Welcome to the Bullard High Scholarship page. As the cost of post-secondary education rises, it is important that students find as many sources of financial support as possible, including scholarships. Below you will find multiple scholarships search sites. We encourage students to search other websites and community agencies to locate more scholarships
***This is not an exhaustive list of scholarships and we encourage students to search for other scholarships available online and in the community. ***
*Please continue to check back frequently for updated Scholarships for the AY 2023-2024*
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Local Scholarships
Local College Scholarships
(In order by due date)
ELLevation Scholarship Deadline: May 12 @1pm
Ten $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to extraordinary multilingual learners graduating this spring and continuing on to higher education. Students can use the award toward tuition, purchasing books and technology, or other transitional costs for attending higher education.
Link to application: 2024 Ellevation Scholarship application is now open! | Ellevation (ellevationeducation.com)
Let’s Make A Difference Group Scholarship Deadline: May 3
$1,000 scholarship, for students enrolling in at least 12 college units next year.
Darden Architects Student Scholarship Deadline: May 1 by 5:00pm
The scholarship is only offered to a student, originally from the California Central San Joaquin Valley, that will be or is currently attending any accredited Architecture school, and majoring in Architecture.
Malloch Alumni Scholarship Deadline: May 4
Please apply here:
Ronda McCormick PTO, Gibson Alumni Scholarship Deadline Extended to: April 30
Go to bit.ly/gibsonscholarship to apply.
Fresno State Scholarship for New Students Deadline: April 19
- ALL admitted senior students are eligible whether they registered for Bulldog Bound or not.
- Students must have accepted their admission, registered, and paid for Dog Days, or qualified for a Dog Days fee deferment
- Students who are selected for the New Bulldog Scholarship must be registered in a minimum of 13 units for fall 2024 and spring 2025 term to be awarded
Click on this link to apply: New Bulldog Scholarship Form Link
Fresno State Business Scholars Scholarship Deadline: March 2, 2024
- Open to students who have demonstrated leadership and service in their school and community. Must plan on majoring in Business Administration or Economics.
Fresno State General Scholarships Deadline: March 2, 2024
- Open to all future Fresno State students.
Fresno Pacific Martin Luther King, Jr. and Fannie Lou Hamer Scholarship Deadline: December 1st, 2022 (Spring Applicants) March 2, 2023 (Fall Applicants)
- Open to U.S. citizens of Black or African American descent with special consideration given to students applying from a West Fresno Ministerial Alliance Church.
Fresno City College Scholarships Deadline: March 2, 2024
- Open to future Fresno City College students.
Clovis Community College Scholarships Deadline: March 2, 2024
- Open to future Clovis Community College students.
Reedley College Scholarships Deadline: March 2, 2024
- Open to future Reedley College students.
Madera Community College Scholarships Deadline: March 2, 2024
- Open to future Madera Community College students.
CAASFEP Scholarship Program for FUSD Deadline: March 8, 2024
- Open to HS Seniors who are on track to graduate and demonstrate financial need.
Kings County Cabrillo Club Scholarship Deadline: March 15th, 2024
- Open to seniors of Portuguese descent. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and have a min. 3.5 GPA. Additional requirements included in application.
Fresno Pacific Davies-Balch Hope Annual Scholarship for African American Students
Deadline: March 20, 2023
- Preference will be given to first generation African American students enrolled in any FPU degree program with preference given to education, healthcare, pre-health sciences or nursing.
Fresno AMAE Chapter Scholarship Deadline: March 8th, 2024
- Open to Hispanic students, especially those interested in pursuing a career in education, who are planning to attend college for the Fall of 2024.
Eye Medical Center of Fresno Scholarship Deadline: March 31st, 2024
- Open to Bullard HS seniors who have a min. 3.0 GPA and have proof of enrollment in a college after graduation.
Hearthstone Scholarship Fund Deadline: March 31st, 2023
- Must be from a low-income household or demonstrate financial need
- Low-income limits are determined by HUD. See current limits here
- Must be 15-25 years of age as of 3/31/2023
- Must be a resident of:
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for current high school students or a 2.75 GPA for current college students
- Must be available for a phone interview in May 2023
SEA-APA Scholarship Deadline: April 7th, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• You, your parents, or grandparents must be refugees from Laos.
• High school senior who lives and attends school within the City of Fresno,
Merced County, and Stanislaus County.
• Must attend a two-year or four-year college/university in the Fall of 2023
East Fresno Kiwanis Foundation- Fausone Memorial Music Scholarship Deadline: April 5th, 2024
- Must be a Bullard HS senior and have a plan to continue an education this Fall 2024 in the music industry.
*Pick up application from the counseling center
Gary A. Hernandez, Sr. Scholarship Deadline: April 13, 2023
- Open to Bullard Students only who are part of a Special Education Program (SDC or RSP) and plan to attend college or trade school after HS.
Fresno State Teaching Fellows Program Deadline: April 14th, 2023
- Open to incoming Fresno State Students who are interested in the field of teaching. Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.
Red and White Scholarship Fund Deadline: March 15th, 2024
- Open to African-American Fresno County senior students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have documented acceptance of a college/university for the academic year 2023-2024.
Fig Garden Rotary Club Educational Scholarship Deadline: April 15th, 2024
- Open to senior students who plan to attend college or a vocational school after graduation and have been involved with their school or the community.
Jim A. Yovino Students of Promise Scholarship Deadline: April 15th, 2024
- Open to all seniors in Fresno County public high schools pursuing college or career technical education certificate programs and earn a minimum weighted GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Gibson Elementary Ronda McCormick PTO Scholarship Deadline: April 19th, 2024
- Open to Bullard HS students who previously attended Gibson Elementary and who plan to attend college in Fall 2024.
CCDC-JACL Scholarship Deadline: April 21st, 2023
- Open to students of any ethnic background who plan to attend a college or university the following Fall 2023 semester. Applicant or applicant’s parent must be/become a member of The Central California District Council of Japanese American Citizen’s League (CCDC-JACL).
Sikh Women’s Organization of Central California Scholarships Deadline: April 22, 2023
- Open to all graduating high school seniors from Fresno County who are attending college/university in Fall 2023 and whose annual family income does not exceed $80,000.
Iota Omicron Omega Chapter-A.K.A Sorority Inc. Deadline: April 5th, 2024 (Multiple Scholarships)
- Open to senior students who identify as Black or African American, attend a HS in the Central Valley, and plan to attend a college or university after graduation. *More details in the application document*
Apply Here —- List of Scholarships
Theodore John Stratigos “Be Fearful” Scholarship Deadline: May 1st, 2023
- Must be a Bullard HS graduating senior in good academic standing.
- Must provide documentation of acceptance to post-secondary institution.
- The scholarship will be provided to student’s institution directly.
James M. Malloch Elementary Scholarship Deadline: May 5, 2023
- Open to Bullard HS students who previously attended Malloch Elementary and who plan to attend college in Fall 2023.
CNCDA Foundation Automotive Mechanic Scholarship: Deadline May 20th, 2023
Student applicants must:
– Intend to pursue a career at a California franchised new car dealership
– Be eligible for employment in California, under California and federal law
– Maintain part-time status of 6 units each term
– Maintain a grade point average of 2.5
General Scholarships
(In order by due date)
CalKIDS (Financial Aid through the State of California) **Revolving/No Deadline**
- Enrollment in CalKIDS is automatic. Eligible beneficiaries are identified by the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Education. No action or financial commitment is required of families to participate. Eligible children include: Low-income Public School Students, 1st–12th Grade.
Click Here to check if you are eligible and to get more information
ERC Eco Environmental Science Scholarship Deadline: NO DEADLINE/ONGOING AWARDS
- Open to provide financial assistance to high school seniors interested in environmental health sciences and the pursuit of a higher education. Scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each, will be awarded to eligible students whose past and present efforts best embody the ideals of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship. These scholarships will be awarded and presented on an ongoing basis.
Be Bold Scholarship: Deadline: November 1st, 2022
- To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be in Grade 12 and plan on enrolling in college by the fall of 2022.
B) Have a GPA of at least 2.5
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) 2022 Youth Awards Deadline: November 13th, 2022
- To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2023
- Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2023-2024
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance at the virtual ceremony is mandatory
The A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Foundation Scholarship Deadline: December 15th, 2022
- Open to students entering any phase of their undergraduate college career in 2023, at any school, and in any field of study.
- Students and/or a member of the immediate family (parents/siblings/grandparents) must be, have been or currently be involved in CA or AZ agriculture.
Ron Brown Scholarships Program Deadline: December 1st, 2023
- To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, Black/African American and current high school seniors at the time
of their application.
B) Demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and have a demonstrated financial need.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Deadline: January 10th, 2024
- Open to minority graduating high school seniors.
Dr. Meme Heineman Scholarship Deadline: January 14th, 2023
- To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be planning to major in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis.
B) Be a high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student.
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative Deadline: January 31st, 2024
- eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community.
Applicant must:
- be a resident of or attend a high school in northern or central California (see map of specific counties);
- have completed or expect to complete high school (or equivalent) between 1 Jul 2019 and 30 Jun 2024; and
- plan to attend or began attending a U.S. accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, or vocational/trade school) for the first time in 2024.
Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship Deadline: January 31st, 2023
- To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college student planning on pursuing a career in
business.
League of Mexican American Women Deadline: February 24th, 2023
- Applicant must live in Fresno County.
- Applicant must be a student who is an incoming college freshman, continuing undergraduate, or transfer undergraduate.
- Applicant may be a student attending vocational/tech/trade schools.
Hmong Nursing Scholarships Deadline: February TBA
- Open to high school students interested in the pursuing a career in Nursing.
Black Excellence Scholarships Deadline: February TBA
- Open to all qualified 12th grade students of African descent.
California Table Grape Agricultural Scholarship
Deadline: February 10, 2023 at 5 p.m.
- Open to residents of the San Joaquin Valley that are planning to pursue a four-year degree in a field of study pertinent to table grapes at a California university.
California Table Grape Field Worker Scholarship
Deadline: February 9th, 2024 at 5 p.m.
- Student or parent/legal guardian must be employed as a field worker in a California table grape vineyard in the 2023 season or plan to be employed during the 2024 season.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Deadline: February 15th, 2023
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2023-2024 academic year
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund Deadline: February TBA
- Open to all students of Hispanic heritage that complete FAFSA or Dream Act.
PG&E Scholarships Deadline: February TBA
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering scholarships to students pursuing science, technology, or engineering studies at universities in California. Students must be California residents and PG&E customers.
Latino Medical Student Association Deadline: February TBA
- Open to students who are pursuing a career in medicine and are dedicated to serving the Latino and underserved communities.
The Dream National Scholarship
Deadline: February TBA
- This scholarship is open to students that have DACA or TPS or can certify that they meet the DACA eligibility criteria. Students must have arrived before their 16th birthday and plan to attend a Dream National Scholarship Partner school.
Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund
Deadline: February TBA
- Applicants must be at least 50% Filipino heritage and planning to major in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental, or Physical Science.
Caltrans District 6-Employee Family Scholarship Deadline: March 29th, 2024
- Open to graduating seniors who are related to a current or former Caltrans employee and has a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicant must also plan to attend college after high school and major in a transportation related field.
Caltrans District 6- Transportation Scholarship Deadline: March 29th, 2024
- Open to graduating seniors who plan to major in a transportation related field and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicant must plan to attend college or a university after high school.
- Self-Help Federal Credit Union Scholarship Deadline: March 31st, 2023
- Those who plan to attend or are attending any post-secondary educational institution will be eligible. Eligible institutions include universities, colleges, technical schools, trade, and vocational institutions.
Fontana Transports Inc. Scholarship Program Deadline: March TBA
- First-generation high school seniors who are underrepresented, need financial assistance and are passionate about furthering their education
- Applicants do not have to be a U.S. citizen, but they must have a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA and graduate a US high school in Spring or Summer
- Applicants will need proof of attending a 4-year university beginning Fall
- Applicants must be majoring in one of the following: TRANSPORTATION, MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, PRE-MED, PSYCHOLOGY, SPANISH LANG/LIT.
Scholarship for Students Currently in Transition/Homeless Deadline: March TBA
- Open to students currently living in shelters, cars, temporarily doubled up, hotels/motels, campgrounds etc who plan to attend college after high school.
Foundation 649 Scholarship (Asian-American Scholarship) Deadline: March TBA
- Applicants must identify as Asian American/Pacific Islander, be involved in AAPI communities, issues, or causes, and demonstrate financial need.
Engebretson Foundation
Deadline: March TBA
- Applicants must be a graduating senior planning to attend a four-year college in need of financial assistance.
Sons of Italy Western Foundation: Academic & Athletic Scholarships
Deadline: March 1st, 2024
- Applicants must be wholly or partially of Italian descent.
- Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2024.
Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship Deadline: March TBA
- Open to all students with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
California Association of Wine Grape Growers Scholarship Deadline: March TBA
- Each year the Foundation awards three 4-year scholarships and three 2-year scholarships to high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a California winegrape grower. The two 4-year scholarships provide a total of $8,000 each for any campus in the University of California or California State University system. The four 2-year scholarships provide a total of $2,000 each at any California community college.
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival -Community Service Scholarship Deadline: March TBA
- Open to graduating seniors of Japanese American descent. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be involved in his or her local community.
*Please see Mrs. Tobin in the counseling center for a paper application
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: March TBA
- Applicants must be of Portuguese descent and a have participated in at least 3 extracurricular activities while in high school.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
Deadline: March TBA
- Applicants should exhibit determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
Association of Mexican American Educators, INC (AMAE) Scholarship
Deadline: March TBA
- Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage and interested in the education field.
- Click to view the Application Cover Letter.
Ray Jones Scholarship Fund-California Indian Association Scholarship Deadline: March TBA
- Open to Fresno County students who are of California Indian descent/tribe, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and will be attending a post-secondary degree program after HS.
*Please see Mrs. Tobin in the counseling center for a paper application
HCNYC (Hmong Cultural New Year Celebration) Legacy Scholarship Deadline: March TBA
- Open to Fresno County Hmong heritage students who have a minimum 2.7 GPA and who plan to attend a 4 year college institution in the Fall of 2022.
*Please see Mrs. Tobin in the counseling center for a paper application*
Hispanics in STEM Scholarship Deadline: April 2nd, 2023
- Open to Hispanic Graduating seniors who plan to major in a STEM related field and hope to attend college in the Fall of 2023.
- Min. 2.5 GPA
California School Employees Association Deadline: April TBA
- Open to graduating seniors who plan to attend college after HS, have a GPA of 2.0 and above, and have a parent or legal guardian who is a member (in good standing) of the CSEA Fresno Chapter 125.
*Please see Mrs. Tobin in the counseling center for a paper application*
Anthony Brucia Scholarship Deadline: April TBA
- Open to students who have overcome adversity and life challenges but still strive for a successful future.
Race to End the Stigma Scholarship Program
Deadline: April TBA
- Open to high school seniors who are interested in mental health awareness or are willing to share their story about mental health in an effort to end the stigma.
Apply Here
Jack A. Harris Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April TBA
- Preference is given to high school student expressing a commitment to a future in agriculture.
Apply Here
The Martin Macias Honorary Scholarship Deadline: April TBA
- Applicants must be a current or former English Learner and meet local/state criteria for the Seal of Biliteracy.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (San Joaquin Valley Alumnae) Scholarship Application Deadline: April 14th, 2023
- Applicants must be graduating from an accredited high school in June 2023.
- Reside in Coalinga, Clovis, Easton, Firebaugh, Fresno, Huron, Laton, Madera, Mendota, Sanger, or Selma
- Participate in the African American High School Recognition Program.
- Acceptance to an accredited post-secondary school (submit official college acceptance letter)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (submit transcript).
Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship Deadline: April TBA
- Applicants should be blood descendants of Hmong race or ethnically identified as Hmong American with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Alpha Phi Alpha INLEF Scholarship Deadline: April TBA
- Open to African-American senior students who have a min. 2.75 GPA and plan to attend a post-secondary school after graduating.
Let’s Make a Difference Scholarship Deadline: April TBA
- Open to ALL FUSD senior students who will be enrolled in at least 12 units during college this upcoming Fall semester. Applicants will be asked to list extra-curricular activities, school and community involvements, any awards/recognitions and GPA.
*Please see Mrs. Tobin in the counseling center for a paper application*
Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce-Mayor Lee Brand 2022 Scholarship Deadline: April TBA
- Open to students who are planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college in the Fall of 2022, plan to major in Business or Political Science, and have a 2.0 min. GPA.
We the Students Scholarship Essay Contest Deadline: April TBA
- Open to all high school students (grade 9-12).
The Fresno Center Mayor Lee Brand Scholarship Deadline: April TBA
- Open to students in Fresno County of Southeast Asian descent with 2.0-3.0 GPA.
Lambda Sigma Gamma-Beauty Through Diversity Scholarship Deadline: April TBA
- Open to students who identify as women/female, as well as non-binary or gender fluid. Applicants must have a min. 2.8GPA, must complete 10 hours of community service, and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college after graduation.
The Links Incorporated Scholarship Deadline: April TBA
- Open to students who are graduating seniors with a min. 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a college, university, or trade school. Must be enrolled in a min. of 12 units for the Fall 2022. Additional requirements listed on application.
*Please see Mrs. Tobin in the counseling center for a paper application*
Iota Nu Lambda Education Foundation 2023 Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1st, 2023
- Applicants must be graduating from an accredited high school in June 2023.
- Reside in Coalinga, Clovis, Easton, Firebaugh, Fresno, Huron, Laton, Madera, Mendota, Sanger, or Selma
- Participate in the African American High School Recognition Program.
- Acceptance to an accredited post-secondary school (submit official college acceptance letter)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (submit transcript).
Darden Architects Architecture Student Scholarship
Deadline: May TBA
- Open to students with 3.0 GPA or higher who have been accepting into Cal Poly SLO’s Architecture program.
PB&J Scholarship Deadline: May TBA
- Open to students who have experienced personal challenges that may have prohibited them from performing well academically, but still have drive to succeed. No minimum GPA required.
California Tribal Members-Wi’áaşal (Great Oak) Future Leaders Scholarship Fund Deadline: May TBA
- Open to students registered and enrolled in an eligible California tribe and who meet the other requirements listed on scholarship page.
Angels Wings Thai Scholarship
Deadline: June TBA
- Applicants must have 3.0 GPA or higher and be of Thai-American descent. More qualification information on the application.
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