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.
Alan and Ruth Stein Scholarship (Bridge Housing Scholarship)
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).
High school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate student
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico (excluding proprietary and online schools)
Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study
Interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries
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
Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the
United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and Be a United States citizen
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or community college, in the US
Must have a permanent address and reside in one of the following states/districts: California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, or Washington D.C.
Must be a graduating high school senior
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), earned from 9th grade through the first semester/term of 12th grade
Students must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a clinical (e.g., pharmacist, physician, practitioner, nurse) or non-clinical (e.g., accounting, business administration, human resources, marketing, public policy) career in the healthcare industry
Must be of Latino or Hispanic origin (as defined by U.S. Census Bureau)
Have a declared major in and been accepted into a STEM program
Available to sophomores, juniors, or community college students who will be transferring in the fall
Graduate from high school or enroll in a college/ university in the following Northern California counties: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Solano County, Sonoma County and Yolo County
United States citizen, DACA recipient, or eligible non-citizen
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.
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.
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 March 2nd 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.
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 March 2 Cal Grant deadline (unless not AB 540 eligible)
Submit a Richmond Promise Scholarship application by the application deadline
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 San Mateo, Aragon, Hillsdale, Serra high school, or CSM and are planning to attend a four-year college to be eligible for this scholarship
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.
Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college in one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, San Francisco, Sonoma, or Yolo
Have lived at least two (2) years in one of the above Northern California counties at the time of application
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.
Students currently attending high school in the U.S., regardless of citizenship are eligible to apply. There are many scholarship opportunities available.