2025 Santa Ana Scholarships

Santa Ana residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Santa Ana residents is $57,151.00, and 23.4% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Santa Ana, CA more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

13.2% of Santa Ana residents have a college degree or higher, while 22.1% have a high school degree but no more and 43.6% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 21.1% have at least some college education, 9.6% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 3.6% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Santa Ana residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 14.8% of people living in Santa Ana, CA are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 17.8% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Santa Ana.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Santa Ana, CA residents?

There are 1054 scholarships totaling $4,769,882.00 available to Santa Ana residents.

Are these scholarships available for Santa Ana high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Santa Ana can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Santa Ana?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Santa Ana can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship for Santa Ana

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Santa Ana

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Santa Ana

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Santa Ana

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Huntington Fellowships

Applicant must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent or be a doctoral candidate at dissertation stage. Selection is based upon the value of the project, the ability of the applicant, and the degree to which special strengths of the library will be utilized. Recipients are expected to be in residence throughout their...

Deadline:

November 15

$12,500.00

Fresno-Madera Medical Society Scholarship

Applicant must have been a resident of either Fresno or Madera counties, Calif. for at least one year and be approved for matriculation in a medical school. Award will be sent to the school of matriculation to be administered toward tuition, lab fees, books, and any other valid educational expenses.

Deadline:

May 15

$2,000.00

CTA Scholarship for Dependent Children

Applicant must be claimed as dependent status on the current year's IRS forms. Applicant must be the dependent child of an active or retired California Teachers Association member.

Deadline:

February 3

$5,000.00

Fountainhead Essay Contest

Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors who submit a 800-1,600 word essay which will be judged on both style and content with an emphasis on writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic and psychological meaning of The Fountainhead....

Deadline:

April 25

$10,000.00

L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be a current active member of the California Teachers Association who is pursuing a career in public education.

Deadline:

February 3

$5,000.00

Cal Grant A

Applicant must be a California resident attending a California educational institution, demonstrate financial need, and have satisfactory academic qualifications. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 2

$9,708.00

Cal Grant B

Applicant must be a California resident attending a California educational institution. Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Selection is based upon financial need and academic qualifications, disadvantaged background increases likelihood of receiving award.

Deadline:

March 2

$9,708.00

Cal Grant C

Applicant must be a California resident pursuing a vocationally-oriented course of study at a two-year community college, two-year program within a college, or vocational school in California. Selection is based upon financial need, academic qualifications, and aptitude, interest, and experience in chosen vocational field.

Deadline:

March 2

$2,592.00

1st Marine Division Association Scholarship

Applicants must be dependents of honorably discharged veterans of the 1st Marine Division or units attached to or supporting the Division who are now deceased or totally and permanently disabled for any reason. Applicants must attend an accredited university as full-time undergraduate students.

Deadline:

None

$1,750.00

Spartan Scholarship

Applicant must have at least 8 graduate or 12 undergraduate units completed at SJSU with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Deadline:

April 15

$2,500.00

American Society for Enology and Viticulture Scholarship

Applicant must be a resident of North America, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA for undergraduate award (minimum 3.2 GPA for graduate award).

Deadline:

March 1

University Scholarship

Applicant must be a Northridge undergraduate student who has completed at least 24 units, but no more than 96 cumulative undergraduate units. Applicant must attend a mandatory pre-application workshop. Minimum 3.25 GPA required.

Deadline:

March 4

$3,000.00

Law Enforcement Dependent Grant

Applicant must be a dependent or spouse of a California peace officer, Department of Corrections employee, Youth Authority employee, or full-time firefighter who has been killed or totally disabled in the line of duty.

Deadline:

March 2

$9,708.00