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Other Scholarships
San Luis Obispo County Scholarships
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Santa Barbara Scottish Rite Bodies - Due March 2, 2026
The Santa Barbara Scottish Rite Scholarship Committee currently makes available several scholarships, to selected students in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
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Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County - Due Jan. 30, 2026
With support from generous individuals, families, and businesses, the Community Foundation offers scholarships that help San Luis Obispo County students reach new heights in their education and careers. High school seniors, undergraduates and returning students are welcome to apply!
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Wines and Steins Scholarship
Wines and Steins is a local organization dedicated to educating home wine and beer makers. Wines and Steins will be awarding a merit-based scholarship of $3000 [no financial information needed] to a SLO County senior graduating in 2026. Must be planning to major in Viticulture or Enology (2 or 4 year program accepted).
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Kristin Smart Scholarship
A one-time minimum cash grant up to $5,000 USD to those eligible: Graduating female Senior from San Luis Obispo or San Joaquin county, with plans to attend a 2 or 4-year accredited college or university. Cumulative GPA must be a minimum 3.25. Evidence of Community Service required. Interest in a Career in Architecture, Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement or International Studies.
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The Monday Club Conservancy Fine Arts Awards - Due Feb. 8, 2026
Scholarships for excellence in music or visual arts. Open to high school juniors and seniors who reside in SLO County. Application requires digital submissions for music or artwork. Awards from $500-$1500.
Other Scholarships
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ELKS Association Vocational Grant - Due rolling throughout the year
The California-Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA) Vocational Grant is available for any students wishing to pursue a vocational/technical course to receive a certification, or 2 -year schooling leading directly to employment. Any eligible prospective student residing within the jurisdiction of the CHEA may apply. Student's planning to attend a 4-year college are NOT eligible. Must be a US citizen. Grants range from $500-$2000.
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eQuality Scholarships - Jan. 31, 2026
Applicants for all scholarships must have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community. Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible. In 2025, they received about 60 applications for these scholarships.
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Silva Injury Law Community Scholarship - Due rolling (Applications received by June 1st will be considered for summer, received after June 1st will be considered for winter)
Not a lot of students apply for this one! To be eligible, applicants must: Be a high school senior attending a school in Stanislaus County, Merced County, Monterey County, or San Luis Obispo County. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Demonstrate financial need and a strong commitment to community service and involvement. Plan to enroll in an accredited college or university in the United States for the upcoming academic year. Application Due: June 1st
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California School Employees Association (CSEA) Dependent Scholarship - Due Feb. 1, 2026
CSEA offers dozens of Dependent Scholarships to dependents of members planning to further their education. Must have a 3.0 GPA. For community college, trade, or vocational school on a full-time basis.
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The Monday Club Conservancy Fine Arts Awards - Due Feb. 8, 2026
Scholarships for excellence in music or visual arts. Open to high school juniors and seniors who reside in SLO County. Application requires digital submissions for music or artwork. Awards from $500-$1500.
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California Wine Grape Growers Foundation - Due Date Feb. 27, 2026
Each year the Foundation awards six scholarships to high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a California winegrape grower. In addition, one Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year. The six scholarships are for either a University of California or California State University Four Year Program ($8,000 each) or for a California Community College Two Year Program ($2,000 each). Students may study the subject of their choice.
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California Association FFA State Scholarships - Deadlines Vary; see Listings
The California FFA Association with the help of generous sponsors will award over $85,000 in scholarships this year. In general, students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be pursuing higher education with a declared major in Agriculture.
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Elks CHEA Disabilities Scholarship - Due March 15, 2026
The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc, is offering scholarships to students with disabilities. This is a financial needs-based and academic use scholarship intended for UNDERGRADUATE WORK at a licensed vocational school, accredited community college, or four year college/university only. The funds are to cover ACADEMIC EXPENSES which include tuition, books, lab fees and/or on-campus room and board ONLY.
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2026 Men's College Scholarship - Due April 1, 2026 [No foolin'!]
There are now 2.4 million fewer male undergraduates on U.S. campuses than there are females (6.5 million men compared to 8.9 million women). The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement. It is available to any graduating senior male who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall of 2026.