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First 10 California scholarships:

Amount:
$1000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
August 31
Must be of Hispanic/Latinx origin. Must live in the Sacramento Six-County Regional area: Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yolo, & Yuba counties. Must be employed and have at least 2 years of professional experience. Currently enrolled at an eligible graduate program at a university or accepted at a local leadership program.
Contact:
Mailing Address: 400 Capitol Mall, 9th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 [email protected] 916.486.7700 https://www.sachcc.org/foundation/scholarship/
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
August 31
You are currently an enrolled student at a California college/university. You have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA as an undergraduate student OR a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA as a graduate student at a college/university, Note: some scholarships may require a higher cumulative GPA to apply. Check Eligibility Alerts on the Scholarship Descriptions page for restrictions. You have completed at least 6 semester units or 8 quarter units as an undergraduate student OR 3 semester units or 4 quarter units as a graduate student at a college/university *Note: unofficial transcripts are required for application to verify cumulative GPA and completed units You will be enrolled in classes at a California college/university for Fall Note: Proof of enrollment will be required upon acceptance of award You have a verifiable disability and you are a participating student in your college/university's disability support program/office Note: Disability Certification Form required for application
Contact:
For additional questions, contact [email protected]. www.caped.io/scholarships/
Amount:
$2,500
Awards:
1
Deadline:
August 31st Due to COVID, the S.P.R.O.W.T Scholarship for Women will not be held this year.
The S.P.R.O.W.T. Scholarship is open to female California residents pursuing education at a California higher education institution who meet the following criteria: 1. Student must be a female California resident intending to pursue 2. education at a California college or university Student must be a non-traditional student as defined by the National Center for Education Statistics by meeting one or more of the criteria below: -Delayed enrollment into higher education; -Part-time college student; -Works full time; -Has dependents other than a spouse; -Is a single parent; -Does not have a high school diploma. -Student must complete application form and provide original essay answers. Eligible students may pursue any vocational or degree path of their choosing. All application materials must be submitted by 5PM PDT on August 31, 2018.
Amount:
$1000
Awards:
1
Deadline:
September 1st
The family of Andrew Q. Peschard (Menlo Atherton High School Class of 2017) would like to offer this scholarship in his memory to raise the visibility of a graduating high school senior, in San Mateo County, California, who has demonstrated resiliency in their mental health journey and determination in pursuing a college education.
Amount:
$1000-$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
September 2
Applicants must be in good academic standing at a Southern California medical or osteopathic school and/or be a permanent resident of Southern California in good academic standing at any accredited medical or osteopathic school. Proof of residency may be required.
Contact:
For More Information, contact: [email protected] or (310) 881-2761 Website: www.blackwomenphysicians.org
Amount:
$1000-$3000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
September 9
Open to first, second, or third year law students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership ability, involvement in the Latino community, financial need, and ties to California's Central Valley.
Contact:
La Raza Lawyers Association, Central Valley Chapter. PO Box 748, Fresno CA 93712 www.larazalaw.com If you have any questions or concerns, please contact LRLA Secretary, Marco Aguiar at [email protected].
Amount:
$500-$1000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
September 16
The CCNMA Scholarships, including the Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship, the Frank del Olmo Memorial Scholarship and the George Ramos Memorial Scholarship, are awarded annually to qualified Latino students who are planning to pursue a career in journalism. The scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 per student and are based on several criteria, including: commitment to the field of journalism, scholastic achievement, community awareness and financial need. Students must be enrolled full time for the entire academic year in which they apply. They must also be a California resident or attend an accredited college or university in California. All winners are invited to and recognized at the annual CCNMA Scholarship Banquet.
Contact:
How to obtain a scholarship application form: Provide CCNMA with your name, telephone number, mailing address and e-mail address and we can put you on a mailing list to receive an application form. E-mail requests to: [email protected] or call (213) 740-5263. Or contact CCNMA by mail at: CCNMA Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship USC Annenberg School for Communication 3502 Watt Way, ASC G 38 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281 https://www.ccnma.org/general-1
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
September 21
California Residents Only. Applicant must be a cancer survivor or currently receiving treatment. Scholarships Applicants must be a High School Seniors for the current year 2021 Applicant must submit a copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university of choice. (Pending acceptance of enrollment is allowed. Please update information when received.) Two Letters of Recommendation. A signed statement from applicant's attending physician, verifying applicant's medical history. (Medical information will be kept confidential and will only be reviewed for application consideration.) The applicant must submit a 500-word essay describing, How has my experience with cancer impacted my life? The applicant must complete the scholarship application including a signature. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship recipients must submit a release form stating their photos and success stories can appear on the Friends of Scott website.
Contact:
Please mail your application to: Friends of Scott Foundation Scott Delgadillo College Scholarship Fund 6977 Navajo Rd #168 San Diego, CA 92119 https://www.friendsofscott.org/scholarship
Amount:
$1000
Awards:
1
Deadline:
September 30
You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Amount:
$2,500
Awards:
1
Deadline:
September 30
Be a veteran or active duty member of the U.S. Military service, or a direct dependent (i.e., son, daughter, spouse) Be a high school senior, high school graduate, or registered as undergraduate students at an accredited college or post high school vocational/technical institution. Be a U.S. citizen. Not have previously earned a bachelor's degree from a college or university.