California Scholarships

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Need Cash for College? You Could Get a Cal Grant. Cal Grants are one of the smartest ways to get cash for college. For starters, it's money you don't have to pay back. And secondly, it's guaranteed. If you're a graduating high school senior or recent graduate, meet academic, financial and eligibility requirements and submit two forms by March 2, you are guaranteed a Cal Grant! How Much Money Are We Talking About? With a Cal Grant you can get up to $9,700 a year to pay for college expenses at any qualifying California college, university or career or technical school in California. Depending on which Cal Grant you get, the money can be used for tuition, room and board, even books and pencils. The best part is, it's yours to keep and you don't have to pay it back. Here's How to Get It. All you have to do is submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) between January 1 and March 2 and submit a verified Cal Grant GPA anytime between November and the March 2 deadline. If you meet the income, eligibility, and GPA requirements, the cash is yours. The best part is, you can fill out the FAFSA online. To submit a verified Cal Grant GPA, first check with your school to see if they will do it for you. If not, you can go online and download a GPA Verification form, fill out the student section and take it to your school. Don't let a little paperwork stand between you and a Cal Grant.

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California Women Lead's Sacramento Regional Chapter is supporting this laptop scholarship program. Women from low-income backgrounds, domestic violence survivors, former foster youth, and those formerly homeless are encouraged to apply. Applicants must also be enrolled as full-time college students within the counties of Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Yuba, El Dorado Hills, and San Joaquin. Applications must be postmarked by August 15.

The Monterey County Film Commission is providing financial help and encouragement to the next generation of filmmakers. If you're a student of film and resident of Monterey County, or if you are currently enrolled in a community college or university in the county, you may apply. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2011

To promote driver safety and awareness among young people, in 2011 Civil Service Employees Insurance Company (CSE) will offer a total of $12,000 in scholarships. The competition is divided into three geographic regions: Northern California, Southern California, and Arizona/Nevada.

Cox Orange Coast is offering college scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the communities they serve. Their scholarships recognize high school seniors that not only have achieved success in school but that also give back to the community through volunteer service. Cox will award a $500 college scholarship to one student from each high school in their service area of South Orange County, Palos Verdes Peninsula and Santa Barbara.

This scholarship is awarded to California women pursuing a law degree. Female applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or paralegal school.