California Social Work Scholarships Guide - 2024

California Social Work and Human Services Scholarships
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: September 26th, 2024

Social Work Scholarships in California

(See also National Scholarships)

Diana Venable Scholarship

Mission:

To enable low to moderate-income students who have a record of academic achievement and personal growth, along with leadership potential for both professional careers and civic contributions, to attend a college program.

Offering:

$20,000

Pursuing:

Associate

Bachelor's

Deadline:

March 8th, 2025

Dorothy M. Bolyard Memorial Scholarship

Mission:

To support the education of students from California.

Offering:

N/A

Pursuing:

Bachelor's

# of Recipients:

1

Deadline:

February 3rd, 2025

Eagle Credit Union 2023 College Scholarship

Mission:

Offering:

$4,000

Pursuing:

Associate

Bachelor's

Graduate

High

Vocational

# of Recipients:

4

Deadline:

April 30th, 2025

Edison Scholars Program

Mission:

The Edison Scholars Program recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow – the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers – those who dare to be great. This year, Edison International will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to change the world. This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their education and take part in shaping a brighter future.

Offering:

$50,000

Pursuing:

Bachelor's

# of Recipients:

30

Escondido High School (EHS) Class of ’56 Scholarship

Mission:

To assist graduating Escondido High School seniors who plan to attend a community college or trade school.

Offering:

N/A

Pursuing:

Associate

Vocational

# of Recipients:

1

Deadline:

March 8th, 2025

Frank H. Ault Scholarship

Mission:

To support the education of students from California.

Offering:

N/A

Pursuing:

Bachelor's

# of Recipients:

6

Deadline:

February 3rd, 2025

Hans H. and Margaret B. Doe Scholarship

Mission:

To help children of employees at the Vista Irrigation District attend college.

Offering:

N/A

Pursuing:

Associate

Bachelor's

Graduate

Vocational

# of Recipients:

1

Deadline:

March 8th, 2025

Harvey L. Simmons Memorial Scholarships

Mission:

To support the education of students from California.

Offering:

N/A

Pursuing:

Bachelor's

Deadline:

February 1st, 2025

Herman H. Derksen Scholarship

Mission:

To support the education of students from California.

Offering:

N/A

Pursuing:

Bachelor's

Deadline:

February 5th, 2025

Immigrant Justice Scholarship

Mission:

To provide college financial assistance to students involved in social justice efforts related to immigrant issues.

Offering:

$15,000

Pursuing:

Associate

Bachelor's