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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE OPEN NOW!
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE OPEN NOW!
Chico Community Scholarship
CCSA - Chico Community Scholarship - Deadline: January 8, 2027 DUE IN COUNSELING OFFICE BY 4pm
Scholarship Application - The 2026/2027 Applications is available HERE for download. Paper copies are also available at the Counseling Office at A-103. Highly recommended the application is typed!
CCSA awards scholarships to seniors from the Chico Unified School District area. Graduating seniors who plan to enter accredited college or vocational training programs after high school are eligible to apply. Student applications, including essay, are screened by CCSA members as well as individual scholarship donors. Scholarships are awarded at each high school's Awards Night held at the end of the school year.
Applications available online: HERE Or pick up in the Counseling Office at A-103
Community Foundation of North State
The Andy Peek Livestock Endowed Scholarship Fund -Deadline: November 4, 2027
Community Foundation of North State- The Andy Peek Livestock Endowed Scholarship fund was established by the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale in honor and memory of Andy Peek. Andy was president of Western Video Market and also General Manager of Shasta Livestock Auction Yard in Cottonwood, California, a family-owned business where he worked for over four decades. To continue his support of youth programs, this scholarship is offered annually to students majoring in Agricultural Studies (with an emphasis in the livestock industry) who share Andy’s desire to work in the industry he dearly loved.
Eligibility Criteria:
Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student
Presently or planning to attend a junior college, state college, or university
Plans to major in Agricultural Studies (priority consideration for those entering the livestock industry)
Applications available online: HERE
The Fall 2027 Community Foundation Universal Application - Opens NOVEMBER 2nd!
North Valley Community Foundation
Class of 1969 Scholarship- Deadline: January 29, 2027- DUE IN COUNSELING OFFICE BY 4PM
This award is open to graduating seniors who will be attending college to pursue a degree in a Medical related field.
Applications available online: HERE Or pick up in the Counseling Office at A-103
Sons of Italy Western Foundation
NOTICE OF AVAILABLE REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS- Deadline: March 1, 2027 Mailed and Postmarked (Chico USPS may take a couple of days to postmark so do not wait until last minute)
The Sons of Italy Western Foundation announces the availability of scholarships for graduating seniors from the Class of 2027
Scholarships are available in the following categories:
Academic Awards for graduating high school seniors
Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for graduating high school seniors for the summer of 2027
Career Education for graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in a skilled field
In Addition to the Italian Study Grant, the Western Foundation scholarships awards range from $500 to $5000
Requirements
The requirements for applying for a Scholarship or Student Grant are as follows:
Applicant MUST BE wholly or partially of Italian descent
Applicant MUST BE enrolled in an accredited College, University or Community College or Trade School in the Fall of 2027
For additional information please contact Scholarship Committee Chairperson Annette Porter at ampdynomom@aol.com, or cell/text: 310-245-4502
Applications available online: HERE
added 10/6/2026
Sons of Italy Western Foundation
NOTICE OF AVAILABLE REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS- Deadline: March 1, 2027 Mailed and Postmarked (Chico USPS may take a couple of days to postmark so do not wait until last minute)
The Sons of Italy Western Foundation announces the availability of scholarships for graduating seniors from the Class of 2027
Scholarships are available in the following categories:
Academic Awards for graduating high school seniors
Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for graduating high school seniors for the summer of 2027
Career Education for graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in a skilled field
In Addition to the Italian Study Grant, the Western Foundation scholarships awards range from $500 to $5000
Requirements
The requirements for applying for a Scholarship or Student Grant are as follows:
Applicant MUST BE wholly or partially of Italian descent
Applicant MUST BE enrolled in an accredited College, University or Community College or Trade School in the Fall of 2027
For additional information please contact Scholarship Committee Chairperson Annette Porter at ampdynomom@aol.com, or cell/text: 310-245-4502
Applications available online: HERE
added 10/6/2026
Voice of Democracy- Audio-Essay Competition - Deadline October 31, 2026
Voice of Democracy- Audio-Essay Competition - Deadline October 31, 2026
26-27 Theme "What a Veteran Taught Me About America"
Open to 9-12th grade students; create a 3 to 5 Minute audio essay on this year's theme. Your entry will include: recorded essay, typed essay, and entry form.
Scholarships and incentives are awarded at the local, district, state and antional levels. Prizes range from $1,000 at the state level to $35,000 national grand prize!
Applications avaIlable online: HERE
added 10/6/2026
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS!
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS!
Looking for more scholarships? This spreadsheet has everything: all local scholarships (both currently open and opening soon) plus national scholarships you can apply for. Check here if you don't see what you're looking for above.
Free College Money through CalKIDS
Free College Money through CalKIDS
The CalKIDS program provides eligible California public school students and newborns with state-funded college savings accounts worth up to $1,500 to jumpstart their higher education funds.
Scholarship & Awards Night in May
Scholarship & Awards Night in May
Scholarship & Awards night will be in May for 2027 from 6-8PM at Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave, Chico
If your student is getting an award they will receive a written invitation.
Seating is first come first served.
PRESENTORS: If you would like to present your scholarship to a Chico High Student at awards night, please reach out to dbonillas@chicousd.org.
Apply for FAFSA
Apply for FAFSA
Students who are interested in receiving federal and state financial aid for college should apply for FAFSA. The application process is free and only takes 20 minutes.
Both Student and Parent will need to have a FSA ID to submit your application. The FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid's online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
Step one: Register for a Federal Student Aid Identification Number
Step two: Apply for Federal Student Aid through FAFSA
FAFSA4Caster is a free financial aid calculator that gives you an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.
California Dream Act
California Dream Act
The California Dream Act allows eligible undocumented and nonresident students to receive state and college financial aid, including Cal Grants, community college fee waivers, and some private scholarships. To qualify, students must meet AB 540 requirements and submit the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
If you know what university you are going to once the FAFSA is submitted, you should also complete any specific financial aid applications the college requires and respond to your official financial aid offer, which will be sent to you after your application is processed. Below is a list of California Universities and links to the Scholarship page.
CSU Scholarship Listings
Chico State
CSU Bakersfield
https://www.csub.edu/financial-aid/
CSU Channel Islands
https://www.csuci.edu/financialaid/
CSU Dominguez Hills
https://www.csudh.edu/financial-aid/
CSU East Bay
https://www.csueastbay.edu/financialaid/
CSU Fresno
https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/financialaid/index.html
CSU Fullerton
https://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/
Cal Poly Humboldt
https://www.humboldt.edu/financial-aid
CSU Long Beach
https://www.csulb.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships
CSU Los Angeles
https://www.calstatela.edu/financialaid
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
https://catalog.csum.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=839
CSU Monterey Bay
https://csumb.edu/admissions-aid/costs-financial-aid/
CSU Northridge
https://www.csun.edu/financialaid
CSU San Bernardino
https://www.csusb.edu/financial-aid
San Jose State University
https://www.sjsu.edu/faso/index.php
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
https://www.calpoly.edu/financial-aid
Cal Poly Pomona
https://www.cpp.edu/financial-aid/
CSU Scholarship Listings cont.
Sacramento State
https://www.csus.edu/apply/financial-aid-scholarships/
San Diego State University
https://sacd.sdsu.edu/financial-aid
San Francisco State University
https://financialaid.sfsu.edu/
CSU San Marcos
https://www.csusm.edu/finaid/index.html
Sonoma State University
https://financialaid.sonoma.edu/
CSU Stanislaus
https://www.csustan.edu/financial-aid-scholarship
UC Scholarship Listings
UC Scholarship Listings
https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/types-of-aid-at-berkeley/scholarships/
https://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/scholarships
https://www.ofas.uci.edu/content/Scholarships.aspx
http://www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/
https://financialaid.ucmerced.edu/
http://financialaid.ucr.edu/scholarships/index.html
https://students.ucsd.edu/finances/financial-aid/types/scholarships/freshmen/
https://finaid.ucsf.edu/types-of-aid/grants
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) helps students from Western states including California to attend out-of-state colleges at a significantly reduced tuition rate—no more than 150% of in-state tuition. With more than 170 participating public colleges and universities, WUE makes it easier and more affordable to explore programs across the West without paying full nonresident costs. Students can browse the list of WUE schools and use the Tuition Savings Finder to see how much they can save.
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation
Most scholarships ask for at least one letter of recommendation. Below is some information to help you prep for the meeting. A letter of recommendation is a letter written by a teacher, coach, counselor, or other adult who knows you well. It explains your strengths, achievements, and character. You may need letters of recommendation for college applications, scholarships, programs, jobs, or other opportunities.
WHEN TO ASK - at least 3 weeks before you need it. Give whoever you request from time to be thoughtful about the letter they plan to write for you.
WHO TO ASK - it is good to request from different people in your life to show off all your well roundedness: teachers, coaches, counselors, employers, advisors for your clubs or groups you attend.
WHAT COULD I EXPECT TO PROVIDE - Fill out Senior Profile for Letter of Recommendation
CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS - Let the amazing person that is creating your letter of rec know how you would like to receive it.
In a google doc
Printed with a real signature
Printed with a signature in a sealed envelope.
Senior Profile for Letter of Recommendation
Senior Profile for Letter of Recommendation
When you ask someone for a letter of recommendation, they will need information about you to help them write a strong letter. Please complete the Senior Profile, below, before asking for the letter, and be sure to give your recommender at least two weeks to write it.
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