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
Switzer Environmental FellowshipRobert & Patricia Switzer Foundation |
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award $17,000 |
deadline January 06, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Switzer Environmental Fellowship is available to full - time graduate students with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. You must be enrolled in an accredited institution in California or New England and be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Master's degree candidates must have completed at least one... 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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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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CalCPA Channel Counties Chapter ScholarshipCalifornia Society of Certified Public Accountants |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe CalCPA Channel Counties Chapter Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in accounting. You must be enrolled in a program within the CalCPA Channel Counties' geographical boundaries to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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CalCPA Orange County/Long Beach Chapter ScholarshipCalifornia Society of Certified Public Accountants |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe CalCPA Orange County / Long Beach Chapter Scholarship is available to students attending a university / college within Orange or Long Beach County. You must be pursuing a career in accounting or tax and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also be pursuing an accounting career in the Orange County / Long Beach... 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
- Psychology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Biochemistry
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Political Science and Government
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Environmental Science
- English Language and Literature
- Art
- Child Development
- Pre-Law Studies
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Biology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology