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
Vivienne Camp ScholarshipJewish Family and Children's Services |
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award Up to $4,350 |
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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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Association for Women in Architecture Foundation ScholarshipAssociation for Women in Architecture |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline April 05, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Association for Women in Architecture Foundation Scholarship is available to female students who reside or attend school in California. You must be majoring in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and land planning, interior design, environmental design, urban design, or historic preservation to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Association for Women in Architecture Foundation ScholarshipAssociation for Women in Architecture Foundation (AWAF) |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline April 05, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Association for Women in Architecture Foundation Scholarship is available to female students who are majoring in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and land planning, interior design, environmental design, urban design, or historic preservation. To be eligible for this award, you must have completed at least 18 credit hours and be... View Scholarship Details |
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Lisa A. Davidson Memorial ScholarshipSociety of Professional Journalists, Los Angeles Professional Chapter |
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award $1,500 |
deadline April 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Lisa A. Davidson Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time students who are pursuing a degree in journalism at an institution in Los Angeles County, Orange County, or Ventura County, California. View Scholarship Details |
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Pacific Coast Archaeological Society ScholarshipPacific Coast Archaeological Society (PCAS) |
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award $1,000 |
deadline April 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Scholarship is available to upper division students majoring in archaeology or anthropology. You must reside or attend school in California to be eligible for this award. You must also submit an essay and a letter of recommendation from an archaeology or anthropology instructor. 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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Directing Change Student Film ContestEach Mind Matters |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Directing Change Student Film Contest is open to students between the ages of 12 and 25 in California. You must submit a film of no more than 60 seconds related to mental health and / or suicide prevention to be considered for this award. Up to 10 students or youth may be listed on the entry form, however there is no limit on the number of... View Scholarship Details |
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Western Undergraduate Exchange ProgramWestern Interstate Commission for Higher Education |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Western Undergraduate Exchange Program is open to students residing in WICHE states who wish to attend a participating school outside of their state of residence. Participating states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and... View Scholarship Details |
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Veterans Dependents Educational Assistance ProgramCalifornia Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Veterans Dependents Educational Assistance Program is open to the spouses, children or unmarried surviving spouses of a California veteran who was service-connected disabled or who has died of service-related causes. The veteran must have served during a "qualifying war period." This fee waiver must be used at any State of CA Community... View Scholarship Details |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel. 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
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Biology
- Zoology/Animal Biology
- Political Science and Government
- Biochemistry
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Clinical Psychology
- Sociology
- Animal Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Criminology