Senior Scholarship Opportunities

2026
 
 
SEA HAWK SCHOLARSHIP PORTFOLIO INFO MEETINGS
Interested in Learning about 40+ Local Scholarship Opportunities?
Come to the Nest on Feb 2 or Feb 3 at lunch for our
Sea Hawk Scholarship Portfolio Info Meeting!
 
 
Scholarship Portfolio Templates will be posted on this page
after the Info Meetings.
 
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RUHS PTSA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Seniors - To be considered for PTA scholarships, you must meet the following criteria:
    • Submit a Sea Hawk Scholarship Portfolio to the Nest
    • Be an RUHS PTSA member for at least two years (one year being Senior Year)
 
Note:  RUHS PTSA will confirm student eligiblity for PTA scholarship opportunities and automatically review qualified portfolios.
 
 
 
 
The following programs are not sponsored by the Redondo Beach Unified School District.
Publicization does not constitute or imply endorsement; rather, it is a community service. 
 
 
 
Independent Scholarships
Does not require the Sea Hawk Scholarship Portfolio.
 
Independent scholarship information is available at the listed websites and from the Nest. 
You will be responsible for submitting all required documents by the application due date. 
Please read each scholarship description carefully.
 
 
CHECK OUT NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
LISTED BELOW.
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sandpipers
 
 
Sandpipers Scholarship Opportunity
Application Deadline:  February 17, 2026, 5pm PST
Click here to apply
 
Established in 1931, Sandpipers is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to serving the needs of the South Bay community through charitable and philanthropic programs.  Sandpipers has provided financial assistance to college-bound students since 1941 and is the oldest continuing aid program in the South Bay. Supporting more than 50 students per year, the program is unique in funding our qualified recipients throughout the four continuous years of their undergraduate studies.
 
Application Requirements and Process
• U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen (as defined by the U.S. Department of Education);
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
• Permanent resident of the South Bay area of Southern California
• Students residing outside the South Bay area are eligible if they attend a high school in the defined South Bay area; and 
• Demonstrate a financial need. Sandpipers Scholarships are awarded to students in need of financial aid; therefore, financial information about your family is required to determine your specific needs.
 
Once all the applications have been received, the Sandpipers Scholarship Committee conducts a rigorous review, screening all applications. Select candidates will have the opportunity to meet with the Sandpipers Scholarship Committee for in-person interviews.
 
 
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jc
 
 
U.S. JCI SENATE FOUNDATION
 
Scholarship Application Deadline: 
January 12, 2026 (Postmarked)
Click here to apply.
 
 
 
 
The United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation will award $1500 or $2000 scholarship grants to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Scholarships of $1000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited vocational, technical or trade school program.
 
Mail application packet to:
Mrs. Mary Alessandra-Cook
PO Box 3028
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
 
Questions?  Contact Mrs. Mary Alessandra-Cook at [email protected]
 
 
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mensa
 
MENSA FOUNDATION
 
Application Deadline:  January 15, 2026
Click here to apply.
 
 
The Mensa Foundation awards over $200,000 in scholarships annually, supporting students worldwide in achieving their educational and career aspirations.  Scholarships are awarded based on a 550-word essay that outlines your academic and professional goals and describes how your personal experiences will help you achieve them.
 
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italy
 
 
Sons of Italy Western Foundation
Application Deadline:  March 1, 2026 (Postmarked)
Click here to apply.
 
The Sons of Italy Western Foundation announces the availability of scholarships for graduating seniors from the Class of 2026. The requirements for applying for a Scholarship or Student Grant are as follows:
  • Applicant MUST BE wholly or partially of Italian descent
  • Applicant MUST BE enrolled in an accredited College, University or Community College or Trade School in the Fall of 2026
  • For additional information please contact Scholarship Committee Chairperson Annette Porter at [email protected] or cell/text: 310-245-4502
 
Mail Application & Requirements to:
Sons of Italy Western Foundation
Affiliation: Grand Lodge of California
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
9300 Madison Ave., Suite 100, Orangevale, CA 95662
 
 
 
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Vietnam Veterans of America
South Bay Chapter 53
Scholarship Essay Program
Essay Deadline: April 5, 2026, 11:59pm

Contact [email protected] to be connected
with a Vietnam War veteran.
 
 
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