There are many scholarships avalaible to graduating seniors, particularly in the latter half of the school year. Local scholarships are available in the Spring semester.
Organization/Prep Tools
Brag Sheet Template for Letters of Recommendation - fill this out and give it to teachers, your counselor, or anyone (non-family member) who might write a letter of recommendation for you. Most scholarships require 2-3 letters of recommendation. Make sure to ask at least two weeks before you need your letter(s).
Scholarship Application Tracking Spreadsheet - use this to help yourself keep track of deadlines and prioritize your submissions.
Monterey Local Scholarship List (will be updated Spring 2027)
The best way to find non-local scholarships is to use databases that provide personalized scholarship options. By registering with the below websites, you can find options that are more targeted to you.
https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/scholarships-without-essays/
www.newfuturo.com (the largest bilingual database of Hispanic scholarships)
https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/list-of-scholarships-and-fellowships/ (scholarships for undocumented students)