These 9 hand-curated scholarships are open to California Residents. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
The Music Center
Southern California high school performing artists in nine eligible counties who submit a compliant audition video.
View details →Good Tidings Foundation
Financially underserved 2027 high school graduates from an eligible Northern or Central California county with a strong record of community…
View details →University of California, San Diego
An academically outstanding California-resident high-school senior entering UC San Diego in fall 2027 who submits the UC application by Nov…
View details →University of California, Irvine
A California-resident fall 2027 first-year applicant or California Community College transfer applicant who qualifies under UCI’s citizensh…
View details →University of California, Irvine
A California-resident fall 2027 first-year applicant or eligible California Community College transfer applicant with exceptional academic …
View details →California Student Aid Commission and University of California, Davis
An eligible California resident or qualifying Dream Act student enrolled in a UC Davis undergraduate or teaching-credential program who fil…
View details →California Student Aid Commission and University of California, Santa Barbara
An eligible California resident or qualifying Dream Act student attending UCSB in an undergraduate or teaching-credential program who files…
View details →Illuminating Engineering Society, San Francisco Section
A trade-school, college, or graduate student studying lighting within an eligible Northern California county through an accredited degree, …
View details →The Weston Collective
A student currently enrolled at a California elementary, middle, high school, college, or university who submits a compliant five-image bla…
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