Scholarships and Financial Aid

Name of Scholarship The following opportunities are provided by generous local community members or clubs specifically for our students.	Due Date Please adhere to scholarship deadlines.
AAUW Laguna Beach Scholarship* (females only)	PASSED
American Association of University Women - Laguna Beach Branch	PASSED
Atlanta Innovative Medicine Scholarship	PASSED
Assistance League Capistrano Valley	PASSED
Councilmember Villar 2021 Scholarship (must have attended Palisades Elementary school for at least one year)	PASSED
Coral Thrift Shop Scholarship	PASSED
Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Scholarship	PASSED
Dana Point Historical Society Scholarship	PASSED
Dana Point Women's Club Scholarship *	PASSED
Dana Point Voice of Democracy (VFW Post 9934)	PASSED
Dennis Mulvaney Military Family Student Scholarships	PASSED
Democratic Women of South Orange County	PASSED
DHHS PTSA Senior Scholarships	PASSED
Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association Scholarship	TBA
Environmental Science Scholarship	PASSED
The F. Dennis & Sharon Flynn Memorial Scholarship Fund	EXTENDED! June 1, 2021
Jeanette Brown Continuing Education Scholarship (fill out Local Scholarship Application to the right)	PASSED
Laguna Niguel Republican Women Scholarship	TBA - check back soon
Laguna Niguel Rotary Scholarship*	TBA - application open
Laguna Niguel Women's Club Scholarship*	PASSED
Lantern Village Association*	PASSED
Laguna Niguel Republic Women Federated	PASSED
Lauren Catuzzi Memorial Scholarship (fill out the Local Scholarship Application to the right)	PASSED
Lisa Cosenza Memorial Scholarship	PASSED
Merrit Grimm "Grimmy" Memorial Scholarship*	TBA
Mission Viejo Activities Committee	PASSED (open to anyone who has volunteer hours)
Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club	2 year college -PASSED
National Charity League Scholarship Program	PASSED - please let your AA know you will be applying
Niguel Shores Men's Club (open to males & females)	PASSED
OCYSF Scholar Athlete Award	PASSED
OCYSF Jim Valentine Courage Award for Athletes	PASSED
Pacific Coast Corvette Scholarship	PASSED
Ray Woods Memorial SOCSA Scholarship	PASSED
Rosen Law Offices Community Outreach Scholarship	PASSED
San Clemente Area Republican Women Federated Scholarship	PASSED
Teri Lynn O'Brien Memorial Scholarship*	PASSED

Private Scholarships:

Name of Scholarship (Submit applications directly to the scholarship organization)	Due Date Please adhere to scholarship deadlines
10 Words or less Scholarship	PASSED
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program	June 12, 2021
AES Engineering Scholarship	PASSED
American Legion Oratical Contest	Further information must be requested
AMVETS National 4-year Scholarship	PASSED
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship	PASSED
AXA Achievement Scholarship	PASSED
BBB Ethical Torch Essay Scholarship	PASSED
B. Davis Scholarship	$1000 scholarship - PASSED
Beauty and Wellness Professionals Scholarship	PASSED
Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program	PASSED
BigSun Scholarship	June 19, 2021
Brady Cobin Law Scholarship Essay Contest	PASSED
CAEOP Supporting Education Scholarship	Passed
California Association of State and Federal Education Programs - CAASFEP	TBA
California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation	TBA
CEHA Scholarships	TBA
Chairish Scholarship Program	January 1st & June 30th
Christermon Foundation Scholarship	Opening Fall 2020
Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship	PASSED
Coca-Cola Scholarship	PASSED
College Board Opportunity Scholarships	Rolling admission
Calvin Coolidge Scholarship - for JUNIORS!	PASSED
Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship	PASSED
The Dominguez Firm Collegiate Scholarship Award	PASSED
Dr. Pepper Scholarship	PASSED
Edison Scholarship	Opening soon
Elks National Foundation	PASSED
Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Scholarship	May 26, 2021
Filene Music Scholarship	TBA
Free Speech Essay Contest	PASSED
Fitness and Educational Scholarship	PASSED
Fountainhead Essay Contest	May 28, 2021
Gates Scholarship	Passed
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant	Passed
Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc	August 13, 2021
Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship	PASSED
Hispanic Education Endowment Fund	PASSED
Hispanic Heritage Foundation: Youth Awards	PASSED
Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship program	PASSED
Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs	PASSED
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship	TBA
Jack Kent Cook Foundation Scholar Award	PASSED
Junior League of Orange County, California, Inc., (JLOCC) Scholarships	PASSED
Kids' Chance of California Scholarship	PASSED
LPA Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship Program	PASSED
Marbella Scholarship Foundation	not offered 2020
Maryknoll Student Essay Contest	PASSED
Military Child of the Year Award	PASSED
2020 Mixed Martial Arts Scholarship	PASSED
National Honor Society Scholarship	PASSED
National Space Club Keynote Scholarship	PASSED
Nextiva	PASSED
NROTC Marine Scholarship	October 1st and December 31st
OCA-CA Pearls of Orange County	Opens in January 2021
OCYSF Jim Valentine Courage Award for Athletes	TBA
One for Two Education Foundation Scholarship	after 500 applications OR February 15, 2021
Orange County Community Foundation	Check website for various award deadlines
Orange County Mensa Scholarships	Passed
Ordenza Marketing Group Scholarship	PASSED
PB&J Scholarship	June 6, 2021
Pacific Bay Recovery Scholarship	PASSED
Perlego Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering Scholarships	August 20, 2021
PFLAG South OC Scholarship	PASSED
PG & E Scholarship	TBA
Prevounce Preventive Health Scholarship	PASSED
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards	PASSED
Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program	depends on scholarship
Rezvan Foundation Scholarship	PASSED
Ron Brown Scholarship	PASSED
Rustic Pathways: Global Perspectives Scholarship	PASSED
SEG Foundation Scholarship	PASSED
Sixt Scholars Program	PASSED
Sons of Italy Western Foundation	2022 applications available in Oct - due March 1, 2022
Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship	TBA - can request info when open
State Council Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship	PASSED
Student-View Scholarship Program	TBA - can request info when open
SunTec Auto	PASSED
The Beauty and Wellness Scholarship for Women	Quarterly Deadlines: January 1, March 31, June 30, September 30
The Great Clips Scholarship Program	TBA
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program	PASSED
The Law Offices of Randolph Rice Scholarship	PASSED
The Roberston Scholars Program	PASSED
Torch Awards Essay Scholarship	PASSED
U.S. Bank Student Union Scholarship	PASSED
USA COVID-19 Student Support Scholarship	PASSED
USA High School Student Scholarship	PASSED
Unigo $10K Scholarship	PASSED
Willow Tree Scholarship	PASSED
Youth Leadership Scholarship	May 31, 2021

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College Board Scholarship Opportunities

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Financial Aid Resources (PDF)

Local Scholarship Application

Scholarship Resources (PDF)

Unigo

Reminders

Review this site weekly, especially during the Spring Semester. Although the majority of the scholarship opportunities listed are only for graduating seniors, some do not have grade level restrictions.
The scholarship listings in the chart have either a direct link to the donor's website or an application that you may download and complete and send to the organization.
Begin your search early and start collecting the pieces of information you will need for your applications including essay, high school transcript, recommendation letters and resume.
Follow application instructions carefully and apply directly to the scholarship organization.
Send your completed application to the address listed on the application and be sure to adhere to the organization's deadline.
If the organization requires an official transcript you need to order it through Parchment and have it sent to you.
Be sure to give yourself time to have the official transcript sent to you. Keep the official transcript sealed and attach to your scholarship application.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Capistrano Unified School District