Available Scholarships 2022
The 2022 scholarship application period will open on December 1, 2021.
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 Mary Cronin, Scholarships & Grants Coordinator at Mary@cfsloco.org.
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Amount | Deadline | Apply | |
| 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. | $2,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $2,500 | February 1, 2022 | High school students apply here Undergraduate students apply here | |
| Sera Day Coryell Nursing Education Scholarship Learn More | Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school planning to attend a four-year university with an approved Registered Nursing program. Demonstrated financial need. Renewable. | $2,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $2,000 | February 1, 2022 | Apply here | |
| Helen and Ronald Dunin Legacy Scholarship Learn More | Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school planning to attend a four-year university. First in immediate family to attend college. Minimum GPA of 2.7 to maximum of 3.7. Demonstrated financial need. | $12,000 | February 1, 2022 | Apply here | |
| Sandra Ferris Scholarship | Open to San Luis Obispo County residents who plan to pursue a degree in the visual arts at a two or four-year university. Demonstrated financial need. | $2,500 year/U to $10,000 | February 1, 2022 | High School Students Apply Here Undergraduate Students 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. | $8,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $1,500 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $1,000 to $2,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $1,000 to $5,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $2,000 | May 23, 2022 | 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. | $2,500 | February 1, 2021 | 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. | $10,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $10,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $1,000 | May 23, 2022 | 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. | $1,500 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $12,000 | February 1, 2022 | Apply here | |
| Burt W. and Virginia Polin Elks Scholarship Learn More | Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school planning to pursue a degree in public safety, psychology or sociology at a four-year university. Minimum GPA of 3.0. | $2,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $1,500 | February 1, 2022 | Apply here | |
| Ian Purdon Memorial Scholarship Learn More | Open to graduating seniors who participated on the football team at a San Luis Obispo High School who best honor the legacy of dedication, hard work, and leadership skills that was Ian Purdon. | $1,000 | February 1, 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. | $10,000 | February 1, 2022 | High school students Apply Here Undergraduate students Apply Here | |
| Riggs Family Scholarship Learn More | Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school with a 2.8-3.8 GPA who demonstrate financial need and plans to attend a 4-year college or university. Two year scholarship that grows larger in the 2nd year. | $2,500 first year,$3,500 second year | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $1,000 | March7, 2022 | 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. | $2,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $12,000 | February 1, 2022 | Apply here | |
| Scholarship and Mentor Scholarship (SAM) – Renewal Only | Renewal scholarship open to foster youth who are current SAM Scholarship recipients awarded in 2020 or previous years. Candidate must be attending a community college, four-year university or vocational school. Minimum GPA of 2.0. Demonstrated financial need. | $1,200 up to $2,500 | March 7, 2022 | 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. | $4,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $10,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $10,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $2,500 | January 3, 2022 | Apply Here | |
| Vineyard and Farm Worker’s Scholarship Learn More | Open to graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County or Santa Maria basin high school whose parents are farm workers living or working in San Luis Obispo County. Minimum GPA 2.8. Demonstrated financial need. | $1,500 to $10,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $2,500 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $6,000 | May 2, 2022 | 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. | $3,000 | December 13, 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. | $500 – $2,500 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $4,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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. | $23,000 | February 1, 2022 | 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 4, 2022 | 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)
