WORKSHOPS
Financial Aid Completion Workshops
L.A. Cash for College helps to coordinate FREE financial aid completion clinics/workshops throughout the Los Angeles area as part of a statewide campaign to increase awareness of and access to student financial aid programs. These clinics/workshops help students navigate financial aid application forms so that they can obtain the financial support needed to pursue their college dreams.
FAFSA How To Workshop: In-Person
Date and Location: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 11:00 am in the Technology Learning Center (TLC), Room 402.
Description: West Los Angeles College is hosting an in-person workshop to assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act applications. Attendees will receive hands-on guidance to help secure financial aid for college expenses. Investing a short amount of time in this workshop can potentially yield substantial financial support for your education. Additional workshops are scheduled for January 28 and March 11 at the same location.
LA County Library – FAFSA Workshop Calendar
The Los Angeles County Library offers a calendar of workshops to assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These sessions provide guidance on navigating the FAFSA process, helping students access financial aid for their education. Workshops are held at various library locations and are designed to support students in securing the financial resources needed for their academic pursuits.
2025-2026 Annual Statewide Financial Aid Workshops
The 2025-2026 Annual Statewide Financial Aid Workshop registration is now open for both in-person workshops and virtual events. There are 32 in-person workshops scheduled throughout the state and several live, virtual workshops via Zoom.
FAFSA FORM INSTRUCTIONS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Heartworkers Union
About Heartworkers Union
Every month, Heartworkers Union awards scholarships to deserving students in need, providing them with the financial support to follow their dreams and reach their goals. Applications must be submitted by the 20th of each month, with late applications rolling over into the next month.
Scholarships.Com
Scholarships.com has helped over 26 million students and families find college scholarships. Will you be our next winner?
Get matched to college scholarships tailored to you! Complete your profile, and we will instantly search millions of scholarships to match you with the best opportunities, saving you time and maximizing your chances of success.
WELLS FARGO
Scholarship Resource Center
Everyone deserves a chance to make their dreams a reality. Whether you excel in academics, athletics, or other creative and social endeavors, billions of dollars in higher education funding, plus strategies and tools to help you find them, are available at the links below.
EDISON
Hey all you high school seniors! 
Looking to make the most of your winter break? Take a leap towards achieving your #STEM dreams by applying for the #EdisonScholars Program. 
This initiative which is funded by Edison International shareholders is awarding $50,000 scholarships to 30 exceptional students
COLLEGE BOARD
College Board is a non-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the AP Program, SAT Suite, BigFuture, and more.
CAL STATE UNIVERSITY
Funding Your CSU Education | CSU
Learn about the new FAFSA, and see how financial aid options for students keep the CSU affordable.
HSF Scholarship Fund
Our Mission: HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible.
CSUN
Bridge to the Future Scholars Program
WHAT IS BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE (B2F)?
The Bridge to the Future (B2F) Scholars Program will support up to 25 Canoga Park High School graduating seniors with a 4-yar, tuition-free CSUN education.
Great Schools
Scholarships your teen can (ahem, should) apply to
One of the best ways to pay for college? Scholarship money!
Music Forward Scholarships
Scholarships - Music Forward Foundation
Music Forward partners to increase opportunity for reaching educational heights for a diverse range of students pursuing music industry careers.
Resilience Scholarship
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County Commission for Women is proud to announce its Resilience Scholarship Program, designed to support women and girls in Los Angeles County who have demonstrated resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
McNair Scholars
These are various agencies and organizations, both private and governmental, that offer support for graduate study. Some of the support opportunities are “full-ride” research fellowships, others are limited-duration research internships, while some others provide a set amount of funds for a specific scholarly work. The resources listed below are for graduate study and scholarly research; access to the available slots and funds are typically competitive and will require a formal application.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Mike Rowe Works Foundation
For the eleventh year in a row, we're launching the next Work Ethic Scholarship Program and giving away another $1,000,000 in scholarships this year. We’re looking for hardworking men and women who will keep the lights on, water running, and air flowing--people who will show up early, stay late, and bust their asses to get the job done. It's not for everyone, but we know hard workers are out there.
Submit your application no later than April 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.
Learn about America's Industries HERE
EDUMED
African American Student Scholarships & Resources guide provides a curated list of scholarships, grants, and financial aid options designed to support students pursuing degrees in healthcare and related fields.
African American Student Scholarships & Resources: https://www.edumed.org/financial-aid/african-american-student-scholarships-resources/
This guide highlights scholarships available at the undergraduate and graduate levels, along with expert advice on financial aid applications and maximizing funding opportunities. By sharing this resource, students can reduce financial barriers and focus on achieving their academic goals.
BIDDY MASON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Since 2018, the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation has offered scholarships to help current and former foster youth pursue their academic and professional dreams. While just 3% of foster youth obtain college degrees, those numbers are improving. Thanks to our supportive donors, we’ve helped hundreds of talented, ambitious individuals across LA chart a new course for their futures.
The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation’s 2025 Scholarship is open now! Deadline to apply is May 16, 2025.
Bryan Cameron Education Foundation
An investment in our nation's next generation of leaders
Awarded annually to 10-15 high school students, the Cameron Impact Scholarship is an impact-driven, four-year, full-tuition award to be applied to any US-based undergraduate institution.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE CLASS OF 2026
***WE ARE LIMITED TO ACCEPTING A TOTAL OF 3,000 COMPLETE APPLICATIONS
Fannie Williams Scholarship
Fannie Williams Scholarship
The Wilfandel Club is committed to promoting education for young people in the community. On behalf of the club, the Fannie Williams Scholarship Committee promotes higher education by providing scholarship awards for high school seniors.
The scholarships are designed to financially assist deserving high school seniors who want to attend college. The number of scholarships granted each year, the amount of the scholarships and the recipients shall be determined by the scholarship committee. Scholarships are funded by donors and fundraisers.