Study California Scholarship

Study California is committed to making our state a top study destination. This includes our support for talented individuals from across the globe who have demonstrated significant academic achievement and leadership skills. Each fall, Study California awards scholarships of US $1000 to up to three international students (in F-1 visa status), who are continuing their degree studies at a Study California member institution.   

Application Deadline October 31

Please contact us (info@studycalifornia.us)

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Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a Study California member institution by January 31, 2027.
  • Applicant must be in F-1 international student status.
  • Applicant may apply each year they are an active student enrolled in a degree program at a Study California member institution but may receive the scholarship only once. (Scholarship is not renewable.)
  • Applicant must have the equivalent of a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0 scale) from their most recent institution attended. 
  • Applicant must submit the completed application by the October 31 deadline. A completed application includes:
    • Application
    • Uploaded recommendation letter from a faculty member or advisor
    • Uploaded transcript from the most recent institution attended (in US or internationally)
    • Uploaded copy of biographical page of passport (File Size – Max 3MB)
    • Uploaded proof of admission to or enrollment in a Study California member institution on official university letterhead (File Size – Max 3MB)
    • List of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements within the past five years, which highlight applicant’s leadership experience and abilities
    • Explanation of financial need
    • Statement of education and career goals

Award Notification and Payment:

Those submitting completed application by the deadline will receive decisions in December 2026. Scholarships awards will be disbursed in early 2027 after scholarship winners’ updated enrollment verifications are received by Study California. All decisions made by Study California are final. Awards will be in the form of a check made payable to the scholarship recipients or Zelle. Scholarships are intended to be used for educational purposes (tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc.)

2025 Study California Scholarship Recipients

Bahar Rouzbehani
California State University, East Bay
Major: Psychology
Home country: Iran

Harriel Smith
Santa Ana Community College
Major: Pre-Nursing
Home country: Belize

Thi Thuy My Khong
San Francisco City College
Major: Pre-Nursing
Home country: Vietnam

Apply for the Study California Scholarship

Applications for the 2026 scholarships open from October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026. 

Application Deadline October 31, 2026.

SC Scholarship Form
Upload your responses to each of the following short-answer prompts. Please be specific and honest in your responses. Each response must be 1500 characters (approximately 250 words) or less.

A complete application will include the following:

  • Application
  • Uploaded recommendation letter from a faculty member or advisor
  • Uploaded transcript from the most recent institution attended (in US or internationally)
  • Uploaded copy of biographical page of passport (File Size – Max 3MB)
  • Uploaded proof of admission to or enrollment in a Study California member institution on official university letterhead (File Size – Max 3MB)
  • List of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements within the past five years, which highlight applicant’s leadership experience and abilities
  • Explanation of financial need
  • Statement of education and career goals

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If selected to receive a scholarship, you will be asked to submit verification of enrollment and a copy of your F1 student visa.