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
Helen B. and Lewis E. Goldstein ScholarshipJewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Helen B. and Lewis E. Goldstein Scholarship is available to Jewish, high school seniors or graduates. You must be planning to enroll or be already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university, demonstrate a strong academic merit and have financial need in order to be eligible for this... View Scholarship Details |
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Gail Karp Orgell ScholarshipJewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund |
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award $7,000 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship is available to Jewish, female high school senior students who will attend a four-year college or university within California on a full-time basis. To be considered, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, demonstrate financial need, be involved in athletics, and show evidence of consistently practicing the Jewish... View Scholarship Details |
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Ernest Morgan Memorial ScholarshipCentral Minnesota Community Foundation |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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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, 2026 |
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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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California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG)California Student Aid Commission |
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award Up to $4,500 |
deadline June 30, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant (DSIG) is available to undocumented students who demonstrate sufficient financial need (determined by CSAC and verified by their institution), complete a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for the academic year, are active recipients of a Cal Grant A or B award, and complete 300 service... 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 J. and Marijane E. Adams, Jr. ScholarshipAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers Auxiliary, Inc. |
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award $3,000 |
deadline February 13, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe William J. and Marijane E. Adams, Jr. Scholarship is available to sophomore, junior, and senior students majoring in mechanical engineering. You must be an ASME Student Member, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and demonstrate interest in product development and design to be eligible for this award. 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, 2026 |
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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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Donald F. Hastings ScholarshipAmerican Welding Society Foundation, Inc. |
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award $2,500 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Donald F. Hastings Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a minimum four- year bachelor's degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. Priority will be given to welding engineering students who reside in or are attending schools in the states of Ohio or California. Applicants must have at least a GPA... 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 12, 2026 |
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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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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
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Business
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Computer Science
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Sociology
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Biochemistry
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Biology
- Criminology
- Political Science and Government
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Mechanical Engineering
