California scholarships in our directory come from community foundations: the San Diego Foundation, the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation for the Bay Area. Several use one shared application for many local awards, often open once a year, so check each listing for who it serves and how to apply.
Community FoundationUS · California100-999 scholarshipsFree
San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program for San Diego County students, with a Common Scholarship Application covering more than a hundred opportunities.
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San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program for San Diego County students, with a Common Scholarship Application covering more than a hundred opportunities.
Start with the community foundation for your area. Our directory lists California foundations in San Diego, San Luis Obispo County and Silicon Valley, each serving students from its own region.
Do I need a separate application for each award?
Often not. The San Diego and San Luis Obispo County foundations each use one application that reaches many local scholarships during a yearly window.
Can students who are not citizens apply?
Some can. Silicon Valley Community Foundation lists awards for non-citizen and re-entry students, with filters for student level, region and award type. Check each award's rules.
Do these sites cost money?
The California sources on this page are labeled Free, which means their scholarships were viewable without paying. Each listing shows its price label, so check it before you sign up anywhere.