Scholarship Bulletin
Scholarship Deadlines
- August 2025
- September 2025
- October 2025
- December 2025
- January 2026
- February 2026
- March 2026
- April 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
August 2025
September 2025
1. The Gates Scholarship
- Application deadline: September 15, 2025
- Eligibility: A high school senior, Pell-eligible, US citizen or permanent resident, in good academic standing with a minimum of cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Link to apply: www.thegatesscholarship.org
2. The “No Sweat” Scholarship (All Grades)
- Amount: $2,500
- Application deadline: September 30, 2025
- Eligibility: 13 years+, US residents, enrolled in school
- Link to apply: www.cirkledin.com/scholarships
October 2025
3. Army ROTC National Scholarship
- Application deadline: October 27, 2025
- Eligibility: Be a US citizen, ages 17-31years old, high school diploma or equivalent, GPA of at least 2.50, SAT, ACT, Pass the Army Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), then the Army Fitness Test (AFT) upon contract, meet the physical weight and height requirements, accept and serve in the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard
- Link to apply: https://hs.usarmyrotc.com/
December 2025
4. Hagan Scholarship
- Amount: $2,000-$7,500
- Application deadline: December 1, 2025
- Eligibility: GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 grading scale, must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026, Parents adjusted gross income for year 2024 must not have exceeded $100,000
- Link to apply: https://haganscholarships.org/
5. PrimePutt Women in Golf Annual Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: December 1, 2025
- Eligibility: Women who play golf in any capacity and are undergraduate students, as well as current U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents
- Link to apply: https://primeputt.com/products/golf#scholarship
January 2026
6. Army ROTC National Scholarship
- Application deadline: January 12, 2026
- Eligibility: Be a US citizen, ages 17-31years old, high school diploma or equivalent, GPA of at least 2.50, SAT, ACT, Pass the Army Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), then the Army Fitness Test (AFT) upon contract, meet the physical weight and height requirements, accept and serve in the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard
- Link to apply: https://hs.usarmyrotc.com/
February 2026
7. Manteca Children’s Foundation
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: February 6, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating senior of 2026, must live in the area zip codes 95336. 95337, 95206, 95206, 95231, 95330
- Link to apply: Paper application to Melissa Woods (MHS)
8. Lincoln Center Scholarship
- Amount: $2,000
- Application deadline: February 6, 2026
- Eligibility: High School senior, 3.0 GPA or higher, Enrolled in a school in the San Joaquin County area, Plans to attend a four-year university, trade school, or community college
- Link to apply: Paper application mail to Lincoln Center
9. Horatio Alger Association
- Amount: $10,000-$52,000
- Application deadline: February 15, 2026
- Link to apply: horatioalger.org/scholarships
10. Manteca Educators’ Association
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: February 28, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating senior in 2026, intending to register for College in the Fall, your parent must be a current member in good standing of MEA
- Link to apply: Mail or Email to mjacob@musd.net
March 2026
11. 2026 Soroptimist International Scholarship
- Application deadline: March 1, 2026
- Link to apply: Google Form sent on 11/25/2025
12. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship (Juniors)
- Amount: Up to$25,000
- Application deadline: March 1, 2026
- Eligibility: U.S. citizenship, Household income under $100,000
- Link to apply: horatioalger.org/scholarships
13. 2026 CalTRA Scholarship
- Amount: $1,500
- Application deadline: March 1, 2026
- Eligibility: High school seniors living in San Joaquin County
- Link to apply: Paper application sent via email 11/25/2025
14. Learner Tutoring Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship
- Amount: $500
- Application deadline: March 4, 2026
- Eligibility: Any BIPOC high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident pursuing STEM may apply for this scholarship
- Link to apply: https://www.learner.com/math-tutoring/geometry#geometry-scholarship
15. Tracy Area Alumnae Chapter
- Application deadline: March 9, 2026
- Eligibility: African American High School Senior planning to attend a 2 year or a 4 year college, Resident of Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop, Patterson or French Camp, Demonstrates volunteerism, GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Link to apply: bit.ly/taacs26
16. Jeff Gonalzez Scholarship
- Application deadline: March 12, 2026
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent 1/20/2026
17. Better Together STEM Scholarships
- Amount: $2,500-$10,000
- Application deadline: March 12, 2026
- Eligibility: High School seniors, PGE customers, pursuing a career in an eligible STEM major, plan to enroll full-time in a four-year college
- Link to apply: www.pge.com/scholarships
18. Junior League of San Joaquin County Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: March 13, 2026
- Eligibility: Female high school senior, graduating 2026, 3.0 GPA
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent 1/21/2026
19. Caste Action Alliance Scholarship
- Application deadline: March 15, 2026
- Amount: $500-$5,000
- Eligibility: See Counseling Dept.
- Link to apply: www.casteactionalliance.net
20. Army ROTC National Scholarship
- Application deadline: March 16, 2026
- Eligibility: Be a US citizen, ages 17-31years old, high school diploma or equivalent, GPA of at least 2.50, SAT, ACT, Pass the Army Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), then the Army Fitness Test (AFT) upon contract, meet the physical weight and height requirements, accept and serve in the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard
- Link to apply: https://hs.usarmyrotc.com/
21. Manteca ALA Scholarship
- Application deadline: March 16, 2026
- Eligibility: Relation to a Veteran
- Link to apply: https://forms.gle/ZpsRRwU2ec3r6nJG8
22. 2026 Captain Tom Moore Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $2,500
- Application deadline: March 15, 2026
- Eligibility: Minimum 2.5 GPA, senior who lives in the 95336 or 95337 zip code area and attends MHS, Sierra, EU, Calla or a charter or private school
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent via email 11/25/2025
23. Hagan Scholarship
- Amount: $2,000-$7,500
- Application deadline: March 15, 2026
- Eligibility: GPA of 3.5, must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026, Parents adjusted gross income for year 2024 must not have exceeded $125,000
- Link to apply: www.hsfmo.org
24. APSEA Foundation
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: March 22, 2026
- Eligibility: Student emphasizing diversity, equity and inclusion qualities. Must have completed community service, demonstrate involvement in the Asian Pacific Islander community, be currently enrolled in high school with a GPA of 2.5 or above, must attend a 4-year college, community college or vocational school in 2026-27 academic year.
- Link to apply: www.apseafoundation.org/application/
25. Women of Woodbridge
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: March 27, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating senior, minimum of 2.5 GPA, planning to attend a 4-year college, junior college, or accredited trade/technical school after graduation
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent via email 2/2/2026
26. Kristin Smart Scholarship
- Amount: $5,000
- Application deadline: March 26, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating female senior from San Joaquin County, plans to attend a 2 or 4 year accredited or university in 2026, 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA, evidence of community service, interest in a Career in Architecture, Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement or International Studies
- Link to apply: Paper application sent via email 12/16
27. Blue Diamond Growers Foundation Scholarship
- Application deadline: March 31, 2026
- Eligibility: Live in Almond Growing Regions of CA, pursue college major in Agriculture related field, with specific emphasis on plant & crop-related majors, GPA of 3.3
- Link to apply: bit.ly/BDGF26-27
28. Association of filipino Americans in Education (AFAE)
- Amount: $500
- Application deadline: March 31, 2026
- Eligibility: Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year accredited college/university, filipino descent, GPA of 3.5 or greater, San Joaquin County school, completed community service
- Link to apply: https://stocktonusd.awardspring.com
29. First Unitarian Universalist
- Amount: $1000
- Application deadline: March 31, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating senior from San Joaquin County based on record of community service and commitment to social justice.
- Link to apply: https://stocktonuu.org
30. Self-Help Federal Credit Union Scholarship
- Amount: $1000
- Application deadline: March 31, 2026
- Eligibility: students planning to attend or currently attending any post-secondary educational institution including universities, colleges, technical schools, trade, and vocational institution.
- Link to apply: www.self-helpfcu.org/scholarship
April 2026
31. GECAC Service Challenge Scholarship
- Amount: $250-$1,000
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating seniors in the Manteca, Ripon, and Tracy Unified School District
- Link to apply: GECAC.net/scholarships
32. GECAC Vocational Scholarship
- Amount: $250-2,000
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Eligibility: Seniors who will graduate in spring, intending to receive a professional certificate
- Link to apply: Paper application sent via email 1/14/2026
33. Retired Public Employees of San Joaquin County Scholarship
- Amount: $2,500
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Eligibility: Is the child/grandchild of a current RPESJC member, graduating senior, plan to enroll in a 2 year or 4-year college or university or trade school, minimum of 2.5 on a 4.0
- Link to apply: Paper application sent via email 1/27/2026
34. Evelyn Moore Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $500-$1,000
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Eligibility: High school senior from MUSD going to a college or trade school, No minimum GPA
- Link to apply: Paper application sent via email 1/27/2026
35. Stockton JACL 2026 Scholarship Program
- Amount: $300-1,200
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Eligibility: Seniors who will graduate in spring, intending to receive a professional certificate
- Link to apply: Paper application or online http://www.jacl.org/member
36. Best Greens Powder Hero’s Legacy Scholarship
- Amount: $3,000
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Eligibility: Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident and the child of at least one parent who has served in the U.S. military
- Link to apply: https://www.topnutritioncoaching.com/blog/best-greens-powders#scholarship
37. The Manteca Morning Rotary Scholarship- Deadline 04/01
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: April 1, 2026
- Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior, must have some community service hours logged
- Link to apply: Paper application sent
38. Finer Womanhood Scholarship 2026-Deadline 04/01
- Amount: $500
- Eligibility: Female, high school 2026 graduate, must have some community service hours logged, 3.0 GPA
- Apply at: www.stocktonzetas.com
39. BEA Scholarship Opportunities 2025- Deadline 04/01
- 2026 HS graduate within Dan Joaquin County, identifying as Black/ African American
- Full time enrollment at either a 4yr University, Junior College or Trade School in Fall 2026
- Apply at:
40. 2026 CAA Youth Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: April 7, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating seniors in 2026 and continuing education at a four-year college or university
- Link to apply: www.caaonline.org/programs/youth-scholarship-program
41. Godwin Ogbeide Scholarship Foundation
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: April 11, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating seniors in 2026 and continuing education at a four-year college or university
- Link to apply: https://forms.gle/s1W1HH6nL35AVfNA9
42. Manteca Garden Club Scholarship
- Application deadline: April 14, 2026
- Eligibility: Maintained at least a 3.0
- Link to apply: Paper application sent via email 2/26
43. Mike Thomson Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $250-$500
- Application deadline: April 15, 2026
- Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior from MUSD, enrolled in a modified, modified study skills, or functional classes
- Link to apply: Mike Thomson Scholarship Application
44. California Women for Agriculture
- Amount: $500
- Application deadline: April 15, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating senior enrolled at a community college, FFA participant, plan to major in AG
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent 2/11/2026
45. California Women for Agriculture
- Amount: $1000
- Application deadline: April 15, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating senior enrolled at a community college, FFA participant, plan to major in AG
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent 2/11/2026
46. Stockton Republican Women Federated Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Application deadline: April 17, 2026
- Eligibility: Graduating from High school in 2026, living in the Manteca boundary, 3.0 GPA, applying for college in the Fall of 2026, US citizen
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent 1/28/2026
47. Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis Club Scholarship
- Amount: $2,000
- Application deadline: April 22, 2026
- Link to apply: Paper Application
48. Cleo's Gift- The Cleo Edward Gillit Sr. Legacy Scholarship- Deadline 04/23
- Amount: $500
- Application Deadline: April 23, 2026
- Eligibility: Minimum 2.5 GPA, Must be a student involved in mechanics, welding, agriculture, stage design, construction classes or a member of FFA.
- Must also be a student athlete or involved in theater. Must submit a letter of intent plus 2 letters of recommendation from a teacher or coach.
- Apply at: Paper Application sent 3/25
49. Football Scholarship
- Amount: $500
- Application deadline: April 24, 2026
- Eligibility: Senior defensive football player, attending a 2-year or 4-year trade/vocational school or enlisting in the military
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent 2/4
50. Andrew Ramirez Scholarship
- Amount: 2@ $500
- Application deadline: April 24, 2026
- Eligibility: Planning to go to Military, Psychology or another mental health field
- Apply at: Paper Application sent 3/30
51. John Cambra Agriculture/ Mechanics Scholarship
- Application deadline: April 30, 2026
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent
52. Friends of Manteca Parks and Recreation Foundation
- Amount: $2,500
- Application deadline: April 30, 2026
- Eligibility: Current senior in high school, GPA of 2.0, parent or current participation in recreation programs in Manteca or another city, community service experience, from low-income families, currently attending Manteca High, East Union, Sierra or Calla
- Link to apply: Paper Application sent 3/27 essay due Attn: 295 Cherry Lane Magnolia, Manteca, Ca 95337 or by email at recreation@mantecagov.com
May 2026
53. Pappas Scholarship- Deadline 05/04
- Amount: $3, 000
- Application deadline: May 4, 2026
- Eligibility: Student planning to attend Modesto Junior College with the potential to extend to a four-year institution. With financial need
- Link to apply: PappasScholarshipApplication2026.docx
June 2026
Retired Public Employees of San Joaquin County Scholarship
- Amount: $2,500
- Application deadline: June 1, 2026
- Eligibility: Is the child/grandchild of a current RPESJC member, graduating senior, plan to enroll in a 2 year or 4-year college or university or trade school, minimum of 2.5 on a 4.0
- Link to apply: Paper application sent via email 1/27/2026
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Live It Up Best Greens Powder Women in Healthcare Scholarship
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Eligibility: Women pursuing a degree in the healthcare field (public health, medicine, healthcare administration, nursing, etc.)
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All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply.
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Amount: $1000
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Application Deadline: June 1st
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Link to apply: https://letsliveitup.com/blogs/supergreens/best-super-greens-powders#scholarship
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Live It Up Nursing Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any undergraduate, or graduate student who is a US citizen or permanent legal resident pursuing Nursing may apply for this scholarship.
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Amount: $1000
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Application Deadline: June 1st
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Link to apply: https://letsliveitup.com/pages/live-it-up-supergreens-reviews#scholarship
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HeySunday Scholarship for Mom's in College
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Amount: $1000
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Application deadline: June 1st
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Eligibility: Open to all mothers who are currently attending a US college or university and are current U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents.
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Link to apply: https://www.heysunday.com/#scholarship
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The Laundry Guru Future Green Leaders Scholarship
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Amount: $1000
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Application deadline: June 17
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Eligibility: Open to all students pursuing a degree in environmental science, sustainability, business, or a related field and are current U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents.
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Link to apply: https://www.thelaundryguru.net/#scholarship-about
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July 2026
53. Health Plan of San Joaquin Scholarship
- Amount: $3,000
- Application deadline: July 1, 2026
- Eligibility: Be enrolled in high school, demonstrate a commitment to pursue a medical or health care profession in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, El Dorado, or Alpine counties, show academic excellence, have a passion for community service
- Link to apply: www.hpsj.com/scholarship-applications
August 2026
September 2026
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Learner Tutoring Mental Health Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident facing mental health challenges may apply for this scholarship.
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Amount: $500
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Application Deadline: September 10
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Link to apply: https://www.learner.com/math-tutoring/algebra-1#algebra-scholarship
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Websites with various deadlines
1. September Scholarship Newsletter (Various)
- Application deadline: December 31, 2025
- Link to apply: https://studentscholarships.org/newsletters
2. San Joaquin Community Foundation Scholarships (Various)
- Application deadline: April 17, 2026
- Eligibility: San Joaquin residents with a plan to attend a post-secondary institute
- Link to apply: www.sanjoaquincf.org/scholarships
3. 209Scholarships (Various)
- Application deadline: April 17, 2026
- Eligibility: San Joaquin residents with a plan to attend a post-secondary institute
- Link to apply: www.209scholarships.org
4. NICHE Scholarships (Various)
- Application deadline: April 17, 2026
- Link to apply: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
CSU & UC Scholarships
Misc. Scholarships
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships is a different kind of scholarship program. Students don’t have to write an essay, fill out an application, or have a specific GPA or test score. The program rewards students for simply completing the actions they need to take in order to apply to college. The College Board Opportunity Scholarships guide you through the college planning process and offer you a chance to earn money for college for each action you complete. Complete each action for a chance to earn scholarships:
- Build your college list
- Practice for the SAT
- Improve your SAT score
- Strengthen your college list
- Fill out the FAFSA
- Apply to college
Please visit College Board Opportunity Scholarship website for more details and information
College Board Oppurtunity Scholorship Flyer
