Verified Scholarship Directory

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  • ACEC Scholarship
    Deadline: February 2
    Amount: Up to $10,000
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    Sponsor: American Council of Engineering Companies California (ACEC)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, undergraduate students enrolled full-time in an engineering or land surveying program or graduate students enrolled at least half-time. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in completed engineering/land surveying courses and a minimum overall GPA of 3.2. Selection is made based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1303 J Street, Suite 450
    Sacramento, CA 95814

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  • Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program
    Deadline: October 31
    Amount: $25,000
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    Sponsor: Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents who have been accepted by or are enrolled in an accredited California program. Financial need, work experience and career goals are considered, and preference is given to applicants who plan to remain in a medically underserved area past the service time. Those selected must sign a two-year service agreement to work in a medically underserved area of California.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2020 West El Camino Avenue
    Suite 800
    Sacramento, CA 95833

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  • Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program
    Deadline: October 31
    Amount: Up to $8,000
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    Sponsor: Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a California community college or university and be studying one of the following programs: medical imaging, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory care, social work, pharmacy and diagnostic medical sonography, pharmacy technician, medical laboratory technologist, surgical technician or ultrasound technician. Those selected will complete a one-year service contract or work volunteer hours in a medically underserved area of California. Financial need, work experience, academic achievement and community involvement are considered. Preference is given to those who expect to graduate within two years of application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2020 West El Camino Avenue
    Suite 800
    Sacramento, CA 95833

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  • Alyssa McCroskey Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: August 31
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be making a positive difference in the lives of other students who are struggling to maintain or regain their mental health. Students must be currently enrolled as a student at a four-year California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    10073 Valley View Street, #242
    Cypress, CA 90630

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  • American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California Educational Assistance General $1,000 Scholarships
    Deadline: March 16
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California

    Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    San Francisco War Memorial Building
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Suite 319
    San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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  • American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California Educational Assistance General $2,000 Scholarships
    Deadline: March 16
    Amount: $2,000
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    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California

    Eligibility: One of the applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must attend a California college or university, be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have not begun college because of illness or need and demonstrate need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    San Francisco War Memorial Building
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Suite 319
    San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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  • American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California Educational Assistance General $500 Scholarships
    Deadline: March 16
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California

    Eligibility: One of applicant's parents must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during an eligible period. Applicants must be California resident high school seniors or graduates who have had to postpone school due to health or financial reasons and plan to attend a California college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    San Francisco War Memorial Building
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Suite 319
    San Francisco, CA 94102-4570

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  • Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
    Deadline: October 31
    Amount: Up to $10,000
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    Sponsor: Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents enrolled in an associate degree nursing program at a California school, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be fluent in a language other than English. Financial need, work experience, community involvement and academic achievement are considered. Preference is given to those who will graduate within two years and to those who plan to remain in a medically underserved area past the service time required. Recipients must sign a two-year service contract to work in a medically underserved area as an RN.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2020 West El Camino Avenue
    Suite 800
    Sacramento, CA 95833

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  • Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $5,000-$15,000
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    Sponsor: Seattle Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska with demonstrated financial need. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students with Japanese or other Asian ancestry.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1200 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 1300
    Seattle, WA 98101-3151

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  • AVID Scholarship
    Deadline: December 8
    Amount: Up to $6,000
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    Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must have been enrolled in the AVID program for a minimum of three years. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required. Students must be accepted to an accredited four-year educational institution. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of commitment to higher education and community service.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4041 MacArthur Boulevard
    Suite 510
    Newport Beach, CA 92660

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  • AWAF Scholarships
    Deadline: April 19
    Amount: $3,000 to $7,500
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    Sponsor: Association for Women in Architecture Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be female residents of California or attend a California school and must be enrolled in one of the following majors: architecture, landscape architecture, urban and/or land planning, interior design or environmental design. Applicants must also have completed a minimum of 18 units in their major by the application due date. The award is based on grades, personal statement, financial need, recommendations and submitted materials.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1315 Storm Parkway
    Torrance, CA 90501

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  • Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program
    Deadline: October 31
    Amount: $10,000
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    Sponsor: Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a California undergraduate nursing program and be fluent in a language other than English. Financial need, work experience, academic achievement and community involvement are considered. A two-year service agreement to work in a medically underserved area of California is required. Preference is given to those who expect to graduate within two years and to those who plan to remain in a medically underserved area after the service agreement has expired. Applicant must have minimum 2.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2020 West El Camino Avenue
    Suite 800
    Sacramento, CA 95833

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  • Betty Bacon Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: August 31
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be currently enrolled as a student at a four-year California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Students must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    10073 Valley View Street, #242
    Cypress, CA 90630

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  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship
    Deadline: April 30
    Amount: $2,500 for 4 years
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    Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society

    Eligibility: Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa or Washington. Students must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4263 Montgomery Boulevard, NE
    Suite 200
    Albuquerque, NM 87109

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  • Cal Grant A
    Deadline: March 2; September 2
    Amount: Up to $12,570
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    Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents who are attending or plan to attend an eligible California college or university pursuing at least two years of coursework. They must enroll for no less than half time and meet program income requirements. They may not have already earned a bachelor's degree or higher, and they must not be in default on a student loan or owe a grant repayment without having made satisfactory arrangements for repayment. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who meet all requirements will receive an entitlement award, and students with a GPA of at least 2.4 may apply for a competitive award.

    How to apply: Application materials are available online. A FAFSA and a GPA verification form are required.

    Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
    P.O. Box 419027
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027

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  • Cal Grant B
    Deadline: March 2; September 2
    Amount: Up to $10,868
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    Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents with financial need for attendance at an eligible California college or university. They must enroll for at least half time. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Students who meet financial and eligibility requirements will receive a Cal Grant B entitlement award. Other eligible students can apply for a Cal Grant B competitive award. Competitive award selection is based on family income, education level of parents, GPA, time out of high school and special considerations.

    How to apply: Application materials are available online. A FAFSA and a GPA verification form are required.

    Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
    P.O. Box 419027
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027

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  • Cal Grant C
    Deadline: March 2; September 2
    Amount: Up to $14,218
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    Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents. They must enroll in a vocational program at a California community college, independent college or vocational school that is at least four months long. Funds may be received for up to two years. Eligible students will receive an application by mail from the California Student Aid Commission.

    How to apply: Applications are available by mail. A FAFSA and an application form are required.

    Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
    P.O. Box 419027
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027

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  • Cal Grant Entitlement Award
    Deadline: March 2
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission

    Eligibility: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and file a verified grade point average with the California Student Aid Commission. Students must be California residents, be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, meet U.S. Selective Service requirements, attend an eligible California postsecondary institution, be enrolled at least half-time, maintain satisfactory academic progress and not be in default on any student loan. Cal Grant A Entitlement Awards are for undergraduate institutions of not less than two academic years. Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards are for low-income students for living and transportation expenses, supplies and books at institutions of not less than one year. Cal Grant C Awards are for occupational or vocational programs. Cal Grant T Awards are for teacher credential candidates.

    How to apply: Applications are available by request.

    Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
    P.O. Box 419027
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027

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  • California - Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grants
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: $500-$2,000
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    Sponsor: California-Hawaii Elks Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and California or Hawaii residents. They must plan to pursue a vocational or technical course of study above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school. A high school diploma or equivalent is not required. Students planning to transfer into a bachelor's degree program upon completion of vocational studies are not eligible.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5450 E. Lamona Avenue
    Fresno, CA 93727-2224

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  • California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth
    Deadline: July 31
    Amount: Up to $5,000
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    Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current or former foster youth who are under 22 years of age as of July 1 of the award year. Dependency must have been established by the court between the ages of 16 and 18. Financial need is required. Applicants must enroll at least half-time in a program that is at least one academic year long, and they must attend class regularly and maintain good grades.

    How to apply: Applications are available online and applicants must also complete a FAFSA.

    Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
    P.O. Box 419027
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027

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  • California Freethought Day High School Essay Scholarship
    Deadline: September 16
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: California Freethought Day

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California high school students in grades 9 -12 who plan to pursue post-secondary education. Students must demonstrate involvement in community organizations and school clubs and have an interest in free speech, science and the separation of church and state. Applicants must write an essay pertaining to fake news.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 15464
    Sacramento, CA 95851

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  • California Health Sciences Scholarships
    Deadline: April 30
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: Great Minds in STEM (HENAAC)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status. Students must be pursuing a health-related undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in the United States or Puerto Rico with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group in the health sciences. Preference will be given to students pursuing careers in the areas of mental health, rehabilitative, geriatric medical specialties or individuals with disabilities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5211 East Washington Boulevard
    Suite 2-320
    Los Angeles, CA 90040

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  • California Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program
    Deadline: June 30
    Amount: $100-$12,192
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    Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission

    Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses or children of California peace officers, Department of Corrections or Youth Authority employees or full-time firefighters who were killed or totally disabled due to accident or injury in the line of duty. They must enroll at an accredited California community college, college or university for a minimum of six units. Financial need is required. Awards match the amount of a Cal Grant award.

    How to apply: Applications are available by mail or phone. An application form, copy of FAFSA Student Aid Report and documentation of the law enforcement personnel's death or injury are required.

    Specialized Programs Operations Branch - Chafee
    P.O. Box 419027
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027

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  • California Masonic Foundation Scholarship
    Deadline: January 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: California Masonic Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be California residents for at least one year, be current high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA, plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university full-time and demonstrate financial need. There are a number of awards based on residence, career goals and general selection criteria.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1111 California Street
    San Francisco, CA 94108-2284

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  • California Oratorical Contest
    Deadline: February 25
    Amount: $1,500-$18,000
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    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of California

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.

    How to apply: Applications are available by email.

    1601 7th Street
    Sanger, CA 93657

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  • California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation General Scholarship
    Deadline: May 1
    Amount: Up to $4,000
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    Sponsor: California Restaurant Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college undergraduates who are California residents and U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in at least nine credit hours at an accredited institution of higher learning and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students must plan to enroll in two consecutive semesters and have at least 250 hours of work experience in the restaurant industry.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay, copy of curriculum, transcript, proof of work experience and one to three letters of recommendation are required.

    621 Capitol Mall
    Suite 2000
    Sacramento, CA 95814

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  • California State PTA Volunteer Service Scholarship
    Deadline: June 1
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: California State PTA

    Eligibility: Applicants must attend a public California high school, be high school seniors who have served their school and community and be members of the PTA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2327 L Street
    Sacramento, CA 95816-5014

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  • California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarships
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $2,000-$8,000
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    Sponsor: California Association of Winegrape Growers

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are children of vineyard workers who were employed during one of the two seasons prior to application. Waivers are available for children of wine grape growers based on financial need. Applicants must plan to attend any campus of the University of California or California State University systems, or any California community college. Selection criteria include financial need, scholastic ability, community involvement, leadership and/or work history and determination to succeed.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, letter of recommendation and two-page essay are required. SAT or ACT scores are required for students applying for a four-year scholarship.

    1121 L Street
    Suite 304
    Sacramento, CA 95814

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  • CAPED Excellence Scholarship
    Deadline: August 31
    Amount: $1,500
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    Sponsor: California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable disability and demonstrate financial need. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for undergraduates and a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must be taking at least six semester units or four quarter units at a public or private California institution of higher learning.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    19197 Golden Valley Road #521
    Santa Clarita, CA 91387

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  • Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship
    Deadline: April 15
    Amount: $2,500
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    Sponsor: Asian Pacific Community Fund

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas or Washington who are enrolling as first-year students in an accredited four-year college in one of the listed states of residency. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have a household income that falls at or below the low-income level. There is no ethnicity requirement.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1145 Wilshire Boulevard
    Suite 105
    Los Angeles, CA 90017

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  • CDM Constructors Inc. Workforce Development Scholarship
    Deadline: March 7
    Amount: $5,000
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    Sponsor: CDM Constructors Inc. Workforce Development Scholarship

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates or current postsecondary undergraduates who plan to enroll full-time in an eligible undergraduate program at an accredited two-year college or vocational technical school. Students must reside or attend school in one of the following states: Texas, California or Florida. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must enroll in one of the following eligible majors: electrical, automation, instrumentation and controls, cybersecurity or related discipline.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

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  • Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: January 10
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must have any class of radio license, be residents of the ARRL Southwestern Division (Arizona, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego or Santa Barbara), attend a regionally-accredited college or university and study electronics, communications or a related field.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. Completed applications must be submitted by mail, not electronically.

    225 Main Street
    Newington, CT 06111-1494

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  • CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year
    Deadline: March 4
    Amount: $10,000
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    Sponsor: California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrate outstanding athletic performance in a minimum of two years of varsity play in California and exhibit character, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

    How to apply: Applications are available by request.

    CIF State Office
    Attn.: CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year
    4658 Duckhorn Drive
    Sacramento, CA 95834

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  • Clair A. Hill Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $5,000
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    Sponsor: Association of California Water Agencies

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents who are rising juniors or seniors at a participating postsecondary institution located in California. They must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a water resources-related subject and be full-time students enrolled for the entirety of the upcoming school year. Selection is based on professional commitment to the water resources field, academic achievement and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay, transcript and two to three letters of recommendation are required.

    980 9th Street
    Suite 1000
    Sacramento, CA 95814

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  • CTA Cesar E. Chavez and Dolores Huerta Education Award Program
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Up to $550
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    Sponsor: California Teachers Association (CTA)

    Eligibility: A student or group of up to five students must submit an essay or visual piece under the supervision of a teacher or professor who is a member of the CTA. Students may be in kindergarten through high school or in community college. All works must focus on topics such as non-violence and their relationship to Chavez's legacy. Visit the website for a complete list of topics and specific essay and visual arts submission requirements.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    CTA Human Rights Department
    P.O. Box 921
    Burlingame, CA 94011-0921

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  • Dick Griffiths Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: August 31
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability in math and be currently enrolled as a student at a California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Students must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    10073 Valley View Street, #242
    Cypress, CA 90630

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  • Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: California State PTA

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents and high school seniors graduating from a California high school. Students must be a member of their school PTA/PTSA in good standing, or if the high school does not have a PTA/PTSA, a member of a PTA/PTSA in good standing and a council, district or state PTA board member. An essay is required to be submitted on a provided prompt.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2327 L Street
    Sacramento, CA 95816-5014

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  • Emily M. Hewitt and Stephen K. Stocking Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: April 15
    Amount: $3,000
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    Sponsor: Calaveras Big Trees Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited California post-secondary educational institution and must have career goals that are related to communicating and interpreting nature's wonder. Students pursuing degrees in environmental protection, forestry, wildlife and fisheries biology, parks and recreation, park management, environmental law and public policy, environmental art and California history are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on dedication to the ideals of the scholarship and financial need.

    How to apply: Student must submit a statement of personal and career goals, a resume (and portfolio if applicable) and transcripts of all college work completed to date. On the cover page, include your name, address, phone number and college major.

    P.O. Box 1196
    Arnold, CA 95223

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  • First Christian Church of Glendale Scholarship
    Deadline: March 4
    Amount: Up to $1,500
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Verdugos

    Eligibility: Applicants must have resided in the Glendale, La Crescenta, La Canada Flintridge, Montrose, Verdugo City, Sunland or Tujunga area for a minimum of 13 years. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Students must submit an essay explaining their belief in Jesus Christ and their view on what it means to be an American.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    111 East Broadway, Suite 200
    Glendale, CA 91205

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  • Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Up to $2,500
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    Sponsor: California State Fair

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a four-year accredited California institution of higher learning. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a valid California ID.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1600 Exposition Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95815

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  • George Choy Memorial/Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) Scholarship
    Deadline: June 30
    Amount: Up to $1,000
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    Sponsor: Horizons Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants should have at least 25 percent Asian/Pacific Islander ancestry, in the process of applying to or currently attending a college, university or vocational school and reside in one of the nine Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, Sonoma or Solano). Preference is given to those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or who are involved in the LGBT community.

    How to apply: Applications are available by phone.

    550 Montgomery Street
    Suite 700
    San Francisco, CA 94111

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  • Incight Scholarship
    Deadline: April 15
    Amount: $500-$2,500
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    Sponsor: Incight Education

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a documented disability that may include physical, learning or cognitive. Students must also attend a trade school, college or university on a full-time basis. Recipients are placed with internships related to their field of study.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 82056
    Portland, OR 97282

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  • Jack Hughes Education Scholarship
    Deadline: August 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: California Nevada Racquetball Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who will be graduating or college undergraduates. Students must reside in California or Nevada and demonstrate a desire to expand racquetball. Applicants must also be current USAR members.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Terry Rogers, CNRA Scholarship Chairperson
    8317 Divernon Avenue
    Las Vegas, NV 89149

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  • Jackson Laboratory Scholarship
    Deadline: February 15
    Amount: $10,000
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    Sponsor: Jackson Laboratory

    Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Connecticut, Maine or in Sacramento County, California and must be pursuing a degree in biomedicine. Students must receive a nomination from a teacher and have financial need or be first-generation college students. Students must also have a 3.5 GPA and be graduating high school seniors.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Training and Education Office
    600 Main Street
    Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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  • John F. Duffy Scholarship/Grant Program
    Deadline: June 1
    Amount: Up to $5,000
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    Sponsor: California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses, children, stepchildren or adopted children of peace officers who died in the line of duty and are enrolled on the California memorial monument. They must carry no less than six units per quarter or eight units per semester at an accredited college or university, and they must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1700 I Street
    Suite 100
    Sacramento, CA 95811

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  • Kappa Delta Phi
    Deadline: October 2
    Amount: $2,000
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    Sponsor: American Occupational Therapy Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA accredited occupational therapy program. Students must have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific course work. Priority is given to students of Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Attn: Jeanne Cooper
    4720 Montgomery Lane
    Suite 202
    Bethesda, MD 20814

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  • Leadership for Diversity Scholarship
    Deadline: November 7
    Amount: $1,500
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    Sponsor: California School Library Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group attending or planning to attend an accredited library media teacher credential program and plan to work in California for three years after completing the program. Applicants must provide a 250-word statement about their qualifications, career goals, financial situation and commitment to supporting multicultural students and two letters of reference.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6444 E. Spring Street #247
    Long Beach, CA 90815-1553

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  • LEAF Scholarships
    Deadline: April 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: California Landscape Contractors Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited California community college or state university and take a minimum of six credits.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript and three letters of reference are required.

    1491 River Park Drive
    Suite 100
    Sacramento, CA 95815

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  • Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship
    Deadline: October 31
    Amount: Up to $8,000
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    Sponsor: Health Professions Education Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) who are enrolled in or have been accepted into an accredited associate's degree in nursing (ADN) program in the state of California. They must be attending or planning to attend school at least part-time (six or more credits per semester) and must commit to two years of nursing practice in an underserved area of California after graduation. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, personal statement, financial information, two recommendation letters and proof of vocational nurse licensure are required.

    400 R Street
    Suite 460
    Sacramento, CA 95811

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  • Luso-American Education Foundation General Youth Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $1,000-$4,000
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    Sponsor: Luso-American Education Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of California and high school students who are of Portuguese descent with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, or who are taking classes in the Portuguese language with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be enrolled in a college, university, trade or business school and have taken the SAT or ACT. Two letters of recommendation are required.

    How to apply: Applications are available by phone, fax, mail or email.

    P.O. Box 2967
    Dublin, CA 94568

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  • Mark Ando and Ito Family Scholarship
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Far West Athletic Trainers' Association/District 8

    Eligibility: Applicants must be District 8 student members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) who are of Asian descent. They must be enrolled in an undergraduate- or graduate-level athletic training program. Community college applicants and all other applicants must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale. Non-community college undergraduates must be sponsored by a certified athletic trainer and must have junior standing. All applicants must have plans to pursue a career in athletic training. Selection is based on academic merit, extracurricular activities, leadership potential and athletic training achievement.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, an official transcript and a personal essay are required.

    Ned Bergert, Committee Chair

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  • Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: February 28
    Amount: $2,000
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    Sponsor: Travis Credit Union

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on GPA, honors and awards, employment and community service, leadership and extracurricular activities, essay and financial need. Students must plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year college or university full-time or with 12 or more credits or units.

    How to apply: Applications are available online between January 1 and March 5 of each year.

    P.O. Box 2069
    Vacaville, CA 95696

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  • Mega Bank Scholarship
    Deadline: April 15
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: Asian Pacific Community Fund

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in Los Angeles County or Orange County, California with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are enrolling as a first-year student at an accredited four-year institution in California. Students must have a household income at or below the county low-income level. There are no ethnicity requirements.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1145 Wilshire Boulevard
    Suite 105
    Los Angeles, CA 90017

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  • MGMA Western Section Scholarship
    Deadline: April 29
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Medical Group Management Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of one of the MGMA Western Section states, namely Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. They must be undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in a degree program relating to medical practice management (such as public health, business administration or health care administration). Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and supporting materials are required.

    104 Inverness Terrace East
    Englewood, CO 80112-5306

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  • New York Life Award
    Deadline: December 1
    Amount: $2,500
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    Sponsor: Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

    Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) and enter art or writing works exploring personal grief, loss and bereavement. Students may enter work in any of the 28 listed art and writing categories and must include a personal statement of 50 words or more on their work. State scholarships are available to two students from each of the following states: Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and New Mexico, Ohio, and Tennessee.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    557 Broadway
    New York, NY 10012

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  • Northrop Grumman Scholarship
    Deadline: January 31
    Amount: $4,500
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    Sponsor: Society of Women Engineers

    Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students living in each of Maryland's 23 counties, one scholarship for a student living in the city of Baltimore and two scholarships for applicants living in specific counties/communities from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Utah or Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 and a minimum GPA of 3.5.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    130 East Randolph Street
    Suite 3500
    Chicago, IL 60601

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  • Orange County Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation (OCCACCF) Scholarship
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: $5,000
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    Sponsor: Orange County Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating senior from an Orange County or Los Angeles County school and have been admitted to a community college, college or university. Students must also have at least one parent of Chinese descent, have a minimum 3.5 GPA (non-weighted) and a SAT of 1200 or ACT of 27. Applicants must prove financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    78 Bunsen
    Irvine, CA 92618

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  • PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship Program
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: Up to $10,000
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    Sponsor: PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship Program, Scholarship America

    Eligibility: Applicants must be PG&E customers who are either high school seniors, current college students, veterans or adults returning to school studying one of the following STEM related careers: Engineering (electrical, mechanical, computer, industrial or environmental), computer science/information systems, cyber security or environmental sciences. Students must intend to be full-time undergraduate students for the entire upcoming school year working toward their first degree at a PG&E Partner School in California.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    One Scholarship Way
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

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  • Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: June 2
    Amount: Up to $5,000
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    Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current residents of California. Students must be current community college students transferring to a four-year college or university on a part-time or full-time basis with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate service to community or school and financial need. Students must display character qualities such as integrity, compassion and generosity.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2440 W. El Camino Real
    Suite 300
    Mountain View, CA 94040

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  • Samsung@First Scholars
    Deadline: February 29
    Amount: Up to $15,000
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    Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year, undergraduate seniors accepted into a master's program or current master's students. Students must be planning to enroll on a full-time basis in a California, public four-year college or university and declare a major in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) with preference given to computer science and engineering (CISE) and engineering majors. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students enrolling in a school in the greater Bay Area which includes the following counties: Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Solano or Sonoma.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2440 W. El Camino Real
    Suite 300
    Mountain View, CA 94040

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  • Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
    Deadline: February 16
    Amount: $1,500
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    Sponsor: Simon Youth Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical/vocational school full-time. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin, and recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic record, potential to succeed, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and an outside appraisal. Awards are given at every Simon mall in the U.S.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. Only the first 3,000 applications that the organization receives are considered.

    225 W. Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204

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  • Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of California Italian Language Study Grant
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Up to $5000
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    Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California

    Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must also have finished a foreign language course in high school. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.

    Attention: Scholarship Commission
    5051 Mission Street
    San Francisco, CA 94112-3473

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  • Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of College Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $500-$5,000
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    Sponsor: Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of California

    Eligibility: Applicants must be of at least partial Italian ancestry and be enrolled at a college or trade school for the upcoming fall semester. Selection is based upon academic performance, leadership activities, financial need, essay detailing Italian ancestry, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application, personal statement, SAT/PSAT/ACT scores, GPA, record of activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation are required.

    Attention: Scholarship Commission
    5051 Mission Street
    San Francisco, CA 94112-3473

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  • Steve Fasteau Past Presidents' Scholarship
    Deadline: August 31
    Amount: $1,500
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    Sponsor: California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability

    Eligibility: Applicants must be college students with high academic achievement. They must demonstrate leadership and dedication to the advancement of students with disabilities in higher education. Undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and at least six semester units, and graduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least three semester units from a public or private California college or university.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, letter of application, letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcript and proof of enrollment are required.

    19197 Golden Valley Road #521
    Santa Clarita, CA 91387

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  • Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: August 31
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED)

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a verifiable learning disability and be currently enrolled as a student at a California college or university with a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students. Students must have completed at least six semester or eight quarter units as an undergraduate student or three semester or four quarter units as a graduate student.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    10073 Valley View Street, #242
    Cypress, CA 90630

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  • Tang Scholarship
    Deadline: April 17
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Silicon Valley Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be self identified as LGBTQ Asian/Pacific Islanders who are graduates of Bay Area county high schools and are actively involved in the LGBT community. Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited two- or four-year university or graduate school and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2440 W. El Camino Real
    Suite 300
    Mountain View, CA 94040

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  • Usrey Family Scholarship
    Deadline: June 1
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: Horticultural Research Institute

    Eligibility: Applicants must be in an undergraduate or graduate landscape horticulture program or related field at a two or four-year California state university or college. Applicants must also be current, full-time students, academically competitive and have a minimum 2.25 GPA and a minimum 2.7 GPA in the major. Preference is given to applicants who plan to work in the nursery industry after graduation. Applicants must submit applications, cover letters, resumes, transcripts and two recommendation letters.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    80 M Street SE
    Washington, DC 20003

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  • Vocational Nurse Scholarship
    Deadline: February 24
    Amount: Up to $4,000
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    Sponsor: Health Professions Education Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited California vocational nurse (VN) degree program and must be enrolled full-time. They must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher while enrolled in the degree program and must commit to two years of practice in an underserved area of California after graduation. Selection is based on academic merit, stated career goals, community involvement, work experience and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, official transcript, two recommendation letters and financial information are required.

    400 R Street
    Suite 460
    Sacramento, CA 95811

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  • Warren 'Ed' Brown Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $20,000
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be in good academic standing, have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Students must submit a transcript and two letters of recommendation with the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    204 South Oak Street
    Ukiah, CA 95482

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