Below is a list of outside scholarships not administered by 10,000 Degrees. Each of these scholarships have been awarded to at least one 10,000 Degrees student in recent years, so we encourage you to explore these outside opportunities.
Many of the scholarships below do not require a social security number and are therefore open to undocumented students. Please read the eligibility requirements carefully and make a note of the deadlines. If you qualify and choose to apply, simply click the associated link and follow the application directions.
BRIDGE residents. High school seniors planning to go to college, longtime workers hoping to acquire skills to advance in a firm or change careers, parents returning to or continuing college while working, and people making the difficult transition from welfare to work. The institutions they hope to attend include public and private colleges, vocational schools, and certification and job skills programs.
Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
Must be authorized to work in the US. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or US Citizen.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, Santa Rosa Junior College students or continuing four-year college students who have or will have a major in Agriculture or an Agriculture-related field.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for all scholarship applicants.
Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships are available only to undergraduate students.
An additional essay, specific major or number of registered units may be required depending upon the scholarship.
Students must have a College Board account and attend public or private high school or are enrolled in a home school in the United States, Puerto Rico, or any other U.S. territories, and U.S. citizens and residents attending Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools
Open to High school seniors that graduate at any of the high schools in Napa Valley, including Calistoga High School, St. Helena High School, Justin- Siena High School, Napa High School, New Technology High School and Valley Oaks High School.
Students will need to submit proof of attendance to a 2 year college, a 4 year college or a technical post-secondary institution.
Current or former foster youth living or have lived in Northern California OR a Volunteer of America client, former client, or child of a present or past client
Be a graduating high school student or has already earned a high school diploma or GED
Accepted or expects to be accepted to an accredited 4-year college/university, community college or vocational program
Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
California graduating high school seniors. students who demonstrate significant dedication to their school, family and community. Students who live independently or whose parent(s)/guardian(s) struggle financially are encouraged to apply for consideration.
The Eddie Ashley scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors from a Low income background who are recognized for their academic excellence, character, and ability to overcome obstacles.
Established to assist students who plan to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school.
Currently, this scholarship serves the following Bay Area high schools: El Cerrito high school, Kennedy high school (Richmond), Richmond high school, and San Rafael high school.
Graduating seniors who plan to continue their education
Multiple Scholarships offered and each scholarship Will have its own application. All applicants Must first apply for the general scholarship and then apply for the specialty scholarships.
Enrollment in, or plan to enroll in a course of study in the area of botany, zoology, environmental science, marine science, resource management, natural science, wildlife conservation, resource conservation/restoration, fisheries or other biology, or oceanography at a California college campus
A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is or was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit*
Minimum 2.00 GPA
Demonstrate financial need
Attending or planning to attend an accredited school that is eligible for federal funding
Submit a completed application with all required documents by the deadline
Must be of Hispanic Heritage, residing or family residence in Napa County;
Open to high school seniors or current college students
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or undocumented (Si Se Puede* programs) may apply;
Minimum of 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school student; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college, university and graduate/professional students;
Plan to enroll full-time or part-time in an accredited, public, private or not-for-profit, community college, four-year university or graduate school, in the US
If you are a Napa County high school senior, teacher, veteran, Napa Valley College student or Calistoga music student, Napa County healthcare student, or non-supervisory or entry-level winery/vineyard worker, we may have a scholarship for you. There are multiple scholarships offered. Please check the website for specific eligibility requirements.
Was in foster care or Guardianship including KinGAP (dependent of the court) at least one day after age 13 in Santa Clara County or San Mateo County
Was in foster care or Guardianship including KinGAP (dependent of the court) at least one day after age 13 in another county and is living in or attending school in Santa Clara County or San Mateo County.
Have earned a High School Diploma or GED or will have earned one before the start of the upcoming year.
Have a 2.0 HS Cumulative GPA or a 2.0 College Cumulative GPA (if in college already)
Have applied for the FAFSA or Dream Act by the priority deadline and are eligible to receive all federal and state financial aid.
Have been accepted to or will be attending community college, university, or vocational school for the upcoming year. *Please note, the Pivotal scholarship cannot fund For-Profit Institutions.
The Redwood High School Foundation (RHSF), in addition to other endowed scholarships that utilize the same application, award scholarships annually to students graduating from Redwood High School who will be enrolled in an accredited college, trade school or university. The scholarship awards offered are based on the student’s completed application, teacher recommendation, transcript, and are heavily weighted for demonstrated financial need
Be a resident of the City of Richmond or unincorporated North Richmond (i.e. have a Richmond home address)
Have graduated or will graduate from an eligible high school within the West Contra Costa Unified School District boundary area or received your GED/high school equivalency
Have attended an eligible high school at least 9th-12th grade consecutively
Be under 24 years old
Complete the FAFSA/Dream Act by the Cal Grant deadline (unless not AB 540 eligible)
Submit a Richmond Promise Scholarship application by the application deadline
The Rotary Club of Terra Linda offers scholarships to graduating seniors from Terra Linda High School and Marin Catholic High School who reside in the 94903 – zip code area.
San Francisco Alliance of Black School Educators Scholarship
Seniors in San Francisco public school who are pursuing a college degree or a career goal, who have satisfactory scholastic achievement and who have a financial need
Students must attend one of the following high schools: San Mateo, Aragon, Hillsdale, Junipero Serra, or the College of San Mateo and are planning to attend a four-year college during the next school year, to be eligible for this scholarship.
Criteria for this scholarship program are the following: financial need, grade point and test scores, community and school activities, work experience, and acceptance at a four-year institution. This scholarship is awarded for one year only. The Counseling and Financial Aid offices at each school will have the new link each year to provide to students wanting to apply for this scholarship. The school counselors can tell interested students more about the application process.
Be a resident of the incorporated City of San Pablo.
Be a high school graduate with priority given to graduates of the schools listed below OR have received GED/high school equivalency within the last three academic years with an age limit of 24 years old at time of application.
Have submitted FAFSA or Dream Act request for funding if planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college.
Priority will be given to first-time students in a 2-year or 4-year college, or career technical education (CTE) nonprofit school or program in the Fall immediately after graduation (unless applicant has GED/high school equivalency).
Sausalito and Marin City with Zip Code 94965, and must be planning to attend college, graduate school or a trade or art school as a full-time student (minimum 9 credits per semester).
The Scholarship Foundation at Archie Williams High School
(formerly known as the Drake Scholarship Fund)
Drake seniors are encouraged to apply for these scholarships each spring. Awards are given to college or vocational school-bound seniors who meet academic, financial and community involvement criteria established by the board.
Provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
Has financial need.
Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.
Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award.
Does not have a graduate degree.
Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.
Applicant must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) located within the United States or D.C., or the dependent child of an active duty member of the U.S. military, who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age.
Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational program located in the United States or D.C. (including accredited two- and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical, and trade schools) and in good academic standing.
Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.
Qualifying students must either have lived in coastal West Marin for at least one year immediately prior to application OR be a student at, or recent graduate of Tomales High School (Coastal West Marin includes the following areas: Bolinas, Dillon Beach, Inverness, Marshall, Muir Beach, Nicasio, Olema, Point Reyes Station, Stinson Beach, and Tomales, CA.)
This program recognizes African American or other minority students who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited, traditional four-year college or university, preferably at an HBCU, who show outstanding scholarship, and leadership, particularly as related to public service. Graduate students are eligible to apply!
You must be an African-American high school senior bound for a 2-or 4-year college, technical or trade school and residing in one of these Southwest Georgia or San Francisco Bay Area counties. Or a prior Gaines-Jones Scholar currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, technical, or medical school/residency.
Scholarship for minority students who meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria and have a minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students must be nominated by an educator familiar with the student’s work.
Students currently attending high school in the U.S., regardless of citizenship are eligible to apply. There are many scholarship opportunities available.
There are several scholarship programs that provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students. Each program is tailored to reflect the donor’s personal interests, whether targeted to specific ethnicities, career paths, or backgrounds.
Scholarship for minority students who meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria and have a minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students must be nominated by an educator familiar with the student’s work.
Students currently attending high school in the U.S., regardless of citizenship are eligible to apply. There are many scholarship opportunities available.
Community College and Undergraduate students must: Be enrolled in a full-time college student (as defined by your institution) for the Fall & Spring
Graduate students must: Be enrolled graduate/professional students completing course/thesis/dissertation; or have been accepted into graduate/profession school for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Academic Year. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 for college course work
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Latino/a/x students and young professionals, and convenes Members of Congress and other public officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the nation and the Hispanic community.
Demonstrate financial need if required by the scholarship sponsor.
Meet all specific criteria for the scholarships to which they are applying. Students must be currently attending a HACU member college or university in the U.S. or
Puerto Rico at the time applications are completed and scholarship awards are made.
Applications are ONLY for currently enrolled college students. All students must have completed their first semester of freshman year and be currently attending a HACU member institution at the time of application submission and awarding.
Applicants must have been adopted or exited foster care to permanent guardianship at or after the age of thirteen (13)
Applicants must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA Application.
Applicants must be incoming or current college students, age 21 or younger at the time that the application is submitted, accepted to or attending an accredited college or university located in the United States
Can apply with a guardian’s signature. Applicants turning twenty-four (24) years before June 1st of the application year can apply.
The applicant has been accepted to or expects acceptance to an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other post-secondary institution, and is attempting to complete an undergraduate degree.
The applicant graduated with a high school diploma or GED, or is currently a high school senior, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 or higher. If currently attending college, a 2.5 CGPA is also required.
The applicant is a citizen of the United States of America.
The applicant has lived in foster care while living in the United States.
The applicant had either (a) lived in public or private foster care for the twelve (12) consecutive months leading up to and including the applicant’s eighteenth (18th) birthday; OR (b) was adopted or placed into legal guardianship from foster care after the applicants thirteenth (13th) birthday, OR (c) was orphaned for at least one (1) year at the time of Recipient’s eighteenth (18th) birthday.
Mark Sherman Law 2024 Juvenile Justice Scholarship
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2025 semester.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
The Guardian Scholars Program is a comprehensive program with the goal of supporting former foster youth in their efforts to gain a college education. Through advocacy, support, and empowerment, the Guardian Scholars Program creates vibrant communities on California college and university campuses to engage current and former foster youth to attain college degrees, stable housing, and career-path employment.