Deadline: December 31, 2025. 

Amount: $500

Applicants must: 

• Be of Chinese descent with at least one grandparent being Chinese

Opens: Fall 2025

Deadline: Spring 2026

Amount: $1,000 (full-time students who plan to attend a two-year community college in California) or $5,000 (full-time students who plan to attend a four-year college or University in California)  

Applicants must: 

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 

• Be involved in community service totaling at least 24 hours in the last 12 months 

• Be a Golden 1 member, or a dependent of a member for at least one year 

Deadline: February 6, 2026

Amount: $14,500 for community college with intention of transferring to a four-year, $25,000 for attendance to a four-year university 

Details: 

• Field Worker Scholarships are available to California table grape workers and their children, including scholarships to any four-year California college or university, and scholarships to help students attend a community college and transition to a university or college in California.

• California table grape growers also award agricultural scholarships to those interested in building a career in the California table grape industry and in investing their undergraduate years of study in academic areas of importance to its future. Recipients must reside in the Coachella or San Joaquin valleys and attend a college or university in California.

Deadline(s):

Seymour Memorial Award: February 18, 2025 @6:00 pm  

Opens: January 1

Michelson Memorial Award:  December 22, 2025 @6:00 pm

Opens: November 1, every year

Applicants must:  

• (Seymour) Be nominated by their CSF advisor

• (Michelson) Open to all senior CSF member students 

Deadline: TBD (Early 2026)

Amount: $1,000

Applicants Must:

• Reside or attend a high school located in Omni Family Health’s core service areas

• Plan to pursue a career in the healthcare industry

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for grades 9-12.

• Be in final year of high school (Year 12)

• Provide an official academic transcript

• Provide one (1) letter of recommendation

Deadline: February 27, 2026

Amount: $8,000 for CSU/UC Four-Year Program, $2,000 for California Community College Two-Year Program

Details: 

• If you are a high school senior and have a parent or legal guardian who is employed by a California winegrape grower, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship through the California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation.

• You can study the subject of your choice!

• Online Application & Official Transcript Attached

• A 500-word essay (approximately 2 pages)

Deadline: Opens January 2026

Amount: Varies  

Applicants Must: 

•  4-year university in-state or out-of state 

• 2 year community or junior college, or transferring to a 4 university

• 2.5 GPA or higher 

• You must identify as a woman and/or female, non-binary, or gender-fluid.

• Must complete minimum of 10 hours of community service, you may volunteer with any organization(s) of your choice, and must complete the attached community service log

Deadline: November 1, 2026

Amount: $500-$1,000

Applicants must: 

• Live in Fresno County 

• Be a student who is an incoming college freshman, continuing undergraduate, or transfer undergraduate

• Attending University/Community College or Vocational/Tech/Trade schools 

Deadline: Opens November 3, 2026

Amount: $1,000 & $1,500

For the Income Based ($1,500) scholarship applicants must: 

• Graduating high school senior (current) from any of the following counties: Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Lake, Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Yolo, Yuba 

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 

• Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of zero or below – verification required via completion of the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Financial Aid application 

• Displayed outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and/or business entrepreneurship during high school career 

• Be an undergraduate student the fall semester following high school graduation 

For the Merit Based ($1,000) scholarship applicants must: 

• Graduating high school senior from any of the following counties: Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Lake, Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Yolo, Yuba 

• Weighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 

• Displayed outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and/or business entrepreneurship during high school career 

• Be an undergraduate student the fall semester following high school graduation 

Deadline: March 2026

Amount: $500 up to $1,500

Eligibility: 

• African American

• 2025 High School graduate G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher

• Documented acceptance at a college or university for the 2024/2025 academic year

Deadline: March 2, 2026 

(Opens October 1, 2025)

Amount: $1,000 to $10,000

Applicants must: 

• Graduating high school senior from one of FUSD’s seven comprehensive high schools, and Cambridge, Design Science, DeWolf, Duncan, Elearn, Patino, Phoenix, or J.E. Young

• You may also be considered for the Jim Newton Memorial Scholarship if you attended one of the following schools: (Please indicate on application)

  • Gaston Middle School(formerly Carver)

  • Malloch Elementary

  • Burroughs Elementary

  • Anthony Elementary

• Plans to attend a community college, 4-year university/college, or trade/technical school

• Submit current transcript with current 10-12 augmented GPA, completed typed application, including information on school and community involvement, career aspirations, and financial need

  • You can view the definitions of different activities you can list in your application here.

• No Minimum GPA Required

Deadline: March 13, 2026

Opens: Janurary 15, 2025

Amount: $1,000

Applicants must: 

• Be Latino 

• Be a high school senior

• 2 Essays

• Resume & Transcript Attached

• 3 Letters of Recommendation

• Counselor Form

Deadline: March 31, 2026

Reopens December 1, 2025 

Amount: $500 - $5,000

Applicants must: 

• Be from a low-income household or demonstrate financial need 

• Low-income limits are determined by HUD. See current limits here 

• Be 15-25 years of age as of 3/31/2025 

• Be a resident of: 

• a Hearthstone Housing Foundation property or 

• a county where a Hearthstone property is located (All Fresno county students are eligible) 

• Be one of the following during the 2025-26 school year:  

• a full-time high school student requesting support for any of the following:  

• college preparation courses 

• fees related to the college application process 

• other academically enriching activities  

  1. 1. 1. • 1. • a full-time undergraduate student attending a college, university, or vocational school in the United States 

• Please Note: Funds may not be used for graduate studies or studying abroad  

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for current high school students or a 2.75 GPA for current college students 

• Be available for a phone interview in May or June 2025

Deadline: March 24, 2025

Reopens: February 2026

Amount: $1,000

Applicant must: 

• Be a child, stepchild, sibling, grandchild, niece, or nephew
  of an active Fresno County Deputy Probation Officer Association
  Member. 

• Be a graduating high school Senior. 

• Have achieved a minimum academic grade point average of 2.5
  (based on a 4.0 system), as evidenced by transcripts which must be
  submitted with the application. 

• Be enrolled as a full-time (12 units per semester – 12 units per
  quarter) college student. 

• Applicants will be required to provide proof of full-time
  registration or class schedule before the scholarship will be
  awarded. 

Deadline: March 28, 2026

Reopens: TBD for 2026

Amount: Varies 

Applicants Must Be Graduating from Local High Schools in: 

• Fresno 

• Madera 

• Kings 

• Kern 

• Tulare 

Deadline: April 1, 2026 

Currently Closed

Amount: $3,000

Applicants must: 

• Be admitted to California State University, Fresno, and enrolled in a minimum of 6 units for Fall 2025 as first year students 

• Have a desire to pursue a career in teaching

• Maintain a GPA of 2.8 or above

• Participate in professional development once per month

• Attend at least one leadership event per semester

• Be available for paid work experience with California Teaching Fellows Foundation

Deadline: April 1, 2026

Opens: Janurary 10, 2026

Amount: $1,000 - varies upon need

Qualifications: 

• Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA

• Open to any eligible high school or college students who are currently enrolled in school

Deadline: April 1, 2026

Amount: TBD 

Applicants must: 

• Be a graduating high school senior

• Be a resident of the City of Fresno, or have a primary residence located within the

established city limits for the City of Fresno.

• Be able to complete a W-9 form, to receive scholarship payment. Example of W-9 form.  

Deadline: April 11, 2026

Opens: TBD

Amount: TBD

Applicants must: 

• Senior from selected high schools meeting ALL graduation requirements (download here)

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Proof of enrollment in college

• Completed application (download here)

• Typed 500-word Essay on topic “Why does education matter in your community?”

Deadline: April 12, 2026

Amount: TBD

Applicants must: 

To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must complete the scholarship application, submit all required documents by the deadline, and meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be graduating from an accredited high school in June 2025. 

• Reside in Coalinga, Clovis, Easton, Firebaugh, Fresno, Huron, Laton, Madera, Mendota, Sanger, or Selma areas. 

• Participate in the African American High School Recognition Program. 

• Complete African American Recognition Program Profile Application online. Register at https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/are/aahsrc.html  

• Submit a check or money order for a $16 participation fee. 

• Acceptance to an accredited post-secondary school (submit official college acceptance letter) 

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (submit transcript). 

• List all extra-curricular activities, honors or special recognition, community service, work experience, and post-high-school plans. 

• Submit a 500-word essay on the importance of giving back to your community. Additionally, please describe ways in which you have engaged and made meaningful contributions to your community.

Deadline: April 15, 2025

Amount: TBD

Applicants must: 

• Be a graduating high school senior

• Be seeking admission as a full-time student to an accredited two-year/four-year college or university

• Have a record of community service or volunteer work

• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average

• Reside within the SPOA membership boundaries (Kings Canyon, Temperance, Jensen & Peach) for their junior and senior year regardless of high school attended.

Deadline: April 15, 2025

Amount: $1,000

Applicants must: 

• Be a high school senior currently enrolled full-time at a public or private high school located in the City of Fresno. 

Deadline: April 18, 2025 

Amount: Varies from $1,000

Applicants must: 

• All applicants must reside and currently be enrolled as full-time high school Seniors within Fresno County to be eligible to apply, must excel academically, demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility evidenced by public service and/or leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience.

• Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university and provide proof of college acceptance and enrollment. A Criminology Major or Law Enforcement related field is not a requirement. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Deadline: April 19, 2026

Amount: $1,000 ($500 Fall Semester / $500 Spring Semester)

Applicants must: 

• To be considered, students must have accepted their admission, registered, and paid for Dog Days, or qualified for a Dog Days fee deferment. 

• Students who are selected for the New Bulldog Scholarship must be registered in a minimum of 13 units for fall 2024 and spring 2025 term to be awarded.

Deadline: April 25, 2025 

Amount: Varies from $500-$2,000

Applicants must: 

• Be a student member of any of the chapters within the Central California District Council (CCDC) JACL

• Be a graduating high school senior who is planning to enter college or university in the following semester

• Submit a copy of their high school transcript  

• Submit a letter of recommendation from an individual that is knowledgable about the student's character, achievements, responsibilities, and leadership abilities 

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Resident of Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare, Kern, Merced, or Mariposa counties

• Enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an accredited architecture program

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Short essay of 500 words or fewer

• Official School Transcripts

• Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or school administrators

• Acceptance letter to an accredited architecture school

Deadline: April 30, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Amount: $1,000

Applicants Must: 

Mayor Lee Brand 

• Fresno County High School Senior 

• Must be Asian Decent

• GPA 2.0 to 2.9

• Planning to enroll in college Fall 2024

Dr. Tony Vang

• Be a Fresno County High School Senior

• 3.0 and above GPA

• Planning to enroll in college full-time for Fall 2025

Deadline: April 30, 2024 

Amount: TBD

Applicants must: 

• Be 2024 graduating high school seniors. 

• Be planning to enroll in a full-time accredited, not-for-profit, college or university, during the FALL of 2024.

Deadline: TBD

Amount: $1,000 for first two years of college

Applicants must: 

• Attendance/Enrollment: 

• Students must maintain a 95% cumulative  

• Students must be enrolled in at least 75% of the time at Tehipite Middle School (270 days), including the last semester of 8th grade at Tehipite  

• Students must graduate from a Fresno Unified high school  

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0  

• Complete all A-G college course requirements  

• Participate in community service activities annually