Scholarships
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- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- August
- September
- October
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- On Going Scholarships
January
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship – Deadline 1/7/2026
- Be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
- Show leadership potential
CA Jaycee Foundation Scholarship - Deadline 1/12/2026
- Graduating Senior
-3.75 GPA or above
Bezos Scholars Program for Juniors- Deadline 1/16/2026
Visit their website for more information: Bezos Scholars Program | A leadership experience that lasts
San Joaquin Engineers Council-High School Scholarship- Deadline 1/16/2026
Flavorful Futures Scholarship - Deadline: 1/31/2026
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
- Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019.
- Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale (high school/home school seniors).
- We support applicants in a vocational/trade, 2-year, or 4-year program.
- Visit flavorfulfutures.com for a full list of requirements.
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative Scholarship - Deadline 1/31/2026
February
Manteca Children's Foundation Scholarship -Deadline 2/6/2026
We are pleased to announce that this year we will be adding another scholarship option. In addition to the scholarships for students going to 4-Year College or to a 2 Year Community College, we will now also be offering scholarships for students going directly to a Trade School program.
The Foundation is planning to award up to 20 Scholarships overall this year.
The Scholarship Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at 3:00pm.
Completed applications and accompanying documents can be sent directly to my email here at Manteca High. They can also be sent to Manteca High via interschool mail for MUSD schools. Email completed applications to Melissa Woods at mwoods@musd.net
Application Fillable Application Trade Application
CA Teachers Association: Scholarship for Dependent Children - Deadline 2/6/2026
Lincoln Center Scholarship-Deadline 2/6/2026
- Lincoln Center has four $2,000 scholarships available to seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who are enrolled in a school located in San Joaquin County (charter, private, public, etc.), and plan to attend a four-year university, trade school, or community college.
- The deadline to submit completed applications is Friday, February 14, 2025.
- For more information, please see the attached application or visit the Lincoln Center https://lincolncentershops.com/scholarship-program/.
- If you have any questions, please contact Katie Drebert at Lincoln Center at phone number (209) 477-4868 or email katie@lincolncentershops.com.
- Application
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Deadline: 2/15/2026
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2023-2024 academic year
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
- Click here for more information
CA Teachers Association: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Deadline 2/20/2026
- Student must pursue a degree, credential or certification for a teaching related career in public education in an accredited institution of higher education
- A member of one of the following ethnic minority groups:
- Applicant must be dependent child of an active, CTA/NEA- Retired or deceased CTA member OR an active member of Student CTA
- CTA Scholarship Website
CA Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation Scholarship & Robert Miller Scholarship - Deadline 2/27/2026
- CAWGF: At least two 4-year scholarships worth $8,000 each and four 2-year scholarships
- Only children with a parent or legal guardian employed by a California winegrape grower during the current or past growing season are eligible to apply.
- Online Application
The National Scholarships – Deadline: 2/28/2026
- Dreamers/undocumented students planning to attend a community college or university
- Covers Tuition and Fees up to $29,000
- Consider GPA, test scores, community service, and character
- For more information: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
Manteca Educators' Association Scholarship - Deadline 2/28/2026
• You must be a graduating senior in 2025.
• You must be intending to register for college in the fall.
Child of MEA Member: Your parent must be a current member in good standing of MEA.
P G & E Scholarship- 2/28/2026
- High School Seniors
- Residence in PG&E service area
- Plan to enroll full time in an accredited college or university
- Apply Here
March
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Soroptimist Scholarship - Deadline 3/1/2026
California Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Deadline: 3/1/2026
A. Dale Lacky and Clarke Coover Memorial Scholarship - Deadline TBD Application and Information Here
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Legionarios Del Trabajo in America INC. (L.D.T. Inc) Scholarship-Deadline 3/6/2026
The Legionarios Del Trabajo in American, Inc. is awarding five (5) scholarships for academic excellence to graduating high school seniors of Filipino Ancestry. the awards are $1000.00 each.
Jeff Gonsalez Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: TBD
- This scholarship is looking for 2 Lathrop students to give $500 each! Apply! Turn in completed application and materials into the counseling office by 3/17/25
- Information and Application
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The Filipino Community of Manteca and Beyond Scholarship - Deadline 3/6/2026
Race to End the Stigma Scholarship Deadline: TBD
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a graduating senior in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Be graduating from a high school in one of the following twenty-one counties: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo, or Yuba.
- Seeking enrollment in a postsecondary degree program at a two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
- Information here
Junior League of San Joaquin County Scholarship Opportunity - Deadline 3/13/2026
The Junior League of San Joaquin County will award $1,000 scholarships to five female college-bound high school seniors residing in San Joaquin County who demonstrate outstanding commitment to volunteerism and community service.
Please see the attached application for complete instructions and guidelines. The application deadline is March 13, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Female high school senior, graduating at the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year.
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
- Served a minimum of 50 community service hours during the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Relatives of JLSJC Provisional, Active, Sustainer, Honorary, or Advisory Board Members are not eligible.
Should you have any questions or need further information regarding this scholarship, please email Scholarships.JLSJC@gmail.com.
CVAR Scholarship Program - Deadline 3/13/2026
Key Details:
• Application Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
• Submission Method: cbrisco@pmz.com
• Eligible Plans: 2-year college, 4-year college, or trade school
LMG Ag Products-FFA Student Scholarship - Deadline 3/15/2026
Applicant Eligibility:
This scholarship is to be awarded to an applicant who resides in the Central Valley of California.
Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior (Class of 2026)
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Not all applicants will receive an award.
Applicants must be pursuing a degree or certification in an agriculture-related field or agriculture-related
trade.
The scholarship is only valid for the specific academic year it’s awarded for.
Applicants must show their identification to the representative of LMG Ag Products, Inc. to receive their
scholarship if selected.
This scholarship will be released once proof of enrollment and class schedule has been provided to one of
the representatives of the LMG Ag Products Team.
Information and Application here
Hagan Scholarship Foundation - Deadline 3/15/2026
Kristin Smart Scholarship – Deadline 3/16/2026
Portuguese Education Foundation of Central CA Scholarship - Deadline TBD
- Demonstrate academic ability
- Participate in Portuguese cultural activities professional goals working with the Portuguese community
- https://www.portugueseeducationfoundation.org/scholarships
2026 APSEA Foundation Scholarship-Deadline 3/22/2026
The Asian Pacific State Employee Association (APSEA) Foundation will be awarding students with a $1000 scholarship for the college endeavors. Attached is a letter outlining the qualifications and criteria for our scholarship. We are looking for students who are actively participating in and giving back to the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Please note that the student does not have to be AAPI to receive the scholarship.
Applications will be accepted through March 22, 2026.
We hope you will share this with your students. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at scholorship@apseafoundation.org.
Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter Scholarship- Deadline TBD
Essay and Visual Arts Scholarships to Raise Awareness of the Armenian Genocide- Deadline TBD
Women of Woodbridge Scholarship – Deadline 3/27/2026
Application qualifications:
Manteca Unified School District senior on track for graduation
Minimum grade point average of 2.5
Planning to attend a four-year college/university, junior college, or accredited trade/technical school after graduation
Blue Damond Growers Foundation Scholarship-Deadline 3/31/2026
The Blue Diamond Growers Foundation, a scholarship fund established in 2010 and in the 15th year of granting scholarships, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and we’d like the information to be made available to all qualified students in your school district.
FW Auxillary Art Scholarship – Deadline 3/31/2026
- Must be a 9th – 12th grade student
- Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest - VFW Auxiliary
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards – Deadline 3/31/2026
- Students in grades 9-12
- Must submit a piece of artwork reflecting a patriotic theme (Must be on canvas or paper – no digital)
- Scholarship amounts range from $500 - $10,000
- Visit here for more information
Manteca Ripon Pentecost Society Scholarship – Deadline: 3/31/2026
- Please be aware that only paid-up members of the M.R.P.S. may apply for these Scholarships.
- Academic Scholarship: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Mabel Machado Service Scholarship: Meet high school graduation requirements
- Scholarship information here
"No Sweat" Scholarship Deadline- 3/31/2026
💰 The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship – $2,500
- Award Amount: $2,500 (sent directly to the student)
- Deadline: March 31st, 2026
- Application URL: www. https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
- Application Process: Apply on the above URL.
Eligibility: Any student in Grades 9–12
- ✅ No GPA requirement
- ✅ No income restrictions
- ✅ No essay required
It's free, fast, and students love how simple it is.
Self-Help Credit Union Scholarship – Deadline - TBD
- $1,000 scholarship
- Self-Help Community Scholarships
- Information here
Hamilton Relay Scholarship - Deadline 3/31/2026
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Must be a graduating high school senior who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or has difficulty speaking.
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Application and More Details
Dr. Lara Gwen Grimes Memorial STEM Scholarship - Deadline TBD
Horatio Alger Association - Deadline: Check Website for More Information
- High school Juniors enrolled in the U.S. going to college in the Fall
- Must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Four scholarship programs: National, State, CTE, and Targeted
- Online Application
- Application
THE ROBERT & CATHERINE LAGORIO SCHOLARSHIP – Please visit the website below for more information
- Scholarship Amount(s) – one each:$1,000 (Veterinary Field); $2,500 (Veterinary Field); $5,000 (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree)
- Open To:All high school seniors in San Joaquin County pursuing a career in the Veterinary Field
- High School graduates of San Joaquin County currently enrolled in college may apply for the DVM degree scholarship
- GPA Requirement:0 GPA minimum
- https://cfosj.org/scholarship-list/
Annual Robert E. Green Memorial Scholarship - Deadline 3/31/2026
April
Greater Lathrop Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program- Deadline 4/1/2026
Retired Public Employees of San Joaquin County Scholarship Opportunity - Deadline 4/1/2026
The Retired Public Employees of San Joaquin County (RPESJC) is offering scholarship opportunities to the children/grandchildren of current RPESJC members. This scholarship will award up to eight scholarships of $2,500 each.
Please see the attached application for complete instructions and guidelines.
RPESJC is devoted to improving the quality of life, general health, and well-being of its members. The RPESJC Scholarship is an investment in the future of its members’ children/grandchildren.
Eligibility Requirements:
An applicant is eligible for a RPESJC Scholarship provided he/she:
- Is the child/grandchild of a current RPESJC member.
- Is in the final or senior year of high school.
- Is enrolling in an accredited two- or four-year college or university or trade school, full-time or part-time in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation.
- Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Application Process:
- Submit a typed fully completed Scholarship Application by April 1, 2026.
- Complete an essay (1,000 words or less) stating the reasons for applying for this Scholarship. Include educational and career goals. It must be signed and dated.
- Provide either an official or unofficial copy of the most recent (through junior year) transcripts.
- Include two current letters of recommendation stating the relationship with the applicant, the applicant’s goals and aspirations, and specific personal and/or scholastic attributes. Letters may be submitted by neighbors, employers, pastors, counselors, teachers, and supervisors of volunteer work.
- The RPESJC Scholarship Committee will screen applications. The top six candidates will be invited to an interview with the committee.
- A total of eight $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Funds will be released directly to the educational institution in which the applicant has been enrolled.
- Mail one copy of all materials listed in #1 through #4 above to:
RPESJC
PO BOX 8556
STOCKTON, CA 95208-0556
- The successful applicants will be asked to provide a picture of themselves and the current RPSJC member.
Should you have any questions or need further information regarding this scholarship, visit www.RPESJC.org, or contact the Retired Public Employees of San Joaquin County at 1-209-466-8556.
Haute Couture Societe Fashion Scholarship- Deadline TBD
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship - Deadline TBD
- Roman Catholic of Italian descent
- Letter of recommendation of class rank
- Personal statement of Italian origin
- 3.2 + GPA
- https://www.icf.org/scholarships/
Evelyn Moore Memorial Scholarship – Deadline 4/1/2026
- Must be a graduating high school Senior from Manteca Unified
- Must plan on attending a college or trade school
- Application
CSEA Manteca Chapter 50 Scholarship- Deadline 4/1/2026
Eligible Candidates
- Member or family member of CSEA Manteca Chapter 50
- The CSEA Chapter 50 member must be in good standing (dues paying)
- High school senior OR high school graduate enrolled in college or trade school
Required Submission Materials
- Completed scholarship application
- Essay
- Copy of a current original transcript OR high school diploma
- One (1) personal letter of recommendation
- One (1) professional letter of recommendation
- Proof of acceptance into a higher education or trade program
Essay Requirements
- Applicant’s name printed or typed on each page
- 12-point font
- Minimum of 1,000 words
- Must be the applicant’s original work
- Must include an introduction, body, and conclusion
Suggested Essay Topics
- Who you are, what you are passionate about, and what you hope to achieve
- Who or what inspires you, and why
- Who has impacted your life, and why
Submission Deadline
📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Submission Instructions
- Submit all materials in ONE PDF attachment
- Email subject line must include: Chapter 50 2026 Scholarship Entry – [Your Name]
- Email submissions to: Alisa McKinley, Chapter 50 President
📧 amckinley@musd.net
Notification & Recognition
- Scholarship winners will be notified by May 30, 2026
- Winners will be invited to attend the Chapter Meeting on June 10, 2026 (via Zoom)
- Information Here
- Application Here
Give Every Child a Chance Service Challenge Scholarship – Deadline 4/1/2026
- Must be a graduating high school Senior
- Must have volunteered for GECAC for at least 1 hour
- Must have at least 100 hours of community service completed in high school
Manteca Chamber of Commerce Vocational Scholarship – TBD
- Must be a graduating high school Senior
- Must plan on enrolling in a Career/Trade/Vocational program in the Fall
- Application
California Alarm Association Youth Scholarship Program – Deadline TBD
- Must be a senior planning on attending a 4 year college
- Parent or guardian must be a full time employee of a law enforcement or fire department
- For more information and application visit their website, http://www.caaonline.org/
Design a Better Future Scholarship – Deadline TBD
- Submit a proposal on how to better your community.
- High School Seniors
- 3 round process
- Five $10,000 Scholarships
- For more information visit Design a Better Future Scholarship
Manteca Garden Club Scholarship - Deadline TBD
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 500 word essay - Why you deserve this scholarship
- Provide transcript
- Three letters of recommendation
- Application
Friedberger Education Fund Scholarship- Deadline 4/10/2026
Qualifications for nominee:
Intent to enroll in an institution of higher learning in California except in extraordinary and exceptional cases. Extraordinary and exceptional cases are deemed to be those where the recipient has demonstrated marked talents in a particular field that is served with conspicuous distinction by an educational institution outside the State of California.
- Excellent grades over seven (7) semesters of study
- Demonstrate need for financial assistance
- Possession of outstanding character traits
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Evidence of concern for others through public service
The nominee's application must be accompanied by:
- A transcript of record reflecting excellent grades over seven (7) semesters.
- A personal statement, no more than 500 words in length, using the qualifications above as a guideline; and
- A copy of all financial aid and scholarships being received and/or offered by the institution(s) and other agencies to which the applicant has been admitted and/or plans to attend, if applicable (university award letter and university financial aid letter).
The Committee of Award will consider financial need to be the difference between the annual cost of the nominee’s higher education (including tuition, fees, books and supplies, meals, and housing) and the sum of the resources available to the nominee including grants, scholarships, awards, nominee’s contribution, and their family’s contribution.
The scholarship advisor must submit one (1) completed and signed original copy of the application and supporting documents to the Committee of Award.
The Committee of Award will screen applications and select finalists in a committee review meeting. Nominees and their nominators will be notified of award decisions in May 2026 by mail. Award amounts will be determined by June 2026.
San Joaquin Community Foundation Scholarship- Deadline 4/17/2026
Dr. Lara Gwen Grimes Memorial STEM Scholarship- Deadline 4/17/2026
Robert & Catherine Lagorio Veterinary Scholarship- Deadline 4/17/2026
Godwin Ogbeide Scholarship – Deadline TBD
- Identify with one or more of the following racial or ethnic groups: Black, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latino, or African.
- Be current graduating high school seniors attending a U.S. high school.
- Come from a single-parent household.
- Intend to major in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
- Plan to attend a four-year university.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Apply here: Godwin Ogbeide Scholarship Foundation Application
- Information
NDTA San Joaquin Valley Chapter Scholarship-Deadline TBD
Don & Roy Splawn Charitable Scholarship - Deadline 4/18/2026
Scholarship Requirements
1) High School Senior (graduating)
2) CA resident
3) Financial need
4) Academics (2.6 GPA and above)
5) Employment: Paid or unpaid Community Service Extracurricular Activities
Philly Baird Is the Change Scholarship Deadline TBD
DEADLINE for scholarship applications is April 15, 2025. (NO EXCEPTIONS)2.Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements.3.Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.4.Complete applications will be emailed with specific instructions below.5.The Counseling Department will be notified, and awards announced at Scholarship Banquet Event held by School.6.If you have any questions about the application, please email info@phillybairdisthechange.org, or visit www.phillybairdisthechange.org
Wayne L. Thallander Scholar Athlete Scholarship - Deadline TBD
- Must be a Lathrop High Student
- Must be a female student-athlete
- Must have earned at least one varsity letter during Senior year
- Applications and materials must be turned into the LHS Counseling Office
- Application Here
Mike Thomson Memorial Scholarship – Deadline TBD
- $250 – 500 scholarship
- Must be a graduating Senior from Manteca Unified School District
- Must be enrolled in Modified or Functional classes
- Application Here
San Joaquin County Chapter of CA. Women for Agriculture Scholarships- Deadline4/15/2026
State College or University Scholarship
Spartan Band Alumni Association Scholarships - Deadline 4/17/2026
This scholarship is designed to support our graduating band students in their academic journey and recognize their hard work, leadership, and commitment to their future goals.
We are awarding 3 scholarships this year with the following qualifications:
Academic Excellence Scholarship ($500).
Music Excellence Scholarship ($500)
Community Involvement Scholarship ($500)
Students are allowed to apply for more than one scholarship but will only be awarded for the most qualified.
Application details:
Deadline: April 17, 2026 Awards will be presented at the Spring Concert in May
How to apply: tinyurl.com/sbaascholarship2026
Americans Against Gun Violence Essay Scholarship – Deadline TBD
- $15,000 in total awards available
- Must write a maximum of 500 word essay describing their thoughts on the following position: "Firearm regulations, to include bans of handguns and assault weapons, are the most effective way to reduce firearm-related injuries."
- More information can be found here: https://aagunv.org/high-school-essay-contest/
William R Smith Foundation Scholarship –TBD
Eligibility Requirements:
- GPA: 3.00 Minimum
- Intended Educational Field: Students must commit to any educational institution (trade school, college, etc.) in the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field.
D-Time Loyalty MUSD Football Scholarship – Deadline 4/24/2026
BLACK EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION Scholarship – Deadline TBD
• 2.5+ total/overall/cumulative GPA after 7 semesters (must include 1 term of senior grades)
• College bound Black high school seniors of San Joaquin County
• High School Diploma (IEP Students are the exception)
• Must attend college/university full-time by Fall 2024
Lathrop Sunrise Rotary Scholarship - Deadline TBD
1.Must demonstrate overall good citizenship and community service.
2.Minimum grade point average of 3.0
3.Include most current grade transcript.
4.Include two letters of recommendation.
5.Available for interview prior to selection.
- Scholarship Application
- Applications can be turned into the Counseling Office.
Stockton Republican Women Federated Scholarship - Deadline 4/17/2026
Information and Application here
Athletic Booster Scholarship – Deadline TBD
ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA:
Student athletes must meet ALL of the following:
1. Participated in a Varsity sport at Lathrop High School for two (2) years
2. 2.5 GPA or higher (weighted)
3. Have a record of good citizenship
4. Plans to attend a higher education accredited university, college, technical/trade school
(proof of enrollment will be required for the winners).
5. Application, essay and recommendation submitted by the deadline of
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM either to the LHS office and ask it to be placed in
the Athletic Boosters mailbox or emailing it to LHS Athletic Boosters at lhsaboosters@yahoo.com
Student-View Scholarship Program-Deadline 4/23/2026
The 2024 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering over $14,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The prograin includes:
•One $10,000 scholarship
•Two $1,000 scholarships
•Five $500 scholarships
It's quick and easy to apply.-
No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average
No essay required
No lengthy application forms or application fees
Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
Delta lota lota Annual Omega Scholarship Deadline: TBD
- High School Seniors in San Joaquin County
- Student must be of African American descent
- Looking for academic achievement as well as community service
- Apply here: Delta Iota Iota Chapter Scholarship 2025
Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarship - Deadline TBD
Eligibility
CCAPW scholarships are open to AANHPI women who:
· Reside in one of the following Central California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, or Tulare
· Plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university for the 2025-2026 academic year
· Previous CCAPW scholarship recipients are encouraged to apply (CCAPW may award up to two scholarships to the same individual—one at the undergraduate level and one at the graduate level)
Selection Priorities
Applications will be evaluated based on the following (but are not limited to):
- First-generation student status
- Academic achievement
- ·Leadership experience
- Contributions to the AANHPI community
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Friday, January 31, 2025
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. PST
- Scholarship Notifications: Monday, June 2, 2025
- Scholarship Gala: Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. PST Scholarship recipients must confirm their ability to attend the Scholarship Gala if awarded a scholarship. Please save the date!
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through our website's official CCAPW Google Form. Only applications submitted via this form will be considered.
- Apply here: www.ccapw.org/scholarships
- For questions, please email ccapwinfo@gmail.com.
May
StewardAG Foundation Scholarship - Deadline TBD
* Applicants must be farm workers or children of farm workers
* Must be high school senior or current college student
* Must document acceptance or enrollment in community college, career technical program or university
* Must have a minimum 2.5 gpa
CSEA Chapter 50 Scholarship - Deadline TBD
Scholarship Information Scholarship Application
Friedberger Scholarship - Deadline 5/10/2024
Ellevation English Learners Scholarship – Deadline TBD
- Be high school seniors who have been enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) at some point during their K-12 education.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
- Apply here: Ellevation Scholarship
Comerciantes Unidos Scholarship - Deadline TBD
- Recipient must be currently in 12th grade and must have been accepted to a Community College or University.
- Resident of San Joaquin County.
- Children of Hispanic parents (At least one of them)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Write an assay in Spanish or English, minimum one page, typed. Topic: "Porque me merezco esta Beca?" ("Why do I deserve this scholarship").
- Recommendation letter from a teacher or counselor.
Please send your application online, including, essay, transcripts, letter of acceptance and recommendation to: https://comerciantesunidos.org/student-scholarships/.
Recipients will receive their scholarship June 24, 2024. Recipients will be notified the day and place of scholarships awards.
For more information, visit our website www.comerciantesunidos.org or call Roberto A. Aguilar (209) 323-9130 Mario Eguiluz (209) 992- 7385.
Women in California Leadership Scholarship Opportunities - Deadline TBD
- Minerva Scholarship, and
- Breaking Barriers: Supporting Women in STEM
- Information here
Applicants must be California residents and meet the eligibility requirements described below:
The programs were established to assist deserving female students by offering financial assistance to meet educational expenses. One hundred $3,000 Minerva Scholarships and one $10,000 Golden Minerva Scholarships will be awarded this year.
Requirements to be eligible for a Minerva Scholarship:
- Applicants must be enrolled full-time, in good academic standing at an accredited California college or university OR
- Applicants must be a graduating senior from a California high school with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Eligible students must identify as female.
- Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
- Submit a completed online application with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
Please note: Applications and all supplementary documents must be submitted together online. We do not accept items submitted separately via mail, in-person delivery, or through legislative offices.
Breaking Barriers: Supporting Women in STEM
Breaking Barriers is designed to help women successfully pursue and complete education or training in a STEM field. For 2024, Breaking Barriers will provide 5 multi-year awards of $3,000 to $5,000 per year for female students enrolled in certification, apprenticeship, or other STEM-specific job training programs, or who are pursuing a STEM degree at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Requirements to be eligible for Breaking Barriers:
- Applicants must be enrolled in good standing apprenticeship, certification, or other program that provides job training for a STEM field, or supply written proof of acceptance for an apprenticeship, certification, or other program that provides job training for a STEM field; OR
- Be a student in good standing with written proof that their degree program is in a STEM-related field at an accredited college or university, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.8.
- Eligible students must identify as female.
- Submit a completed online application with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
Please note: Applications and all supplementary documents must be submitted together online. We do not accept items submitted separately via mail, in-person delivery, or through legislative offices.
Complete requirements and details for the Minerva Scholarship and Breaking Barriers (including the application) are now available on the WiCL Foundation’s website: http://wicl.us/scholarship-program/
Answers to frequently asked questions can be found at: http://wicl.us/frequently-asked
-questions/
The deadline for submitting the online application and all supporting documentation for both the Minerva Scholarship and Breaking Barriers is May 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm. There are no exceptions to this deadline.
Check the website for more details: We the Students Scholarship
June
Retired Public Employees of San Joaquin County Scholarship Opportunity Deadline 6/1/2025
Eligibility Requirements:
An applicant is eligible for a RPESJC Scholarship provided he/she:
- Is the child/grandchild of a current RPESJC member.
- Is in the final or senior year of high school.
- Is enrolling in an accredited two- or four-year college or university or trade school, full-time or part-time in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation.
- Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship Program – Deadline: 6/1/2025
- Be a full time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, OR
- Be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Need a completed application, a resume, 2 letters of recommendation, & transcript
Click her for the application and more details http://www.cllcf.org/scholarship-program
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship – Deadline: 6/15/2025
- Multiple scholarships for Seniors pursuing CTE programs
- https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/
- Information
Beacon Scholarship – Deadline: 6/30/2025
- College bound graduating high school senior
- Student lives in a rural area
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- https://carrot-top.com/beacon-scholarship
August
September
Quest Bridge – Deadline 9/30/2025
- Student must be a senior with primarily A’s and a challenging course history
- Student must come from a household income of less than $65,000 annually (for a typical family of four)
- Offers full 4-year scholarships
- Apply at questbridge.com
Cirkled Scholarship – Deadline 9/30/2025
- $2,500 scholarship
- No income or GPA requirement
- NO essay
- Complete application at https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
Coca-Cola Scholarship - Deadline 9/30/2025
https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
October
AES Scholarship – Deadline 10/8/2025
Heisman Scholarship – Deadline TBD
- $1,000 - $10,000 scholarship
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Must play at lease one sport
- Must demonstrate leadership at a school and in the community
- Heisman High School Scholarship
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship – 10/31/2025
- Students in grades 9-12
- Must write an essay based on the designated patriotic theme
- Must make an audio recording of yourself reading your essay
- Scholarships awarded range from $1,000 - $30,000
- Visit https://www.vfw.org/VOD/for more information.
- Application
IvyPanda's Video Contest Scholarship - Deadline 10/31/2025
Here's some basic information about it:
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship for Students
- Eligibility: Current high school, college, or university students from any country
- Awards: The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The runner-up prize is $500
- Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Link: https://ivypanda.com/scholarship-video
We would be honored if you could let your students know of this opportunity and include us on your scholarship resource page here:
https://lathrophigh.mantecausd.net/counseling/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships
In case you are interested, you can find winners of our previous scholarships here:
https://ivypanda.com/scholarship-video#previous-scholarships-section
November
Hispanic Heritage Youth Award – Deadline TBD
To be considered, students must:
- Be currently enrolled in high school, graduating in spring of 2025.
- Hold a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
- Enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2025-2026.
- Be of Hispanic heritage (including, Spain, Brazil, Philippines).
- Attend their regional virtual ceremony, if selected.
- Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - Welcome
Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship – Deadline TBD
Applications are submitted online via Kaleidoscope:
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/GoodTidingsCommunityServiceScholarship2024
- High school senior graduating in Spring 2025
- Resident of one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Yolo
- Winners must volunteer a minimum of 1 shift (~2-4 hours) for our Good Tidings' Winter Wonderland Toy Giveaway Program between 12/9 - 12/20/23 in Burlingame, CA
- Must plan on attending college/university, junior college, vocational, trade, or continuing education
- For an application to be considered complete, each applicant must select a recommender who will upload a letter of recommendation via Kaleidoscope
Winners will be notified by Wednesday, November 27th, and scholarship checks will be dispersed over the course of 4 years via Kaleidoscope’s direct deposit feature. Thank you to the Jeanne and William Barulich Family Foundation for their support of our scholarship.
Feel free to visit our website at www.goodtidings.org for more information, and please call our office at (800) 824-7366 with any questions.
Winners will be notified by Friday, November 17, 2023, and scholarship checks will be dispersed over the course of 4 years via Kaleidoscope’s direct deposit feature. Thank you to the Jeanne and William Barulich Family Foundation for their support of our scholarship.
Feel free to visit our website at www.goodtidings.org for more information, and please reach out to bridgette@goodtidings.org with any questions.
Most Valuable Student (Elks Lodge) Scholarship – Deadline 11/12/2025
- 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need
- Must be a Senior
- Visit enf.elks.org/MVS for application and more information
Jack Kent Cook Foundation Scholarship - Deadline 11/12/2025
- Cumulative & unweighted GPA of 3.5 and above
- SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 (based on old SAT scores) or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above
- Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. Foundation will consider applicants with a family income up to $95,000.
- Online Application
Student Photography Scholarship - $2,500
11 Awards - Deadline 11/15/2025
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
- High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class, or a College or technical school.
- Applications can be found by going to: https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply/
Maryknoll Scholarship- $1,000 -6 Awards- 11/17/2025
- Applications can be found by going to: https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essay-contest/
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar Application $10,000 Deadline 11/17/2025
- To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
- The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate students,
- The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Applications can be found by going to:
December
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Teachers - $2000 - 5 Awards -12/1/2025
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
- An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
- Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.
- Applications can be found by going to: https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/lotze.cfm
Ron Brown Scholarship-Deadline 12/1/2025
Hagan Scholarship Foundation - Deadline 12/1/2025
Hagan Scholarship Foundation – "Helping students with financial need graduate colletge debt-free"
Wealth Wise Scholarship – Deadline 12/31/2025
- $1,000 scholarship
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Must be a high school senior
- Must be interesting in a finance related career
- Transcript and brief essay required
Check out https://www.badcredit.org/scholarship/ for more details
Unigo $10K Scholarship - Deadline 12/31/2025
The "No Sweat" Scholarship - Deadline: 12/31/2025
- Award Amount: $2,500 (sent directly to the student)
- Deadline: December 31st, 2025
- Application URL: www. https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
- Application Process: Apply on the above URL.
Eligibility: Any student in Grades 9–12
- ✅ No GPA requirement
- ✅ No income restrictions
- ✅ No essay required
It’s free, fast, and students love how simple it is.
On Going Scholarships
Ongoing Deadlines - Check back often
American Legion
- Varying scholarships with different deadlines
- Majority of scholarships require student to be direct descendant of a person in the military
- Scholarships have different qualifications.
- Scholarship Information
Manteca Chamber of Commerce Vocational Education Foundation
Corporate Scholarships
- Varying scholarships with varying deadlines
- Scholarship information
CSU Scholarship Program
- Students attending various CSUs who have financial need can apply through their college
- Check this list for the scholarships available and what CSUs offer them
- Scholarship information
Innovation in Education Scholarship – Deadline: The 20th of every month
- This scholarship is offered every month
- Must be currently enrolled in high school or college
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent)
- Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada
- Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)
- Check out their website for more information https://www.latutors123.com/scholarship
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund Scholarships
- Listing of different scholarships with varying deadlines
Mary Graham Children's Foundation Scholarship - See website for more information
- Current or former Foster youth from SJC
- Up to $10,000 per year, renewable (no limit on the number of awards)
- http://Marygrahamfoundation.org
HonorsGradU Multimedia Scholarship - See website for more information
- High school seniors going to a U.S. college in the Fall
- Use prompt below to craft your creative entry:
- Can apply using any and all mediums of expression listed:
- http://honorsgradu.com/scholarship/
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship: Check Website for most current information
- $1,000 scholarship
- Graduating senior that is pursuing a career in nursing
- Must have a tract record of academic excellence, especially in Math and Science
- Student should have a passion for the nursing profession and healthcare
- Application form can be found at www.nursingschoolalmanac.com