Scholarships by Month

FAFSA

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The application is due by _____.

DECEMBER

Cultural Committee of Gardena annual citywide essay contest open to students who are residents of the city of Gardena and/or attend a Gardena area school. The essay is due by _____.

JANUARY

Sandpipers Scholarship

is open to high school seniors living in the South Bay (both citizens and eligible non-citizens as defined by the U.S. Department of Education) are eligible to apply for a Sandpipers Scholarship. The application is due by _____.

LA Black College Expo Scholarship. The application is due by _____.

FEBRUARY

The Gardena Police Foundation

Annual College Scholarship Program is open to all graduating Gardena High School seniors who plan to attend an accredited two or four-year university. The Foundation will award $4000 scholarships paid in $1000 installments for up to four years, while the student maintains eligibility. The application is due by _____.

Associated Administrators of Los Angeles awards scholarships to comprehensive high school seniors graduating students. These awards are made possible through the generous donations received by Friends of AALA, our nonprofit corporation. Each student selected will receive a financial stipend to assist with educational pursuits. The criteria for selection include Academic Achievement, School and Community Service, and Need. The application is due by February 28, 2025. Download the application cover sheet attached below.

MARCH

The Council of Black Administrators (COBA) Scholarship is an officially recognized organization of the Los Angeles Unified School District. One of the chief goals is to enhance educational opportunities for students of the District. COBA will award $2,000 scholarships to qualified black students planning to attend a four-year college or university. This is a one-time award. The application is due by _____.

The Fannie Williams Scholarship is accepting online applications for scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors. The application is due by _____.

The Alliance of Asian Pacific Administrators (AAPA) is accepting online applications for scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors. The application is due by March 7, 2025. Submit the application at bit.ly/AAPA-apply-25 and letter of recommendation at bit.ly/AAPA-LOR-25

The Alliance of Asian Pacific Administrators (AAPA), Council of Black Administrators (COBA), and Council of Mexican American Administrators (CMAA) have joined together to sponsor the Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Human Relations Scholarship for selected high school seniors. The application is due by _____.

The Council of Mexican American Administrators (CMAA) is accepting online applications for scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors. The application is due by _____.

The California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation is holding two scholarship contests for the 2023 commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students in ninth through twelfth grades are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to increase awareness of the Armenian Genocide. The submission deadline for both contests is _____.

The Earl Woods Scholarship Program is open to graduating hihg school seniors in select schools in the Los Angeles area with a minimum 3.0 GPA that have plans to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year university in the United States in the upcoming academic year. Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and a proven commitment to community service. The application is due by March 11, 2024.

The SCAG Scholarship Program offers a $4,000 scholarship award for seven high school seniors or community college students from the SCAG region. Two additional scholarship awards not tied to a specific county may also be awarded at the Regional Council’s discretion. Recipients may also have the opportunity to meet with elected officials and practicing planners to learn more about careers in public service. The application is due by _____.

The SoCalGas Scholarship Program encourages students to pursue higher education and supports their academic endeavors. Our objective is to create a diverse pool of future scientists, mathematicians, technology experts, and engineers that can help address the complex issues our communities face today and tomorrow. The application is due by _____.

The Elva S. Riggins Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 year. Thanks to the generosity of donors, we are able to award two scholarships this year, each in the amount of $1,000. The application is due by _____.