-generation, low-income
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 24, 2024One Click Apply63Fernandez Scholarship
Funded byAdam FernandezThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are preparing to make the transition from high school to college.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Feb 01, 2025One Click Apply64Nanci Henderson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHenderson FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nanci Henderson by supporting young women who share her passion for athletics.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Gender: Female-identifying
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 05, 2025One Click Apply65Ambrose “The Legend” Stevens Scholarship
Funded byStevensThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ambrose Stevens by supporting students who share his background and love for helping others.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California
- Desired Career: Paramedic services
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 24, 2025One Click Apply66D’Andre J. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCindy BrownThis scholarship aims to honor the life of D’Andre J. Brown by supporting students who have overcome adversity or hardship in their lives.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$555Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply67Leadership in Action Scholarship
Funded byThe 57 FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students at California State University Fullerton so they can complete their degrees and find professional success.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School: California State University Fullerton
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: Student leader, organizer, or activist
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply68Cleveland (CJ) and Barbara Johnson Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJohnsonThis scholarship would further the legacy of a belief in the importance of education that CJ and Barbara believed in so strongly and will hopefully enrich the lives of many young students for years to come.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Moreno Valley School District, California
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply69Quality Temp Staffing Radiology Scholarship
Funded byQuality Temp StaffingThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of radiologists by investing in their education and empowering them to drive advancements in patient care.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Radiology
- State: California
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply70Golden State First Gen Scholarship
Funded bySirleaf-GaskinThis scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC students so they can access higher education and pave the path to their futures.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:May 05, 2025One Click Apply71Ian Everts Memorial Scholarship
Funded byElisabeth EvertsThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ian Everts by supporting students interested in the trades so they can become whoever they want to be.- Education Level: High school senior
- Goals: Will pursue a technical or trade school
- Location: California
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 21, 2025One Click Apply72Nicholas Murillo Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFamilia MurilloThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nicholas Murillo by supporting individuals who strive to further their careers in the music industry.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California or Nevada
- Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latin American
- Background: Has autism
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 15, 2025One Click Apply73Ashby & Graff Educational Support Award
Funded byAshby & Graff Real EstateThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing for college so that they can afford to complete their programs and earn their degrees.- Education Level: High school senior accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade school or current undergraduate student
$1,525Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 17, 2025One Click Apply74Gone & Here Annual Scholarship
Funded byGone & HereThis scholarship aims to uplift the youth and raise awareness of mental health crises by supporting students who have lost a sibling due to suicide.- Education Level: Currently in school or planning to go back
- Age: 18-35 years old
- State: California
- Background: Has experienced the loss of a sibling due to suicide
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 29, 2025One Click Apply75Dr. Tien Tan Vo Imperial Valley Healthcare Heroes Award
Funded byTien VoThis scholarship aims to support “healthcare heroes” who are working and serving their communities, all while furthering their education at local colleges and institutions.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Currently working or has previously worked in healthcare
- Location: Imperial Valley, California
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Oct 10, 2025One Click Apply76It Takes A Village “Bayanihan” Scholarship
Funded byTinidor FoodsThis scholarship aims to financially support Filipino immigrant students in their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Immigrated from the Philippines
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 05, 2025One Click Apply77Mireya TJ Manigault Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanyaThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mireya TJ Manigault by supporting underrepresented students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: New York or California
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit experience
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Dec 11, 2025One Click Apply78Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byMazzetti FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Culinary arts
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply79CF Boleky Scholarship
Funded byBenjamin LagueThis scholarship aims to honor CF Boleky by supporting students who have a strong relationship with their best friends.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply80Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHernandez FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.- State: California
- Background: First-generation
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
$5,400Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply81Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship
Funded byDonald DunbarThis scholarship will support a minority student.- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- State: Kentucky or California
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 14, 2026One Click Apply82Roxanne Hoegger Alejandre Scholarship for Pregnant or Parenting Teens
Funded byJerel McCraryThis scholarship aims to honor Roxanne Hoegger by supporting pregnant or parenting students in CA who are pursuing post-secondary education.- Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
- State: California
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Pregnant or parenting teen
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 19, 2026One Click Apply83Oscar Borin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarie BorinThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Oscar Borin by supporting students who share his heritage and interests.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Bay Area, California
- Ethnicity: Italian descent
- College Plans: Will attend a four-year college
$5,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Feb 26, 2026One Click Apply84Arne Hyson Memorial Scholarship: Studies in Mental Health and Related Healthcare
Funded byHyson familyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Arne Hyson by supporting students who share his passion for mental health.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Location: Northern California
- Background: Financial need
- Field of Study: Mental health or related healthcare
$4,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 14, 2026One Click Apply85The Chosen Family Fund Scholarship
Funded byTooley HershornThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and begin their college careers.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Oakland, Berkeley, or the broader San Francisco Bay Area
- Identity: Queer or trans identifying (any identity across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum)
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 23, 2026One Click Apply86Helping Hand Fund
Funded byFermin & ShiThis scholarship seeks to provide support to those who are determined to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.- Education Level: High school student
- State : California
- Background: BIPOC
- Financial Status: Low-Income
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 29, 2026One Click Apply87DC's Opportunity Grant
Funded byDwight MoralesThis scholarship aims to empower low-income, first-generation students in the Greater Los Angeles Region in California to pursue high-demand trade careers.- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income student
- Education Plans: Trade school (HVAC, plumbing, electric, automotive repair, etc.)
- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
- Location: Greater Los Angeles Region in California
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Mar 30, 2026One Click Apply88Lori Nethaway Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacey SprenkelThis scholarship will support a female high school senior in California.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Gender: Woman
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply89Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane Women in STEM Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKissane FamilyThis scholarship will support young women in STEM in honor of Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Major: STEM
- Gender: Woman
- Alumnae of School: Girls Middle School of Palo Alto, or of Presentation High School of San Jose, California
$3,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 13, 2026One Click Apply90
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