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

Bullet	name	award	deadline
Vivienne Camp Scholarship Jewish Family and Children's Services	Up to $4,350	Varies	See Details
Description The 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
	Vivienne Camp Scholarship Jewish Family and Children's Services
	award Up to $4,350		deadline Varies
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Description The 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
Sacramento Republic FC Pride Month Scholarship Sacramento Republic FC	$1,000	May 25, 2025	See Details
Description The Sacramento Republic FC Pride Month Scholarship is available to LGBTQ+ high school senior students who intend to enroll in a four-year college, university, or a California Community College. Currently enrolled California community college students are eligible as well. To be considered for this award, you must live in the Sacramento,... View Scholarship Details
	Sacramento Republic FC Pride Month Scholarship Sacramento Republic FC
	award $1,000		deadline May 25, 2025
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Description The Sacramento Republic FC Pride Month Scholarship is available to LGBTQ+ high school senior students who intend to enroll in a four-year college, university, or a California Community College. Currently enrolled California community college students are eligible as well. To be considered for this award, you must live in the Sacramento,... View Scholarship Details
KASF Western Region Scholarship Korean American Scholarship Foundation	Up to $5,000	June 30, 2025	See Details
Description The KASF Western Region Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students who are of Korean heritage. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and attend school in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or Washington to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details
	KASF Western Region Scholarship Korean American Scholarship Foundation
	award Up to $5,000		deadline June 30, 2025
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Description The KASF Western Region Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students who are of Korean heritage. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and attend school in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or Washington to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details
CCNMA Latino Journalists of California Scholarship California Chicano News Media Association	Up to $1,000	October 20, 2025	See Details
Description The 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
	CCNMA Latino Journalists of California Scholarship California Chicano News Media Association
	award Up to $1,000		deadline October 20, 2025
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Description The 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
Directing Change Student Film Contest Each Mind Matters	Up to $1,000	Varies	See Details
Description The 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
	Directing Change Student Film Contest Each Mind Matters
	award Up to $1,000		deadline Varies
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Description The 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
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education	Varies	Varies	See Details
Description The 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
	Western Undergraduate Exchange Program Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
	award Varies		deadline Varies
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Description The 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
Veterans Dependents Educational Assistance Program California Department of Veterans Affairs	Varies	Varies	See Details
Description The 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
	Veterans Dependents Educational Assistance Program California Department of Veterans Affairs
	award Varies		deadline Varies
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Description The 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
Intel PhD Fellowship Program Intel Foundation	Varies	Varies	See Details
Description The 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
	Intel PhD Fellowship Program Intel Foundation
	award Varies		deadline Varies
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Description The 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
Fiat Lux Scholarship University of California, Berkeley	Varies	Varies	See Details
Description The Fiat Lux Scholarship is available to freshmen who graduated from one of the partner high schools and who attended a partner high school in California for at least three years enrolled to attend UCLA. You must be from an underrepresented population or first-generation college students, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens (California Dream... View Scholarship Details
	Fiat Lux Scholarship University of California, Berkeley
	award Varies		deadline Varies
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Description The Fiat Lux Scholarship is available to freshmen who graduated from one of the partner high schools and who attended a partner high school in California for at least three years enrolled to attend UCLA. You must be from an underrepresented population or first-generation college students, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens (California Dream... View Scholarship Details
Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion American Legion Auxiliary - Department of California	Varies	March 16, 2026	See Details
Description The Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award is available to California students who have consecutive membership as a Junior for three years and are current with membership in the American Legion Auxiliary. You must be a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of an Air Forces veteran. You must also currently be in high school and... View Scholarship Details
	Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award - American Legion American Legion Auxiliary - Department of California
	award Varies		deadline March 16, 2026
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Description The Past Department Presidents' Junior Scholarship Award is available to California students who have consecutive membership as a Junior for three years and are current with membership in the American Legion Auxiliary. You must be a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of an Air Forces veteran. You must also currently be in high school and... View Scholarship Details

California Colleges

University of California-Los Angeles

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

University of California-Berkeley

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

University of Southern California

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,446 average out-state tuition; $60,446 average in-state tuition

Stanford University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,473 average out-state tuition; $55,473 average in-state tuition

University of California-San Diego

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

University of California-Irvine

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

California State University-Long Beach

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

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