California scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best California scholarships for February 2025.
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Fashion Scholarship Fund’s Case Study Scholarship
Florida • Oklahoma • Missouri • Wisconsin • West Virginia • Delaware • Minnesota • Washington • Ohio • Massachusetts • Colorado • Louisiana • North Carolina • Virginia • Iowa • Texas • Indiana • Illinois • Rhode Island • California • Arizona • Alabama • Georgia • New York • Pennsylvania • Fashion • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Fashion Scholarship Fund offers $250+ scholarships for fashion students with a 3.20 GPA at FSF member schools.
Deadline:
October 17, 2025
Christopher Meadows Memorial Advanced EMS Scholarship
California • Healthcare-Related • Medicine • Health Education • Pre-Med • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Christopher Meadows Memorial Advanced EMS Scholarship offers $3,000 for students with 2+ years in emergency medicine in California.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
MGMA Western Section Scholarship
Alaska • Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • Oregon • Utah • Washington • Wyoming • Public Health • Business Administration • Management • Healthcare-Related • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Korean War Veteran Descendant - Western Regional Chapter Scholarship
Military • Alaska • Arizona • California • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • Oregon • Utah • Washington • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
June 29, 2025
The Cal Pride Scholarship
California • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Cal Pride Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for UC Berkeley students excelling in academics and LGBTQ community involvement.
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
Farella’s Diversity Scholarship Program
For students with disabilities • California • Law • For Asian students • 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 • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen
Farella’s Diversity Scholarship offers $15,000 to first-year law students from underrepresented communities at select California law schools.
Deadline:
March 6, 2025
World Trade Week Scholarship
California • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • International Relations • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
World Trade Week offers $1,000 scholarships for CA high school seniors and college students pursuing international trade degrees.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Honey Lake Hospice Scholarship
California • Medicine • Healthcare-Related • Pre-Med • Nursing • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
The Honey Lake Hospice Scholarship offers $1,500 to Northern California students in nursing or health care with a focus on gerontology.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) Scholarships
California • Finance • For Women • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
FWSF Scholarships offer $10,000 for undergraduates and $15,000 for graduates in finance. Must be enrolled in a Bay Area college.
Deadline:
March 21, 2025
National Hispanic Business Women Association Scholarship
California • Community Service • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The National Hispanic Business Women Association offers a $250 scholarship for Southern California students with a 3.0 GPA and community service.
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
Contra Costa Association of Realtors Scholarship
California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for Contra Costa residents enrolled in trade or college programs. Up to $10,000 awarded. GPA requirements apply.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise Youth Scholarship
California • Freshmen
The Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise offers up to $1,000 scholarships for college-bound seniors from local high schools.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
The Weston Scholarship
California • Photography • Arts • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Weston Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in Monterey or Santa Cruz studying black and white film photography.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
The Spotlight competition
California • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Freshmen
Deadline:
October 20, 2025
Street Tree Seminar Scholarship
California • Horticulture • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarships up to $1,500 for Southern California college students in urban forestry and arboriculture. Minimum 12 units required.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
CalCPA Scholarship Program
California • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
CalCPA offers scholarships from $500 to $7,500 for students pursuing accounting with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
The William Bennett, W7PHO, Memorial Scholarship
Arizona • California • Colorado • Idaho • Montana • Nevada • New Mexico • Oregon • Utah • Washington • Wyoming • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The William Bennett Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to licensed radio amateurs with a 3.0 GPA. Open to U.S. and international students.
Deadline:
January 6, 2026
CTA Scholarship For Members
California • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the CTA Scholarship for California Teachers Association members. Up to $5,000 awarded for high GPA and essay submission.
Deadline:
February 9, 2025
Salute to Education Scholarship
California • High school
The Salute to Education Scholarship offers $1,000 to San Diego County high school seniors. Apply with an essay and recommendations!
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
NIADA Regional Scholarships
Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • New York • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Indiana • Ohio • Michigan • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Alabama • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Iowa • Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Texas • Washington • Oregon • California • Nevada • Idaho • Montana • Wyoming • Utah • Colorado • Arizona • New Mexico • Alaska • Hawaii • Automotive • High school • Freshmen
NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 26, 2025
The Sacramento Press Club Scholarship
California • Radio & Television • Journalism • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Sacramento Press Club Scholarship offers $4,000 to $8,000 for college students connected to the Sacramento region. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Soroptimist International of Vacaville Scholarship for Undergraduate Women
California • For Women • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
Scholarship for Vacaville women graduates with a 3.0 GPA, offering up to $9,000 for college education based on merit and need.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
Fresno-Madera Medical Society Scholarship
California • Medicine • Graduate Students
Fresno-Madera Medical Society Scholarship for Fresno/Madera residents in CA medical schools. $250+ award. Apply with essay & recommendations.
Deadline:
May 14, 2025
Helen Veress-Mitchell Scholarship Fund
California • Freshmen • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Helen Veress-Mitchell Scholarship Fund supports HIV-positive students in Northern California with awards averaging $1,500 for college education.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
Union Pacific William E. Wimmer Scholarship
Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Idaho • Illinois • Iowa • Kansas • Louisiana • Minnesota • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Oregon • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Washington • Wisconsin • Wyoming • Engineering • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Union Pacific William E. Wimmer Scholarship offers $1,000 to engineering students in the railway industry with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
December 13, 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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