Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the North State manages many scholarship funds that are awarded to graduating high school seniors as well as students already in an undergraduate program. Some scholarships were started by families or individuals; others by businesses or organizations. All scholarships share one important focus: helping young people reach their educational goals.

For assistance with scholarships please contact:
Nikki Espinosa
nikki@cfnorthstate.org or 530-244-1219

Current Awardee (2022) Information

2022 Scholarships and Loan Awards Report

Claim Your Scholarship Instructions

Steps

  • Send your Fall 2022 proof of enrollment (12 units or more) to nikki@cfnorthstate.org or mail to:
    • Community Foundation of the North State, 1335 Arboretum Drive, Suite B, Redding, CA 96003
  • Email your photo and a signed release form to nikki@cfnorthstate.org
  • Once proof of enrollment is received, the scholarship check will be forwarded to the financial aid office of the accredited college, university, or trade school you so designate.

Proof of Enrollment

  • The most common form of enrollment verification is a copy of your class schedule – online versions are acceptable.
  • Be sure that verification states your name, the school name, and the number of units in which you are enrolled.

Questions? Call or email Nikki Espinosa 530-244-1219 or nikki@cfnorthstate.org

Photo Release Form

Apply for a Scholarship

New as of Fall Cycle 2022! To serve you better, we have a new online scholarship application portal and universal application process. We have developed one online, universal application that matches you directly with the scholarships for which you are eligible. Students can then complete any supplemental information required for each opportunity.

The scholarship application portal will open November 1, 2022 and all students wishing to apply for the 2023-2024 academic year must create a new account in the online system, even if you have applied for scholarships from CFNS prior to Fall 2022.

Note: Paper applications are not accepted. The Andy Peek Livestock Scholarship opens September 1, 2022 and is not part of the universal application. Please visit the Andy Peek Livestock Scholarship fund page for more information.

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Instructions for Submitting an Application

Visit Our Scholarships Portal

Haven’t started yet? Search for application links and details or scroll down to view all opportunities listed alphabetically.

You can also access a PDF “At-a-Glance” version of scholarship opportunities by clicking HERE.

All Trade Services Scholarship

Scholarship awards will benefit and support a Siskiyou County graduating high school senior interested in pursuing a career in the Electrical, HVAC, or Plumbing trades. […]

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Andy Peek Livestock Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship opportunity, offered annually by the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale, awards students whose intended major is Agricultural Studies […]

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Balma Family Scholarship Fund

The Balma Family Scholarship Endowment Fund was established to grant awards to Pioneer High School seniors who will be attending Shasta College […]

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California Retired Teachers Association, Division 16 Scholarship

Benefit students moving from Shasta College to a four-year university with a goal to complete teacher certification […]

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Christine Begley Scholarship

The Christine Begley Scholarship supports female graduates of Anderson High School pursuing a college education […]

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Columbia Bank Kenneth R. Gifford, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program (formerly Merchants Bank of Commerce)

The Columbia Bank Kenneth R. Gifford, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program awards ten, $1,000.00 scholarships each year. High school seniors attending school in Siskiyou, Shasta, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, Placer, Sacramento counties may apply […]

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Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic Scholarship Fund

The Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Steve Loncosky and Dr. Kevin Terra to be used to help further the education of a veterinary student that desires to be a mixed animal veterinarian. […]

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Diane M. Gerard Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is open to all majors, with priority given to students majoring in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Education […]

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Don & Debbie Bankson Scholarship Endowment Fund

This opportunity allows the donors to fulfill their desire to help Shasta County youth, with excellent academics and a strong community-service background, pursue a college education […]

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Donna Borlaug Citizen Scholarship Fund

Graduates from Grant Elementary School AND Shasta High School in Redding, CA who have community and school volunteer experience are invited to apply […]

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Dr. Donald and Ann Gleason Memorial Scholarship

Provides scholarships for qualified Shasta County students with financial needs seeking a college education in the medical field […]

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Dr. Frank L. Doane Memorial Scholarship Fund

A renewable reward opportunity for qualified Tehama County high school graduates who plan to pursue a career as a registered nurse […]

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Ethel Zwiebel Scholarship

Shasta County high school seniors who plan to major in music and Shasta College students who are completing the two-year music program are invited to apply. […]

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FWF ’62 Scholarship Fund

An opportunity for graduating female from Shasta High School in Redding, CA., this ongoing scholarship is offered by a group of women honoring the importance and value of nurturing friendships throughout a lifetime […]

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Glen Hawk Sr. Endowed Scholarship Fund

This scholarship benefits a Shasta county graduating senior who will pursue a vocational or technical certification at an accredited technical school or community college. […]

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Gregory L. Morris II Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship opportunity is offered annually to a Foothill High School graduating senior who plans to major in the field of Science […]

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Gustafson Fritz Scholarship for Women

An opportunity for female high school graduates in Shasta or Trinity County who demonstrate attributes of generosity, creativity, exemplary work ethic and kindness […]

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Ivy B. Horr Medical Education Loan

This is a low-interest STUDENT LOAN up to $10,000 available to students in Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, Modoc, Trinity, or Siskiyou counties who are engaged in the study of medicine or in medical training at a college or university […]

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Jack Schreder Scholarship Fund

The Jack Schreder Scholarship Fund honors Jack’s 65 years of work as an educator with strong interest in education, science and vocational training. […]

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Jackson Family Scholarship

Scholarship awards are made to students who are either seeking to enter the nursing profession or who are currently in the nursing profession and wish to obtain a higher level of certification in the nursing field (LVN to RN, RN to BSN). Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters that are applicable to their nursing degree […]

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Jim and Dolores Cusick Memorial Scholarship

An opportunity for graduates of Weed High School in Weed, CA. who participated in sports […]

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Kelly Moravec Academic Encouragement Scholarship

An award opportunity for graduating students who are dealing with, or have dealt with, a serious medical adversity […]

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Ken Putnam Choral Music Endowed Scholarship Fund

A scholarship to benefit Shasta High School graduates who participated in the vocal music program […]

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Key Club Scholarship

An opportunity offered by Redding Kiwanis to graduating seniors from Foothill, Enterprise, and Shasta High schools who are dues paying members of their high school Key Club […]

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Marcia McKenzie Pay It Forward Scholarship

This memorial scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to women returning to college who will be students at Shasta College or CSU Chico. […]

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Matt Solus Memorial Scholarship Fund

The scholarship supports high school or College of the Siskiyous students in Siskiyou County pursuing careers in fire science or law enforcement […]

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Nicholas Gaynor Memorial Fund

A scholarship opportunity to provide financial support to local North State students seeking a career in nursing […]

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Prudence Rose Kennedy Fund

Click to view three different scholarship opportunities […]

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Reach Higher Scholarship Fund

A Shasta County high school FRESHMAN scholarship opportunity to start saving for college early! […]

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Redding Sunrise Rotary Scholarship

Redding Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to support students and programs in the Gateway Unified School District. […]

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REU Powering Redding’s Future Scholarship and Grant Fund

Click to view two scholarship opportunities: 1) College Application – STEM degrees only, 2) Community College or Technical School/Certificate […]

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Sam Chase Memorial Scholarship

The Sam Chase Memorial Scholarship, in memory of Sam Chase, will benefit and
support graduating high school seniors planning to attend a two or four-year college, trade school, or
Fire Academy.
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Savage Scholarship Fund

An opportunity that is paid out over 4 semesters for high school seniors from a Trinity county school with financial need […]

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Shasta Community Health Center Future Primary Care Workforce Scholarship Fund

An opportunity for students who are actively pursuing a medical career and are currently enrolled in college or graduate programs […]

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Shasta Health Rock Stars Scholarship Fund

Awards from this scholarship fund will benefit and support students who are actively pursuing a career in health and are currently enrolled in college or graduate programs. […]

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Top of the State Scholarship Endowment Fund

Click to view two different application opportunities available to 1) high school seniors, 2) previous award recipients from this fund (renewals) […]

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Tri Counties Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund

Click to view two scholarship opportunities: Income Based and Merit Award […]

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