California scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best California scholarships for February 2025.
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QOC Scholarship
California • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
QOC Scholarship offers $1000 to LGBTQ California students committed to awareness and education on LGBTQ issues. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
California Manufacturing Workforce Foundation Scholarship
California • Automotive • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Electrical/Electronics • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Other Trades/Crafts • Industrial Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Bonnie Fang Nursing Scholarship
California • Nevada • Nursing • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bonnie Fang Nursing Scholarship offers $5,000 for full-time nursing students in California and Nevada. Apply with an essay and video.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Yolo Community Foundation's scholarships
Yolo County • California • Freshmen
Yolo Community Foundation offers $500+ scholarships for Yolo County students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
CHLA Hospitality Foundation Scholarship
California • Travel & Tourism • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The CHLA Hospitality Foundation Scholarship offers $250+ for California students in culinary arts or hospitality management with a 2.75 GPA.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Legacy Endowment's scholarships (CA)
San Diego County • California • Freshmen
Legacy Endowment offers scholarships for North San Diego County students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 2, 2025
Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship
California • Nevada • Arizona • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Juniors
The Arthur H. Goodman Scholarship offers $250 to minority students from CA, AZ, NV transitioning to a four-year university. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 3, 2025
Ebell/Flint Scholarship
Los Angeles County • California • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Ebell/Flint Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LA undergraduates with a 3.25 GPA and financial need. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Owens Corning Building Futures Scholarship
Atlanta • Fairburn • Savannah • Jacksonville • Memphis • Jackson • Houston • East Compton • West Compton • California • Georgia • Florida • Tennessee • Texas • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen
Owens Corning Building Futures Scholarship offers up to $4,250 for Black/African American or Latinx/Hispanic freshmen with financial need.
Deadline:
July 1, 2025
Palmer Family Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund
Amador County • San Joaquin County • Butte County • Colusa County • El Dorado County • Nevada County • Placer County • Plumas County • Sacramento County • Sierra County • Solano County • Stanislaus County • Sutter County • Tuolumne County • Yolo County • Yuba County • California • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Palmer Family Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund provides $1,500+ to LGBTQ+ and allied healthcare students in select California counties.
Deadline:
August 16, 2025
East Bay Community Foundation’s Scholarships
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
Jack Montoya Memorial Scholarship
California • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Jack Montoya Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500+ for undergraduates and $5,000+ for graduates to Indigenous California residents.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Eula Mae Jett Plan B Scholarship
California • Legal • Business Administration • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors
The Eula Mae Jett Plan B Scholarship offers up to $2000 for California students in legal studies. Apply through local associations or directly.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Solano Community Foundation Scholarships
Solano County • California • High school • Freshmen
Solano Community Foundation Scholarships offer up to $20,000 for graduating high school seniors. High chances for local students!
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Scholarships
Truckee • Tahoe City • Nevada City • California • Freshmen
The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation offers up to $11,000 in scholarships for local high school seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Greenhouse Scholars
Colorado • Illinois • Georgia • New York • North Carolina • California • Freshmen
Greenhouse Scholars offers up to $5,000 for high school seniors in select states with a 3.5 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
November 14, 2025
Napa Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
Napa County • Military • California • Healthcare-Related • High school • Freshmen
Napa Valley Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $15,000 for local students and workers. Apply online to find your match!
Deadline:
December 2, 2025
International Women In Engineering Day Scholarships
Ventura County • Orange County • Los Angeles County • California • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Women • For Trans Woman students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for women in engineering: $500 for B.S./M.S./Ph.D. students in LA, Orange, or Ventura Counties.
Deadline:
January 7, 2026
The National Rice Month Scholarship
Arkansas • California • Louisiana • Mississippi • Missouri • Texas • Freshmen
The National Rice Month Scholarship offers $2,000 to $5,000 for high school seniors creating a video about U.S.-grown rice.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
CIF Spirit of Sport Award
California • Athletic • Freshmen
The CIF Spirit of Sport Award honors one male and one female student-athlete in California each season for sportsmanship and leadership.
Deadline:
November 14, 2025
High Desert Community Foundation Scholarships
Los Angeles County • Kern County • San Bernardino County • California • High school • Freshmen
High Desert Community Foundation offers $1,500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Usrey Family Scholarship
California • Horticulture • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
Annual Usrey Family Scholarship for horticulture students in California. $1,000 award for those with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
AMN/Health Care Communicators Scholarship Essay Contest
San Diego County • Orange County • Los Angeles County • Riverside County • California • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Medicine • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Pharmacy • Dentistry • Food & Nutrition • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
Scholarship for high school seniors and college students in CA aiming for health care careers. $3,000+ award. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Academic Excellence in Pre-Licensure Studies Scholarship
California • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
Scholarship for Northern California nursing students with a 3.8 GPA. Award amount: $2,000. Apply with transcripts and tax forms.
Deadline:
August 2, 2025
Scholarship for Doctoral Studies
California • Nursing • Graduate Students
Northern California residents in Ph.D. nursing programs can apply for a $3,000 scholarship with a 3.5 GPA minimum.
Deadline:
August 2, 2025
FAQ
In your personal statement for California scholarships, you should include your academic achievements, career goals, community involvement, and any personal experiences that have shaped your educational journey. Be sure to convey your passion and motivation.
Some California scholarships are open to international students, while others may have restrictions. It's important to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship to determine if international students can apply.
Yes, there are many California scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. Local organizations, businesses, and foundations often offer scholarships to support students in their area.
To apply for California scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide transcripts, and submit any required essays or letters of recommendation. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for California scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. Many scholarships have deadlines that fall in the spring or summer.
Yes, you can apply for multiple California scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for California scholarships can vary widely. Common criteria include residency in California, enrollment in an accredited institution, academic performance, and financial need. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, many California scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
You can find California scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting college financial aid offices, and checking local community organizations. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos.
California scholarships are financial awards designed to help students in California pay for their education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, community service, and specific demographics.
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