Merit scholarship: strategies & opportunities
What is a merit scholarship
Merit scholarships are a type of gift aid that help pay for college by rewarding talent. Most merit based scholarships go to students who stand out with strong academics. Recipients of a merit scholarship may be high academic achievers or have strong athletic, artistic or other skills and values. Eligible students must also show a desire to serve the community or leadership skills.
Some merit scholarships also may look at financial need. But most of the time accomplishments and academic excellence are the primary factors to win a scholarship. Check out more details here.
Some merit scholarships also may look at financial need. But most of the time accomplishments and academic excellence are the primary factors to win a scholarship. Check out more details here.
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Popular Merit Scholarships (curated)
Engineering Scholarships
Engineering students seek financial aid from conventional sources like stalwart federal programs: Pell Grants and Direct Student Loans, but additional financial assistance is often required to meet the costs of higher education. State-specific financial aid helps bridge the affordability gap for college students across the country; including engineering majors. And privately funded education initiatives from corporations and industry groups provide career-specific college tuition aid.
Who you are, and where you go to school are relevant financial aid concerns, but what you study is equally important. STEM subjects – those relating to science, technology, engineering and math – provide fertile ground for targeted career-centric student aid. Grants and scholarships for the best and brightest talent drive these forward-thinking fields. Engineering scholarships are usually tied to academic performance, but other applicant characteristics are also used to determine who earns the awards. Your background, location, civic engagement, marital status, and a host of other factors can be used to open financial aid doors within engineering education.
Who you are, and where you go to school are relevant financial aid concerns, but what you study is equally important. STEM subjects – those relating to science, technology, engineering and math – provide fertile ground for targeted career-centric student aid. Grants and scholarships for the best and brightest talent drive these forward-thinking fields. Engineering scholarships are usually tied to academic performance, but other applicant characteristics are also used to determine who earns the awards. Your background, location, civic engagement, marital status, and a host of other factors can be used to open financial aid doors within engineering education.
Merit Scholarships List
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2 | 10,000 Degrees Childcare Scholarship | Scholarships for students that are residents of Marin county who are working towards their first bachelor's degree, demonstrate financial need, and have children under the age of 11 in a licensed child care facility. | March | AB540, General |
3 | 10,000 Degrees Sonoma County Scholarships | Scholarships for residents of Sonoma County. | March | General |
4 | 10,000 Degrees Undergraduate Scholarship | Full-time students with financial need who are enrolled in a program leading to their first bachelor's degree. | October | AB540, General |
5 | 180 Medical Scholarship | U.S. citizens who will attend full time in the fall. Applicants must be under a doctor's care for spina bifida, a spinal cord injury, transverse myelitis, a condition causing a neurogenic bladder, or an ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy). | June | Disability |
6 | AAPG Foundation | Active US Military service members or honorably discharged veterans pursuing a geoscience undergraduate field and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater. | May | Military |
7 | Addiction Awareness Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
8 | Adobe Design Circle Scholarship | Scholarships for high school seniors and current undergraduates who plan to enter product design or experience design-related careers, and are aged 25 or younger. Applications are encouraged from candidates including, but not limited to: racial or ethnic minorities, females, those who identify as LGBTQ+, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. | March | Disability, Gender, International Students, Multicultural |
9 | Alexander Graham Bell Scholarships | High school and undergraduate students with a bilateral hearing loss that is moderately severe to profound that was documented prior to the applicant's fourth birthday. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater, or the international equivalent. | March | Disability, International Students |
10 | Alliance for Women in Media Loreen Arbus Scholarship | Scholarships for a female student that has been impacted by a disability and is pursuing a media career. | May | Disability |
11 | Alliance for Women in Media Scholarships | Scholarships for female students pursuing a media career in areas such as cable, television, radio, digital media, publishing, journalism, advertising, production or creative design. | May | Gender, International Students |
12 | Alpha Kappa Alpha | Must be enrolled full-time with a 3.0 or greater GPA with demonstrated community service and involvement. | April | General |
13 | American Association of Japanese Women | Female students enrolled in a California college in her junior or senior year during receipt of scholarship. Student must be a contributor to improved U.S. - Japan relations and cultural exchanges. | February | Gender |
14 | American Association of Railroad Superintendents - Frank J. Richter Scholarship | Undergraduate students entering their sophomore year or above with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above. Preference is given to those enrolled in a transportation field. | July | General, International Students |
15 | American Association of University Women | For women from Amador county. | March | Gender |
16 | American Association on Health and Disability | Full time junior and senior students who are U.S. citizens or legal residents with a disability. | November | Disability |
17 | American Chemical Society | African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian students with financial need who are planning a career in the chemical sciences. Must be enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | March | Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
18 | American Council of Engineering Companies | Students majoring in engineering or land surveying with a GPA of 3.0 or greater, who will enter their junior year or above in the fall. | January | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
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20 | American Indian College Fund | American Indian/Alaska Native students who are U.S. citizens enrolled full time with a GPA of 2.0 or greater and are registered as a member of a federal or state recognized tribe or a descendant of a grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. | May | Multicultural |
21 | American Indian Education Fund | American Indian and Alaska Native students with a 2.0 or greater GPA. | April | Multicultural |
22 | American Indian Science and Engineering Society | American Indian and Alaska Native students majoring in the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources, or mathematics. | March, December | Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
23 | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Scholarships | Multiple scholarships for current sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are current AIAA members. | January | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
24 | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Students majoring in accounting. | April | Business and Finance |
25 | American Muscle Automotive Scholarship | Graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates pursuing an automotive themed major. | June, October | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
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27 | American Society for Enology and Viticulture | Students entering their junior year or higher with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater and a major emphasizing enology, viticulture, or a science pertinent to the wine and grape industry. Applicants may reside in Canada, Mexico, or the United States. | March | Agricultural, International Students |
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29 | American Society of Civil Engineers | Scholarships for undergraduate students in any civil engineering discipline that are ASCE members in good standing. | February | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
30 | American Society of Naval Engineers | Engineering students with an interest in naval engineering who are entering their final year of undergraduate study or will be entering graduate school. | March | Military, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
31 | American Welding Society Foundation | Students majoring in welding engineering, civil engineering, or related fields. | March | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
32 | Amgen Scholar Program | Summer research opportunity for science, biomedical, or biotechnology students to prepare for scientific careers. | February | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
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34 | Anthony Vecchio Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | April | Outside Essay Scholarships |
35 | Archaelogical Institute of America | $1,000 scholarships for junior and senior students to participate in arachaelogical fieldwork abroad for the first time. | March | Study Abroad |
36 | Armenian Educational Benevolent Union | Scholarships for students of Armenian descent who are enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and demonstrate financial need. | June | Multicultural |
37 | Army Emergency Relief Fund | Funding for army families. | April | Military |
38 | Ashley Soulé Conroy Foundation | Undergraduates entering their sophomore year or above that will study abroad in Fall or Spring, have financial need, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | June, October | Study Abroad |
39 | Asian American Artchitects/Engineers Association | Asian American students pursuing a career in architecture, engineering, or construction who demonstrate involvement and service to the Asian-Pacific Islander community. | May | Multicultural |
40 | Asian and Pacific Islander Scholarship | Asian and Pacific Island students with a 2.7 GPA or greater. | January | Multicultural |
41 | Association for the Advancement of Cost Accounting | Students majoring in business, engineering, or computer science with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | February | Business and Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
42 | Association of California Water Agencies | For students pursuing water resources degrees including (but not limited to) agriculture, engineering, environmental studies, and public administration. | March | Agricultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
43 | Association of Certified Fraud Examiners | Students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year with a major or minor in accounting, business administration, finance or criminal justice and a demonstrated desire to pursue a career in an anti-fraud profession. | January | Business and Finance |
44 | Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners | Undergraduate students enrolled half time or greater with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Applicants must intend a career in forensic science and be majoring in a natural, physical, or biological science. | April | International Students, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
45 | Association on American Indian Affairs | Native American and Alaska Native students enrolled in a tribe and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. | July | Multicultural |
46 | Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships | Students interested in an automotive career with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | June | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
47 | Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Scholarships | Scholarships for female students who are North American citizens that have a passion for a career in the automotive industry. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. | January | Gender, International Students |
48 | AXA Achievement Scholarship | High school seniors who are U.S. citizens or legal residents who demonstrate ambition and drive, determination, as well as respect for self, family and community. | December | General |
49 | Ayn Rand Institute | Applicants must complete an essay. | January | International Students, Outside Essay Scholarships |
50 | BA Rudolph - Public Service Scholarship | Female students entering their junior or senior year who will participate in an internship in the Washington DC metropolitan area during the summer. Internships must take place between May 1st and September 30th and focus on government, public service, non-profit endeavors, or women's rights. | April | Gender |
51 | BA Rudolph - STEM Scholarship | Female students entering their junior or senior year who will participate in an internship in a STEM field during the summer. Internships must take place between May 1st and September 30th and must be full-time (at least 30 hours per week). | April | Gender, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
52 | Baer Reintegration Scholarship | Students who are U.S. citizens with a documented diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder who are currently receiving medical treatment for the illness and are actively involved in rehabilitative or reintegrative efforts. | January | Disability |
53 | Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women | Applicants must complete an essay. | March, June, September | Outside Essay Scholarships |
54 | Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship | Pell grant recipients who wish to study abroad. | March, October | Study Abroad |
55 | Berto Diaz Engineering Scholarship | High school seniors who will enter a mechanical engineering degree program in the fall. | March | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
56 | Beyond the Boroughs | Low income students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. | March | General |
57 | Bill H. James Scholarship for Aspiring African-American Engineers | Scholarships for African-American/Black (non-Hispanic) U.S. citizens pursuing engineering at a university in California who will enter their junior or senior year or graduate school in the following academic year, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater. | April | Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
58 | Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship | High school seniors of African descent with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater and financial need. Applicants must plan to major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs. | April | Business and Finance, Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
59 | BMO Capital Markets Lime Scholarship | Current undergraduate students with a visible or invisible disability who are pursuing degrees in business, engineering, math, physics, statistics, or a related discipline and intend on a career in financial services. | September | Business and Finance, Disability, International Students, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
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61 | Brown & Caldwell Minority Scholarship | Junior and senior African American, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific American or Alaska Native students with a 3.0 or greater GPA with declared majors in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences. | April | Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
62 | Bryan Cameron Education Foundation | High school seniors with an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.7 or greater, with broad extracurricular involvements, leadership qualities, and have demonstrated active participation in community service or civic activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. | May, September | General |
63 | Buenas Opiniones Latino Student Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates of Hispanic heritage with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | January, August | Multicultural |
64 | Burger King McLamore Foundation | High school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. | December | General |
65 | Business Plan Writing Contest | Scholarships for college students aged 17-35 who submit a business plan focusing on an eligible topic area. | September | Business and Finance |
66 | California 4-H Youth Scholarships | High School seniors and current undergraduates between the ages of 16 and 25 who were enrolled in the California 4-H Youth Development Program at the time of high school graduation. | August | General |
67 | California Association of Collectors | California high school seniors. | June | General |
68 | California Association of Realtors Scholarship | Current California undergraduates who are committed to entering a real estate career, have completed real estate coursework, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. | April | General |
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70 | California Council of the Blind Scholarship | Scholarships for California residents who are legally blind. | May | Disability |
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72 | California Federation of Republican Women President Ronald Reagan Scholarship | Scholarship for a registered Republican woman who is a resident of California. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have completed two years of college and are majoring in political science, communication, or directed toward law. | September | Gender |
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74 | California Grocers Association Scholarships | High school seniors and current undergraduates who are CGA member employees or children of CGA member employees. | January, February, March, April | General |
75 | California Homebuilding Association Scholarship | Scholarships for California residents enrolled in a building industry related curriculum, who plan a future career within the California homebuilding industry, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | April | General |
76 | California Scottish Rite Foundation | Scholarships for undergraduate California residents aged 17-25. Applicants must be enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater studying medicine, engineering, forestry, or public school administration. | February | General, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
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78 | California Tour Guide Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
79 | California Transportation Foundation | Many programs available for students interested in transportation. | February, March, April, June, July, September, November, December | General, International Students, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
80 | California Water Service Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates that live in one of Cal Water's service areas, are a minimum of 16 years of age, and plan to enroll full-time in the upcoming academic year. | June | General |
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82 | California-Hawaii Elks Association Undergraduate Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Scholarships for high school seniors that are U.S. citizens and are residents of California or Hawaii. Applicants must have a physical, neurological, visual or hearing impairment, and/or speech-language disorder. | March | Disability |
83 | Cancer for College Scholarships | Current and former cancer patients or amputees. | January | Disability |
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85 | Canfit | African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, or Latino/Hispanic students majoring in nutrition or physical education and who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. | March | Multicultural |
86 | Caring.com | Applicants must complete an essay. | June, December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
87 | CASA Education Foundation Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates who are California residents pursuing a degree in engineering, environmental science, public administration, or a related field who will serve the environmental community. | April | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
88 | Center for Cyber Safety and Education Scholarships | Current undergraduates working towards a degree with a focus on cybersecurity. Applicants may be a citizen of any country and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater. | February, March, April, December | International Students, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
89 | Chairish Design Your Future Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students from all majors are eligible, but preference is given to applicants from design and engineering related fields. The scholarship is open to students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds including, but not limited to, students from racial minorities, first generation, women pursuing a degree in a STEM field, and students with disabilities. | January, June | Disability, Gender, General, Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
90 | Chairish Interior Design & Architecture Scholarship | Current undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are majoring in a design related field (architecture, interior design, landscape design/architecture, industrial design, engineering, etc.) | January, June | General, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
91 | Charles P. Lake - Rain for Rent Scholarship | For current undergraduates who are U.S. citizens, have cumulative GPA's of 3.0 or greater, and have majors in agriculture, engineering, or construction management. Application Here | May | Agricultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
92 | Cheap Auto Insurance | Applicants must complete an essay. | March, October | Outside Essay Scholarships |
93 | Chicana/Latina Foundation | Female Chicana/Latina students from Northern California with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. | April | AB540, Gender, Multicultural |
94 | Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund | High school seniors and current undergraduates who are the immediate family member of either an active duty, retired, or reserve Chief Petty Officer. | April | Military |
95 | Chief Warrant Officer John A. Keller Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates who are dependent sons or daughters of a Chief Warrant in good standing, or who was in good standing at the time of their death. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater. | March | Military |
96 | Chinese American Institute of Engineers and Scientists Scholarship | Scholarships for U.S. citizens and permanent residents in engineering or science fields who will enter their junior year or above and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Applicants must also demonstrate community service leadership skills. | April | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
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98 | Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organization | Students who will be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year with a 3.75 or greater GPA. | April | General |
99 | Coast Guard Exchange Scholarship | High school seniors who are dependents of Coast Guard active duty, reserve, and military retired members, current civilian NAF and APF employees, and current Coast Guard Auxiliarists. | February | Military |
100 | Cobell Scholarship | Scholarships for full-time American Indian or Alaska Native students who demonstrate financial need. | March, April, May | Multicultural |
101 | Coca Cola Scholars Foundation | Four year scholarships for entering first year students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, or humanitarian parolees. | October | General |
102 | Community Foundation for Monterrey County | Scholarships for students from Monterrey County. | March, April, May | General |
103 | COMTO of Northern California Scholarship Program | Scholarships for underrepresented students who are interested in transportation careers. | November | Multicultural |
104 | Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada Engineering Scholarship | Current undergraduate students who study concrete masonry. | March | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
105 | Congressional Black Caucus Foundation | African-American students pursuing careers in a variety of fields. | April | Multicultural |
106 | Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute | For Latino students who perform public service and will continue with future civic engagement. | May | Multicultural |
107 | Consulate-General of Japan Scholarship | Scholarships to support 1 year of study of Japanese language and culture in Japan | February | Study Abroad |
108 | Contra Costa Association of Realtors Scholarship | Contra Costa county students entering their sophomore year or above with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and are studying real estate, finance, or business. | April | Business and Finance |
109 | Coos County Master Gardener Association | Coos County (OR) residents studying plant related fields including: agriculture, biology, botany, biochemistry, entomology, forestry, horticulture, or landscape design. | April | Agricultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
110 | Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation | Undergraduate Silver or Gold Award Girl Scouts to study abroad in any country. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | May | Study Abroad |
111 | Corporate Finance Institute Scholarship | Students in any undergraduate year with financial need who are studying business or finance, and plan to improve the lives of others through their career. | March, November | Business and Finance |
112 | Corvias Foundation | Spouses or graduating high school children of active duty service members stationed at: Aberdeen Proving Ground; Forts: Bragg, Meade, Polk, Riley, Rucker, Sill; Air Force Bases: Edwards, Eglin, Eilson, McConnell, Seymour Johnson; or Hurlburt Field. Children must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 or greater. | February | Military |
113 | County Engineers Association of California | $2,000 scholarships for upper division students working towards a Civil Engineering or Land Surveying Degree. Must have demonstrated need and involvement in outside engineering activities. | June | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
114 | CREW Network Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships for female students planning careers in the commercial real estate industry. Applicants must be full-time juniors or seniors in the upcoming academic year, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and be a citizen of the United States or Canada. | April | Gender, International Students |
115 | Critical Language Scholarship | 8 week intensive language summer study abroad program for one of 15 critical languages through the U.S. Department of State. Study takes place at a specified site in a country where spoken language is spoken. Languages include: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. | November | Study Abroad |
116 | Crystal Group Innovation Scholarship | Scholarships are available for full-time undergraduate students entering their junior year or above who are pursuing a business or engineering major and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | March | Business and Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
117 | Custody X Change Single Parent Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | April, August, December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
118 | Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation | U.S. citizens with cystic fibrosis. Scholarships are awarded based on educational performance, personal achievement, and financial need. | March | Disability |
119 | Daughters of American Agriculture | Must be a female farmer or rancher, or the wife, daughter or other close relative of a farmer, rancher or other person employed in agriculture. Applicant must have financial need and a knowledge of or work experience in agriculture. | March | Agricultural, Gender |
120 | Daughters of the American Revolution | Variety of scholarships for DAR members. | February | General |
121 | Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund | For active participants in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity, or other progressive issues. | March | AB540, International Students |
122 | Deana's Wish Memorial Scholarship | Applicants who have been diagnosed with or who have an immediate family member who have been affected by esophageal or stomach cancer. Must be a U.S. citizen entering or continuing college student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | March | Disability |
123 | Degree Directory | Business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, and entrepreneurship majors. | April | Business and Finance |
124 | Design Build Institute of America | Construction, engineering, architecture, and design majors with a 2.7 GPA or greater who submit a design project proposal. | April | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
125 | Design Thinking Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | July, December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
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127 | Diabetes Scholars Foundation | Incoming first year students with Type 1 diabetes. | April | Disability |
128 | Diversity Network Summer Scholarship | $1000 summer study abroad scholarships for any country. Applicants must have a 2.75 or greater cumulative GPA. Economically disadvantaged, African-American/Black, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, multiracial/ethnic or Indigenous/Native-American, students with disabilities and first generation college undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to apply. | April | Study Abroad |
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130 | Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting Scholarship | Female students planning a careers as accounting or finance professionals who are U.S. citizens that demonstrate financial need. | April | Business and Finance, Gender |
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132 | El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | El Dorado county (CA) residents studying earth sciences or lapidary arts. | May | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
133 | Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics | Juniors and seniors who will write about an ethical issue. | January | AB540, General, International Students |
134 | Eligible to Learn Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | July | Outside Essay Scholarships |
135 | Elizabeth Nash Foundation | U.S. citizens with cystic fibrosis. Scholarships are awarded based on scholastic record, character, demonstrated leadership, service to CF related causes and the broader community, and financial need. | April | Disability |
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137 | Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship for Ceramic Arts | Upper division undergraduate students with two or more years of art education and an interest in ceramic arts. Applicants must be residents of or students in Oregon or Northern California. | May | General, International Students |
138 | Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship | Upper division students pursuing degrees in environmental protection, forestry, wildlife and fisheries biology, parks and recreation, park management, environmental law and public policy, environmental art, and California history. | April | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
139 | Entertainment Software Association Scholarship | Applicants must be female or minority students who are U.S. citizens with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater and pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts. | April | Gender, Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
140 | Environment Litigation Group Cancer Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates that are at least 18 years old and U.S. citizens with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and have had a parent, sibling, or other immediate family member battling cancer. | July | Disability |
141 | Eugene & Thora Chin Scholarship | Asian/Pacific Islander heritage students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or greater or a cumulative high school GPA of 4.0. Preference is given to students with financial need. | March | Multicultural |
142 | Explore the World Scholarship | Ninety-eight (98) scholarships of $2,000 each are available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents between 18 and 30 years of age who are current or former Pell grant recipients and live in select metropolitan areas. | March | Study Abroad |
143 | Extreme Terrain Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates pursuing a degree in environmental studies, ecology, land use, earth and atmosphere sciences, sustainable land management, environmental biology, or sustainable agricultural systems. | June, October | Agricultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
144 | Floyd Mayweather Jr. Advancement of Women in Sport and Entertainment Scholarship | Female students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year, or entering their first year of graduate school. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with financial need and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater. Applicants must also be majoring in the public relations, communications, media studies, marketing, or journalism fields with a desire to work in the sports or entertainment industries. | June, November | Business and Finance, Gender |
145 | Folds of Honor Scholarship | Spouse or dependent of service member who has been killed or disabled with a service connected disability, current POW or MIA, or who has received a Purple Heart Medal. | March | Disability, Military |
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149 | Ford Family Foundation - Opportunity Program | Residents of Siskiyou County, CA who are single parents with custody of dependent children and are the head of their household. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, be enrolled full-time towards a first bachelor's degree, and have financial need. | March | General |
150 | Ford Family Foundation - ReStart Program | Siskiyou County, CA residents that are at least 25 years old, seeking a first bachelor's degree, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and are enrolled full-time. Must demonstrate financial need by filing a FAFSA. | March | General |
151 | Ford Family Foundation - Scholars Program | Graduating high school seniors or community college transfer students who are residents of Siskiyou County, CA, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and will enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program. Financial need is considered, so applicants must complete the FAFSA by the deadline. | March | General |
152 | Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship | U.S. citizens who are enrolled in IT related degree programs and will be entering their junior year in the fall after the year of application. Applicants must hold a minimum GPA of 3.2 and be able to pass medical and security clearances and suitability requirements. Fellows receive up to $37,500 annually and full-funding for two summer internships. | February | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
153 | FormSwift Scholarship Program | High school seniors and current undergraduates who submit a business plan or business infographic about one of the suggested topics. | March, June, September, December | Business and Finance |
154 | Foundation for Rural Service | High school seniors with an interest in returning to a rural community upon graduation. | February | General |
155 | Fouroutan Foundation | U.S. Citizens or legal residents currently residing in California who are first generation immigrants to the United States (preference given to Iranian applicants). Applicants must be first year or transfer students with a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA and be enrolled full-time. | May | Multicultural |
156 | Frank M. and Gertrude R. Doyle Foundation | Graduates of either the Huntington Beach Union High School District, Huntington Beach Adult High School, Washoe County School District, or Washoe Adult High School. | February | General |
157 | Frederic and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Foundation Scholarship Fund | Undergraduate students majoring in Fine Art (watercolor emphasis), Art History or Museum Studies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents, be 18 years or older and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | May | General |
158 | Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund | High School seniors and current undergraduates under the age of 26 who are the dependent sons or daughters of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has become permanently disabled as a result of an operational training mission or training accident, was killed in action, or has been classified as POW or MIA. | July | Military |
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160 | Fund for Education Abroad | 20 scholarships of up to $10,000 each available to study abroad. Applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents, or DACA students. | January | AB540, Study Abroad |
161 | Fund for Education Abroad Rainbow Scholarship | $10,000 scholarship for a deserving LQBTQI student who aims to participate in a high-quality, rigorous education abroad program. | January | Multicultural |
162 | Gates Millennium Scholars | African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American students who receive Pell grants and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater. | January | Multicultural |
163 | Generation Study Abroad - New Zealand | Awards of up to $2,000 to study abroad in New Zealand. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. | April, December | Study Abroad |
164 | Gilman-McCain Scholarship | Scholarships for dependent children of active duty military members in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard to study or intern abroad. Applicants must receive some form Title IV federal financial aid at the time of application. | March, October | Military, Study Abroad |
165 | Gladys Carol Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduate U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled full time in a STEM field with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or greater and financial need. | March | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
166 | Golden 1 Credit Union Scholarship | Scholarships for credit union members or dependents of credit union members with active community service and extracurricular activities with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | January | General |
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168 | Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship | High school seniors who have served their communities and have financial need. Must be from one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, or Yolo. | November | AB540, General |
169 | Google Anita Borg Scholarship | Full-time female students pursuing a computer science, computer engineering, or closely related degree. Must have strong academic performance, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to computer science and technology. | December | Gender, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
170 | Google Lime Scholars | Full time students with visible or invisible disabilities pursuing a computer science, computer engineering, or closely related degree. Must have strong academic performance, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to computer science and technology. | December | Disability, International Students, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
171 | Government Finance Officers Association | Candidates for these scholarships should have a superior record of academic achievement and/or job performance and show promise of completion of their studies at a high level of performance. In addition, candidates should have plans to pursue a career in state or local government finance. | January | Business and Finance, International Students |
172 | Graydon & Myrth Fox Scholarship | Veterans who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces, surviving spouse, dependent child or grandchild of a U.S. Veteran, who have financial need. Preference is given to wounded veterans or surviving dependents of deceased veterans. | March | Military |
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174 | Heavy Equipment Appraisal Scholarship for Ethical Awareness | Applicants must complete an essay. | May | Outside Essay Scholarships |
175 | Heroes Legacy Scholarships | Dependent unmarried children under age 23 of active duty, reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died on active duty. Service member must have died, become disabled, or received a permanent and total compensation rating of 100% on or after September 11, 2001. | February | Military |
176 | Hiking Ambition Wellness Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | March, September | Disability |
177 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Hispanic/Latino students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater for high school applicants, and 2.5 or greater for current undergraduate applicants. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, DACA or eligible non-citizens (as defined by the FAFSA). | February | Multicultural |
178 | Honey Lake Hospice Scholarship | Continuing undergraduate students at a Northern California or Reno, NV college with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. Applicants must be planning a medical career with an interest in gerontology, oncology and/or hospice and palliative care. | March | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
179 | Horatio Alger Association | High school seniors with financial need and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater. | October | General |
180 | Houzz Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates who are 17 years of age or older and are enrolled in interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, or architectural engineering programs. | March | General |
181 | HubShout Online Marketing Scholarship | Students pursuing business or marketing careers that involve online marketing and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | March, November | Business and Finance |
182 | Hungarian American Coalition - Bognar Family Hungarian Scholarship | Continuing undergraduates who are citizens of the United States or Hungary, or member of an ethnic Hungarian community in Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia or Slovenia. | July | International Students, Multicultural |
183 | Immigrants Rising | Foreign born students without permanent residency or citizenship in the U.S. with financial need who live or attend school in the San Francisco Bay Area. High school students need a 3.3 GPA and college students need a 3.0 GPA. | March | AB540, International Students |
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185 | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Richard E. Merwin Scholarship | Full-time junior or senior students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater majoring in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a well-defined computer related field of engineering. | April, September | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
186 | Insureon Small Business Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | October | Outside Essay Scholarships |
187 | International Education Fund | Funding opportunities for studying abroad. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Study Abroad |
188 | International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation Scholarships | Scholarships for current undergraduates majoring in interior design or a related field that have completed at least four related courses. | March | General |
189 | International Scholarships | Grants, scholarships, and loans for students to study abroad. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Study Abroad |
190 | Intertribal Timber Council - Truman D. Pickard Scholarship | Native American or Alaska Native students with an interest in natural resources. Must provide evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation. | March | Multicultural |
191 | Iranian Scholarship Foundation | Undergraduate students of Iranian descent that demonstrate financial need, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater, and participate in community service. | June | Multicultural |
192 | Iranian-American Scholarships | Students of Iranian heritage with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater with financial need and who demonstrate a commitment to community service. | June | Multicultural |
193 | Islamic Scholarship Fund | Muslim students majoring in humanities, liberal arts, social sciences, and law with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | March | Multicultural |
194 | Islamic Society of North America | Multiple scholarships for Muslim American students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. | March | Multicultural |
195 | Italia Rail Scholarship | $1,000 scholarships to study in Italy. | November | Study Abroad |
196 | Italian American Foundation | Italian students with high academic achievements, or any student studying Italian language or studies. Must be U.S. citizens with cumulative GPA's of 3.5 or greater, and a member of the NIAF. | March | Multicultural |
197 | Italian Catholic Federation | Catholic students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater. | March | Multicultural |
198 | Italy Sister County Scholarship | Scholarships for residents of Santa Clara County to study in Florence, Italy. Students must have a 3.0 or greater GPA and have completed at least 60 units by time of departure for the program. | April | Study Abroad |
199 | Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship | High school students with an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater, SAT scores in the top 15%, demonstrated financial need, and who plan to enroll in a four year college the following fall. | November | General |
200 | Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship | Current students at two year institutions or a recent graduate with a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or greater, plans to transfer to a four year college the following fall, and have demonstrated unmet financial need. | December | General |
201 | Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program | Graduating minority high school students who show leadership potential, are dedicated to community service, and have financial need. | February | Multicultural |
202 | James "Rhio" O'Connor Memorial Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
203 | James Hoffa Memorial Scholarship | High school seniors who are dependents of teamsters. | March | General |
204 | Jewish Community Endowment Fund Haas Koshland Memorial Award | Sophomore through graduate students to support a year of study and personal development in Israel. | March | Multicultural, Study Abroad |
205 | Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund | Multiple scholarships for Jewish students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program. Most (but not all) scholarships are for students from the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma. | August | Multicultural |
206 | Jewish Community Foundation of the West Madeline Ronsenthal Goodwin Memorial Scholarship | Incoming freshmen and current undergraduates under the age of 25 from the Sacramento area (including North and South Lake Tahoe, Stockton, Chico, and Nevada County) who are involved with the Jewish community and demonstrate a commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). | May | Multicultural |
207 | Jewish Vocational Service Scholarship Program | Jewish students from Los Angeles county with financial need and a GPA of 2.7 or greater. | March | Multicultural |
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210 | Kappa Alpha Theta Scholarship | Multiple scholarships for current or alumnae members of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. | March | Gender |
211 | Kern Community Foundation Scholarships | 4 year renewable scholarships for high school seniors from Northern California with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater. Recipients must participate in or volunteer with a junior achievement program. | March | General |
212 | Killam Fellowship | $5,000 fellowship for one semester or $10,000 for one year to study in Canada. | January | Study Abroad |
213 | LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
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215 | LAEF Scholarship | Hispanic heritage students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater with a Colorado permanent address. | November | AB540, Multicultural |
216 | Lagrant Foundation Scholarship | Undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater. Applicants must be African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American/Alaska Natives, and pursue a major with an emphasis on advertising, marketing, or public relations. | February | Business and Finance, Multicultural |
217 | Latinos in Technology Scholarship | Current undergraduates that will be juniors or seniors during the following academic year, are of Latino or Hispanic origin, have a declared major in a STEM field, demonstrated financial need, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. Applicants can be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens (legal residents and DACA recipients). | November | AB540, Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
218 | Leesa Social Impact Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | May, November | Outside Essay Scholarships |
219 | Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship | United Methodist ethnic minority students enrolled at the junior or senior level in journalism or communications. | March | AB540, Multicultural |
220 | LIFE Lessons Scholarship Program | Applicants must complete an essay. | March | Outside Essay Scholarships |
221 | LNESC - LULAC National Scholarship | Minority sophomore students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater that are majoring in business or engineering. | July | Multicultural |
222 | Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship | Scholarships for U.S. citizens who demonstrate financial need and major in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, computer science, systems engineering, mathematics, physics, information systems or information assurance. High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater. Current freshman and sophomores must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Additional consideration will be given to women, people of color, individuals with a disability, individuals that identify as LGBTQ, and first-generation college students. | March | Disability, Gender, Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
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224 | Mage Solar Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | April | Outside Essay Scholarships |
225 | Maisin Scholar Award | For SFUSD students with a 2.0 or greater GPA and commitment to educational and career goals. | February | AB540, General |
226 | MaleSense Pro Internet Marketing Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | May | Outside Essay Scholarships |
227 | Marcus Foster Education Institute | High school students from the Bay Area. Most of the scholarships are for students within the Oakland Unified School District. | February | AB540, General |
228 | Marine Corps Scholarship Fund | Children of active duty, reserve, honorable discharged, or deceased while serving US. Marine Corps member or U.S. Navy Corpsman who served a U.S. Marine unit. | March | Military |
229 | Marion B. Sewer Distinguished Scholarship for Undergraduates | U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, and DACA eligible students who are enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater that will be entering junior or senior year. Applicants must have faced significant barriers to education, be committed to diversity, and be a member of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | June | AB540, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
230 | Marks and Harrison Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | May | Outside Essay Scholarships |
231 | Material Handling Education Foundation | Rising juniors and seniors majoring in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or business administration, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | January | Business and Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
232 | MedEvac Foundation International Children's Scholarship Fund | Students who are legal U.S. residents, and are dependents or immediate relatives of a medical transport crewmember that lost their life due to an air medical or critical care transport accident. | July | General |
233 | Medical Assistant Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
234 | Mensa Education and Research Foundation | Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident may apply. | January | General |
235 | META Foundation Scholarships | High school seniors and current undergraduates of Hispanic origin that are U.S. citizens, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and demonstrate leadership or civic service. Applicants must have attended high school in Southern California. | March | Multicultural |
236 | Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) | MALDEF has developed a Scholarship Resource Guide to support high school, college, and graduate students in their attainment of a higher education. This is a free, informative resource guide for students, parents, and educators. | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | AB540, Multicultural |
237 | Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship | Upper-division student in public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration who is a citizen of the United States or Canada and is Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino. | January | Multicultural |
238 | Mobility International Scholarship | Scholarships for students with disabilities to study abroad for 4 weeks during the summer, or participate in a Fall or Spring program at the Global Institute in Berlin, Germany. | February, April, October | Disability, Study Abroad |
239 | Morphisec Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | May | Outside Essay Scholarships |
240 | Mortgage Reports Scholarship | Scholarship for students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, that are 17 years or older, and pursuing a program related to business or finance. | January | Business and Finance |
241 | Music Forward Foundation - David E. Ballard Living Legacy Scholarship | Scholarships for full-time undergraduates who will enter their junior year or above in the fall. Applicants must be pursuing a career in live entertainment, permanently reside in the U.S., and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Applicants must have experienced homelessness within the last four years, and/or been part of the foster care system any time after the age of sixteen. | March | General |
242 | Music Forward Foundation - Live Nation Scholarships | Scholarships for full-time undergraduates who will enter their junior year or above in the fall and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be pursuing a career in live entertainment. | March | General |
243 | NACE International Scholarship | Several scholarships for students enrolled full-time studying in a STEM field who demonstrate a drive to become a contributing member of the corrosion industry. | January | International Students, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
244 | NAEHCY Scholarship | High school seniors or college freshman who are or have been homeless. | April | General |
245 | National Association of Women in Construction | Women who are currently enrolled as undergraduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and are pursuing a degree in a construction related field. | February | Gender |
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247 | National Collegiate Cancer Foundation | Cancer survivors or current patients between 18 and 35 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. | May | Disability |
248 | National Dairy Promotion and Research Board Scholarship | Scholarships for sophomore, junior, and senior students planning a career in a dairy-related discipline. Eligible majors include communication, journalism, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science, and agricultural education. | April | Agricultural, Business and Finance |
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250 | National Federal of Republican Women Betty Rendel Scholarship | Scholarships for female undergraduates that have completed at least two years of college coursework and are majoring in political science, government or economics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens | June | Gender |
251 | National Federal of Republican Women Pathfinder Scholarship | Scholarships for female sophomores, juniors and seniors who are U.S. citizens and are nominated by the state federation. | June | Gender |
252 | National Federation of the Blind | Must be legally blind in both eyes to qualify. | March | Disability |
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254 | National Foster Parent Association | Foster youth, adopted youth, and biological youth of currently licensed foster parents may apply. | April | General |
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256 | National Hispanic Business Women's Association Scholarship | Female Latina students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, are residents of Southern California, have financial need, and participate in community service. | March | AB540, Gender, Multicultural |
257 | National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators John S. Martinez Scholarship | Hispanic students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater who are enrolled in high schools with districts of a Hispanic State Legislator. | July | Multicultural |
258 | National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Childrens Foundation | Children of law enforcement officers or firefighters lost or permanently disabled in the line of duty. | July | Disability |
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261 | National Society of Accountants Scholarship | Current undergraduate students enrolled part- or full-time in accounting with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens; Arizona applicants may be citizens or permanent residents | April | Business and Finance |
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263 | National Strength and Conditioning Association Scholarships | Scholarships for NSCA members who are pursuing a degree full-time in a strength and conditioning field. Degree majors can include exercise science, human performance, physical therapy, strength and conditioning, athletic training, personal training, exercise physiology, human biology, anatomy, physiology, physical education, kinesiology, and sports science. | October | General |
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265 | Navy Recruiting Command ROTC Scholarship | Funding up to $180,000 that enrolls students in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Military |
266 | Nitro College Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
267 | Nordson BUILDS Scholarship | Current undergraduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater majoring in engineering or a business related field who are interested in a career in the manufacturing industry. | May | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
268 | North American Moving Services | Applicants must complete an essay. | December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
269 | Northern California District Council of Laborers Scholarship | Scholarships for children or legally adopted children of a Local Union affiliated with the Northern California District Council of Laborers (Locals 67, 73, 185, 261, 270, 294, 304, 324, and 1130) | March | General |
270 | Novus Biologicals | Scholarships for students with a declared major in a science related field. | July, December | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
271 | NRF Foundation Ray Greenly Scholarship | Students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the Fall who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and have an interest in digital retail. | January | Business and Finance |
272 | Nurses of Tomorrow Scholarship | Students who are enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater that intend to enter the nursing profession. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have an Alien Registration number. | May | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
273 | Orange County Community Foundation Scholarships | Variety of scholarships for students who are from Orange County, California. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | General |
274 | Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment | Latino/a students from Orange County (CA) with financial need. | December | Multicultural |
275 | Organization for Autism Research | Students with an autism diagnosis. | May | Disability |
276 | Orion Fund Grants | California college students under the age of 30 with serious illnesses or injuries affecting your ability to stay in school. | February | Disability |
277 | Palmers Scholars | Low income African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander students from Pierce County (WA). | December | Multicultural |
278 | Pamela Harriman Fellowship | Summer fellowship with the Department of State in Washington DC, or US Embassies in London or Paris for juniors and seniors. | October | Study Abroad |
279 | Pat Tillman Foundation | Honorably discharged veterans and active-duty military service members from all branches of the U.S. Military including National Guard and Reserve, or current spouses of veterans or active-duty service members, including surviving spouses who are enrolled full-time. | February | Military |
280 | Patsy Takemoto Mink Scholarship | Low income mothers with minor children. | August | Gender |
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282 | Payscale Women in STEM Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | January | Outside Essay Scholarships |
283 | Pedrozzi Foundation Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates who graduated from a Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District high school. | March | General |
284 | PFLAG San Diego Scholarship | LGBT residents of San Diego County at the time of application. High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater while current undergraduates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater. | March | Multicultural |
285 | PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates who are pursuing a major in a STEM field, are enrolled full-time, and live within a PG&E service area. | March | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
286 | PG&E Scholarships | Variety of employee-sponsored programs for students residing in PG&E service areas. | February | General |
287 | Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Scholarship | $1,000 scholarships for students with a 3.75 or greater GPA to study abroad. | March | Study Abroad |
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289 | Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association Education Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships for citizens of the United States or Canada who are plan to pursue a career in the plumbing, heating, or cooling industry. Approved majors are business management, constructions management, and mechanical engineering. | May | Business and Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
290 | Point Foundation | LGBTQ students enrolled full-time. | January | Multicultural |
291 | Power Scout Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | April, October | Outside Essay Scholarships |
292 | Pride Foundation | Scholarships for LGBTQ and straight ally students from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. | January | Multicultural |
293 | Public Lands Foundation - Georgia Lea Founder's Scholarship | Scholarships for junior and senior level students majoring in a natural resource or public land policy curriculum who are enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Applicants are also rated on financial need and extracurricular activities. | March | General |
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295 | Queens Care Scholarship | Students pursuing medically related careers with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater, are financially needy, and desire to work with underserved populations in Los Angeles county. | May | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
296 | Radio Television Digital News Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year during the scholarship award period. | January | General, International Students |
297 | Raytheon Women Cyber Security Scholarship | Current undergraduates pursuing a degree focused on cybersecurity. Applicants must be female, U.S. citizens, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater. | February | Gender, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
298 | Realtor.com Local Pride Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | June | Outside Essay Scholarships |
299 | Redfin Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | January, July | Outside Essay Scholarships |
300 | Rentec Direct Tech Mastery Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates enrolled full time in a computer science degree program with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. | April, October | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
301 | Ron Brown Scholar Program | Black/African-American high school seniors who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service, and have financial need. | January, November | Multicultural |
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303 | Rotary District 5220 Scholarship | One year scholarship to complete graduate work that aligns with a Rotary area of focus. Applicants must either study or have a permanent address in District 5220 which encompasses Madera (South) to Galt (North) and Tracy (West) to Yosemite (East). | January | General |
304 | ROTC Scholarship at UC Davis | Scholarships for students interested in joining the U.S. Army. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Military |
305 | Sacramento Alliance for Women in Media Karen Onstad Scholarship | Female students studying broadcast or communication curricula in the greater Sacramento region. Applicants must be undergraduate U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | April | Gender |
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307 | Sacramento Post of the Society of American Military Engineers | Engineering, architechture, mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, and earth sciences majors who attend (or have attended for college students) local area high schools, located in Sacramento, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yolo, Solano, or San Joaquin Counties. | March | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
308 | Sacramento Press Club | Juniors and seniors preparing for journalism careers. Applicants must have a connection to the nine-county Sacramento region (Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yuba, Nevada and Butte counties. | March | General |
309 | Salvadoran American Leadership & Education Fund | Los Angeles area residents of Central American or other Latino ethnicity with financial need who are pursuing health related fields of study and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. | May | Multicultural |
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311 | San Diego Foundation | Variety of scholarships for residents of San Diego county. | February | General |
312 | Santa Cruz County Community Foundation | Multiple scholarships for students who are from Santa Cruz County. | February | General |
313 | Sarah A. Bonnifield Vietnam Veterans Scholarship | For Vietnam Veterans or relatives of Vietnam Veterans (spouse, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, nephew, or niece). | March | Military |
314 | Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | High school seniors and current undergraduates who attended at least four of the six years between grades 7-12 and graduated or received a GED from Santa Barbara County high school. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or AB 540 eligible. | January, November, December | AB540, General |
315 | Scholarships for Military Children | Dependent unmarried children under age 23 of active duty, reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of individuals who died on active duty or while receive retired pay from the military. High school students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and current undergraduates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. | February | Military |
316 | Scott Delgadillo Scholarship | California residents who are entering first year students that are currently diagnosed with cancer, currently receiving cancer treatment, or are cancer survivors. | August | Disability |
317 | Self-Empowerment Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | July, December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
318 | SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund | Full-time students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater, are U.S. Citizens, and are planning careers in the automotive industry or a related field. | March | General |
319 | Senior Planning Social Work & Eldercare | Students with fewer than 90 credit hours who are working towards a social work degree who intend to assist seniors and the elderly in their career. | July, December | General |
320 | SEO Optimizers Scholarship | High school and current undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater who have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | General |
321 | SEO Services USA Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | August | Outside Essay Scholarships |
322 | Sertoma Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates that are U.S. citizens, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater, and a minimum 40dB bilateral hearing loss. | March | Disability |
323 | Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship | High school seniors and current undergraduates who are US citizens or permanent residents, 25 years old or younger, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater. | April | General |
324 | Shear Comfort Automotive Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | April, October | Outside Essay Scholarships |
325 | SHPE Foundation | Students of Hispanic-descent with a 2.75 GPA or greater working towards a career in a STEM related field. | June | AB540, Multicultural, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
326 | SHRM Scholarship | Scholarships for current SHRM members enrolled in an HR-related degree program (e.g. business, psychology, HR, org development, etc.) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | August | Business and Finance, General |
327 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Variety of scholarships for high school seniors and current undergraduates; the majority of scholarship are for current or former residents of San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Francisco counties | February | AB540, General |
328 | Simpson Strong - Tie Structural Engineering/Architecture Student Scholarship Program | Architecture and structural engineering majors. | March | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
329 | Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship | Scholarships for sophomore and junior level students from underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing careers in broadcast journalism, digital journalism, or marketing. The scholarship is only open to students attending a 4-year university, or students with a permanent address in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana. | April | Disability, Multicultural |
330 | Sixt Scholars Program | High school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or greater. | November | General |
331 | Slick Deals Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
332 | SMA Foundation | Students entering their junior or senior year who are preparing for a career in stadium management | April | Business and Finance |
333 | SMUD Powering Future Scholarships | High school seniors or current undergraduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater who are SMUD customers living in a SMUD service area (Most of Sacramento County and a portion of Placer County) | April | General |
334 | Society of Women Engineers Sacramento Valley Section | Scholarships for female students currently enrolled in and seeking a degree in an Engineering or Computer Science undergraduate program in the Sacramento Valley area. | March | Agricultural, Gender, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
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336 | Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award | Women who provide the primary financial support for themselves and dependents, have financial need, and are enrolled (or will be enrolling in) an undergraduate degree program. | November | Gender |
337 | South Bay Business Women's Association | Female students who are graduating high school or current undergraduates that will be enrolled full time, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and reside in the Greater South Bay area. | February | Gender |
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339 | Spencer Undergraduate Scholarship | Scholarships for full-time juniors and seniors with a major or minor in a risk-management discipline (business, finance, information technology, etc.) with a career objective in risk management. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater. | January | Business and Finance |
340 | Stanislaus Community Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships for students who are residents of Stanislaus County. | March | General |
341 | Study in Holland Scholarships | List of scholarships to fund studying abroad in Holland. | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Study Abroad |
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343 | Swiss Benevolent Society of San Francisco | Students of Swiss descent who have resided in Northern California for a minimum of 3 years, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater, and are enrolled full-time. | April | Multicultural |
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345 | Tailhook Education Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships for natural, step, or adopted children or grandchildren of current or former (U.S. Navy, Marine, or Coast Guard) Naval Aviators, Flight Officers, Aircrewman, or have served on board a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier in ship's company or the Air Wing. | March | Military |
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347 | Temecula Wine Society's Nancy Johnston Memorial Scholarships | Upper division and graduate students majoring in viticulture and enology. | October | General |
348 | Tenshon | Architecture, design, and engineering students. | July, December | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
349 | The Cover Guy Annual Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | July | Outside Essay Scholarships |
350 | The Folded Flag Foundation Scholarship | Scholarships for a child or spouse of a member of the U.S. military or U.S. government who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat operations. | May | Military |
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352 | Theresa Mike Scholarship Foundation | Scholarships for students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater who are either enrolled members of a federally-recognized Native American Indian Tribe, or are residents or graduates from a high school in the Coachella Valley or Morongo Basin. | June | Multicultural |
353 | Thermo Fisher Scientific Scholarship | Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related life science field major with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | May | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
354 | Think Swiss Fellowship | Funding for 2-3 months to do research at a public Swiss university or research institute in any field. | January | Study Abroad |
355 | Threlkel Scholarship | Female students pursuing a business related degree, with a GPA of 2.5 or greater and financial need. | March | Business and Finance, Gender |
356 | Throlson American Bison Scholarship | Scholarships for full-time juniors and seniors pursuing a degree related to the bison industry (animal science, agriculture, agricultural economics, or human nutrition). | October | Agricultural, Business and Finance |
357 | Ticket City Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
358 | Tortuga Backpacks Scholarship | Scholarships for students to study abroad in any country during the Fall or Spring. | April, November | Study Abroad |
359 | Trucking Unltd Computer Science Scholarship | Undergraduate students who are US citizens or legally authorized to work and reside in the United States that have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and are enrolled half time or more in a computer science or physics degree program. | July | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
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361 | Twelve12 Scholarship | Scholarships for California college students pursuing a degree related to marketing, graphic design, web design, videography, or other field of study that inhabits the intersection between the creative arts and the world of business. | March | Business and Finance |
362 | Tylenol Scholarship | Scholarships for future health care providers. | June | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
363 | U.S. - Japan Bridging Foundation | Scholarships for studying abroad in Japan. | April, October | Study Abroad |
364 | Union Pacific Black Employee Network Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Memorial Scholarship | High school seniors and current freshman or sophomores who are African-American, U.S. citizens, enrolled full-time with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and demonstrated involvement in extracurricular school or community activities. | March | Multicultural |
365 | Union Plus Scholarship Program | For current and retired union members or their spouses and children who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. | January | General, International Students |
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367 | United Contractors | Current undergraduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and who are majoring in civil engineering or constructions management. | April | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
368 | UpCounsel Scholarship | Applicants must complete an essay. | December | Outside Essay Scholarships |
369 | Vegetarian Resource Group | High school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism in their communities. | February | General |
370 | Veterans United Foundation Military Scholarship | Current active-duty service members, veterans of the US Armed forces, spouse or child of a military member, or surviving spouse of child of a military member. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. | September | Military |
371 | Webucator Scholarship | Students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater who are planning to use computer science in their career. | March | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
372 | Wells Fargo Veteran Scholarship Program | Honorably discharged veterans or spouses of disabled veterans who have served in the United States military, includes the Reserves and National Guard. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, have completed a FAFSA and be eligible for a Federal Pell grant, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater. | February | Military |
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374 | Western Union Scholars | Scholarships for students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or business/entrepreneurship who are between the ages of 18 and 26 as of June 1st. | April | Business and Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
375 | Women in Aerospace Scholarship | Female students who are entering their senior year, are working towards a degree in engineering, math or science, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and plan to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. | June | Gender, International Students, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
376 | Women In Defense - Horizons Scholarship | Women in their junior or senior year who are U.S. citizens, have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater, demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career related to national security or defense, and have financial need. | June | Gender |
377 | Women's Western Golf Foundation Scholarship | Female high school seniors who participate in golf, are U.S. citizens with a GPA of 3.5 or greater, and have financial need. | March | Gender |
