Scholarships in California

McLeod Family Scholarship - Dallas High School

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have graduated from Dallas High School within three years of the current academic year and enrolling in a college in California, Idaho, Oregon or Washington at least half time. FAFSA required. Preference to those pursuing a degree in liberal arts or health-related fields.

 

Douglas County Community Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduate of a Douglas County high school who will attend a public or nonprofit college or university in Oregon, California, Idaho, or Washington. FAFSA required.

 

McLeod Family Scholarship - North Salem High School

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have graduated within three years of the current academic year from North Salem High School and be attending a college or university in Oregon, California, Idaho, or Washington at least half time. FAFSA required. Preference to those majoring in liberal arts or a health-related field.

 

Bill Berrier Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 16

Applicant must be a graduating senior from San Dieguito Academy, Sunset High, La Costa Canyon, Torrey Pines, or Canyon Crest Academy who plans to prepare for a professional career in the field of education. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Joe W. Chavez Educational Fund

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 16

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Oceanside, Carlsbad or San Dieguito High School Districts who will study medicine or government. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Eric Hall Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 16

Applicant must be a graduating senior from San Dieguito Union High School District who will pursue a degree in the area of architecture, construction management, public administration or public finance. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Eric Scott Langdon and Diana Monzeglio Memorial Scholarship Fund for Artists

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 16

Applicant must be a graduating senior from San Dieguito Academy who will be studying the arts, music or dance at a college or university. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

Jackie Harrigan Haase Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 16

Applicant must be a graduating senior from San Dieguito Union High School district who will pursue a career in counseling, medicine, nursing, psychology or special education. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

 

Dr. John and Mae Benjamin Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 8

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Glendale Unified School District who is accepted and will attend an accredited college or university to pursue a medical or pre-med program.

 

Christopher A. Burrows Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 18

Applicant must be a college-bound senior who resides in La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose, or Verdugo City who is graduating this June from a high school in La Canada Flintridge or La Crescenta. Applicant must demonstrate a high level of academic and extracurricular achievement, strength of character, and zest for life.

 

ERC Cancer Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a college student who has previously had or are currently diagnosed with cancer.

 

ERC Eco Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must be a high school senior who is interested in environmental health sciences and the pursuit of a higher education.

 

High Hopes Scholarship Program

Award: $4,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a Berkeley public high school student who will be attending a college or university in the fall. Minimum 2.5 GPA is required.

 

Reginald Keith Edmond II Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school within the Riverside Unified School District who is currently participating in a team sport and who plans to attend a two- or four-year college/university as a full-time student. Minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need, and community/school involvement must be demonstrated. Recipient must be able to attend the Reginald Keith Edmond II Walk-a-thon program on April 7.

 

Riverside Construction Company Harmon/Lounsbury Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 2

Applicant must be a high school senior who is planning to attend a college or university as a full-time student and major in engineering (priority will be given to construction or civil engineering). Minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and community/school involvement must be demonstrated.

 

The Riverside Construction Company Harmon/Lounsbury Scholarship Fund (First-Year College Students)

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 2

Applicant must be a first-year college student enrolled at California Polytechnic University - Pomona, California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo, California State University - Long Beach, or California Baptist University. Applicant must be majoring in engineering; priority will be given to construction or civil engineering majors. Minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and community/school involvement are required to be demonstrated.

 

Irene Somerset Gould Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a female who is pursuing a business-related career.

 

California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Bessie Scott Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Mendocino County public high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university to study education. Selection is based upon ability and aptitude for a teaching career, prior academic performance, and community and/or extracurricular activities.

 

California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Hilmer Finne Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Mendocino County public high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university to pursue a career in music. Selection based upon commitment to music, proven talent, and positive outlook; prior academic performance; and community and/or extracurricular involvement.

 

Alma and August Mendosa Scholarship Fund

Award: $4,000, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Mendocino high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university. Selection is based upon potential for academic success, financial need, and community and/or extracurricular activities.

 

Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Mendocino, Fort Bragg, or Point Area high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university and study the performing arts, including music, dance, theatre, film, and puppetry. Selection based upon potential for career success in the performing arts and their prior academic performance. Minimum 3.0 GPA is desired, but not required.

 

The Ain't Noth'n Ever Been Got That Ain't Been Went Out After Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Laytonville High School senior who plans to attend a vocational school, community college, or four-year college/university. Selection based upon prior academic performance, potential for academic success, and community service. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Jonathan Family Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Laytonville High School senior who plans to attend a vocational school, community college, or four-year college/university. Selection based upon financial need; their qualities of diligence, perseverance, and selflessness; and desire to pursue studies in music, art, architecture, building construction and/or design.

 

Ryan & Collin Petitte Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Ukiah-area high school senior who is interested in attending a vocational school, community college, or four-year college/university. Selection is based upon their strong family bond and sense of humor; their interest in pursuing a career in wildlife conservation, environmental resource management or economics; their community or school activities (including hobbies, interests, and non-traditional activities); and financial need.

 

David Joseph Talamo Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Ukiah High School senior who plans to attend a vocational school, community college, or four-year college/university. Selection based upon sense of humor and love of family; for their participation in organized sports throughout high school; and for prior academic performance. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Tom Goforth Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Ukiah High School senior who plans to attend Mendocino College. Selection is based upon prior academic performance, involvement in the golf team and/or a desire to pursue a career in nursing, and financial need. Minimum 3.0 GPA is required.

 

Warren 'Ed' Brown Scholarship Fund

Award: $4,000, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Ukiah High School senior who would like to pursue a career in mathematics or engineering. Minimum 3.5 and financial need are required.

 

Viola L. Allen and Oscar A. Allen Scholarship Fund

Award: $4,000, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a female Ukiah High School senior or graduate with serious interest in pursuing a career in the medical field. Selection based upon financial need and prior academic achievement.

 

Dr. Charles O. and Harriett C. Smith Memorial Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Fund

Award: $500, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Willits High School senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university. Selection based upon prior academic performance, community/extracurricular involvement, and solid work ethic. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Randy Clark Memorial Vocational Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 13

Applicant must be a Willits High School senior or graduate who plans to pursue vocational education at trade schools or community colleges. Selection based upon membership in Future Farmers of America or 4H Club (of at least one year), potential for career success, and financial need.