[Page 3] Top Scholarships in California to Apply for in 2026

This scholarship will support students of USC Los Angeles who are passionate about promoting health equity.

This scholarship seeks to honor “Aunty” Geri Kuhia by supporting deserving students who aim to pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Donovan Ghimenti by supporting students who have struggled with mental health or drug abuse.

The Dedication for Education Scholarship aims to support first-generation college students in California who show strong academic promise.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Aurelio J. Barrera by supporting students who are passionate about the arts.

This scholarship aims to support Filipino Americans so they can persevere through the challenges they face and complete their college degrees.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to serving others so they can afford to pursue their academic goals.

This scholarship seeks to offset the cost of medical school so underserved students can overcome the barriers they face and complete their education.

This scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are preparing to make the transition from high school to college.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nanci Henderson by supporting young women who share her passion for athletics.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ambrose Stevens by supporting students who share his background and love for helping others.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of D’Andre J. Brown by supporting students who have overcome adversity or hardship in their lives.

This scholarship seeks to support students at California State University Fullerton so they can complete their degrees and find professional success.

This 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.

This scholarship aims to support the next generation of radiologists by investing in their education and empowering them to drive advancements in patient care.

This scholarship aims to support first-generation BIPOC students so they can access higher education and pave the path to their futures.

This 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.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nicholas Murillo by supporting individuals who strive to further their careers in the music industry.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing for college so that they can afford to complete their programs and earn their degrees.

This scholarship aims to uplift the youth and raise awareness of mental health crises by supporting students who have lost a sibling due to suicide.

This scholarship aims to support “healthcare heroes” who are working and serving their communities, all while furthering their education at local colleges and institutions.

This scholarship aims to financially support Filipino immigrant students in their pursuit of higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mireya TJ Manigault by supporting underrepresented students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.

This scholarship aims to honor CF Boleky by supporting students who have a strong relationship with their best friends.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.

This scholarship will support a minority student.

This scholarship aims to honor Roxanne Hoegger by supporting pregnant or parenting students in CA who are pursuing post-secondary education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Oscar Borin by supporting students who share his heritage and interests.