Top 148 California Scholarships in April 2024

Have you been (1) residing in California for at least one year and (2) attending either a University of California, a California State University, a California Community College, or a qualifying independent and career college or technical school in California? If so, the Cal Grant Programs may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the program awards scholarship money to undergraduate students attending public California colleges, universities, and technical schools or career colleges. To be considered for the programs, interested students must submit the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application by the deadline. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you an LGBTQ+, college-bound high school senior or current postsecondary student living in the Sacramento area? Further, are you passionate about demonstrating service and/or activism for the LGBTQ+ community? If so, consider applying for the Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple students who meet the above criteria and submit the required application materials. In order to apply, you must submit an online application, transcript, letter of recommendation, essay, and an optional resume or brag sheet. The scholarship is funded by PFLAG Sacramento, a Sacramento-based organization with the goal of educating local communities until all hearts and minds respect and affirm LGBTQ+ individuals.  If you’re an LGBTQ, college-bound high school senior or current postsecondary student residing in Sacramento, we encourage you to apply for the Follansbee-Hansen Scholarship!Show Less

The Tang Scholarship is calling all Asian/Pacific Islander youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and have shown dedication to the LGBT community. If you're a high school graduate from one of the nine Bay Area counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano, then this scholarship is for you. Don't miss out on this chance to be celebrated for your dedication for serving the LGBT community.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming post-secondary student of Chinese descent who resides in Southern California? If so, the Domestic Students Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to multiple applicants who submit the best ~500-word essays addressing (1) what charity means to them and (2) why they need the scholarship. In addition, applicants must submit proof of U.S. citizenship, their parents' most recent tax return, an official transcript, and two letters of recommendation. If you're a Southern California resident of Chinese ancestry who is currently or will soon be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to lean more.Show Less

The CRF General Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes the hard work and dedication of current and incoming post-secondary students from California who aspire to pursue higher education in the restaurant, food service, and hospitality industries. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,000 and $4,000, respectively, to California residents pursuing two- and four-year degrees in hospitality or food service-related fields. Instructors who want to continue their education are also eligible to apply. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to achieve your dreams and make a difference in the food industry! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The California Restaurant Foundation General Scholarship awards dozens of scholarships to deserving high school seniors and undergraduate students who dream of pursuing higher education to study the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries. Applicants must be California residents, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and be enrolled in or will be enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours at an accredited foodservice related postsecondary for two consecutive semesters or terms starting in the fall. In addition, applicants should have restaurant or hospitality industry experience. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Christopher Mark Pitkin Memorial Scholarship is looking for driven individuals with a passion for achieving their goals. If you or an immediate family member have a bleeding disorder and have been accepted into an educational or vocational institution, you may be eligible for this scholarship. Two letters of recommendation are required, and first-time applicants who are actively involved with HFSC will be given priority. Apply now to take the first step towards reaching your goals.Show Less

The Dr. Earl James Fahringer Arts Scholarship is an amazing opportunity for students pursuing a major in music, arts, drama, or dance. Thanks to the generosity of the late Dr. Fahringer, the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California is pleased to continue to offer this scholarship each year. Applicants must have a bleeding disorder or an immediate family member with one, with priority given to those with bleeding disorders. Additionally, applicants must be accepted into an educational/vocational institution and provide two letters of recommendation. First-time applicants and those actively involved with HFSC will receive priority consideration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive help funding your postsecondary education.Show Less

Do you or an immediate family member have a bleeding disorder? Further, are you a current or incoming post-secondary student with a permanent address in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Kern, Inyo, or Santa Barbara County, California? If so, the Victoria Mendoza Perez Memorial Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $1,000 to a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who can provide proof of acceptance or enrollment at their institution of higher education. If you're from an eligible California county and either have a bleeding disorder yourself or have an immediate family member with a bleeding disorder, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Do you have a bleeding disorder and are involved in adovacy of any sort? Further, are you a current or incoming post-secondary student with a permanent address in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Kern, Inyo, or Santa Barbara County, California? If so, the Joshua Kim Advocacy Is In Your Blood Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $1,000 to a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who can provide proof of acceptance or enrollment at their institution of higher education. If you're from an eligible California county, have a bleeding disorder, and are involved in advoacy, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an aspiring journalist residing in Los Angeles, Orange, or Ventura County, California? If so, the Helen Johnson Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you. The scholarship is a prestigious award for college students passionate about broadcast journalism. It pays tribute to the late Helen Johnson, a renowned producer of "Channel 4 News Conference" and an associate producer of "Meet the Press." Winning applicants can win $1,500 to help fund their post-secondary education. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less