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The CLA Scholarship for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Students in Memory of Edna Yelland encourages and supports students in the attainment of a graduate degree in library or information studies and encourages commitment to the improvement of library services to BIPOC students. Recipients are each awarded $2,500, and one-year student membership to CLA, and honored at the CLA annual conference. Recipients are encouraged to enroll into CLA's Mentoring Program. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent US residents. They must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited master's of library and information science or information studies program and have completed one or more courses. They must also intend to work in a California library upon graduation. Applicants must be a member of one or more of the following ethnic groups: African American, Black, or African; Native American, First Nations, or Indigenous to Central or South America; Asian; Latino, Hispanic or Caribbean American; Middle Eastern/North African; Pacific Islander/Indigenous to Oceania; South Asian. Applicants must provide a description of their financial need and be available for an interview by the Edna Yelland Scholarship Committee. Applicants must provide the names and contact information for two professional references. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the program and the required materials.

The goal of the Joel and Dena Gambord Nursing Scholarship is to attract and support high caliber nursing students who choose to complete their advanced nursing studies in the RN to BSN program at CSU Monterey Bay. In so doing, this merit-based program will provide CSU Monterey Bay and the College of Health Sciences and Human Services with the opportunity to ensure the development of high-quality nursing expertise in the region. The Scholarship fund provides financial support to eligible students for tuition assistance in the nursing program. Scholarship finalists are selected on the basis of academic performance, financial need, demonstrated leadership and participation in community service in the healthcare field, work experience, passing an open book civics test, and a statement of career and educational goals and objectives. Applicants must hold an active unrestricted CA RN license at the time of application. Priority consideration will be given to working RN's who want to receive their BSN. In lieu of a GPA, working RNs will need to submit two letters of recommendation, preferably healthcare related. Applicants must have prior practical healthcare and/or community service in the healthcare field. Applicants must complete and pass an open-book U.S. civics test. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundation for Monterey County for more information.

The Town and Gown of USC Technology Grant supports new USC freshmen and incoming transfer students from Southern California by providing funding to assist with the purchase of a laptop or desktop computer. Applicants must be permanent residents of Southern California. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Lemon Firm believes in supporting the next generation of consumer advocates. That's why they are proud to share the California Consumer Attorneys' Annual Consumer Advocacy Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in or planning to attend law school who are passionate about protecting consumer rights. As large corporations continue to hire teams of attorneys, consumers who need strong legal representation now more than ever have fewer options for obtaining strong legal representation. CCA offers this scholarship to encourage students committed to pursuing justice on behalf of individuals. The winner will be chosen based on the quality of their essay and their academic achievements. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited university, college, or law school. At the top of the applicant's essay, their name, email address, phone number, name of their university or law school, graduation year, and grade point average must be included. The subject line of the email should read "CCA 2025 Scholarship Submission." The winner must provide an enrollment verification form from their college or university. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California's healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities. BSNSP applicants must be currently accepted or enrolled in a Bachelor Degree Nursing Program that prepares them to become a Registered Nurse. In exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community, eligible applicants may receive up to $10,000. They must be enrolled in a minimum of six semester units, or its equivalent, until program completion; and must graduate on time. Applicants must not have any other existing service obligations with other entities, including other HCAI programs and commit to providing a 12-month service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying facility providing 32 hours or more per week of direct patient care within six months of graduation. The applicant is responsible for providing all necessary information and ensuring that the information contained in the application is accurate. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Department of Health Care Access and Inform for more information about the award and the required documents.

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California's healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities. LVN to ADN applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited bridge program pursuing licensure as a Registered Nurse. Eligible applicants may receive up to $8,000 in exchange for a 12- month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of six semester units, or its equivalent, until program completion. Applicants must not have any other existing service obligations with other entities, including other HCAI programs and commit to providing a 12-month service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying facility upon graduation. They must provide 32 hours or more per week of direct patient care upon graduating. The applicant is responsible for providing all necessary information and ensuring that the information contained in the application is accurate. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Department of Health Care Access and Inform for more information about the award and the required documents.

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California's healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities. In exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community, eligible applicants may receive up to $8,000. ADN applicants must be currently accepted or enrolled in an associate degree nursing program that prepares them to become a Registered Nurse. They must be enrolled in a minimum of six semester units, or its equivalent, until program completion; and must graduate on time. They must not have any other existing service obligations with other entities, including other HCAI programs and commit to providing a 12-month service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying facility providing 32 hours or more per week of direct patient care within six months of graduation. The applicant is responsible for providing all necessary information and ensuring that the information contained in the application is accurate. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Department of Health Care Access and Inform for more information about the award and the required documents.

Good Tidings Foundation's purpose is to provide opportunities that otherwise would be unavailable to kids regardless of their financial status, ethnic origin, or religion. They created this education scholarship award in 1999 for high school seniors who recognize the benefits of serving their community. The scholarships award high school seniors based on the greatest service and financial need. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating in 2026 and be a resident of one of the eligible California counties. They must plan on attending college, vocational, or continuing education. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor the late Pete Wilson, a San Francisco television and radio journalist. The scholarship is granted to an undergraduate or graduate journalism student from the San Francisco Bay Area or attending a college or university in the Bay Area who shares Wilson's commitment to ethical, responsible journalism. The recipient of the Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship will receive a monetary award and an invitation to the RTDNA conference. Applicants must submit the URL links to 3-5 work samples. Links should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces, and should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc. Applicants must also submit a cover letter, which discusses the applicant's current and past journalism experience, describes how the applicant intends to use the funds, and discusses the applicant's choice to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor or supervisor. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Radio Television Digital News Association for more information.