California scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best California scholarships for February 2025.
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AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship
Arizona • Florida • Illinois • Michigan • Missouri • Texas • California • Georgia • Indiana • Mississippi • New York • STEM • Psychology • Agriculture • Architecture • Biology • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Arts • Film • Meteorology • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • 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 • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers $2,500 for STEAM students with a 2.75 GPA. Apply with transcript, recommendation, and essay.
Deadline:
September 5, 2025
The Gryphon Scholarship Program
New York • Chicago • Charlotte • Los Angeles • Los Alamos • Illinois • North Carolina • California • Business (MBA) • Finance • Economics • Accounting • Business Administration • Agriculture • Freshmen
Deadline:
January 9, 2026
CRAF Scholarships
California • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
CRAF Scholarships offer $2,000 to high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing careers in restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Western Poultry Scholarship
Alaska • Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • Oregon • Utah • Washington • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Western Poultry Scholarship offers $250+ to full-time students pursuing poultry degrees in 11 western states.
Deadline:
November 14, 2025
The School of ACE Scholarship Program
Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Kansas • Louisiana • Maryland • Minnesota • Missouri • New Mexico • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The School of ACE offers a $2,500 scholarship for eligible high school seniors and college undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
San Diego District Scholarship
California • Food & Nutrition • Fashion • Economics • Marketing • Interior Design • Finance • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Travel & Tourism • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The San Diego District Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for students in various fields. Minimum 2.50 GPA required. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 8, 2025
CLA Scholarship for BIPOC Students in Memory of Edna Yelland
California • Information Sciences • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students
CLA Scholarship offers $2,500 for BIPOC graduate students in library studies aiming to work in California libraries. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
Toyota/TELACU Scholarships
California • Management • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Juniors • Seniors
Toyota/TELACU Scholarships offer $5,000 to Hispanic undergraduates in STEM fields. Must reside in CA and be rising juniors or seniors.
Deadline:
March 17, 2025
Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship
California • Nevada • Oregon • Washington • Architecture • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Interior Design • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Other Trades/Crafts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students in lighting education in Northern CA, NV, OR, or WA.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Lillian Gong-Guy Memorial Scholarship
California • Freshmen
The Lillian Gong-Guy Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to $2,000 for Santa Clara County high school seniors of Chinese descent with a 3.25 GPA.
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
Santa Rosa Ninety-Nines Aviation Scholarship
California • Aviation/Aeronautical • For Women • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Santa Rosa Ninety-Nines Aviation Scholarship offers $4,000 to local women pilots pursuing aviation careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Clair A. Hill Scholarship
California • Engineering • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Juniors • Seniors
The Clair A. Hill Scholarship offers $5,000 for California residents pursuing water resources-related undergraduate degrees.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir San Diego Visual and Performing Arts Educational Scholarship
San Diego County • California • Music • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Writing • Freshmen
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
Society Of Women Engineers Sacramento Valley Section Scholarship
California • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Engineering • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen • Seniors
Scholarship for female engineering/computer science students at CSU Sacramento, UC Davis, or University of the Pacific. Up to $1,000.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
PlaceWorks Scholarship Program
California • Architecture • Urban Design • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Middle Eastern students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors
The PlaceWorks Scholarship offers $5,000 to underrepresented students in Planning, Urban Design, or related fields in California.
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship
New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen
The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 10, 2025
HPRA-LA Scholarship Program
California • Public Relations • Communications • Marketing • Advertising • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
HPRA-LA offers $1,000 scholarships for Hispanic students in LA pursuing public relations and communications. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 2, 2025
Sponsoring True Advocacy for Challenged Youth Scholarship
California • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for California youth advocating for individuals with disabilities. $1,000 award for essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
September 14, 2025
Miller Lite — National Scholarship
California • Colorado • Florida • Illinois • New York • Wisconsin • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Miller Lite offers a $5,000 scholarship for undergraduates at HACU-member schools. Must be 21+ and have a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
July 28, 2025
PSR/Sacramento High School Scholarship Essay Contest
California • Freshmen
High school seniors in Sacramento and nearby counties can win up to $3,000 in the PSR Scholarship Essay Contest. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 20, 2025
UNCF Ladders of Hope Scholarship
Los Angeles County • California • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores
The UNCF Ladders of Hope Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for Black college freshmen in Southern LA with financial need and a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
September 10, 2025
Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Lake County • Marin County • Monterey County • Napa County • Sacramento County • San Benito County • San Francisco County • San Joaquin County • San Mateo County • Santa Cruz County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • Stanislaus County • Yolo County • California • Freshmen
The Good Tidings Foundation offers a $10,000 scholarship for California high school seniors committed to community service.
Deadline:
November 8, 2025
The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship (ASIST)
New Mexico • Alabama • North Carolina • South Carolina • Ohio • Texas • Pennsylvania • Hawaii • Florida • Kansas • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Washington • Oklahoma • California • Virginia • Arizona • Nebraska • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates
The ASIST Scholarship offers $2,000 to $10,000 for adults overcoming challenges through education. Apply locally for a chance to win.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Alan Lucas Educational Scholarships
California • Architecture • Electrical Engineering • Interior Design • Theatre/Performing Arts • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Alan Lucas Memorial Scholarships offer $1,500 for students in Northern California pursuing lighting education or research.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
California Cattlemen’s Association Scholarships
California • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Veterinary • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
California Cattlemen’s Association offers scholarships up to $2,500 for ag students with a 3.0 GPA. Join CCA to qualify.
Deadline:
October 1, 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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