Regional and National Scholarships

National Scholarship Resources

Researching scholarships is similar to any other research project you might do for a class. To help manage the volume of information, keep a binder where you can organize your scholarships. Scholarships are organized in categories (merit based, major, athletic, ethnicity/heritage, gender, religious affiliation, community involvement, disability, financial need, etc.) In addition to state and federal monies for college tuition, be sure to contact the financial aid office on the campus that you plan to enroll. Each campus is unique and has its own scholarship program. Be sure to check for updated scholarships listed below and advertised in the Career Center.

National Scholarship Websites:

California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) www.csac.ca.gov

California State University- Financial Aid & Scholarship Information calstate.edu/apply

FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.gov

Fast WEB www.fastweb.com

Going Merry http://goingmerry.com

How to Finance a UC Education www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Mapping Your Future https://mappingyourfuture.org

The Student Guide http://studentaid.gov

Imagine America https://www.imagine-america.org

Scholarships 360 Scholarships360

Student Scholarships StudentScholarships.org

Regional Scholarships

1. Click on the Regional Scholarship Spreadsheet button.

2. Click on the blue "make a copy" button to make your own copy. Filter the scholarships based on your grade, deadline, or location.

3. It's recommended to filter by "Local" first and complete those scholarships that apply to you.

You have a higher probability of winning a "Local" scholarship than a "National" one. These "regional scholarships" are not affiliated with your school or district. It is your responsibility to submit your applications and documents based on the instructions provided. The "Application Opens" date and the "Approximate Deadline" date are approximations and may differ from year to year. It's your responsibility to verify these dates.