California scholarships

Awards limited to California residents or schools. California students can also apply to the national scholarships on the home page.

Nov 22, 202639 days left

CSUSM Noyce Teacher Scholarship

Varies · California State University San Marcos (NSF Noyce) · College

CSUSM students preparing to teach math or science; teaching commitment. Fall 2027 start: apply by Apr 18, 2027.

Education & TeachingSTEMCA

Official site ↗Last verified Oct 14, 2026

Mar 2, 2027139 days left

Cal Grant (state aid priority deadline)

Varies · California Student Aid Commission · High school / college

California residents filing the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application for 2027-28; community college students may apply by Sep 2, 2027.

FAFSA/CADAA + GPA verification; no essay

CANo essay

Official site ↗Last verified Oct 14, 2026

Mar 15, 2027152 days left

UNICO National Scholarships

$2,000–$3,000 · UNICO Foundation · High school / college

Mostly for residents of states with UNICO chapters (CA, CT, DE, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WI); the Southern Italy Scholarship is open to all 50 states.

CAFLNY

Official site ↗Last verified Oct 14, 2026