Scholarships

Below is a list of scholarships listed by the month the application is due. Many scholarships require online applications. Refer to the website for specific criteria for each scholarship and application instructions.

**This is not an exhaustive list of scholarships and we encourage students to search for other scholarships available online and in the community. Utilize the Quick Links to broaden your search.**

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SEPTEMBER 2023

The Gates Scholarship
Due: TBA

Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American. Ideal candidates will have an outstanding academic record and demonstrate leadership ability.

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LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship
Due: September 20, 2023

Applicants will submit an essay describing an innovative project they have designed that makes a difference in the lives of others.

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OCTOBER 2023

Coco-Cola Scholarship
Due: October 2, 2023

Applicants should be committed to positive leadership in serving others while maintaining academic excellence.

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AES Engineering Scholarship
Due: October 8, 2023

Applicants will submit an essay about success, accomplishments, and relationships.

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LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship
Due: October 20, 2023

Applicants will submit an essay describing an innovative project they have designed that makes a difference in the lives of others.

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Golden Door Scholars
Due: TBA

Applicants must have DACA, TPS, or meet the immigration eligibility criteria and be active in their community. Students are encouraged to attend a Golden Door Partner school but are not required.

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College Board Strengthen Your College List Scholarship
Due: October 31, 2023

Create a list of 3 reach, 2 match, and 1 safety school on BigFuture.CollegeBoard.org

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NOVEMBER 2023

Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards
Due: TBA

Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA.

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Elks National Foundation
Due: TBA

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen but does not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

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LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship
Due: November 20, 2023

Applicants will submit an essay describing an innovative project they have designed that makes a difference in the lives of others.

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Aquarium of the Pacific African American Scholar Program
Due: TBA

Open to African American students who plan to pursue a career in the aquarium field including ocean education, animal husbandry, water quality, microbiology, building maintenance, and business management.

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DECEMBER 2023

Dell Scholars Program
Due: December 1, 2023

Open to students who participated in a College Readiness Program (AVID, Upward Bound, etc) during 11th and 12th grade.

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EECU Student Grant Program
Due: TBA

Student or parent/guardian must be a member of EECU. Application opens in October.

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Smittcamp Family Honors College Scholarship
Due: TBA

Applicants must be ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class.

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LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship
Due: December 20, 2023

Applicants will submit an essay describing an innovative project they have designed that makes a difference in the lives of others.

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Transgender First Scholarship
Due: TBA

Applicants must identify as Transgender and be a U.S. citizen.

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College Board Complete the FAFSA Scholarship
Due: December 31, 2023

Applicants will submit FAFSA/Dream Act and confirm submission on the My Action Plan page of College Board Opportunity Scholarsips.

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College Board Apply to Colleges Scholarship
Due: December 31, 2023

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PAST SCHOLARSHIPS

JANUARY 2023

Jackie Robinson Foundation
Due: January 11, 2023

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship program is awarded to students who show leadership potential, demonstrate a dedication to community service, and present evident of financial need. Winners receive a four-year grant and participation in "42 Strategies for Success Curriculum" that guides student to effectively navigate college, explore career options, develop leadership skills, and embrace a commitment to service.

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Bezos Scholars Program
Due: January 12, 2023

Available to current 11th grade students, enrolled in at least one Honors/AP class, who are available to fully participate in the year-long program and attend all dates for the Aspen Ideas Festival trip in Aspen, Colorado, in late June/early July. Dates for the 2022 cohort will be shared by October of 2021.

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John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Due: January 13, 2023

Open to U.S. high school students. Write and essay between 700-1,000 words describing and analyzing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917.

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Youth on Course College Scholarship
Due: January 17, 2023

Open to members of Youth on Course that have been accepted to a four-year university.

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College Board Complete the FAFSA Scholarship
Due: January 31, 2023

Build a college list on College Board's Big Future website in the month of January to be automatically entered.

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College Board Apply to Colleges Scholarship
Due Date: January 31, 2023

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eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
Due: January 31, 2023

Open to graduating high school, community college, nursing, and medical students in northern and central California. Applicants must demonstrate service to the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible.

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FEBRUARY 2023

Hmong Nursing Scholarships
Due: February 1, 2023

Open to high school students interested in the pursuing a career in Nursing.

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League of Mexican American Women (LMAW) Scholarship
Due: February 3, 2023

Applicants must live in Fresno County.

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California Table Grape Agricultural Scholarship
Due: February 10, 2023

Open to residents of the San Joaquin Valley that are planning to pursue a four-year degree in a field of study pertinent to table grapes at a California university.

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California Table Grape Field Worker Scholarship
Due: February 10, 2023

Student or parent/legal guardian must be employed as a field worker in a California table grape vineyard in the 2022 season or plan to be employed during the 2023 season.

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Due: February 15, 2023

Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must submit FAFSA or Dream Act to qualify.

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Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program
Due: February 15, 2023

Applicants should have parents or grandparents that maintain a company that holds a valid California beverage alcohol license (restaurants, retail, grocery, convenience stores, drug stores, airlines, wineries, breweries etc.)

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Tri Counties Bank Scholarship (Income-Based Award)
Due: February 22, 2023

Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,846 or less (FAFSA/Dream Act).

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Tri Counties Bank Scholarship (Merit Based)
Due: February 22, 2023

Open to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who display outstanding achievements in academics, community service, or business entrepreneurship.

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PG&E Scholarships
Due: February 23, 2023

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering scholarships to students pursuing science, technology, or engineering studies at universities in California. Students must be California residents and PG&E customers.

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The Dream National Scholarship
Due Date: February 28, 2023

This scholarship is open to students that have DACA or TPS or can certify that they meet the DACA eligibility criteria. Students must have arrived before their 16th birthday and plan to attend a Dream National Scholarship Partner school.

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2021 North-South Football Scholarship
Due Date: TBA

Available to any student involved in school and athletic activities.

Application Coming Soon

College Board Complete the FAFSA Scholarship
Due Date: February 28, 2023

Submit the FAFSA of Dream Act, log in to the College Board Opportunity Scholarships page and confirm you have submitted.

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College Board Apply to Colleges Scholarship
Due Date: February 28, 2023

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College Board Complete Your Journey Scholarship
Due Date: February 28, 2023

Complete five of six steps of the College Board scholarship requirements.

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MARCH 2023

Fresno Unified School District Scholarship
Due: March 1, 2023

Open to students with minimum 2.5 augmented GPA.

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Engebretson Foundation
Due: March 1, 2023

Applicants must be a graduating senior planning to attend a four-year college in need of financial assistance.

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CSU Long Beach University Honors Program
Due: March 1, 2023

Applicants should have minimum 3.5 Cumulative GPA and be able to unit requirements of Honors Plan.

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Sons of Italy Western Foundation: Academic Scholarship
Due: March 1, 2023

Applicants must be wholly or partially of Italian descent.

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Sons of Italy Western Foundation: Italian Language Study Grant
Due: March 1, 2023

Must be wholly or partially of Italian descent and planning to study the Italian language in the summer.

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Sons of Italy Western Foundation: Athletic Scholarship
Due: March 1, 2023

Applicants must be wholly or partially of Italian descent and planning to pursue a degree in sports or a sports related field.

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Foundation 649 Scholarship
Due: March 1, 2023

Applicants must identify as Asian American/Pacific Islander, be involved in AAPI communities, issues, or causes, and demonstrate financial need.

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California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth
Due: March 2, 2023

Open to students who are or were in foster care for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18. Must have submitted the FAFSA or Dream Act.

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Fresno State Scholarships
Due: March 2, 2023

Complete this scholarship application if you are planning to attend Fresno State in the Fall of 2023. The Craig School of Business Scholars Program and Lyles College of Engineering Honors Program applications can be found at this link as well.

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Fresno City College Scholarships
Due: March 2, 2023

Open to students who have submitted an application to FCC.

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Clovis Community College Scholarships
Due: March 2, 2023

Open to students who have submitted an application to Clovis Community College.

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Reedley College Scholarships
Due: March 2, 2023

Open to students who have submitted an application to Reedley College.

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Ellevation Education Scholarship
Due: March 2, 2023

Applicants must be high school seniors who have been enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) at some point during their K-12 education.

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California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundations Scholarship
Due: March 4, 2023

Applicants must have a parent/legal guardian employed by a California wine grape grower during the 2022-2023 growing season.

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Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund
Due: March 6, 2023

Applicants must be at least 50% Filipino heritage and planning to major in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental, or Physical Science.

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Wine Industry Scholars Program
Due: March 15, 2023

Applicants must be prospective degree-seeking undergraduate student at Sonoma State University with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Must come from a family where one or more adults has been employed in the wine industry, business, or in an agricultural position related to the wine industry.

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Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Undergraduate Scholarship
Due: March 15, 2023

Applicants must be of Portuguese descent and a have participated in at least 3 extracurricular activities while in high school.

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Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
Due: March 15, 2023

Applicants should exhibit determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity.

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Anthony Brucia Scholarship
Due: March 17, 2023

Open to students who have overcome adversity and are proceeding with their future education/life goals.

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Association of Mexican American Educators, INC (AMAE) Scholarship
Due: March 24, 2023

Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage. Click to view the Application Cover Letter.

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Chin: Shui Kuen & Allen Chin Scholarship
Due: March 24, 2023

Open to children of past/present worker in an Asian restaurant. Student must demonstrate community advocacy and demonstrate financial need.

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Ruiz 4 Kids Scholarships
Due: March 30, 2023

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA if attending a 4-year college/university and a 2.5 GPA if applying to attend a trade school or community college.

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Ray Jones Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2023

Applicants must be of California Indian descent with minimum 2.0 GPA.

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Tzu Chi USA Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2023

Applicants must complete at least 50 volunteering hours with Tzu Chi or another non-profit organization in the current academic school year.

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Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2023

Create a free Cirkled In account and apply. No GPA requirement.

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Cal Trans District 6/Central Region Transportation Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2023

Applicant must be planning to pursue a degree in certain majors listed in application.

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Cal Trans District 6/Central Region Employee Family Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2023

Applicant must be related or current, former, or retired Caltrans District 6 employee.

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Eye Medical Center of Fresno Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2023

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

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Imago Scholarship
Due: March 31, 2023

Students must have an IMAGO account and complete 10 lessons.

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Race to End the Stigma Scholarship Program
Due: March 31, 2023

Open to high school seniors who are interested in mental health awareness or are willing to share their story about mental health in an effort to end the stigma.

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HCNYC Legacy Scholarship
Due: TBA

Open to students of Hmong decent with a 2.7 GPA or higher and a history of community service. Deadline extended from March 15th to March 31st.

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OppU Achievers Scholarship
Due: Not currently accepting applications

Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Not Currently Accepting Applications

Proteus Inc. Mike McCann Scholarship
Due: TBA

Applicant must be low income. Applicant's parent/guardian must have received a service from Proteus in the last four years. View the cover letter here.

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EEqual Scholarship
Due: On Hiatus Until November 2023

Open to students experiencing homelessness or housing instability, students in extreme poverty, or students whose family is currently going through a transition.

Application Coming Soon

APRIL 2023

Jack A. Harris Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 1, 2023

Preference is given to high school student expressing a commitment to a future in agriculture.

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The Martin Macias Honorary Scholarship
Due: April 1, 2023

Applicants must be a current or former English Learner and meet local/state criteria for the Seal of Biliteracy.

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Fresno-Kings Counties Cattlewomen Scholarship
Due: April 1, 2023

Must have background in agriculture, participate in 4-H or FFA, and show an interest in perpetuating the agricultural industry. Minimum 3.0 GPA.

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Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
Due: April 1, 2023

Applicants must be Roman Catholic and of Italian descent OR parent/guardian must be a member of the Italian Catholic Federation.

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Bank of the Sierra Scholarship
Due: April 3, 2023

Open to high school seniors with minimum unweighted 2.5 GPA and have a household income below the low-income level.

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Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship
Due: April 3, 2023

Minimum 3.0 GPA. Household income at or below the Low Income Level (must provide 2019 or 2020 tax return).

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State Bank of India (California) Scholarship Program
Due: April 3, 2023

Minimum 2.8 GPA requirement and household income at or below the Low Income Level (must provide 2019 or 2020 tax return).

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Asian Pacific Community Fund Scholarships
Due: April 3, 2023

Multiple scholarships can be found at this link. Requirements vary by scholarship.

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Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund
Due: April 3, 2023

Open to U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents AND have a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA and a household income at or below the Low Income Level (must provide 2019 or 2020 tax return).

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Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship
Due: April 3, 2023

Applicants should be blood descendants of Hmong race or ethnically identified as Hmong American with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

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CGCS- Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship Program
Due: April 10, 2023

Open to students of color with a minimum 3.0 GPA with interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.

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Hendrix Higher Education Scholarship
Due: April 11, 2023

Must be graduating from Edison High School in June 2023 with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must participate in the African American High School Recognition Program.

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ASCA Fresno County Charter Scholarship
Due: April 14, 2023

Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a parent/guardian must be an ACSA member.

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ASCA Teacher of Tomorrow Scholarship
Due: April 14, 2023

Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a member of a Teacher of Tomorrow Club, CTE Educations Pathway, or Education Related Field of Study.

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Red and White Scholarship
Due: April 14, 2023

Applicants must be a graduating senior of African American descent with 3.0 GPA or higher.

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. SJVAC Scholarship
Due: April 14, 2023

Applicants must participate in the African American High School Recognition Program, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and be involved in extra-curricular activities.

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Robert E. Jones Jr. Scholarship
Due: April 15, 2023

Open to student athletes with a 3.0 GPA or higher. See Cover Letter here.

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Fresno Rotary Scholarship
Due: April 15, 2023

Open to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

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Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Due: April 29, 2023

Open to students who have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges.

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Leland Palomares Scholarship
Due: April 30, 2023

Applicants must submit an essay about what college means to them.

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The Fresno Center Mayor Lee Brand Scholarship
Due: April 30, 2023

Open to students in Fresno County of Southeast Asian descent with 2.0-3.0 GPA.

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National Latino Police Officers Association Scholarship- Fresno County Chapter
Due: TBD

Applicants must be a senior in high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

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Let's Make a Difference Scholarship
Due: TBD

Must be a graduating senior and planning to enroll in at least 12 college units.

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Teens That Care Valley State Prison Scholarship
Due: TBD

Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher with positive school citizenship throughout senior year.

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Fresno Japanese American Citizenship League Scholarships
Due: TBD

Open to seniors planning to enter college/university in the fall semester. Applicant's parent must be a member of the Fresno JACL.

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Central California District Council of the Japanese American Citizens League Scholarships
Due: TBD

Applicant's parent must be a member of the Central California JACL chapter.

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California School Employees Association Scholarship
Due: TBD

Student's parent must be a member in good standing of CSEA Fresno Chapter 125. Must have minimum 2.0 GPA.

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Louie Cardoza Memorial Scholarship
Due: TBD

Provided by the Selma Portuguese Azorian Association. Applicants must have minimum 3.5 GPA.

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Fresno Pacific Samaritan Scholarship
Due: TBD

Available to undocumented students that demonstrate Christian commitment and submitted the Dream Act.

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Fresno Pacific Martin Luther King, Jr. and Fannie Lou Hamer Scholarship
Due: TBD

Available to U.S. citizens of Black or African American descent with special consideration given to students applying from a West Fresno Ministerial Alliance Church.

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Fresno Pacific Davies-Balch Hope Annual Scholarship for African American Students
Due: TBA

Preference will be given to first generation African American students enrolled in any FPU degree program with preference given to education, healthcare, pre-health sciences or nursing.

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Anita de la Vega Scholarship
Due: TBD

Open to first-generation college students with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students should be from a migrant of seasonal farm working family and be involved in community service.

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MAY 2023

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Iota Nu Lambda Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Due: May 1, 2023

Open to student with a minimum 2.75 GPA who plan to participate in the African American High School Recognition Program.

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CodeWizards HQ Scholarship
Due: May 1, 2023

Applicants should have minimum 3.5 GPA. Priority will be given to STEM program applicants.

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PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarships
Due: May 2, 2023

Applicants must be planning to major in Engineering, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cyber Security, or Environmental Sciences.

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Great Oak Future Leaders Scholarship
Due: May 31, 2023

Applicants must be enrolled full time in a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree program and a registered member of an eligible California tribe.

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Darden Architects Architecture Student Scholarship
Due: TBD

Open to students with 3.0 GPA or higher who have been accepting into Cal Poly SLO's Architecture program.

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Selma Trex Fraternity Scholarship
Due: TBD

Open to students of Armenian ancestry living in Fresno or Madera Counties.

Application Coming Soon

JUNE 2022

Central Valley Scholars Undocumented Scholarship
Due: June 1, 2022

Applicants must be a current undocumented of DACA recipient in Central California.

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Central Valley Scholars LGBTQIA+ Scholarship
Due: June 1, 2022

Applicants must identify within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum in the Central Valley.

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Central Valley Scholars First Generation Scholarship
Due: June 1, 2022

Applicants must be the first in your family to pursue a bachelor's degree in the United States.

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Central Valley Scholars Disability Scholarship
Due: June 1, 2022

Applicants must be a student who has a mental or physical disability in the Central Valley.

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Central Valley Scholars Black Student Scholarship
Due: June 1, 2022

Open to black students in the Central Valley.

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PixelPlex STEM Scholarship
Due: June 5, 2022

Open to students planning to study science, technology, engineering, math, economics, or business.

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Chairish "Design Your Future" Scholarship
Due: June 30, 2022

Open to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an underrepresented background.

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Angels Wings Thai Scholarship
Due: June 30, 2022

Applicants must have 3.0 GPA or higher and be of Thai-American descent.

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College Board Opportunity Scholarship
Due: June 30, 2022

Open to current JUNIORS (11th grade). Log in to College Board and build your college list to be eligible for the College Board Complete Your Journey Scholarship. See Mrs. Aaron in the Counseling Office for more information.

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JULY 2022

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship
Due: July 15, 2022

Open to students who have completed community service who have demonstrated an active commitment to mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS.

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Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award
Due: July 15, 2022

Open to students who have completed community service and have a passion for the arts.

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HAW-Fifty Six Edison Annual Scholarship for African American Students
Due: July 31, 2022

Open to Edison High school seniors of African American descent. Family is a resident or previous resident of South West Fresno (93706 zip code). Minimum 2.5 GPA.

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