Outside Scholarships

Below is a list of outside scholarships not administered by 10,000 Degrees. Each of the listed scholarships has been awarded to at least one 10,000 Degrees student in recent years, so we encourage you to explore these scholarship opportunities. Please carefully read through the noted eligibility requirements. If you qualify to apply, simply click the associated link and follow the application directions.

NOTE: Please be mindful of application deadlines, which may be different for each scholarship.

Undocumented Students:

If you are an undocumented student, most of the scholarships below do not require a social security number. For more outside scholarships supporting undocumented students, visit Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) for an extensive list of Scholarships for Undocumented Students.

Scholarship Name	Amount	Deadline	Requirements	Contact
Bridge Housing Scholarship	Up to $6,000	January 15	Available for residents of Bridge housing properties	Website
College Board Opportunity Scholarships	$500 – $2,000	May	Must be a graduating high school senior No citizenship requirement	Website
Dell Scholars Program	Up to $20,000	January 15	Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12 Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA Demonstrated need for financial assistance Eligible to receive federal student aid	Website
PG&E Brightminds Scholarship	Up to $20,000	February 9	Demonstrate Financial Need Exhibit personal/community involvement Majoring in engineering and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies	Website
The Dream Scholarship	Up to $25,000	February 17	Meet AB 540 requirements and have DACA or TPS eligibility Significant financial need Show Academic Promise and demonstrate determination and perseverance	Website
Buick Achievers Scholarship	Up to $25,000	February 27	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	Website
Rotary Club of Terra Linda	Varies based on need	March 1	Graduating senior from Terra Linda or Marin Catholic High and residing in Terra Linda 3.0 GPA or higher Financial Need	Website
Inverness Garden Club Scholarship	$1,000 – $10,000	March 1	Live in coastal West Marin (Pt. Reyes, Inverness, Olema, Nicasio, Tomales, Marshall, Dillon Beach, Stinson Beach, Bolinas) Commitment to community service, extracurricular activities, work experience, and family responsibilities.	Website
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship	$5,000	March 1	Federal Pell Grant eligible Accepted into a study abroad/ Int’l intern program for at least four consecutive weeks	Website
Sausalito Woman’s Club	$500-$3,500	March 11	Worthy students in the Sausalito Marin City School District	Website
The Steve Tirado Family Foundation	Up to $5,000	March 19	Bay Area resident accepted into 4 year University with financial need Show Academic Promise and demonstrate determination and perseverance Priority given to minority students with an interest in performing/liberal arts	Website
Terra Linda High School	Varies according to specific scholarship	March 20	Attended Terra Linda High School	Website
California’s Wine Grape Growers Foundation	$2,000 – $4,000	March 24	Parent/Guardian must be employed as a vineyard worker by a wine grape grower	Website
Chicana / Latina Foundation Scholarship Program	$1,500	March 31	Be a woman of Chicana/Latina heritage. Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college in Northern California and have lived there for at least 2 years Commit to attending the CLF Leadership Institute Commit to volunteering ten (10) hours for CLF before March the year after being selected	Website
Ignacio Rotary Club Wulbern Scholarship	$2,500	March 31	Marin County High School graduates who will be attending University of California and California State University Schools. Minimum GPA of 3.5 in high school SAT I score of at least 1200 for the total of the math and verbal (critical reading) sections (or ACT equivalent).	Website
Foster Care to Success	$1,500-$6,000	March 31	Have been in public or private foster care for the 12 consecutive months leading up to and including their 18th birthday; OR have been adopted or placed into legal guardianship from foster care after their 16th birthday; OR they must have been orphaned for at least one year at the time of their 18th birthday. Have been accepted into or expect to be accepted into an accredited, Pell-eligible college or other post-secondary school. Be under the age of 25 on March 31 of the year in which they apply if they have not previously received scholarship funding from FC2S. Have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required.	Website
Fish and Wildlife Commission Scholarship	$1,000	March 31	Resident of Sonoma County 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	Website
La Luz Center Scholarship	$150-$1,000	April	Current Senior at Sonoma Valley High School or equivalent. Minimum 2.0 GPA Intend to pursue higher education in a college setting or trade school Fluency or planning to study a second language Show financial need Appear for a personal interview	Website
Drake Scholarship Foundation	$3,000	April 3	Graduating senior from Sir Francis Drake High School Demonstrated academic and community involvement	Website
The Hannah Project	Varies	April 7	Involvement with The Hannah Project in Marin City Community involvement	Website
Foster a Dream Scholarship	$500-$5,000	April 8	Current of former Foster youth living in or from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties Accepted or enrolled at a 4 year college, Community College, or vocational program 2.0 GPA or higher	Website
Marin Garden Club	$1,500 and Up	April 15	Resident of Marin County Graduating High School Senior Interest in conversation, horticulture, and environmental issues	Website
Children of Vineyard Workers	$1,250-$2,500	March 1	Children of Sonoma County Vineyard Workers High School Seniors or continuing college students pursuing higher education in a college or trade school	Website
Don and Roy Splawn Scholarship	$1,000	April 15	Resident of California 2.6 GPA or higher Demonstrated need and perseverance of hardships	Website
Marin Builders Scholarship	Varies	March 30	High school seniors pursuing a college, university or trade school Preference given to those interested in a profession in the construction industry	Website
Latinos Unidos del Condado de Sonoma Scholarship	$500-$1,000	April 30	Latino descent Sonoma County resident Intend to enroll as a full time student in the fall at a community college, 4-year university or career training school Be from a low-income family	Website
Los Hermanos De Stanford	Two $1,000 Awards	May 5	Latino students graduating from high school with plans to attend any 2-year or 4-year institution of higher learning Contributions to academic excellence, community service, and cultural awareness. You do NOT need to be attending Stanford to receive this scholarship	Website
Toyota/Steve Young Scholar-Athlete	$2,500	May 11	College-bound high school senior whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary and whose personal standards and accomplishments are a positive model for others	Website
Nathan Berhel Scholarship	$2,500	May 15	Student athlete from Vallejo High with demonstrated athletic accomplishments Minimum 2.5 GPA	Website
The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation	$1,000	June 1	Graduating high school senior OR current full time college student Minimum 2.5 GPA 2 letters or recommendation	Website
Career Climb Scholarship Program Honoring Paul Tunnel	$500-$2,500	June 15	One-year of work experience in long term care Must be actively employed in the long term care industry at the time of application and award	Website
National Forum for Black Public Administrators	$2,500	June 30	Currently enrolled in a GRADUATE program Preference given to those enrolled in a public administration related field Member of racial minority group Minimum 3.0 GPA	Website
The Haddie Academic Scholarship Fund	$1,000	July 15	Incoming, continuing, and transferring students at the College of Marin. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in 9 units.	Website
Marin County Human Rights Commission Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award	$1,000	October	Lives, works, or attends school in Marin County Serves the community of Marin Is an active advocate for human / civil rights and dignity for individuals and/or groups not always afforded these rights	Website
Horatio Alger California Scholarship Program	$4,000	October	Must have a household income of less than $50,000	Website
Jack Kent Cook Foundation	Up to $40,000	November	High school seniors with financial need and exceptional ability and achievement Unmet financial need Persistence and desire to help others	Website
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarships	$1,000 and up	TBD	High school senior currently enrolled at a high school in a community served or approved by Comcast GPA of 2.8 or higher Demonstrates leadership abilities in school activities or through work experiences/shows a strong commitment to and involvement in community service	Website
Petaluma Educational Foundation	Varies according to specific scholarship	Multiple scholarships awarded. Please check specific scholarship for details	Attended a Petaluma High School	Website
Elsie Allen High School	Varies according to specific scholarship	Multiple scholarships awarded. Please check specific scholarship for details	Please check scholarship page for individual requirements	Website
The American Legion	Varies according to specific scholarship	Multiple scholarships awarded. Please check specific scholarship for details	Kin of wartime veterans/participants in Legion programs	Website

Scholarships for African Americans

Scholarship Name	Amount	Deadline	Requirements	Contact
College Bound Brotherhood Scholarship	$1,500-$3,500	March 31	Student must currently be a senior in a high school within the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma) Complete the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application by the March 2nd priority deadline Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less than $10,000 Plan to attend four-year institution, two-year institution, or trade/technical program in the fall following your graduation from high school When awarded, recipients are required to attend the College Bound Brotherhood events, including the orientation, the graduation ceremony held in late May 2014, the College Bound Brotherhood “Get Ready for College” event held in late June 2014 and persistence events in the winter 2014 and spring 2015.	Website
United Negro College Fund	Amounts may vary	Varies	Attending a UNCF member college or Historically Black College/University	Website
Jackie Robinson Foundation	Up to $7,500	March 30	Be a graduating, minority high school senior Show leadership potential Demonstrate a dedication to community service Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year college when applying for the scholarship	Website
The Gaines-Jones Education Foundation	$2,000	April 20	College bound African American high school senior	Website
Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program	$500 – $5,000	Check website	Open to students who have at least a 2.5 GPA and meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria	Website
Thurgood Marshall College Fund	Average of $2,200 per semester	Check website	Established to help students wishing to attend one of the 47 member universities (most are Historically Black Colleges and Universities). Scholarships are merit based and applicants must also demonstrate financial need.	Website
Gates Millennium Scholarship	Amount based on need	January 12	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.	Website
Questbridge		Check website	Connects bright, motivated, low-income students with education and scholarship opportunities at 27 partnering colleges & universities.	Website

Scholarships for Asian Americans

Scholarship Name	Amount	Deadline	Requirements	Contact
Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement	$1,000 – $2,000	Check website	All full-time graduating high school seniors in good academic standing (minimum GPA 3.40 on 4-point scale, or 4.25 on 5-point scale), of any ethnic or cultural background, who plans to attend an accredited college (2-year and 4-year) or vocational school.	Website
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce	$2,000 – $5,000	Varies	Awards scholarships to students of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage.	Website
Asian Pacific Fund	$1,500	Multiple scholarships awarded. Please check specific scholarship for details.	For first generation, low-income students. Must attend the University of California.	Website
Gates Millennium Scholars	Amount based on financial need	January 12	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.	Website
Questbridge		Check website	Connects bright, motivated, low-income students with education and scholarship opportunities at 27 partnering colleges & universities.	Website

Scholarships for Hispanic Latino Students

Scholarship Name	Information	Contact
Hispanic Scholarship Fund	DEADLINE: March 1 Available to high school, college, and community college transfer students Offers a variety of scholarships Check website for details and deadlines about each scholarship	Website
Hispanic College Fund	DEADLINE: Varies Awarded more than $3 billion to almost 600 students Offers a variety of scholarships for students studying business, math, technology, science or engineering Check website for the individual deadline	Website
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute	DEADLINE: April 16 Funds one-time scholarship of $2,500 to attend a 4-year academic institution or $1,000 to attend a 2 year community college or AA/AS granting institution Students must demonstrate financial need, strong writing skills, consistent and active participation in public/community service activities, full-time enrollment, US citizenship or legal permanent residency	Website
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities	DEADLINE: May 1 Awards a variety of scholarships Deadlines and award amounts vary Recipients must attend a HACU-member institution	Website
Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation	Open to graduating high school seniors who maintain an un-weighted 3.0 GPA Award categories include academic excellence, business, education (future teachers), engineering and mathematics, journalism, leadership, and sports More categories are added each year and are subject to change without notice	Website
Gates Millennium Scholars	Scholarship for minority students who meet the 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	Website
Questbridge	Connects bright, motivated, low-income students with education and scholarship opportunities at 27 partnering colleges & universities Over 1,000 students received admission and grant money to attend these universities Check website for details	Website

Scholarship Search Websites

Name	Information	Website
Fastweb.com	Good resource for scholarships Offers personalized matching of scholarships that fit your profile Offers daily updates	Website
Collegeboard.com	A reliable source of college information Has more than 2,300 sources of funding for college, totaling over $3 billion Complete a questionnaire that will match scholarships for your needs	Website

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