General Scholarships

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is now accepting applications for the Cal HBCU Program.  The Cal-HBCU Program awards up to $5,000 to participating students who transfer from California Community Colleges (CCC) to eligible, partnered Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and intend to return to California after graduation.  To be eligible for the Cal-HBCU Program, a student must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Be a California Community College student who has earned an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)
• Enroll (or plan to enroll) at an eligible HBCU
• Demonstrate unmet financial need
• Intend to return to California after graduating from the Partnered HBCU

Application information:

• Application Deadline: Eligible transfer students must submit an application by June 30, 2026.
• Check your eligibility and get started online on the Cal-HBCU website

Recent graduates of a California public high school may be eligible to receive $500 to $1500 for use towards education expenses. The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS), funded by the State of California, is providing eligible students with these funds to promote a college going culture. Eligible student participants may receive awards to use for higher education including $500 automatic deposits in a CalKIDS account for eligible low-income public school students, students identified as foster youth, and students identified as homeless. Deposits may be cumulative for students meeting multiple eligibility requirements.

• Application period: Ongoing until funds are exhausted
• Check your eligibility and get started online on the CalKIDS website

Last Mile invests in the next generation of technology talent and therefore, offers financial assistance to unrepresented students majoring in tech and engineering. Emergency grants up to $599 are typically awarded within a few days. Larger grants (up to $10K) are awarded to students who demonstrate a high degree of need.

• Application Deadline: Until funds are exhausted
• Submit your application online on the Last Mile Education Fund website

The SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program is one of the nation’s only scholarship programs specifically for youth who have experienced homelessness. The program provides a $2,500 scholarship award, plus monthly stipends of up to $100 throughout college, and more. You are eligible to apply if you were born on or after June 2, 2007, experienced homelessness within the last six years, and will be starting college for the first time in the 2027–2028 academic year at a four-year college or university, community college, or trade school.

• Application Deadline: June 2, 2026
• Submit your application online on the School House Connection website