• Senior

• Current or former varsity athlete in at least one high school sport

• 2.0 GPA

• Two essays-1st relating to courage in overcoming stress, anxiety, mental trauma  2nd relating to athletic accomplishments

• 25 $2,500 scholarships awarded-multiple each month

• Application and info at: calhopecourageawardscholarship.org/ 

• Deadline: Application cycle: September-May-scholarships awarded each month

• Juniors

• Complete six college planning steps for six separate chances at $500

• When you finish all six, you'll be entered into a drawing for a $40,000 scholarship

• Click here to read about a junior from La Jolla High School who earned a $40,000 scholarship

• Application and info at: opportunity.collegeboard.org/ 

• Deadline: Scholarships awarded from January-June

• Senior

• Minimum 3.5 GPA

• Maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college

• Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026-September 1, 2026

• Demonstrate financial need

• Written personal statement-see application for prompt

• Scholarship will cover all tuition up to four years

• Application and info at: haganscholarships.org/application/ 

• Deadline: Spring cycle, March 15, 2026

• Senior

• 2.75 GPA

• Official transcript

• US citizen

• Must intend to pursue your art by attending a university, accredited four-year college, community college, conservatory, or art school in the fall

• Discuss your jobs, volunteering, community activities, hobbies and/or awards

• 500-word essay addressing "yourself and your aspirations for the future"

• Two letters of recommendation

• Multiple scholarships awarded ranging from $1,500-$3,500

• Application and info at: www.mlkccsd.org/student-grants 

• Deadline: March 16, 2026

• Senior

• 3.2 GPA

• Graduating from a San Diego Unified high school

• Plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in fall 2026

• Demonstrated leadership qualities

• Participation in extracurricular activities.

• Volunteer and/or work experience

• High school transcript

• Two letters of recommendation from school staff members

• One letter of recommendation from a community member

• Multiple $2,500 scholarships

• More info on this flyer and apply through this form

• Deadline: March 20, 2026

• Senior

• Earned or will earn the Seal of Biliteracy

• College-bound

• 300-word essay about you, college/career goals, and how multilingualism matters to you

• Two letters of recommendation

• Multiple $1,000 scholarships

• Selected recipients must attend a breakfast celebration, May 2 from 8 AM-11 AM at the SD County Office of Education

• Application and info at: application

• Deadline: March 20, 2026 5 PM

• Senior 

• Aspiring teachers

• Will attend community college or 4-year in the Fall of 2026

• The program will provide financial support, tailored resources, and guaranteed employment post-grad

• $2-3k scholarship per semester

• Application and info at: https://www.sdef.org/apply 

• Deadline: March 27, 2026

• Senior

• Of at least 1/4 Chinese

• Will attend a two- or four-year college or university

• 3.0 minimum GPA

• Official transcript (see Mrs. Hight in the Counseling Office before/after school or lunch)

• Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities

• 500-word maximum essay relating to your family's immigrant story and your Chinese culture

• Letter of recommendation

• Multiple scholarships in varying amounts

• Application and info at: https://sdcwa.net/scholarships/

• Deadline: March 28, 2026

• Senior

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Transcript

• Desire a career in engineering or land surveying

• Describe extracurricular activities

• List any work experience

• List of references

• 400-word statement about "what inspired you to pursue a career in engineering or land surveying"

• Describe any personal challenges

• Multiple scholarships awarded

• Application and info at: Google Form

• Deadline: March 30, 2026 11:59 PM

• Senior

• Planning to seek employment in the CA after-market/independent auto repair industry

• Will enroll in a technical and academic training program

• 2.0 GPA

• Transcript

• Letter of recommendation from automotive instructor

• Brief narrative about career goals and why a scholarship is important to you

• Brief description of community service

• Multiple $500-$1,000 scholarships

• Application and info at: application

• Deadline: March 31, 2026

• Senior

• US citizen

• Will attend an accredited US college/university in Fall 2026

• Transcript

• Submit EITHER  an essay OR video addressing three questions relating to Alzheimer's disease

  • 1,500-word essay OR

  • 4-minute video

• Multiple scholarships up to $5,000

• Application and info at: alzfdn.org/scholarship/ 

• Deadline: April 1, 2026 2 PM

• Senior

• Will attend a four-year college/university or a two-year college with the intent of transferring to a four-year university

• Medium to outstanding grades

• Unofficial transcript-can be downloaded from PowerSchool Student Portal

• Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities

• Demonstrate financial need

• List honors/awards, work experience, and or community service

• Letter of recommendation

• Multiple scholarships from $1,000-$3,000 

• Application and info at: application

• Deadline: March 31, 2026

• Senior

• Must identify as male

• Plan to enroll at a four-year college or university in the fall

• Demonstrate excellence in academics, extra-curricular activities and community involvement

• Letter of recommendation

• Multiple scholarships from $500 - $1,000

• Application and info at: https://foundationfe.org/highschoolscholarship/

• Deadline: April 1, 2026 11:59 PM

• Senior

• Will attend a two- or four-year college or university, or trade/vocational school

• List offices held if applicable

• Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities, community service

• Letter of recommendation

• 500-word essay "Describe how you plan to provide a benefit to MMHS or to the Mira Mesa community after graduation"

• Multiple scholarships awarded at Senior Awards Ceremony May 21 @ 5:30 PM

• Application and info at: application

• Email completed applications to: mmhsfoundation.treasurer@gmail.com 

• Deadline: April 9, 2026

• Senior

• Two options: 1. are Roman Catholic AND of Italian descent 2. are Roman Catholic but are not of Italian descent if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian, or grandparent is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation (ICF)

• If either Roman Catholic parent/grandparent is an ICF member, applicants must be Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian descent or live where branches are established to qualify

• Will enroll full-time at an accredited university, college, community college, or technical school in the Fall of 2026

• Minimum 3.2 GPA

• Transcript

• Demonstrate financial need

• Demonstrate leadership

• Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities and community service

• Letter of recommendation

• 150-word personal statement; see application for specific information to include in essay

• Multiple scholarships awarded in varying amounts

• Application and info at: www.icf.org/scholarships/ 

• Deadline: April 10, 2026

• Senior

• Will attend a two- or four-year college or university in the Fall of 2026

• Must be a child of active or retired military personnel

• Plan to pursue a career in education

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Transcript

• Essay addressing career goals, experience as a military child, volunteerism, and how a scholarship will help you

• Letter of recommendation

• Application and info at: application

• Deadline: April 10, 2026

• Foster youth 17 /12-26

• Will attend a two- or four year college or university

• Minimum 2.0 GPA

• Unofficial transcript  (see Mrs. Hight in the Counseling Office before/after school or lunch)

• Availability to attend a two-day College Bound event June 6 and June 20

• Participants may receive

  • A laptop and printer

  • A school supply shopping trip

  • One-to-one coaching

• Students will be invited to compete in an essay-based scholarship opportunity $250, $500, or $1,000

• Application and info at: https://formstack.io/7FF08 

• Application password: JIT2025 

• Deadline: April 16, 2026

• Senior

• College bound

• List extracurricular and/or volunteer activities

• Two essays relating to your future and what it means to be an MMHS graduate

• Faculty or MMHS alumni letter of recommendation

• $500 scholarship

• Application and info at: application

• Deadline: April 19, 2026

• Senior

• Mira Mesa resident

• Will attend a two- or four-year college or technical school

• 250-400-word essay: "A narrative of your personal volunteer experience"

• List community service

• Reference letter from someon one relating to your community service

• Letter of recommendation from school staff or community leader

• Three $1,000 scholarships awarded

• Application and info at: www.miramesatowncouncil.org/scholarship/ 

• Deadline: April 30, 2026

• 9th-12th

• US citizen or eligible non-citizen

• All income levels

• Unofficial transcript-available on StudentPortal

• 500-word essay "Why college is important to me"

• Multiple $1,000-$2,500 scholarships

• Application and info at: application 

• Use Invitation code: M20635 when you register

• Deadline: June 1, 2026

• 9-12th

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (e.g. a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)

• Submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project

• Letter of recommendation

• $500 scholarship awarded every month

• Application and info at: www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/

• Deadline: October 20, November 20, December 20 11:59 PM

• Senior

• Will attend college

• US citizen or lawful permanent resident

• 3.0 GPA

• Transcript (unofficial on Student Portal; official Mrs. Hight)

• Minimum 1,000-word essay: "Describe a time you or someone you know was given a second chance. What did you learn from it?"

• $250 or $750 scholarship

• Application and info at: scholarships.sevenslegal.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

• Deadline: June 1, 2026

Other Scholarship/Financial Aid Links

Go College www.gocollege.com/ 

Free-4U National Data Base of Scholarships www.free-4u.com/minority.htm 

LendEdu lendedu.com/blog/scholarships/ 

Scholarship America scholarshipamerica.org/ 

Department of Veteran Affairs www.va.gov/ 

California Colleges www.californiacolleges.edu/#/ 

College Board www.collegeboard.org/ 

College Scholarships www.collegescholarships.com/ 

California Student Aid Commission www.csac.ca.gov/ 

Federal Student Aid studentaid.gov/ 

FastWeb www.fastweb.com/