Scholarships

Many websites exist for a variety of scholarships offered throughout California and the US. 

Feel free to explore, but know to never pay money for scholarship information or applications. 

The information listed below is for mostly local scholarships.


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Paying for College

The most important step to obtain money to pay for college is to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR the California Dream Act (if appropriate).  If you are unsure which is the one for you, ask your counselor.

The FAFSA and CA Dream Act Applications are now available. Submission deadline:
Extended to: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

FBHS will host the following events:
Financial Aid Info Night, Thursday December 5th, from 5:30-7pm in the FBHS Library.
Financial Aid Workshop Monday February 3rd from  6-8pm in the FBHS Library.
If you have questions, contact the counseling office @ 961-3702 or email your counselor.

2024-2025 FBHS General Scholarship Information

The entire scholarship packet should be saved as a PDF (one file)- NOT a Google Doc.

Once completed, email the PDF to: scholarships@fbusd.us 

The first deadline was  Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 5 PM but applications are still being accepted!


Please read all directions.
The links below provide instructions for copying & downloading for use with AND without a Gmail account.

How to add a PDF attachment to your email

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Components of this application:

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YOU MUST KEEP A DIGITAL or PRINTED COPY OF YOUR ENTIRE APPLICATION.


Please note, completing an FBHS General application does not guarantee that you will be awarded a scholarship. 

Not submitting an application ensures that you won’t! 

Scholarships are sorted by deadline date

Fort Bragg Fireladies

To be eligible, the applicant must have a parent or other close family member who is presently serving or has served in the Fort Bragg Fire Department.

To apply:

Submit a printed copy of your complete application to the FBHS Counseling Office.

Deadline: April 3, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 2/11/2025

Redwood Coast K-16 Educational Collaborative

To be eligible for:

For more information click here

To apply

Deadline: April 4, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 2/10/2025

Alyson Sanchezllanes Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of a loving student from FBHS

To be eligible for:

To apply:

Submit via email to: alyswish@gmail.com

Deadline: April 4, 2025

Deadline Extended: April 11, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 2/25/2025

Rotary Club of Fort Bragg

The Fort Bragg Rotary Club offers three different scholarships each school year:


-Academic Scholarship

-Art Scholarship

-Vocational Scholarship


Choose the type of scholarship above for which you feel you best qualify

Prepare a cover page entitled with the name of selected scholarship (you may apply for just one of the three.)

Information on each scholarship


To apply please submit your complete application via email to: 

 FBRotaryScholarships@gmail.com

Rotary Club of Fort Bragg

Gary Champlin, Scholarship Chair
Deadline: April 5, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 1/6/2025

Mendocino Coast Recreation & Park District Scholarship

Who May Apply:

The Selection Process:

The Mendocino Coast Recreation & Park District will award the scholarships. Selection is based upon the following five criteria:

1) Financial need 

2) Demonstrated scholastic ability 

3) Community involvement and leadership in MCRPD programs and participation

4)  Your determination to succeed.

5) a two part 500-word essay.


To qualify for the scholarships, students must:

To Apply

Deadline: April 5, 2025 @ midnight

Posted on FBHS Website: 3/13/2025

John Mitchell Memorial Rodeo Scholarship 

This is scholarship is for a student that must compete or has competed in High School Rodeo, Juniors Rodeo, amateur or open rodeo

To apply:

Turn in application to Emily Tupper in the Counseling Office

Deadline: April 5, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 1/10/2025

Community First Credit Union Arlene Colombini Scholarship

To be eligible for:

Requirements:

Apply

Applications may be submitted via mail, email, fax, or in person at your favorite branch. 

 Mail: PO Box 6004, Santa Rosa, CA, 95406, ATTN: Olivia Rabellino 

 Email: Maira Meza, mmeza@comfirstcu.org

Deadline: April 11, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 3/6/2025

Don and Roy Splawn Foundation

Eligibility:

Students who have extraordinary circumstances in their lives as well as students who may not have the chance to attend college without financial assistance are encouraged to apply. The committee is looking for students who understand and exemplify the meaning of “hard work.”

Students who are chosen as recipients of the Splawn Scholarship have a chance to re-apply once yearly while in college. Renewals take place in the fall each year.

Apply

Deadline: April 13, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 2/3/2025

Mendocino Coast Safe Space Project 

“Roy Mora Memorial Scholarship”

The Mendocino Coast Safe Space Project (MCSSP) is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to

creating safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA2S+ communities, students, and allies. We believe LGBTQIA2S+ youth are vital to society.

For applicants:

We invite you to share your story and your aspirations for life after high school. You may submit your responses through video recording, audio recording, art piece, written essay or other alternative means. While there is a written component to this application, please know you can submit it via video or audio if writing is not your preferred style. We strive to accommodate all types of learners and understand that traditional applications do not meet everyone’s strengths. If you prefer that your identity be kept confidential and shared only with the MCSSP scholarship committee, please indicate this in your submission, and your privacy will be respected.


To be eligible: 

Requirements:


To Apply

Deadline: April 14, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 3/5/2025

Jack & Phyllis Perkins Fort Bragg Football Scholarship

This scholarship is for a student who has played football in high school.


Student is to be in good standing who plans to continue their education to either junior college, trade school or four-year schooling. 

The student is to write a short essay about what Fort Bragg Football means to them.

To apply:

Submit application to:

chenoajustin@gmail.com

Deadline: April 19, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 11/19/2024

Fort Bragg Portuguese Pentecost Society

To be eligible, applicants must be of Portuguese descent.




Staple all items together in upper left corner and submit to the Counseling Office

 Deadline: April 19, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 3/6/2025

Latino Coalition

The mission of the Latino Coalition: to empower our community through education, social justice, and cultural appreciation.

Criteria:


See attached application for what is required before submitting application.

**Students who wish to apply for this scholarship do not have to have filled out their FBHS General Scholarship Application**
Apply

Please submit application to:

law@mcn.org

Deadline: April 25, 2025 at 5pm

Posted on FBHS Website: 2/4/2025

Redwood Timber Company Scholarship 

To be eligible applicant will:

• Enroll in a 2- year or 4- year college/university

•Preference will be given to those planning to major in a field of study with an emphasis on Natural Resource Sciences. This includes but is not limited to Forestry, GIS, Botany, Biology, Fisheries, Watershed Management, Marine Science, etc.

To apply:

•Create a cover page titled “Redwood Timber Company Scholarship”.

•Replace the FBHS General Scholarship App cover page with the new one.

•Save as a PDF.

•Submit  application via email to: Chris Hannon at Redwood Timber Company  channon@redwoodtimberco.com with “FBHS 2025 RTC Scholarship” in the subject line.

 

Deadline:  April 26, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 1/7/2025

Mendocino Masonic Lodge #179 Scholarship 

This scholarship is in Honor of David & Mary Danchuk

Requirements:

 This scholarship is for a student who is a High School Seniors who graduates in Spring 2025 with plans to enroll in Fall 2025 as a full-time student at a 2 or 4-year college, university or trade school. Applicants must be a resident of Mendocino County. This is for a student with financial need.


To apply:


For Application & Criteria

Submit application to Emily in the Counseling office

Deadline: April 30, 2025

Posted on website: 1/6/2025

Knights of Columbus

Saint Francis Council 4025

To be eligible


To apply, students must pick up the application from the office of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.

Submit applications to:

Knights of Columbus Grant Committee

PO Box 1641

Fort Bragg, Ca, 95437

Deadline: April 30, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 3/4/2025

Fort Bragg Girls Softball Association Scholarship

This scholarship is for a student that has participated in FBGSA or plays on the FBHS Softball team.

To apply:

Click here to fill out application to Apply

Deadline:5/1/2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 2/26/2025

Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor #210

“The mission of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, as one of the oldest associations of diverse California born leaders, is to preserve California’s history and improve the quality of life through active participation in education and community service.”

This scholarship is for any student with plans to attend any college or university.

Criteria:

Please submit your application a copy of your FBHS general application with a new cover letter saying “Native Daughters of the Golden West Scholarship Application

via email to:

rocksrus@mcn.org

Deadline: May 2, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 1/22/2025

Native Daughters of the Golden West

Neva Cannon Memorial

“The mission of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, as one of the oldest associations of diverse California born leaders, is to preserve California’s history and improve the quality of life through active participation in education and community service.”

This scholarship is for a student who will pursue a career in Education.


The Neva Cannon title is in honor of her excellence and perseverance as a Fort Bragg grammar school educator and first principal of Redwood Elementary. She was also a Native Daughter Member.

Criteria:

Please submit your application a copy of your FBHS general application with a new cover letter saying “Native Daughters of the Golden West- Neva Cannon Memorial Scholarship Application

via email to:

rocksrus@mcn.org

Or mail to:

Native Daughters- Neva Cannon Memorial

1400 E Oak street

Fort Bragg, CA  95437

Deadline: May 2, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 1/22/2025

Mendocino Coast Jazz Society
For a student who will be pursuing further education in music, and has an interest in Jazz.


Staple in upper left corner and send to:

Mendocino Coast Jazz Society

Karl Schoen, President
PO BOX 1386
Mendocino, CA  95460

Deadline : May 4, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 3/7/2025

Paul Bunyan Days Association

The Paul Bunyan Days Association has proudly prompted forestry and ecology in Fort Bragg since 1939.

This scholarship for High School seniors intending to study Forestry or related field, or anyone currently enrolled in such courses.

Requirements: 


Please email applications to:

susancollinsndgw@gmail.com

Deadline: May 15, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 3/21/2025

Santa Rosa Junior College Doyle Scholarship

To be eligible for:

Apply Now! Complete your  FAFSA OR CA DREAM ACT APPLICATION!

 WHEN YOU INCLUDE OUR SCHOOL CODE 001287 YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED FOR THE DOYLE SCHOLARSHIP.

For more information visit the SRJC Doyle website

Deadline: OPEN! 

But the sooner you apply the faster your application will be processed!

Posted on FBHS Website:12/6/2024