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California Association of Realtors Scholarships

The C.A.R. Scholarship Foundation awards $2,000–$4,000 scholarships to college students pursuing studies in real estate.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
March 25, 2026
Closed
$2,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
4 Award Winners

The Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund

The fund, administered by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, awards up to $5,000 to four community college students in California who will enroll in a four-year college or university program

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
June 4, 2025
Application Deadline
June 3, 2026
Closed
$5,000
4 Award Winners
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$500–$5,000
1 Award Winner

Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Western Regional Chapter

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to students of Korean heritage who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs of their choice at schools in the Western Region.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Graduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Closed
$500–$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$3,000
2,500 Award Winners

California Dream Act Scholarships

The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, students with valid or expired DACA, U visa holders, and students with Temporary Protected Status to receive certain types of financial aid.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Closed
$1,000–$3,000
2,500 Award Winners
Closed
$1,500–$2,500
3 Award Winners

CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

The CAC Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, worth up to $2,500, is open to high schoolers in California to be used at any accredited college or university within 12 months.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 23, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Closed
$1,500–$2,500
3 Award Winners
Closed
$2,500
3 Award Winners

Edna Yelland Minority Scholarship

The California Library Association offers $2,500 to three California minority graduate students pursuing a graduate degree program in library and information science at one of the ALA-accredited universities.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
May 15, 2026
Application Deadline
July 23, 2026
Closed
$2,500
3 Award Winners
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship

The J&Y Law Firm, Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholars Program offers a $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate students or high school graduates.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 30, 2026
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$500–$1,000
10 Award Winners

CCNMA Scholarship

Every year, the CCNMA awards scholarships between $500 and $1,000 to Hispanic students in California to pursue undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
April 30, 2026
Application Deadline
July 30, 2026
Closed
$500–$1,000
10 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$15,000
10 Award Winners

PBWC Scholarship for Young Women

PBWC Scholarship for Young Women awards up to 10 female high school graduates a scholarship from $1,000 to $15,000 to complete their undergraduate studies in their field of choice.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 27, 2027
Closed
$1,000–$15,000
10 Award Winners
Closed
$300–$100
3 Award Winners

Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest

Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest invites applicants aged 14 to 18 from California to enter a poster designing competition. They must highlight job safety and health for teens.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 27, 2027
Closed
$300–$100
3 Award Winners
Closed
$20,000–$50,000
1 Award Winner

Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship

The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors from California pursuing a horticulture major at a recognized college or university in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
Closed
$20,000–$50,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000
28 Award Winners

InspirASIAN Scholarship Program

The InspirASIAN Scholarship Program awards $2,000 to qualifying high school senior and graduate students and undergraduate student in one of 18 states of InspirASIAN Chapter to complete their degrees.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 15, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
Closed
$2,000
28 Award Winners
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$1,000
25 Award Winners

InspirASIAN Scholarships

InspirASIAN National Scholarships and InspirASIAN State Scholarships are annual programs offering $2,000 and $1,000 to selected high school students for college studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
Closed
$1,000
25 Award Winners
Closed
$1,500–$2,750
9 Award Winners

California Farm Bureau Scholarships

The California Farm Bureau Scholarship is an award by the California Farm Bureau to aid undergraduate students in the agricultural field.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
December 15, 2026
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027
Closed
$1,500–$2,750
9 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
30 Award Winners

Graduating High School Senior Scholarship

The California State Graduating High School Senior Scholarship recognizes California-based graduating high school seniors with a history of volunteering in their schools and communities.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2026
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027
Closed
$1,000
30 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
5 Award Winners

LPA Scholarship

LPA, Inc offers scholarships of $5,000 to high school seniors in California and Texas accepted at an accredited institution for a degree program related to design or building industry.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
October 15, 2026
Application Deadline
February 2, 2027
Closed
$5,000
5 Award Winners