Arroyo Grande High School

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).

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.

Scholarship amount is $1,000. Criteria incudes: Must have a GPA of 2.5 or better, be a graduating senior, be a citizen of the United States of America, live in the south county of San Luis Obispo [Shell Beach to Nipomo], attach a transcript, and complete the application along with a one page essay about yourself and how receiving this scholarship will help you reach your goals in your future.

Vaqueras Del Camino (VDC) is an all-women’s horse riding club. They give out a minimum of $500 each year to a student from San Luis Obispo County. Our scholarship is open to High School seniors, college students, and reentry students. This scholarship is a good fit for students involved with horses, 4-H, or FFA.

This scholarship is based on student leadership and community service, and is open to any high school seniors in South County. To apply, students submit an essay outlining future college plans, detailing specific leadership roles, and qualifying impact of their volunteer experiences. Tell us how this scholarship enables your continued dedication to community service.

The Central Coast Impact Scholarship supports students who call the Central Coast home. The Foundation launched the scholarship to invest directly in local students who are committed to strengthening their communities. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are San Luis Obispo County residents. At the time of application, an applicant must be enrolled in, or accepted to attend as a full-time student, an accredited college or university, or a full-time industrial arts or technical training institution to study agriculture, industrial arts or engineering, or public safety. Preference will be given to those students with an articulated interest or history of involvement in the sport of rodeo.

This scholarship is designed as a supplemental source of funds to offset educational expenses for any San Luis Obispo County Resident attending a college, university, or trade tech/technical School. Candidates who have been active or intend to be active in their community working for justice in any of the following areas: peace and nonviolence, economic, environmental, social and civil; are encouraged to apply

High school seniors and currently enrolled college students who are children of CCGGA Grower Members are eligible. This includes students whose parents or guardians work for a member nursery. (Any major is acceptable for applicants in this category.)

Applicants must plan on or be attending post-secondary schools in Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo counties ONLY. Requires the application and all materials: transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and Student Aid Report.

The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau is proud of the excellent students and young leaders who make up our next generation agricultural family. In order to foster educational opportunities, we support scholarships created by our partner organizations and our Farm Bureau committees.

Candidates eligible for this scholarship must be attending or have graduated from high schools located in San Luis Obispo County, or be students attending Cuesta College or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. An interview may be required of the applicants being considered for the scholarship.