State and National Scholarships

2025-2026 School Year

Check this site often for updated scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2026

HOW TO APPLY FOR STATE & NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Read before applying!

Click the scholarship link provided.
You will be directed to the official scholarship website or application portal.
Follow all directions carefully. Each scholarship has its own requirements, deadlines, and submission process.
Submit your application and all required documents directly through the scholarship provider’s website or mailing address.
Keep a copy of everything you submit (essay, transcript, recommendation letters, confirmation emails).
Pay close attention to deadlines — late applications are not accepted.

📌 Important reminder:
State and national scholarships are not handled through the LHS General Application. Do not submit these to Mrs. Meg or the Counseling Office unless the scholarship specifically instructs you to.

🍀 Good luck!
For questions, see Mrs. Meg (Jackstadt) in the Counseling Office.

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CAWG Foundation Scholarship
The purpose of the CAWG Foundation Scholarship is to provide awards to children of California winegrape grower employees to support their pursuit of higher education.

Award:

Two 4-year scholarships of $8,000 (for students attending a UC or CSU)
Four 2-year scholarships of $2,000 (for students attending a California community college)

Eligibility:

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
Parent or legal guardian must be employed by a California winegrape grower.

Deadline:

February 27, 2026

👉 [ Application ] 👉 [ More Info ]

HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP

Hagan Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship is a national, need-based merit award designed to help students graduate college debt-free.

Award: Up to $7,500 per semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters
Eligibility Highlights:
• Must attend a high school in the U.S. (public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM)
• Must have achieved at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA
• Must enroll in a 4-year college/university immediately after high school
• Parents’ 2024 Adjusted Gross Household Income must not exceed $100,000
• Applicants must work 240 hours from January 1 to September 1 before enrollment

Important Dates:

· Application opens: After September 1, 2025

· Deadline to submit: December 1, 2025

👉 [ Application ] 👉 [ More Info ]

AWS Welder Training Scholarship

Provided by: American Welding Society Foundation

Award: $1,000 (one-year certificate/training programs only)
Eligibility: U.S. residents within an AWS district; must pursue a welder training certificate program less than 2 years (cannot use for associate/bachelor programs)
Requirements: Application form, proof of enrollment, reside in an AWS district
Deadline: November 30 (apply before November 30 to be eligible for funds remaining in that year)

👉 [ Application ] 👉 [ More Info ]

Capt. Sax Foundation Aviation Scholarship
Offered by the Capt. Sax Foundation to support students pursuing careers in aviation, aeronautical science, engineering, pilot training, or other aviation-related fields.

Award Range: $500 – $5,000
Who Can Apply:

Current or future aviators needing support for licenses, certifications, ratings, flight hours, or aviation degree programs.
Students studying at colleges/programs in aeronautical science, engineering, or other aviation fields.

Important Dates:

Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Selections: January 15 – December 15 (rolling basis)

How to Apply:
Fill out the foundation’s online application form. Applicants will share their story, goals, funding need, training plan, past challenges, and aviation aspirations.

👉 [ Application ] 👉 [ More Info ]

Tim Coffin Law Day Scholarship

Offered by: Placer County Bar Association (PCBA)

💰 Awards:

1st Place: $1,750 (Essay presented at the PCBA Annual Dinner – January 2026)
2nd Place: $1,250
3rd Place: $750

🎓 Who Can Apply:
Current high school juniors and seniors attending a school in Placer County.

📝 Essay Theme (2025):
“The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One.”
This year’s Law Day theme encourages reflection on how our Constitution unites us as one nation and reinforces our shared civic responsibilities.

📋 Essay Guidelines:

Deadline: December 15, 2025
Format: Word document only (not Google Docs)
Length: Up to 1,000 words, double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman or Arial
Include name, address, phone, email, and high school at the top of page 1
Use MLA citations, footnotes, and a Works Cited page
Essays not meeting format requirements or containing plagiarism will be disqualified

🔗 Learn More:
American Bar Association – Law Day Resources

📧 Submit By Email:
Essays must be emailed no later than December 15, 2025
(Include “Tim Coffin Scholarship” in the subject line)

👉 [ Application ] 👉 [ More Info ]

Schwab-Rosenhouse Memorial Scholarship

Administered by: Sacramento Region Community Foundation

🎓 Overview:
The Schwab-Rosenhouse Memorial Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education at colleges, universities, or vocational/technical schools located within 100 miles of Sacramento. Awards are based on academic achievement, community service, financial need, and future goals.

💰 Awards:
Scholarships range from $1,000 – $5,000 per year
Final award amounts are determined by financial need, cost of attendance, and length of program.

📅 Application Period:
October 15, 2025 – February 6, 2026

✅ Eligibility:

Graduating high school seniors from El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, or Sacramento County
Must have lived in one of these counties for at least two years
Must meet California State residency requirements
Must plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school within 100 miles of the Sacramento County Courthouse

📄 Application Materials:

Completed online application
High school transcript
Letters of recommendation

🏅 Selection Process:
Applicants are evaluated on:

Academic record
School and community involvement
Volunteer activities
Financial need
Personal goals and career aspirations

👉 [ Apply / Register ] 👉 [ More Info ]

CalHOPE Courage Award Scholarship Program

The CalHOPE Courage Award Scholarship Program will award $75,000 to California high school senior student-athletes and high school athletic departments.

Twenty-five (25) California high school senior student-athletes who have overcome personal adversity will each receive a $2500 college scholarship while $500 will also be donated to their high school’s athletic departments.

The CalHOPE Courage Award Scholarship Program is supported by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), which oversees CalHOPE, and endorsed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).

👉 [ Application ] 👉 [ More Info ]

Tri Counties Bank Scholarship

At Tri Counties Bank, the mission is to improve the financial success and well-being of people throughout Northern and Central California. In partnership with the Community Foundation of the North State, Tri Counties Bank awards $110,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors planning to attend a community college, trade school, or four-year university.

💡 Focus Areas: Public Service • Community Engagement • Business Entrepreneurship

🏫 Eligible 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, and Yuba.

💰 Scholarship Options:

Income-Based Scholarship: 60 awards of $1,500 (Significant Financial Need; GPA 2.5+)
Merit-Based Scholarship: 20 awards of $1,000 (GPA 3.5+)

⚠️ Students may apply for only one scholarship type.

📅 Deadline: February 25, 2026

👉 [Apply Here] 👉 [More Info]

Columbia Bank Kenneth R. Gifford, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program

The Columbia Bank Kenneth R. Gifford, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program awards ten $1,000 scholarships each year to high school seniors attending school in Siskiyou, Shasta, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, Placer, and Sacramento Counties.

This scholarship reflects Columbia Bank’s commitment to community enrichment and support for education, empowering deserving students to achieve their academic and professional goals. The program recognizes the vital role of education in strengthening the communities they serve.

💰 Awards: Ten (10) scholarships of $1,000 each

🎓 Eligibility Criteria:

Graduating high school senior from Siskiyou, Shasta, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, Placer, or Sacramento County
Minimum 3.0 GPA during senior year
Plans to enroll full-time (12 units or more) at a community college or four-year university
Applicant may not be an employee or immediate family member of a Columbia Bank employee

📅 Application: Apply through the Universal Scholarship Application

👉 [ Apply Here ]

ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP

🎓 Scholarship for Graduating Seniors – Apply by April 10, 2026

✨ Eligibility

📚 GPA 3.2+ (cumulative, 3.5 years)
✝️ Roman Catholic
Must meet ONE of the following:
- Of Italian descent, and live within a Diocese where ICF branches exist (CA, IL, Reno NV)
- OR Roman Catholic with a parent/guardian/grandparent who is an ICF member (Italian descent NOT required)

💸 What You Can Win

$500.00 in College scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education.