Students are encouraged to review each of the websites below, and create a profile and/or account for more opportunities.
bold.org/scholarships/by-year/high-school/seniors/
immigrantsrising.org/resource/list-of-scholarships-and-fellowships/
Orange County Community Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship workshops on campus
Students can sign up to have a dedicated space to work on an application, with support from the scholarship counselor.
This scholarship is through Going Merry. In order to apply, you must start a Going Merry account through the link below.
For full requirements, and to apply, please visit: Scholarships 360
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Various scholarship opportunities are available for SENIORS.
Examples:
***Fullerton College scholarship
***CSUF scholarship
***American Indian Scholarship
....and many more!
To view all current DAR scholarships, please visit this LINK to register with the DAR site, which will give you access to the general applications.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
The President's Scholar Program awards exceptional students full tuition and fees, along with priority registration and unique leadership opportunities.
Eligibility:
Open to current seniors who have applied to Cal State Fullerton and are going to plan to attend in the fall of 2026
Minimum 3.5 g.p.a. is required
Must have significant service to community
Must be a California resident
Apply through the CSUF Scholarship Portal (search for President's Scholars Program): fullerton.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/Scholarships/Search
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Edison Scholars recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow – the dreamers, inventors, guardians, and pioneers – those who dare to be great!
The Edison International Foundation awards $50,000 scholarships to 30 high school seniors who want to make a difference in the world by studying science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in college. From preventing greenhouse gas emissions to increasing access to clean energy in underserved communities - real issues need bright ideas to create change. This is a chance for students to stand up, advance their education, and be part of the solution.
Application period: Nov. 6, 2025 – Jan. 22, 2026
Applicant requirements:
· Students must live in Southern California Edison’s service area.
· Must be a high school senior with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA
· Plan to pursue studies in eligible STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university
· Show financial need
To Apply, please visit: www.edison.com/community/edison-scholars
The HEEF Scholarship program is a collaborative of more than 30 funding partners passionate about helping first-generation college students. The scholarship program offers individual scholarship awards of $2,500 - $5,000 across multiple areas of interest for CURRENT SENIORS / high school graduates enrolling at a four-year college or university for Fall 2026.
Applicants to the program submit ONE application to be considered for all matched HEEF scholarship opportunities!
To apply, students must:
1) Complete a General Application at https://oc-cf.academicworks.com/
2) Click "Apply To" HEEF in the Opportunities Tab to complete the sub-fund supplemental questions
Deadline: January 16, 2026
BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.
We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student.
All student athletes who are seniors are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in or what their capacity in that sport is.
Deadline: June 19, 2026
To Apply: www.bigsunathletics.com/
Eligibility requirements:
Must be a senior who attends Cypress High and a member of either the Boy's or Girl's soccer team.
Application attached HERE
A letter of rec from your CHS coach is also required, attach it to your application.
Due February 6, 3:00 p.m. to the Counseling Office or Ms Vaughn
Eligibility:
Must be a Senior who will attend Fullerton College in the Fall of 2026, and will major in American History
Must have a 3.0 Total GPA
INFORMATION SHEET -- Read this thoroughly!
Scholarship Application - It is the STUDENT'S responsibility to mail this in to the address on the application - be sure to allow plenty of time.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2026
The Sons of Italy Western Foundation announces this year's scholarships for graduating seniors in the Class of 2026.
Scholarships are available for the following categories:
Academic Awards
Italian Language Study Grants for summer 2026
Career Education for graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in a skilled field.
Scholarship requirements:
Applicant MUST BE wholly or partially Italian descent
Applicant MUST BE enrolled in an accredited college, university, community college, or trade school in the Fall of 2026.
Application link: osiaca.org/scholarships/
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Sponsored by the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence.
Available to any graduating high school senior male enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program commencing in fall 2026, scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 and are delivered directly to recipients — not their institution — via ACH transfer to use as desired.
To Apply, go HERE
Deadline: April 1, 2026
The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity.
Eligibility Requirements:
Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen
To Apply: horatioalger.org/scholarships/
Deadline: March 1, 2026
The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity.
Eligibility Requirements:
Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen
To Apply: horatioalger.org/scholarships/
Deadline: February 15, 2026
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be planning to enroll in archaeology or museum studies.
B) Be Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian.
To view all scholarship opportunities, and to apply, please visit: www.saa.org/SAAMember/Career-and-Practice/Native-American-Scholarships-Fund.aspx
Deadline: January 31, 2026
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be a current senior:
Must attend full time college in Fall of 2026 and be majoring in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or an Imaging related degree:
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Distribution
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering with a focus on cold-formed steel design
Engineering Technology
Computer Science related to Material Handling
Business & Management related to Material Handling or Supply Chain Management
Imaging and Camera Based Vision Systems Identification/Bar Codes/RFID/LIDAR Sensors/RADAR Sensors
****Review complete eligibility & requirements thoroughly, to access the application, please visit: www.mhi.org/mhefi/scholarship
Deadline: January 31, 2026
General eligibility:
Must be a current high school senior, residing in the U.S. as a citizen
Must attend an accredited college/university in the U.S in fall 2026 (no gap year/gap semester)
Applicants must submit a written essay format or video format (see application details), answering the following questions:
How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life?
What have you learned about yourself, your family, and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease?
What are your plans to raise awareness in regards to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
For more information and to apply: alzfdn.org/scholarship/
Deadline: March 1, 2026
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a daughter, son, grandson, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, great-grandson of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces. (application will require proof of service).
B) Excel in academics at school and participate in volunteer activities outside of school. (transcript, verification of 50 hrs community service, and 2 LORs are required).
For more information and to apply: www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors
Deadline: March 1, 2026
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior of Asian Pacific Island heritage.
B) Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States with a 3.3 GPA or higher.
Be sure to read & review the full eligibility and requirements, before submitting your application: celebrasianconference.com/scholarships
Deadline: March 2, 2026
AA Lares Insurance Co is a family-owned insurance agency in Orange County. Each year we award one high school senior a $1,000 scholarship to further their education.
This scholarship program aims to support and empower students in their pursuit of higher education and future career goals. Our team at AA Lares Insurance Services believes that investing in education is crucial for building a brighter future for our community.
The Making An Impact Scholarship is now open for current seniors.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Must be a High School Senior at a high school in Orange County, CA, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited university, college, or trade-school for the 2026-2027 school year, and intend to attend on a full-time basis (minimum 12 credits).
Submission of a high school transcript (unofficial accepted) and resume.
Respond to the following questions in 200-350 words, submitted in either Word Doc or PDF format:
Why are you pursuing higher education?
What does "community" mean to you, and how do you plan on staying connected or involved as you grow?
To apply, please visit: laresinsurance.com/scholarship/
Applications must be submitted online by April 05, 2026, at midnight.
Sponsored by the NFL
Open to SENIOR Athletes!
2.0 gpa or higher
Must have nomination/recommendation letter from high school coach, must have participated at the varsity level for at least one year.
Please review the application for full eligibility and submission instructions.
You will also need to enter LOS ANGELES CHAPTER for the question that asks for NFLPA Former Players Chapter
See Ms. Vaughn in the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
Application: airtable.com/app5JGaMe74F41Qky/pagcXOncA6P0Ho3kz/form
Deadline: February 12, 2026
For current seniors who plan to attend Golden West College in the fall of 2026
Academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership are all part of the selection criteria.
To apply: dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/Submit/Start/842e5cc4-4240-4273-b3dd-38a9373e90f8?SSO=N
Deadline: April 17, 2026
Questions? Contact scholarships@gwc.cccd.edu
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors who are children of active-duty peace officers and firefighters in the State of California, and plan to enroll at a four-year college or university in the fall of 2026.
To learn more and to apply: www.caaonline.org/programs/youth-scholarship-program/
Deadline: April 7, 2026
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 20th year.
We will be awarding $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 10, 2026.
Application Process:
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
Applicant must be a regular part-time or full-time Costco Wholesale Employee in the U.S. (Including College Retention employees).
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent by June.
Should be a current, new, or previous student planning to pursue a 2-year or 4-year credit-bearing undergraduate degree or certificate at a nonprofit, accredited college or university in the U.S. starting in the fall.
Applicant must not have obtained a bachelor’s degree yet.
To Apply: www.scholarships.com/scholarships/costco-employee-scholarship
Deadline: February 6, 2026
Eligibility:
US 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
Current Senior: Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school in the US for the 2026-2027 academic year
Complete and submit the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The HSF Scholar Program is open to students of all races who identify as being of Hispanic heritage
To Apply: www.hsf.net/scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2026, 2:00 PM PT
The Earl Woods Scholar Program nomination period is now open.
Please review this FLYER for eligibility and more information.
If you are a 4-year college bound student who meets ALL the Eligibility Requirements, and are interested in applying, please sign up to attend the info session on January 20:
Earl Woods Scholars Presentation
Deadline: January 28, 2026
To access the application to see if you are eligible, click HERE
Deadline to apply is JANUARY 26, 2026
Simon Scholar Eligibility:
*Must be a current sophomore, on track to graduate in 2028
*Must have a TOTAL GPA (weighted) of 3.5 or above
*Must demonstrate financial need
Application requires a transcript with 1st semester grades from 10th grade.
**Also 2 references are required: One which must be a counselor, teacher, AP, coach, or other school staff member who knows you well. The other can be an outside mentor, or volunteer supervisor, or club coach.
Need support w/ the app or have more questions?
The Simon Scholars Program will host a virtual Application Support Session on January 13th, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
**RSVP to the session by using the link below:
https://simonscholars-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/_LvjxmgYRUKtiPGztqs6Yg#/registration