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 Closed (October 1-31): The Study California scholarship application period is now closed. Thank you to all students who applied!

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, 2025.
  • 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 applications by the deadline will receive decisions in December 2024. Scholarship awards will be disbursed in early 2025 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. Scholarships are intended to be used for educational purposes (tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc.)

2024 Study California Scholarship Recipients

Hein Lin Thit
College of San Mateo
Major: Business Administration
Home country: Myanmar

Junior Tenyi Mukum
California State University, Chico
Major: Public Administration
Home country: Cameroon

Maria Teresa Yacaman Mendez
University of California, San Diego
Major: International Affairs
Home country: Mexico

Apply for the Study California Scholarship

Applications for the 2024 scholarships open from October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024. 

The Study California scholarship application period is now closed. Thank you to all students who applied!

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.