Available Scholarships 2023

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View or download step-by-step application instructions here: How to Apply

Some scholarship applications require the student to submit additional forms. Please select from the following files to download directly to your personal computer, fill out and upload to your application when directed to do so in the application you are completing. If assistance is needed, contact Heather Fissel, Scholarships & Grants Coordinator at Heather@cfsloco.org.

Scholarship Name		Eligibility	Amount	Deadline	Apply
Manford and Maude Brown Medical Education Fund		Open to San Luis Obispo County residents who plan to obtain a degree in any medical field (medicine, nursing, medical assistant, dentistry, dental hygiene, phlebotomy, etc.). May include certificate, associate, four-year or graduate degrees. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $2,000	February 6, 2023	High school students apply here Undergraduate students apply here
Maureen “Mo” Clancy Memorial Scholarship Learn M ore		Open to a senior girl at a San Luis Obispo County high school who participated in track and/or cross country and plans to attend community college, four-year university or vocational school. Minimum GPA of 2.0.	Up to $3,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Dennis T. Collins/Thomas D. Salisbury Troop 60 Eagle Scout Memorial Scholarship Learn More		Open to an Eagle Scout from Paso Robles Troop 60. Candidate may be a high school senior, transfer student to a four-year university or current undergraduate. Minimum GPA of 3.0.	Up to $2,500	February 6, 2023	High school students apply here Undergraduate students apply here
Julian Crocker Community Scholarship Fund		The Julian Crocker Community Scholarship Fund is named on behalf of a beloved educator, former Board President and long-time member of The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. Open to San Luis Obispo County residents who plan to transfer from a community college to a four-year university or obtain a degree/certificate in career technical education (CTE) at an accredited institution. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $5,000	February 6, 2023	High school students planning to attend community college/vocational apply here Undergraduate students apply here
Douglas De Gross Automotive Studies Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school planning to specialize in automotive studies at a community college, four-year university or vocational school. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $2,000	February 6, 2023	CTE/Vocational students apply here Undergraduate students apply here
Zach Elliott Memorial Scholarship		Open to graduating seniors from Nipomo High School who have a passion for helping others and who inspires to make a difference, like Zach did. Demonstrated financial need. Multi-Year.	Up to $10,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
The Garris Family Scholarship		Open to graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo County public high schools planning to attend community college, four-year university or vocational school. Minimum GPA of 2.7 to maximum of 3.7. Demonstrated financial need/Pell grant eligible.	Up to $8,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
David B. Gianas Memorial Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from Atascadero or Paso Robles comprehensive or continuation high schools who have or have had an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan and plan to attend community college, four-year university or vocational school. Demonstrated financial need. Renewable.	Up to $1,500	February 6, 2023	CTE/Vocational students apply here
Dorothy Good Trust for AVID Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from Arroyo Grande and Nipomo High Schools who have participated in AVID 3 of 4 years in high school and plan to attend a four-year university. Minimum GPA of 2.8. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $2,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Gary Grossman Scholarship – for LGBTQ Learn More		Open to graduating seniors residing in San Luis Obispo County or the Santa Maria basin who plan to enroll in community college or four-year university, or current California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College or Hancock College students. Candidate identifies as LGBTQ. Minimum GPA of 2.0. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to  $3,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Lee Jeberjahn Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund Learn More		Open to graduating San Luis Obispo High School Seniors who are active members of the Girls’ or Boy’s Golf Teams. Must demonstrate financial need and attend a 2 or 4 year college. GPA not important.	Up to $2,000	May 23, 2023	Apply Here
Kiwanis Club of San Luis Obispo Scholarship		Open to graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo, Pacific Beach or Mission College Preparatory High Schools planning to attend a four-year university. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $2,500	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Towru Kobara Scholarship Fund		Open to graduating high school seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school planning to attend a four-year college/university or attend community college and transfer to a four-year college. Applicant must major in mechanical or electrical engineering. Multi-Year	Up to $20,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Yinghsia Shih Li Memorial Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating female seniors attending high school in the Lucia Mar Unified School District that plan to attend a four-year university to pursue a degree in science (Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics). Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $10,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Kelly A. McAdams Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school planning to attend a four-year university. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $10,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Justin McCutcheon Scholarship Learn More		Open to senior boys and girls who participated in the golf team at a San Luis Obispo County or northern Santa Barbara County high school that competes in the Central Coast Athletic Association’s league. Candidate holds the lowest stroke average in regular season matches at their school and plans to attend community college, four-year university or vocational school.	Up to $1,000	May 23, 2023	Apply Here
Rabbi Janice Mehring Scholarship Fund		Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Applicant must demonstrate interest in social justice work as evidenced by schoolwork, extracurricular activities or declared college major. Student must plan to attend full time or part time at a qualified vocational school, community college or four-year college/university. Demonstrated financial need/Pell Grant eligible. Minimum GPA of 3.0.	Up to $3,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Stephen Donnellan Moss Scholarship in Journalism		Open to current full-time students in their sophomore year or higher at California Polytechnic State University majoring in journalism. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $1,500	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Gary Paul Piantanida Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school planning to attend a four-year university or begin study at a two-year community college. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $12,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Burt W. and Virginia Polin Farm Bureau Scholarship		Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school planning to pursue a degree in the field of agriculture at an approved community college or four-year university.	Up to $1,500	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Ian Purdon Memorial Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors who participated on the football team at  San Luis Obispo High School who best honor the legacy of dedication, hard work, and leadership skills that was Ian Purdon.	Up to $1,000	December 7, 2022	Apply Here
John S. Renner Memorial Scholarship Learn More		Open to LGBTQIA+ students who are pursuing arts education including visual, performing or graphic arts. Candidate may pursue their education at a 2 or 4 year school or technical or professional school.	Up to $2,000	February 6, 2023	Apply Here Renewable: Apply Here
Dorothy Ross Memorial Scholarship Learn More		Open to students between the ages of 18 and 25 who have spent time in the San Luis Obispo Juvenile Detention Services Center and demonstrate a life change and commitment to higher education. Candidate must have a diploma from a San Luis Obispo County high school or a GED and plans to attend community college, four-year university or vocational school. Renewable.	Up to $1,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Rotary Club of Paso Robles Collin Black Scholarship Fund		Open to graduating seniors from a high school in the Paso Robles school district (Paso Robles High School, Liberty Continuation High School, and Independence High School) Candidate must plan to pursue post-secondary education at a vocational school, community college or four-year college/university. No GPA requirement. Demonstrated Financial need.	Up to $5,000	February 6, 2023	High school students planning to attend community college/vocational Apply here High School students planning to attend a 4-year college Apply Here
San Luis Obispo County Bar Association Scholarship (SLOCBA)		Open to graduating seniors from any high school in San Luis Obispo County or an undergraduate student who graduated from a San Luis Obispo County high school and identifies as a person of color. Candidate plans to pursue a career in the legal profession. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $2,000	February 6, 2023	High school students apply here Undergraduate students apply here
Richard K. Sauret Viticulture and Enology Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school who plan to major in viticulture or enology at a four-year university. Preference given to students attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Cal State Fresno and UC Davis. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $12,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Bernhard H. Singsen Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating male seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school pursuing a career in medicine, civil service or service or education at a four-year liberal arts college or university. Minimum GPA 3.75. Financial need.	Up to $4,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Alan D. Stephenson Scholarship for LGBTQ		Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school who plan to attend a four-year university. Candidate identifies as LGBTQ. Minimum GPA of 2.75. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $10,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Alfred I., Catherine J., and Eleanor G. Switzer Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from Mission College Prep, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo High Schools who have resided in Los Osos continually since fifth grade and attended Los Osos Middle School. Candidate plans to pursue a degree in applied or fine arts, architecture, engineering, mathematics or science at a four-year university. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $10,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship Learn More		Open to high school students between the ages of 12 and 19 who reside in San Luis Obispo County and plan to attend a summer intensive ballet training program. Minimum GPA of 2.0. Financial need considered.	Up to $2,500	January 3, 2023	Apply Here
John and Yvonne Hsu Edmisten in honor of Allan Voigt M.D. Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo, Mission College Prep and Pacific Beach High Schools who plan to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, performing arts or mathematics at a four-year university. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $1,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Brian Waterbury Memorial Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo High School who participated in both the cross country and track teams, demonstrates high academic excellence in mathematics and who plan to attend community college or four-year university.	Up to $10,000	May 1, 2023	Apply Here
Richard J. Weyhrich Leadership Award Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school who plan to attend community college, four-year university or vocational school. Candidate demonstrates exceptional leadership potential. Scholarships may be awarded to one student at each area high school and recipients are recognized by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors at their May meeting.	Up to $3,000	December 12, 2022	Apply here
Marion C. and Mark W. Wilson Nursing Scholarship		Open to graduating seniors from Nipomo High School and recent NHS graduates (no longer than three years) who are accepted into a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Licensed Vocational Nursing Program, Registered Nursing Program or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at a community college, four-year university or vocational school. Financial need considered. Renewable.	Up to $2,500	February 6, 2023	Apply here
John and Barbara Wolcott Memorial Scholarship		Open to graduating seniors from San Luis Obispo County public high schools planning to attend a four-year college/university. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $4,000	February 6, 2023	Apply Here
Yeager Science Scholarship Learn More		Open to graduating seniors from Coast Union, Morro Bay or Paso Robles High Schools who are pursuing a degree in physical science/technical areas such as chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, engineering and computer science. Candidate plans to attend a four-year university or may begin study at a community college with plans to transfer within two years. Demonstrated financial need.	Up to $23,000	February 6, 2023	Apply here
Youth Legacy Scholarship Learn More		Open to juniors and seniors at a San Luis Obispo County high schools who are eligible to exhibit in the Livestock, Industrial Education, Floriculture, Agriculture or Ornamental Horticulture or Tractor Restoration Project at the California Mid-State Fair and Auction. Award recipient agrees to be a model representative of The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, California Mid-State Fair and James W. Brabeck Legacy Fund by attending events and meetings promoting the Youth Legacy project.	Up to $20,000	March 6, 2023	Apply here

• Scholarship Activity Form – Common Application (Fillable PDF Doc or Google Doc)
• Scholarship Activity Form – Youth Legacy – Juniors Only (Word Doc or Google Doc)
• Livestock Project Budget (Word Doc or Adobe PDF)
• Industrial Project Budget (Word Doc or Adobe PDF)