Scholarships

Gates Scholarship (Full-Ride)
One of the most generous scholarships around! Will cover all remaining college costs after other aid. For high-achieving minority student-leaders.
Deadline-Sept. 15th

QuestBridge College Match Scholarship (Full-Tuition)
Are you a low-income high school senior who has excelled academically, but feels that the nation’s best colleges are financially out of reach? The QuestBridge National College Match can be your pathway to a top college. Through this college and scholarship application process, you can apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship.
Deadline-Sept. 27th

SP Scholarships ($2,500) 
Must be a high school student planning to attend college. Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Deadline-Sept. 30th

Golden Door Scholarship (Full Ride)
Must be an undocumented student seeking higher education. 
Deadline-Oct.1st

Omega Psi Phi (Full Ride)
Must be a college-bound high school senior.
Deadline-Oct.20th

Voice of Democracy Scholarship ($35,000)
Must be in high school between the grades 9-12. Be enrolled in a public, private, or parochial high school or home study program in the United States.
Deadline-Oct. 31st

Regeneron Science Talent Search ($250,000)
Must be in their final year of high school. Submit original research in a critically important scientific field of study.
Deadline-Nov. 8th

10 Words or Less Scholarship ($1,000)
Must be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school. Submit a response to the sponsor's essay prompt.
Deadline-Nov. 15th 

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship ($500)
Must be between the ages of 16 and 25. Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
Deadline-Nov. 15th

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program ($220,000)
Must be a high-achieving high school senior. Have a financial need and plan to attend a four-year college.
​​​Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
Deadline-Nov. 16th

Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers ($3,000)
Must be a high school senior accepted for enrollment in 2024 who plans to pursue a course of study leading toward a career in teaching physics in high school.
Deadline-Dec. 1st

National Space Club Scholarship ($15,000)
Must be a senior in high school. Have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields
Deadline-Dec. 4th

Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship ($10,000)
Must have a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sake, whether that be pursuing studies in philosophy, biology, math, literature, or any other field that seeks a better understanding of our existence.
Deadline-Dec. 15th

Overachievers Student Grant ($15,000)
Must be in middle school or high school. Be a person who is making a difference in others' lives outside of the classroom.
Deadline-Dec.15th

Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship ($10,000)
Be an Eagle Scout between the ages of 13-18. Compete at the local Chapter level prior to competing at the National Level.
Deadline-Dec. 31st

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship (up to $30,000)
For minority students who have financial needs and have done extensive community service.
Deadline-Jan. 10th

U.S. JCI Senate President Hal Williams Scholarship ($1,500)

For graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. 

Deadline- Jan. 19th

Princeton Prize in Race Relations ($1,000)
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations recognizes high school students who engage and challenge their schools and communities to advance racial equity in order to promote respect and understanding among all.
Deadline-Jan. 31st

Dell Scholars Program ($20,000)
Must participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12 and demonstrate financial need. Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year. 
Deadline-TBD

Chuck Hall of Tomorrow Scholarship ($6,000)
Must be a current USBC Youth member in their senior year of high school or enrolled in college. Have a current GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale.
Deadline- TBD

American Rocketry Challenge ($20,000)
Must be part of three to ten students in Grade 6-12. Build a model rocket that carries one large hen egg to an altitude of 850 feet, stays airborne for between 42 and 45 seconds, and returns the rocket to the ground safety. 
Deadline-TBD

Overachievers Student Grant ($15,000)
Must be in middle school or high school. Be a person who is making a difference in others' lives outside of the classroom.
Deadline-TBD

Common App Scholarship ($2,000)
Must be in grade 11 or 12. Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year. Be attending college or university no later than October of 2024.
Deadline-TBD

Professional Business Women of CA (up to $15,000)
Open to female high school seniors in CA.
Deadline-TBD

MacDonalds HACER Scholarship ($100,000, $25K for 4 years)
Must have a least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Scholarships are worth $25,000 per year. As long as award winners are in good standing, scholarships are for all four years!
Deadline-TBD

LAUSD AEOE Scholarship ($2,000)
3.0 or higher GPA 
Deadline-TBD

Hispanic Scholarship Fund ($500-$5,000)
Must be of Hispanic heritage with minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline-TBD

Associated Administrators of Los Angeles ($ TBA)
all interested seniors 
Deadline- TBD

World Trade Week Scholarship ($1,000 Winner gets an extra $500)
Scholarships available to outstanding students pursuing post-secondary studies in programs which may lead to careers in law, accounting, product development, among others.
Deadline- TBD

Japanese American Citizens League ($ TBA)
The Japanese American Citizens League will award a scholarship to a high school senior planning to attend a four year college or university.
Deadline-TBD

San Fernando Valley JACL Scholarship ($ TBA)
Applicant must be planning to attend full time at a college, university, trade school, business school, or any other institution of higher learning. Every applicant must be a JACL member. Click on the website provided for more information. 
Deadline-TBD

Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund Scholarship ($20,000, $5,000 annually)
Grade level: Incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in 2023-24.
Minimum GPA: 3.0.
Major: engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental or physical science. Note: those pursuing health careers are not eligible (i.e. physician, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, etc.)
Ethnic heritage: Filipino heritage (at least 50%)
Financial need.
Deadline-TBD

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship ($6,000)
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program encourages students of color to become educators, school nurses, school counselors or school therapists and to promote professional growth for teachers and ESP members of color.
Deadline- TBA (Mid-October open)

Youth Scholarship Program ($25,000)
Every year, the CAA offers approximately $25,000 in college scholarships to children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel across California.
Deadline-Mar. TBA

Benny Goodman Foundation Scholarship ($1,000-$5,000)
Must be attending any University of California or California State University in the fall Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in music classes Majoring in music with an emphasis in jazz or classical music (preference will be given to the clarinet musician) Have a genuine passion and talent for music and plan to pursue a career in music
Deadline-TBD

Mark Murray and Susan Cady Scholarship Fund ($2,000-$5,000)
Attending a school in California, enrolled full-time in at least 12 academic units or the equivalent per quarter/semester in the fall
Pursuing a college degree or technical training certification in the areas of healthcare or education
Planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university, vocational or trade school in the upcoming academic year
Has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrates financial need (Preference will go to students whose expected family contribution EFC is less than $10,000 on the FAFSA or California Dream Act application)
Preference will go to first-generation college students
Preference will go to people of color in the following categories: African American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Caucasian/White (ethnicity Latinx or Mexican American)
Deadline-TBD

Council of Black Administrators (COBA) ($2,000 - 8,000)
Awarded to qualified black students planning to attend a four-year college or university.
Deadline-TBD

Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Human Relations Scholarship ($2,000)
Awarded to seniors who have, beyond the norm, demonstrated leadership in promoting intergroup-intercultural relations and/or have through their actions, significantly reduced intergroup tension at their school and/or community.
Deadline-TBD

Diversity Scholars Program ($20,000 in total, $4,000 annually)
The purpose of this scholarship is to increase underrepresented populations participation in the transportation profession by supporting increased diversity at the undergraduate level.   There are 4 cornerstones to this program: Financial support, ITE Student Chapter engagement, Mentoring,Internship Opportunities
Deadline-TBD

Council of Mexican American Administrators CMAA ($2,000)
The Council of Mexican American Administrators (CMAA) is accepting online applications for scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors. Eligible students must have maintained a minimum 3.5 Grade Point Average. The one-time scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to students upon submission of proof of enrollment in a college or university.
Deadlie-TBD

Cardenas Family Foundation (Varies - could be significant and for multiple years)
Must attend a high school in San Fernando Valley
Deadline-TBD

Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship ($1,000)
Grade level: Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate at a two-year community college or four-year college/university in 2023-24.
Student or parent currently/formerly employed at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant.
Any ethnic heritage.
Community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian and/or other progressive causes.
Minimum GPA: 3.0.
Financial need.
No citizenship status requirement.
Deadline-TBD

JVS Scholarship Program ($ TBA)
JVS Scholarship program provides qualified Jewish students whose primary residence is in the Greater Los Angeles area with need-based financial aid. For eligibility requirements see the attached pdf file below.
Deadline-TBD

Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship ($1000-$5,000)
Based on need, academic achievement, and community service
Deadline: TBD

Dr. Karin Duran Memorial Youth Scholarship ($1,000)
For high-achieving Latina high school students from the San Fernando Valley
Deadline: TBD

Southern California Garden Club ($1,000)
Must major in agricultural science or horticulture
Deadline: TBD

California Credit Union Scholarship ($1,000)
High school senior must be enrolling into a two or four year college or community college planning to transfer into a four-year university. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: TBD

Deadline: TBD

Rotary Club of Granada Hills Seratti Scholarship ($1,000)
Community service, essay
Deadline: TBD

Trial Lawyers of LA ($2,500)
Based on academic achievement and hardships faced
Deadline: TBD
*Contact Mr. Abarr for more information

Frankie Jenkins Scholarship (varies, $1,000-)
See attached application files; only for Kennedy students!
Deadline: TBD

AAIA San Fernando Pacific Section ($1,300)
Annual essay scholarship contest for graduating high school seniors who plan on a career in a STEM field. To enter, students must submit a 500-to-600-word essay
Deadline: Apr. 15th

UTLA Stonewall Scholarship (TBD)
Judging is based on quality, originality and creativity interpreting current or historical events, as they pertain POSITIVELY to LGBTQ+ issues
Deadline: Apr. 19th

Aerojet Rocketdyne Scholarship ($1,000)
Sponsored by the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation; STEM major with 3.0 GPA. Guaranteed Kennedy winner!
Deadline: Apr. 22nd

Fernando Award ($1,000)
Involvement in school and/or community programs
Deadline: Apr. 28th

Omicron Mu Scholarship ($250-$1,000)
Omicron Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. works to award scholarships to local high school seniors.  The 2022 scholarships will be awarded based on need, academic achievement and community service.  Each applicant is required to write a 500-word essay describing the importance of a college education in achieving their life goals.  Each applicant is also required to provide a resume listing their community service and/or volunteer activities.
Deadline: Apr. 28th

Granada Hills Women's Club Scholarship Application ($800-$1,000)
Applications must be submitted by April 29th, 2022. An awards luncheon will take place early afternoon on June 2nd, 2022. Students should not apply unless they will be available to attend
Deadline: Apr. 29th 

All About Education Scholarship ($3,000)
"How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?" (250 words or less)
Deadline: April 30th

Odd Fellows Miles-Dunwood Scholarship ($1,000-$2,000)

• 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.

• 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.  The Caucus will not accept items submitted separately via mail, in person delivery or through legislative offices

• Deadline: TBD

The CA Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation’s Scholarship Program (CLLCF) ($5,000)
CLLCF is now accepting online applications! Notwithstanding the current health crisis, the Foundation remains committed to awarding a yet undetermined number of $5,000 scholarships this year. In order to be eligible for scholarship consideration students must meet the following requirements:

• 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 grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.

• Submit a completed online application with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline

Deadline: TBD

ABSW Foundation ($1,000)
ABSW Foundation, Inc. is offering scholarships to African American or Black college bound students at the senior high school level and those attending an accredited community college, 4 year college/ university or studying at the post-graduate level. Minimum GPA: 2.5
Deadline: TBD