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There are two types of scholarships:
1. Merit-based scholarships that may be awarded when a student meets or exceeds certain standards or criteria set forth by the scholarship provider. This may include academic, sports, musical talent or a particular trait; or, a combination of criteria.
2. Need-based scholarships, which are given based on financial need. Scholarships are gifts and are not paid back.
The number of scholarships available nationwide is vast. No single complete list exists anywhere, not even in the U.S. Office of Education. This is due to the sheer volume of available scholarships, but also because new scholarships can crop up at any time and old ones are withdrawn at any time by their sponsors.
There is no simple answer to the question of whether or not an individual student may qualify for financial aid or a scholarship, since eligibility is determined by a number of factors, including income, assets, liabilities, number of children attending college, scholarship, school and community activities.
Each college has its own special and ever-changing list of scholarships available to entering students. It is helpful to contact the financial aid office at the college for more information on available scholarships. In addition, students should research other sources of scholarships such as parents’ employers, private clubs that parents belong to, religious affiliations, and school clubs.
Some scholarships require a letter of recommendation. Students can complete a resume form to include school and community activities as well as information on college and career plans to help recommenders write a letter. Ask community members or teachers if they would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for you. If they agree, offer them a copy of the resume to assist them in writing it. A minimum of 3 weeks should be allowed. Write a thank you to anyone who writes a letter.
Be careful of scholarship scams! While the information you enter in the FAFSA is secure and encrypted, you should not be asked to provide personal information for scholarships. This includes your bank account numbers, driver’s license number, social security number, or credit card information. Also, you should not have to pay a processing fee to apply for a scholarship or agree to pay for any services that cost money, especially if they offer “guarantees” for a high price. If you are ever unsure, please speak with a school counselor or visit your college and career center with questions or concerns.
Free scholarship search sites. Large selection of scholarships available with various criteria:
http://www.finaid.org/
https://www.scholarships.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
For a list of more “unusual” scholarships, check out: http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/unusual.phtml
Scholarships for the Class of 2025
The scholarships posted below are just a very few of the MANY scholarships that are available. This list will be updated as new scholarship applications open. Searching for and applying to scholarships takes time, and the scholarships that each student is eligible for differ. Reputable scholarship search sites that you can use to search for additional scholarships have been included above. Please be careful of scholarship scams! Do not give out personal information such as your social security number, bank account numbers, etc. Don't forget to check scholarships offered by the colleges that you are applying to. Look at the web page for the college's Financial Aid Office for scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Tracker Worksheet: Click Here
Letter of Recommendation Request: Some scholarships require letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or others who know you well. Use this form to request a Letter of Recommendation from WHS staff.
WOF General Scholarship-v4.pdfWindsor Odd Fellows Scholarship
Windsor Odd Fellows Scholarship
Eligibility:
1. Graduate from high school with a 3.0 cumula:ve grade point average
2. Current Windsor Student (Windsor High, North Bay Met Academy or Windsor Oaks Academy)
3. Reside in Windsor, CA
4. Be enrolled as a full-time student (no fewer than 12 credit hours) in any 2 or 4 year college/university in an academic degree program (AA/AS or BA/BS) in the fall following the date of graduation. The funds will be awarded after the recipient shows proof of enrollment.
Students can access and print the application HERE.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Press Democrat Journalism Scholarships
Press Democrat Journalism Scholarships
The Press Democrat Journalism Trust is offering spring 2025 scholarships to support the next generation of storytellers. If you're enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited institution, this opportunity is for you.
Applications are open April 1-April 30, 2025 for the Norma & Evert Person Journalism Scholarship and the David & Barbara Cohen Journalism Scholarship. Three recipients will each receive $2,500 toward tuition, housing or books. Students pursuing a career in journalism who graduated from a high school in the North Bay are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Omar Gallardo Memorial Scholarship
Omar Gallardo Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
Must be graduating from high school in Sonoma County this year
Must enroll full time at SRJC or SSU Fall 2025
Career: Teacher or Social Worker
Minimum GPA required = 2.0
Financial need considered
Click HERE for application.
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
North Coast Builders Exchange Scholarship
North Coast Builders Exchange Scholarship
The NCBE Scholarship Program awards scholarships of up to $2,000 to students who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, and a commitment to pursuing a career in the construction industry.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
Graduating high school senior or current college student
Pursuing a degree or certificate in a construction-related field
GPA of 2.0 or higher
Reside in one of the following Northern California counties: Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, or Napa
Application can be found HERE.
Application Deadline: April 30th at 5:00pm
The Bio-Rad Scholarship Program assists local graduating high school students who wish to pursue careers in science or engineering.
To be eligible for a scholarship, each applicant must:
• Be a graduating, college-bound senior from a high school within Sonoma, Solano, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties, or whose close relative or legal guardian is a Bio-Rad employee.
• Have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Receive a letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor, or community leader.
Application can be found HERE.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
2025 REASHRAE Scholarship Application.pdfRedwood Empire ASHRAE Scholarship
Redwood Empire ASHRAE Scholarship
Elligibility: High school seniors that will be attending a four year university studying in the fields of engineering.
Completed applications should be emailed to Geoffrey DuBois at gdubois1@att.net.
Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
RRV Girls Scholarship Flyer 2025.pdfRussian River Valley Girls Scholarship
Russian River Valley Girls Scholarship
Qualifications
1. Female High School senior at one of these high schools:
Analy, Healdsburg, Piner, Santa Rosa High, Windsor, and Cardinal Newman
2. Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
3. Plan on attending college (2 year or 4 year) in Fall 2025
4. Plan on pursuing a career in Agriculture (Farming/Viticulture/Wine)
5. Have extra-curricular activities in area of interest
Application must be dropped off in person at the Sonoma County Farm Bureau by 5 pm or mailed with a postmark of April 18, 2025.
Application deadline: April 15, 2025
P.E.O. Chapter LZ Memorial Scholarship
P.E.O. Chapter LZ Memorial Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY
A woman who is a Sonoma County high school graduate entering a 4-year college/university in the United States in the fall following high school graduation.
The woman must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S. and able to provide proof of such, if requested.
Have a minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Application deadline: April 11, 2025
2025 Kiwanis Scholarship Application (WH).pdf2025 Kiwanis Club of Windsor Scholarship
2025 Kiwanis Club of Windsor Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS:
A Windsor High 2025 graduate having attended high school in Windsor for 2+ years.
Continuing your education next school year in an academic or vocational program.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for your chosen field.
Demonstrate your ability to meet the scholastic requirements of your chosen field.
Participated in school and community activities, benefitting your school and community.
Application deadline: March 25, 2025
The Marley Stainer Foundation Arts Scholarship
The Marley Stainer Foundation Arts Scholarship
The Arts were very important to our daughter, Marley. She loved theater, dance, music, photography, painting and everything art related. In her honor, we are offering a $500 to $1,000 Arts Scholarship to Windsor High School graduating seniors. Applicants must be continuing their education at a college or specialized school in the fall. Please submit the application and essay by Friday, March 28, 2025.
Click HERE for application.
Application deadline: March 28, 2025
Merit-Flyer-English-2025.pdfEquestrian Merit Scholarship
Equestrian Merit Scholarship
Eligibility
Be a student who plans to pursue an equine-related career, such as horse training, veterinary medicine, farriery, equine-assisted therapy, or any other profession that will benefit horses and horse owners in our area.
Reside in a Bay Area County, including Sonoma County.
Be accepted to and plan to attend a college, university, trade school or other continuing education program.
See flyer to the left or click here for more information.
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
Pat Elsbree Scholarship
Pat Elsbree Scholarship
Eligibility
Windsor High School student who desires to further their education/training at a community college or four-year college.
Student who plans to major in agriculture and/or animal husbandry.
Preference may be given to a Windsor resident.
See application to the left for complete guidelines. Applications must be turned in to Ms. Finley in the College & Career Center.
Application Deadline: March 24, 2005
Roger T. Rasmussen Scholarship
Roger T. Rasmussen Scholarship
This scholarship is for Windsor High School seniors interested in pursing education and a career in aviation. Funds are specifically for ground school and flight instruction. Please see Ms. Finley in the College & Career Center for application and additional details.
Application Deadline: March 24, 2005
Children of Vineyard Workers Scholarship
Children of Vineyard Workers Scholarship
The Wilson Artisan Wines Children of Vineyard Workers Scholarship Fund aims to benefit students with one or more parent(s) working in wine agriculture in Sonoma County, California. High school seniors continuing to higher education as well as students who are already in a college, trade, or technical school are welcome to apply. Scholarships of $500 to $2,500 will be awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements. Click HERE for application and more information.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2005
Sonoma County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship
Sonoma County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who have or will have a major in Agriculture or an Agriculture-related field.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for all scholarship applicants.
Click HERE for application and more information.
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025.
Scholarship Application 2025.pdf2025 Redwood Empire Chinese Association Scholarship
2025 Redwood Empire Chinese Association Scholarship
To be eligible, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
Be a resident of Sonoma County
Be of Asian descent, OR a member of RECA (membership of parents is sufficient)
Be a graduating high school senior who is planning to enroll full-time next school year in a post-secondary school
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025. See application and more information in document to the left.
Dorothy Konvalinka Memorial Scholarship
Dorothy Konvalinka Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications
Applicant must be a resident of Windsor and graduating from Windsor High School.
Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. (total GPA 9-12)
Acceptance and enrollment in an accredited two or four-year college, university and/or vocational program required the fall following date of graduation.
See application to the left for complete guidelines. Applications must be turned in to Ms. Finley in the College & Career Center.
Application Deadline: March 24, 2025
The North Bay Association of REALTORS® Charity Scholarship
Scholarships of $1000-$2500 will be awarded via the NorBAR Charity Scholarship. Students must be graduating seniors, and live and attend high school in NorBAR's jurisdiction (Sonoma County, Napa County, and Inland Mendocino County). For more information and/or to apply, complete the online application and upload all required documents HERE via the online survey.
Application Deadline: 11:59pm on March 2, 2025
The North Bay Officials Organization proudly sponsors the Tom Savage memorial scholarship program for high school varsity football players seeking to continue their education in a college, junior college, trade or vocational school. The NBOO has the intent of issuing three or more $500.00 scholarships to students each year.
Click HERE for application and additional information.
Application deadline: March 15, 2025
American Legion Post 111 High School scholarship application Pg 1 and 2 April 2025.pdfEligibility:
A. The recipient must be a male or female senior enrolled for the entire high school year.
B. The recipient must be a relative of a veteran or active duty at the time and limited to: Father, Mother, Sister, Stepparent, Brother, Grandparent, half-brother or half-sister, Uncle or Aunt, Guardian.
Application must be returned to Ms. Finley in the College & Career Center
Application deadline: April 5, 2025
SKKSP Scholarship Program Flyer and Application2025.pdfSherri Kaplan Kahn Scholarship
Sherri Kaplan Kahn Scholarship
Open to any graduating senior within the Windsor Unified School District. This scholarship is for seniors who have a parent or legal guardian who owns or is employed by a Windsor Chamber of Commerce member business OR is employed themselves by a member business. Please see document to left for application.
These applications must be received in the Windsor Chamber office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28th.
WRCF Hgh School Scholarship App 2025.pdfWRCF Scholarship Reference Form.pdf2025 WRCF Student Scholarship Program
2025 WRCF Student Scholarship Program
The Windsor Rotary Community Foundation is offering several one-time scholarships to graduating
seniors who attend Windsor High School in Windsor, CA. Please see application to the left for more
information.
Reference Form (found to the left) qualifies as letter of recommendation -- please have recommenders return form directly to Ms. Finley in the College & Career Center.
Students should submit their application and essay to Ms. Finley in the College & Career Center.
Application deadline: March 12, 2025
Scholarship Flyer 2025.pdfScholarship application 2025.pdfDarlene Walley STEM Scholarship
Darlene Walley STEM Scholarship
The scholarship is open to any female WHS senior pursuing a college course of study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics.
Students should submit the application, an unofficial transcript, and essay to Mr. Ahmad, room E107. See application for more details.
Application deadline: 3/14/25
Patricia Pedersen SRJC Scholarship Application
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a graduating high school senior woman attending a high school in Sonoma County.
Have an unweighted, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Plan to attend Santa Rosa Junior College in the fall following high school graduation.
The Patricia Pedersen SRJC scholarship award is $1500. Please click this link to be directed to application and further information
Application deadline: 3/7/25
VFW Grad App_2025-01-16.pdfVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 3919 Scholarship
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3919 Scholarship
A. The recipient must be a male or female senior enrolled for the entire high school year.
B. The recipient must be a relative of a veteran or active duty at the time and limited to: Father, Mother, Sister, Stepparent, Brother, Grandparent, half-brother or half-sister, Uncle or Aunt, Guardian.
C. Application must be returned to Ms. Finley. Information must be legible, or computer generated.
Application deadline: 4/3/25
Application 2024.docxWindsor Lions Club Scholarship
Windsor Lions Club Scholarship
The Windsor Lions Club is offering one or more $1,000.00 scholarships to high school graduating seniors living in Windsor or attending Windsor High School to be paid upon proof of college registration. For more information see application.
Qualifications
Student must have a 3.0 G.P.A. or better OR demonstrate strong motivation and enthusiasm in a chosen field by improving grades or receiving positive letters of recommendation.
Acceptance and enrollment in an accredited two or four-year college or university.
Community service, outstanding scholarship, motivation, student achievement, good citizenship, and character will be considered.
Financial need will also be considered. Please include your SAI ( Student Aid Index) number from your FAFSA report and/or share with us how this scholarship will assist in making college more affordable for your family. ( All information will be held in strict confidence.)
Application deadline: 3/28/25
WGS SCHOLARSHIP-WHS.pdf2025 Windsor Girls Softball League Scholarship
2025 Windsor Girls Softball League Scholarship
Qualifications:
• Student must have a 3.0 GPA or better.
• Acceptance and enrollment in an accredited two or four-year college or university.
• Played for the Windsor Girls Softball League
• Played at least one year of high school softball at Windsor High
School.
Application deadline: 4/1/25
To be eligible to apply you must agree and meet the following criteria:
Two senior high school girls will each be awarded with a $2,500 scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.
Applicants must be U.S. citizen, reside in and be a senior enrolled in a Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, or Sonoma County high school.
All scholarship recipients must be planning to attend a four-year university/state college or a two-year community college in the fall.
We are looking for high school senior girls who are doers, thinkers and go-getters - girls who possess an entrepreneurial spirit, have become leaders, have a great idea and have started a community program and/or business.
Application due 4/1/25.
More information & application here: http://www.the-girl-effect.com/
Rose Grossi Memorial Scholarship
Rose Grossi Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating high school senior pursuing their education and career in the field of Agriculture. Applicants will be selected based on Financial Need; Agricultural Education; Work or Field Experience; Extra Curricular Activities; Community Service; and the pursuit of a career in Agriculture.
Application due 3/31/25. Click here for application and additional information.
Qualifications for Applying:
1. Be of Latinx descent.
2. Be a Sonoma County resident.
3. Be a senior at a Sonoma County high school
4. Intend to enroll as a full-time students in the fall at a community college, 4-year university
or career training school. Remedial classes with no college credit DO NOT count for full-time status.
5. Be from a low-income family.
Application Deadline: April 30th 2025 by 11:59pm PST.
Awarded applicants will be notified mid-August 2025.
1-Scholarship Application - Windsor High School fillable.pdfBoys & Girls Clubs of Windsor Foundation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Windsor Foundation
The following qualifications are required:
1. Students plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall.
2. Students must have a 10-12 grade cumulative 3.5 G.P.A. or higher.
3. Students must have attended Windsor Schools for a minimum of four years.
4. Students must demonstrate a level of character & leadership skills and have performed activities that meet the high standards of community involvement demonstrated by our scholarship founders.
Return completed application to WHS College & Career Center or email to Melissa Magee at
Application deadline: March 14, 2025
Tara Sousa App 2025.docxThis is an annual scholarship granted by the Madonna Sodality of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Windsor. One scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded.
Eligibility:
Windsor High School 2025 graduate, who will be pursuing higher education, with 9 units/semester or more, at a two year or four year institution in fall 2025.
9-12th grade GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Have performed activities in service to school or community.
Application deadline: March 27, 2025
Return applications to Ms. Finley in the College & Career Center.
Phil Bertoli Viticulture Scholarship (Vineyard Students Only)
Phil Bertoli Viticulture Scholarship (Vineyard Students Only)
Created for seniors in the Vineyard Academy who plan on studying viticulture, working their career in the wine industry, or majoring in some field of business.
Application due 3/31/25.
Please see application to the left.
10,000 Degrees provides scholarships to students with financial need and who exhibit a strong desire to go to college and accomplish their educational goals. Our scholarship recipients are often the first in their family to attend and graduate college! We award scholarships primarily to students in the regions we serve in the Bay Area.
No GPA Requirement!
Students who submit the 10,000 Degrees Scholarships application automatically apply to ALL available scholarships we currently administer, based on eligibility. Click on link in title to access more information/scholarship application.
Priority deadline: March 3, 2025
Each year the Foundation awards six scholarships to high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a California winegrape grower. In addition, one Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year.
The six scholarships are for either a University of California or California State University Four Year Program ($8,000 each) or for a California Community College Two Year Program ($2,000 each).
Students may study the subject of their choice.
The Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship provides either $500 for Alan Hancock College or $1,000 for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. See the link below for the eligibility and study subject requirements of this scholarship.
Application deadline is February 28, 2025
Violet-Richardson-Award-Application-10-4-41 (2).pdfSoroptimist Violet Richardson Award Honoring Young Women For Volunteer Action
Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award Honoring Young Women For Volunteer Action
Eligible applicants are young women who:
• are currently between the ages of 14 and 18
• have demonstrated initiative in both identifying a problem and trying to solve it
• have had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as volunteers
Submit your applications by 4/15/25 to Amy Whiteley (awhiteley@wusd.org)
2025 Scholarship Program Flyer.pdf
The 2025 Healdsburg AAUW Fund Scholarship
The AAUW Scholarship is an annual award granted by the Healdsburg Branch of the American Association of University Women. This year, there will be at least ten scholarships granted and the scholarship amount will be a minimum of $2,000.
Eligibility:
Open to senior females with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from Cloverdale, Geyserville, Healdsburg or Windsor High Schools, who will be attending a four-year college or university in Fall 2025.
Application Deadline:
March 25, 2025 – end of school day. Please turn in to Ms. Finley in the College & Career Center.
For application and additional information, click here.
Windsor Educational (WE) Foundation Scholarship Application
Windsor Educational (WE) Foundation Scholarship Application
Mentorship Scholarship Award: Awardees are paired with a mentor to support them through their educational experience.
Who Should Apply
Graduating seniors from Big Picture Learning Windsor (BPLW), Windsor High School (WHS) and Windsor Oaks Academy (WOA) who have circumstances that create a financial need, the ability to overcome challenges and the drive to pursue their educational goals.
Students who are proud of their growth from freshman to senior year of high school and want to continue to learn and pursue their education.
You do not need to know where you will attend college or career school or exactly what you will study to apply.
Application linked here.
Deadline: 3/1/25
Scholarship Presentation Slideshow can be viewed below:
scholarship_presentation_2022 (1).pptxScholarships for the Class of 2024
These scholarships are posted for reference; all applications for the class of 2024 have closed. Scholarship information for the class of 2025 will be posted above as it becomes available.
2023 WHS Boosters Scholarship Application (1).docx.pdf2024 WHS Boosters Scholarship
2024 WHS Boosters Scholarship
Requirement: One of your parents and/or guardians must be a current member of the Boosters Club
General Instructions:
● Fill out the second page.
● Obtain and attach an unofficial copy of your school transcript from
your counselor. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or must be on track for a
CSU or UC.
● For any activities from other high schools, please include an advisor
or sponsor name and phone number for verification.
● Turn in completed forms as per instructions on application to the left by Friday March 29th
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