*New* Events & Resources for Students '25-'26

💸 Seniors!*NEW* Local Scholarships '25-'26  💸

2026 SCAG Scholarship Program - Due March 20. (9 - $4,000 scholarships). Students in any field of study are invited to apply; however, preference is given to applications that demonstrate a commitment to community planning, regional planning, urban planning, civil engineering, political science, public administration, sustainable development, or related fields.  Application can be found here . Contact Rachel Wagner at wagner@scag.ca.gov with any questions. 

Rotary Club of Westlake Village - Due March 21. $500 or $1,000 Scholarships awarded. Students evaluated on scholastic records, financial need, school activities, community service and employment experience.  Please apply here       

Donald & Carolyn Zimring Public Service Scholarship - Due March 26. $1500 Awarded to an AHS student who has demonstrated a desire to pursue a career in Public Service. Must have attended AHS all 4 yrs., 3.0+ GPA, and complete 4, short answer prompts. For complete details Click HERE

Conejo Simi Moorpark Assoc. of Realtors (CSMAR) - $2500 Due March 27 Based on some Need or Experiencing Hardship, students attending Trade/Tech School, 2-yr. or 4-yr College. Contact Sarah Gonzales at sarah@csmaor@.com with any questions, or open the link for more info

Westlake Village Community Foundation - Due March 31, 5PM ($3,500) - Must be a resident of the City of Westlake; and meet 1 of the following requirements: Involved in the Arts;  Community Service; or Attending a 4-yr., 2-yr., Trade School, or Arts college after high school 

Optimist Club of Malibu - Due March 31.  Must be Be a Malibu resident (90265 zip code) OR Be the child of a member in good standing of the Optimist Club of Malibu. Application here. Email questions mariewexler27@gmail.com 

Race Unity Essay Scholarship - Due April 1 ($500) Sponsored by Bahai Malibu Canyon. Write an essay focused on solutions and the need to unify people of all race religions.

Future Track Running Pack - Due April 1.  ($2,000) - Must have participated for 2 seasons on track & field or cross country team, min. GPA 3.0, and plan to continue your education after high school

Kiwanis Thousand Oaks - Due April 1,  8 different $1,000 Scholarship Opportunities. Requirements Highly Varied, i.e.:  First Generation College Bound;  Community/Service Driven students;  First Responders, etc.

Agoura Youth Basketball Assoc. Scholarship - Due April 15. 2 - $2000 ea. for AHS + $2000 for 1, additional area high school student, which could include AHS.  Applicants must have played on or coached an AYBA team, or worked or volunteered for at least two seasons. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Westlake Women's Club - Due April 17 (1- $2,000) Scholarship Application to be handed in at the College & Career Center, C-4.  Criteria:  Students need at least a 3.5 GPA, some  financial need, and show participation in school and/or community. Please review this folder for more information and the application 

Friends of the Westlake Village Library - Due April 19.  ($1000) For selected Seniors attending a 2-yr. College, 4-yr. College, or a Trade School; and majoring in Liberal Arts (Education, Psych, Soc., Poly-Sci., Econ, Criminal Just., Communications, Art, History...). Must be a Book and/or Library lover!

2026 Thomas Paine Merit Scholarship Program & The Victoria Wilson Memorial Scholarship- Due April 29.  (4 -$1,500-$5,000) local scholarships awarded to selected Seniors in the Valley attending a 2-yr. College or 4-yr. College.  GPA, show participation in school/community, SAT or ACT scores and two 500 word essays due for consideration and more information can be found here.

Other Scholarships & Resources (Not Local)

Presidential 1776 Award Accepting registrations from Feb 1-22 and their testing period is Feb 22-28. Open to all high school students. More details about the process, testing and awards (ranging from $25,000-$150,000) can be found here 

The GE Aerospace–Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship Due May 1 (up to $10,000). Open to high school seniors pursuing technical training and certifications for careers in aerospace, manufacturing, robotics, and other critical industries at a technical or two-year degree, industry certification, or skilled-trade training program. 

CalHOPE Courage Award Scholarship Program - Rolling now until June, 2026 (25- $2500 Awards) - Student Athletes who have overcome personal adversity, or a personal challenge

Resources for College Bound Seniors '25-'26