The great thing about college scholarships is that students can not only apply for free money for college, there are a variety to submit to. That means even more students have the opportunity to possibly receive the funding they need to achieve their higher education goals.
There are scholarships awarded based on financial need, merit/academics, special skills, religious affiliation and even those specifically for individuals of different ethnic/racial backgrounds. Among these category-specific scholarships, there are also those available based the state a student resides in.
Below are scholarships students living in the state of California could possibly be eligible for:
Dr. Mary Finegold Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Who is Eligible: Female, senior level students scheduled to graduate from a high school located in the Palo Alto, California area.
Number of Awards Given: N/A
Relevant Majors of Study: Science
Additional Info: Female applicants must plan on earning a 4-year degree in the field of Science. Strong/preferred candidates are those that have demonstrable experience dealing with a financial hardship and/or who have not allowed negative gender stereotypes to limit their goals and abilities.
Dean Children Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $50,000
Who is Eligible: All undergraduate students
Number of Awards Given: 1
Relevant Majors of Study: Education
Additional Info: This particular scholarship is only available to students that reside in Kern, Santa Barbara, Orange, San Luis Obispo, Riverside, San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino.
San Francisco Foundation Jackson/Phelan Award
Amount: $2,000
Who is Eligible: All students
Number of Awards Given: 2
Relevant Majors of Study: Literature, Drama, Humanities, Theater, English, Secondary Education
Additional Info: N/A
CAR (California Association of Realtors) Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $1,000 for students attending a 2-year school and $2,000 for students enrolled at a 4-year college/university.
Who is Eligible: All students that are residents of California or who have been a legal resident of California for at least one (1) year prior to submission.
Number of Awards Given: Varies
Relevant Majors of Study: Real Estate
Additional Info: Applicants must have a valid California driver’s license or California ID card and maintain a minimum 2.6 GPA. Students with proven financial need receive preference. Additionally, applicants must be currently taking at least 6 units in college, as well as completed a minimum of 12 units prior to submission. The CAR Scholarship Foundation award is renewable.
James A. Scatena Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Who is Eligible: All undergraduates
Number of Awards Given: 1
Relevant Majors of Study: Open to all majors
Additional Information: Applicants must be of Italian heritage.
California Auxiliary Gift Scholarship
Amount: $800
Who is Eligible: All students who have at least one parent that is a veteran.
Number of Awards Given: 5
Relevant Majors of Study: Open to all majors
Additional Information: N/A
Carol Marks Scholarship
Amount: $300
Who is Eligible: Students that are affiliated with the American Legion or veterans
Number of Awards Given: 1
Relevant Majors of Study: Technical and Vocational
Additional Information: N/A
California Farm Bureau Scholarship
Amount: $1,250
Who is Eligible: All students that are residents of California
Number of Awards Given: Varies
Relevant Majors of Study: Home Economics and Agriculture
Additional Information: N/A
