California Scholarships
California scholarships offer students the opportunity to pay for school without, or with very little, student loan debt after graduation. Like the diverse nature of California colleges, awards for students attending school in the Golden State cover the width and breadth of academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and fields of interest.
Many California colleges, both public and private, offer merit aid when admitting students. Applicants will also find California scholarships from outside organizations as well, like charities, businesses, and clubs and organizations.
Searching for scholarships locally, or within the state of California, will provide you with awards that are close to home. To find scholarships by your location, academic interests, community involvement, employment, and more, create a free Fastweb profile.
California College Scholarships
Ernest Morgan Memorial ScholarshipCentral Minnesota Community Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Ernest Morgan Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating students from the following high schools: Apollo, Cathedral, Technical, Area Learning Center, Foley, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St. John's Preparatory, Annandale, Sauk Centre, Holdingford, Albany, Elk RIver, Monticello and Melrose. You must plan to attend a four year college outside... View Scholarship Details |
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PENTA Cares ScholarshipPENTA Cares Foundation |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline March 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe PENTA Cares Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshmen who are attending or planning to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas or an accredited university in Arizona or California. You must be majoring in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, or a related field to be eligible for... View Scholarship Details |
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Vivienne Camp ScholarshipJewish Family and Children's Services |
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award Up to $4,350 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Vivienne Camp Scholarship is awarded to two young Jewish men and two young Jewish women for college or vocational studies at a postsecondary California institution. You must reside in Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo or Sonoma counties in California. You must also demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines vary;... View Scholarship Details |
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William and Marijane E. Adams, Jr. ScholarshipAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers |
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award $3,000 |
deadline February 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe William J. and Marijane E. Adams, Jr. Scholarship is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in mechanical engineering. You must be an American Society of Mechanical Engineers student member, and be enrolled in an ABET accredited college or university in California, Hawaii or Nevada. You must also demonstrate an interest in... View Scholarship Details |
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PG&E Better Together STEM ScholarshipPG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric Company) |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline March 14, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. You must reside and attend school in California, plan to to enroll or be currently enrolled in full‑time undergraduate study at an accredited four (4) year college or university in California or a Historical Black College or University... View Scholarship Details |
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National President’s Non-Traditional ScholarshipAmerican Legion Auxiliary - Department of California |
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award $500 |
deadline March 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe National President’s Non-Traditional Scholarship is available to students who are members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion for the two preceding years. Continuing or re-entry college student are eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Continuing / Re-entry Student ScholarshipAmerican Legion Auxiliary - Department of California |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline March 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Continuing / Re-entry Student Scholarship is open to California residents who will be re-entering or continuing a collegiate education at a California college or university. You or your parent must have served or be serving in the United States Armed Forces during any of the eligible periods listed on the application. View Scholarship Details |
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National President's Scholarship-California DivisionAmerican Legion Auxiliary - Department of California |
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award $500 |
deadline March 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe National President's Scholarship is available to seniors in high school who are the son/daughter of a veteran who served in the armed forces during eligibility periods for membership in The American Legion. You must have served fifty (50) hours of community service, be a resident of the State of California and plan to attend a California... View Scholarship Details |
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Educational Assistance General ScholarshipAmerican Legion Auxiliary - Department of California |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline March 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Educational Assistance General Scholarship is open to students residing in California attending a California college or university. You or your parent must have served or be serving in the United States Armed Forces during any of the eligible periods listed on the application. View Scholarship Details |
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CCNMA Latino Journalists of California ScholarshipCalifornia Chicano News Media Association |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline October 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe CCNMA Latino Journalists of California Scholarship is available to Latino students who reside or attend school in California. You must be pursuing a degree in journalism to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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California Colleges
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University of California-Los Angeles
Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition |
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University of California-Berkeley
Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition |
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University of Southern California
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,446 average out-state tuition; $60,446 average in-state tuition |
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Stanford University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,473 average out-state tuition; $55,473 average in-state tuition |
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University of California-San Diego
Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition |
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University of California-Irvine
Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition |
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California State University-Long Beach
Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition |
Popular Majors in California
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Psychology
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Biochemistry
- Computer Science
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Biology
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Political Science and Government
- Graphic Design
- Business
- Engineering
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Civil Engineering
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician