Scholarships & FAFSA/CADAA

CHECK IT OUT! Class of 2026 Senior DATES TO REMEMBER

NOTE: If you have any problems with the links or applications, please email Anne Sahlberg - asahlberg @nohum.k12.ca.us. Good luck!

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2025-26 Scholarship Applications

The Gates Scholarship - Due: September 15

Nike HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) Scholarship - Due: September 15

Questbridge Scholarship - Due: September 30

Coca-Cola Scholarship - Due: September 30

Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarships - Due: last day of September, December, March & June

Aviation Scholarships (mechanics & pilots) - Due: October 1

Hispanic Heritage Foundation Awards - Due: November 2

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship - Due: November 12

Elks National Scholarship Foundation - Due: November 12 (choose Eureka Elks Lodge 652 as sponsoring lodge)

Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award - Due: November 15

Premio “Alcanza tu Estrella” / Reach Your Star Award - Due: November 30

Hagan Foundation Scholarship - Due: December 1

Dept of Defense SMART Scholarship Program - Due: December 5

ELG Scholarship Program (for students affected by cancer) - Due: December 15

Burger King Scholars - Due: December 15

Redwood Region Logging Conference (RRLC) College Scholarships - Due: January 9

P.E.O. Sisterhood of California (multiple awards) - Due: January 15

The Buckeye Scholarship Program - Due: January 15

Built Ford Tough (FFA) Scholarship - Due: January 15

CIF Spirit of Sport Award Winter athletics - Due: January 16

eQuality Scholarship - Due: January 31

Daughters of the American R evolution awards (too many to list!): Due January 31

DAR California Indian Scholarship: Due January 31

Cal Poly Humboldt Scholarship Program: Due January 31

Ben Carlson Memorial Scholarship (junior lifeguards) - Due: February 1

CTA (Children of Teachers) Scholarships - Due: February 6

KFC Foundation Scholarship - Due: February 9

Scholarships for Military Children - Due: February 11

Redwood Region Logging Conference (RRLC) Truck Driving Scholarships - Due: February 13

Horatio Alger Scholarships - Due: February 15

McDonald's HACER (Hispanic/Latino Youth) National Scholarship - Due: February 17

TriCounties Bank Scholarships - Due: February 26

Elks Legacy Awards (children/grandchildren of member) - Due: February 26

CIF Spirit of Sport Award (spring sports) - Due: February 27

Green Diamond Mark E. Reed Scholarship - Due: February 28

James T. Brown Forestry Scholarships - Due: March 1

Sons and Daughters of Italy Academic Scholarship - Due: March 1

Native Daughters of the Golden West Scholarships (trades & university - MANY others available including awards for study of nursing AND for children of veterans or active duty members) - Due: March 1

Portuguese Historical & Cultural Society Award - Due March 1

Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center - Dale Bridges Memorial First Responder Scholarship - Due: March 1

Partnership with Native Americans Scholarships - Due: EARLY March 1 (extra points towards award) or final due date of April 4

Life Lessons Scholarship Program - Due: March 1

Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation Common App - Due: March 2

10,000 Degrees - Am Inst of Architects Redwood Empire Scholarship - Due: March 2

Green Diamond Scholarships for Native Youth - Due: March 4, apply through HAF

Soroptimist Cynthia Schwenson Scholarship - Due: March 9

Blood Bank Community Impact Scholarship - Due: March 10

Federal Employee Fund (FEEAF) - Due: March 13

North Coast Women in Timber Scholarship - Due: March 13

Columbus Citizens Foundation (Italian heritage, study for first responder, study abroad, general college) Scholarships - Due: March 14

PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarships - Due: March 14

Coast Central Credit Union Scholarships - Due: March 15

Cabrillo Civic Clubs of CA Scholarship - Due: March 15

NCS Foundation Scholarship - Due: March 16

Mendocino Humboldt Redwood Companies Scholarships (info & app) - Due: March 27

Trinidad Civic Club Academic Scholarship - Due: March 31

Trinidad Civic Club Trades Scholarship - Due: March 31

New Heart Community Church Scholarships - Due: March 31

Green Diamond Natural Resources Scholarships - Due: March 31

Native Cultures Fund Jack Montoya Memorial Scholarship - Due: March 31

Native Cultures Fund 'Aa-wok Georgianna Trull Memorial Scholarship - Due: March 31

Native Cultures Fund Adrian Joseph Romo Memorial - Due: March 31

Eureka Sequoia Garden Club Mary Lou Goodwin Memorial Scholarship - Due: March 31

Sanctuary Forest Scholarship - Due: April 1

HDN Cattlewomen's & Cattlemen's Association Scholarships (Hunt, Rice, Vocational) - Due: April 1

Redwood Region Logging Conference Diesel Mechanic & Heavy Equipment Operator Scholarships - Due: April 1

Redwood Region Logging Conference High School Scholarships - Due: April 1

Order Sons of Italy Eureka Scholarships - Due: April 1

Humboldt County Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship - Due: April 1

CAA Youth Scholarship (children of peace officers, firefighters, paramedics) - Due: April 7

Pacific Union PTO Scholarship - Due: April 8

Jacoby Creek Children's Education Foundation Scholarship - Due: April 14

Six Rivers Masonic Lodge 106 Scholarship Program (app page)- Due: April 15

Humboldt 79 Masonic Lodge Scholarship - Due: April 15

Dream Quest Scholarships (app & flyer) - Due: April 15

Lowell Diller Wildlife Scholarships - Due: April 15

Cancer Crusher Scholarship or link to app - Due: April 15

HYSL Melissa Morrison Memorial Scholarship - Due: April 24

American Culinary Federation Scholarships - Due: October 31 and April 30

Cutten Ridgewood PTA Scholarship - Due: April 30

Tyson Wacker Memorial Scholarship - Due: April 30

CalHope Courage Award - Due: May 1

Humboldt Builders Exchange Community Fund Scholarship - Due: May 1

Eureka Emblem Club #298 Scholarship - Due: May 1

Blue Lake Brunson Scholarship & Hall of Fame Scholarship Awards - BOTH Due: May 1

Ferndale Repertory Theatre Scholarship - Due: May 4

Compass Community Credit Union Scholarship - Due: May 5

Fuente Nueva Charter School Alumni Scholarship - Due: May 9

Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - Due: May 14

Gilbert Tonkin Memorial Scholarship - Due: May 14

Portuguese Hall Scholarship (presented by Society of Holy Trinity) - Due: May 15

Kids' Chance of California Scholarship - Due: May 15

Quota Club of Humboldt Scholarship (info & app) - Due: May 16

The Minerva Scholarship Program - Due: May 31

Assoc on American Indian Affairs Scholarships - Due: May 31

Rotary Club of Southwest Eureka - First Step Vocational Grants - Due: ongoing

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Scholarship Hunting Tips (English)

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Please read below for important steps to take now!

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Before you apply to FAFSA or CADAA, please have the following information and documentation ready:

Your Social Security Number (for FAFSA only)
Your Alien Registration Number (for FAFSA only)
Parent's 2024 federal income tax return, W-2s, and other records of money earned.
YOUR 2024 federal income tax return IF YOU filed last year.
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

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FAFSA

To apply for most financial aid - including federal and state grants, work-study, and loans - you'll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although this financial aid form may seem complex, there are many free resources to help you. There are upcoming workshops and assistance available for completing the application.

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CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)

The California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident students who qualify for non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB540) to receive certain types of financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. In addition, the California Dream Act, allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California.

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