College
This list of scholarships focuses on local, Bay Area or state scholarships as well as national scholarships awarded to SRVHS students in the past, with a narrow application pool, or requested by SRVHS counseling or admin. This list will be updated as more scholarships are made available. Good luck!
Ongoing/Multiple Deadlines
12 $2,000 Sallie Mae No Essay Scholarship
The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:
- A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
- A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
- A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
- A student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school.
$1,000 each CSEA
With an overall annual scholarship and grant budget of over $160,000, CSEA offers $1,000 scholarships to dependents and spouses of CSEA members, helping many continue their education after high school. Must be the dependent of a CSEA member.
These scholarships are for:
These scholarships are for:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Community college students
- College/university students
- Trade/vocational students
Summer and Beyond
$2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie Mae, recurring monthly deadline
All California students are eligible. Apply here.
10 $10,000 Good Tidings Scholarship, Opens in June
For high school seniors who recognize the benefits of serving their community. Awarded to seniors who demonstrate the greatest service and financial need. Must be available to work at toy give away in December.
$1,000 Abbott & Fener Scholarship, Due June 10
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. No AI generated essay accepted.
Topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. No AI generated essay accepted.
Topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Additional information. Submissions accepted by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
$5,000 Thomas Griffin Wilson Memorial Scholarship, Due July 6
Open to high school seniors in California or Oregon with a minimum GPA of 2.7 with financial need and/or experience in the foster system.
Up to $1,000 Ashby & Graff Educational Support Award, Due July 17
Any high school senior accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade school or current undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship if they live in California, or are a dependent of someone who lives in California or works for a California based employer. Applicants demonstrating academic achievement, financial need, or who are related to an employee or contractor of Ashby & Graff Real Estate are particularly encouraged to apply.
Up to $1,000 Global Perspectives Scholarship, Due Aug. 27
Rustic Pathways empowers students to positively impact lives and communities around the world through its innovative and responsible travel experiences. Applicants must be a high school or college student attending an accredited college or university in Fall of 2025. Awards must be used for tuition and/or books.
$1,000 each CSEA, Multiple deadlines
With an overall annual scholarship and grant budget of over $160,000, CSEA offers $1,000 scholarships to dependents and spouses of CSEA members, helping many continue their education after high school. Must be the dependent of a CSEA member.
These scholarships are for:
These scholarships are for:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Community college students
- College/university students
- Trade/vocational students
Other places to look:
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Other places to look:
- Scholarships.com
- Studentscholarships.org
- Goingmerry.com
- Salliemae.com/scholarships/
- Asian Pacific Community Fund (last year, distributed more than $530K in scholarships)
- Bold.org
