Scholarships
Medical Staff Outstanding Student Leader Award
DUE: February 1st, 2025
AMOUNT: $700-$3,000
DETAILS: Students who's parent or grandparent is member of the medical staff of Community Hospital or Montage Health may qualify for this scholarship. Student must intend to enroll
Carmel High School Foundation Scholarship
DUE: February 26th, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: Carmel High School Foundation offers merit and need-based college scholarships for graduating seniors. This is open for seniors who plan to continue their education, either in an accredited school for special training, community or four year college or university.
Carmel-by-the-Sea Rotary Club Scholarship
DUE: March 7th, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: The Carmel by the Sea Rotary Club offers multiple scholarship opportunities. This is open to seniors with varying post secondary plans.
Community Foundation for Monterey County
DUE: March 15th, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: The Community Foundation for Monterey County offers 70+ scholarship opportunities with 1 application. Thanks to generous individuals, families and businesses, the CFMC offers a variety of scholarships for Monterey County students to help them achieve their educational and career goals.
Church of the Wayfarer United Methodist Church
DUE: March 15th, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: The Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel-by-the-Sea announces the availability of Merit Scholarships for 2025 college-bound high school graduates.
Quail Men’s Golf Association (MGA) Scholars Cup Scholarship
DUE: March 15th, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: Open to seniors who have maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA, have plans to attend a community college, four-year college or university, or a vocational/trade school as a full time, 12-units, student in the 2025-26 academic year and have some golf experience be it playing, coaching, volunteering.
Ned Robinson Mock Trial Scholarship
DUE: March 28th, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: Awarded annually to a Carmel High School Junior or Senior who has made both sustained and outstanding contributions to the mock trial program at CHS. The student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university at the same time the scholarship proceeds are distributed. Students planning on pursuing a career in the law or another profession through which they can make a contribution to creating a more just society are especially encourages to apply.
Dominic Buraglio Memorial Award
DUE: March 30th, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: The Dominic Buraglio Memorial Award Fund was established in honor of Lieutenant Dominic Clayton Buraglio, and the positive impact he had on many lives during his limited time on Earth. It is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates the
character, values and ideals embodied by Dominic.
Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop Scholarship
DUE: March 31st, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: High School seniors and returning recipients are required to submit a letter of recommendation as evidence of Christian character and active participation in a Christian church program or parachurch organization.
Ocean Mist Farms Scholarship
DUE: April 1st, 2025
AMOUNT: $1,000
DETAILS:
Monterey Audubon Society
DUE: April 1st, 2025
AMOUNT: $1,000-$2,000
DETAILS: Open to graduating seniors with the intent to study natural sciences sciences or incorporate eco-friendly practices into their future career.
Gen Giammanco Foundation Award
DUE: April 1st, 2025
AMOUNT: $1,000-$2,000
DETAILS: Eligible students must continue their education and athletic career at a college or university. Funding of a Gen Giammanco Foundation (GGF) Award is contingent on the student athlete becoming a member of a NCAA or NAIA collegiate athletic team.
Keenan Tyler Lucero Memorial Scholarship
DUE: April 2nd, 2025
AMOUNT: $1,000
DETAILS: The Keenan Tyler Lucero Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who is an outstanding football player and who exemplifies Keenan’s dedication to his sport, his work ethic, his humility, his good sportsmanship and his loyalty. Preference will be given to an honor roll student and a student who has financial need.
Natural Disaster Support Scholarship
Due April 11, 2025
AMOUNT: $500
DETAILS: This is for seniors whose k-12 education or families were impacted by natural disasters. This scholarship may be applied to any accredited post-secondary institution (four-year university, community college, or trade school.
Cachagua Community Center Scholarship
Due April 11, 2025
AMOUNT: $1000
DETAILS: This scholarship may be applied to a 2 year community college, 4 year university or vocational school. Must be a Cachagua/jamesburg resident for at least one year.
Springer Family Community Scholarship
Due April 11, 2025
AMOUNT: $1000/year
DETAILS: This prestigious award recognizes a graduating senior who has shown outstanding dedication to community service and improvement—whether through volunteering, community-focused employment, or going above and beyond in their community to make a difference.
Carmel Valley Kiwanis
Due April 23, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: Applicants must reside in Carmel Valley defined as the area from Highway 1 east to the Jamesburg area. Students can apply to 1 or more of the following scholarship categories: General, Athletic, Vocational or other post secondary educational program, Learning or physically challenged.
Congregation Beth Israel Merit College Scholarship
Due April 23, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: Applicant must be jewish and be a member of Congregation Beth Israel or enrolled in the Aleynu Program. Eligible students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and have plans to attend a 4 year college in the fall.
Vance and Bonnie Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
Due April 23, 2025
AMOUNT: $1000
DETAILS: This will be awarded to a student who will be attending a community college, trade school, or university with a major in agriculture, or Ag-related discipline.
Focus Foundation Svendsgaard Scholarship
Due April 18, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: The Svendsgaard Scholarship provides generous awards and mentoring to encourage promising graduates of Carmel Schools in the continuation of their studies.
Carmel Masonic Lodge Scholarship
Due May 1, 2025
AMOUNT: Varies
DETAILS: The Svendsgaard Scholarship provides generous awards and mentoring to encourage promising graduates of Carmel Schools in the continuation of their studies.