Scholarships & Grants for California Students (2026–27)
Verified, up-to-date scholarships and grants for California high school students — amounts, deadlines, and official application links, from Scillint's scholarship database.
Scillint's database currently lists 8 verified scholarships and grants specifically for California students, alongside 312 nationwide scholarships that any U.S. student can apply for regardless of state. Amounts, deadlines, and provider links below are pulled directly from our database and shown exactly as recorded — always confirm the current details on the official site before applying.
| Program | Provider | Amount | Deadline | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Blue and Gold Opportunity PlanRenewable | University of California | Up to ~$22,000 in grants/scholarships (covers UC tuition for family income under $100,000) | 2026-03-02 | Visit site |
| Cal Grant High School EntitlementRenewable | California Student Aid Commission | Up to full tuition | See official site | Visit site |
| California Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (foster youth)Renewable | California Student Aid Commission | Up to $5,000/yr | Rolling (with FAFSA) | Visit site |
| California College Promise Grant (CCPG)Renewable | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office | Enrollment fee waiver (does not cover other fees) | Rolling (varies by college) | Visit site |
| Foundation for a College Education Scholarship (California) | Foundation for a College Education | Varies | Typically spring | Visit site |
| San Diego Foundation Scholarship Program | The San Diego Foundation | Varies (many named funds) | Typically March | Visit site |
| San Francisco Foundation Scholarship Program | The San Francisco Foundation | Varies (many named funds) | Typically varies by fund | Visit site |
| Vietnamese American Scholarship Foundation Award | VASF | Varies | Typically spring | Visit site |
Frequently asked questions
Are these scholarships free to apply for?
Yes. Every legitimate scholarship on this page is free to apply for. You should never have to pay a fee to apply for or receive a scholarship — treat any request for payment as a red flag.
How current is this list?
Scillint's scholarship database is checked against the official provider pages on an ongoing basis. Amounts and deadlines can still change on short notice, so always confirm the live details on the provider's own site before you apply.
Can I find scholarships outside my state too?
Yes. Most scholarships in Scillint's database are national or field-of-study based rather than tied to a single state. Sign up for a free trial to see your full matched list, not just the state-specific ones shown here.