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🎓 Scholarship Opportunities – Start Your Journey Today!

There are thousands of scholarship opportunities available to help fund your college education—and every single one is a chance to invest in your future. These opportunities range from national scholarships to local awards, each offering financial support for students like you. The key is simple: apply for as many as possible. You never know which scholarships you may receive, and every application brings you one step closer to achieving your goals.

As you begin applying, keep in mind that many scholarships require letters of recommendation. These letters should come from people who know you well—such as teachers, coaches, advisors, or counselors—and can speak to your strengths, character, and achievements.

To make the process easier for them and to ensure your letter truly reflects who you are, be sure to complete a Senior Brag Sheet and share it with your recommenders. This important document highlights your accomplishments, activities, and goals—helping your teachers and mentors write a more personalized and impactful letter on your behalf.

💡 Take initiative, stay organized, and believe in yourself—your effort today can open doors to incredible opportunities tomorrow.

Start exploring, start applying, and don’t miss out on the support waiting for you!

SENIOR BRAG SHEET- DOWNLOAD IT HERE!

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  LAKE ELSINORE PARKS AND FACILITIES Scholarship | Lake Elsinore, CACarl Graves Scholarship  

DEADLINE to apply: TBD 2027                                            $16000

https://www.lake-elsinore.org/448/Scholarship

  • Applications must be completed in ONE SITTING, meaning the site will not let the applicant save as they go, so it is important to have all information gathered at the time of submission.  On the webpage, they will see: Please note that progress on the application cannot be saved once you begin filling in the application. BE CERTAIN to have your GPA form (linked below) filled out and uploaded so that you are able to attach it to your application once complete. Please be sure to complete the application in one sitting.:00pm EST

*** GPA VERIFICATION FORM : https://www.lake-elsinore.org/DocumentCenter/View/3394/GPA-Verification-Form---Carl-Graves-Scholarshippdf?bidId=

$50,000 STEM College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Edison Scholars program recognizes students who want to be the makers of tomorrow — the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers — those who dare to be great.

Edison International awards $50,000 college scholarships annually to 30 high school seniors to help them pursue their passion in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their higher education goals and help shape California’s clean energy future .

Since 2006, Edison International has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships to 820 students — powering progress through education.

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Coca Cola Scholars Foundation

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

 

McDonalds Hacer National Scholarship                                               TBD 2026-2027  2:00pm (PST)

https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html

 

Rustic Pathways                                                                              $1000        TBD 2026 - 2027 8:59pm (PST)

https://rusticpathways.com/students/scholarships/global-perspectives-scholarship

 

SigEp scholarships Various Opportunities                             $Varies       DEADLINE Varies by College

https://sigep.org/scholarships/

 

Altura Credit Union                                                                    Multiple Scholarships/ varying awards

click on the link below and when you're ready, click the green "Apply" button in the upper right corner

https://altura-credit-union.wizehive.app/program/altura-college-scholarship/info?cycleId=1CXBqrgpcwEKADTYC8NWAM

 

Paper/Local Scholarships

Paper Scholarships must be turned in to Mrs. Ward unless the application states otherwise.

Your application must be returned in a presentation/report folder and you must have a cover sheet with an image of you, your school name and the name of the scholarship on it. 

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      2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPROACHING DEADLINES (Scholarships that are BLUE are active)

      ALL Scholarships, unless otherwise noted, must be turned in BEFORE the end of the school day on the due date. No applications will be accepted after the bell rings at the end of the school day.     

         

*For PTA Scholarships, you must be a member of the PTA. You can sign up and pay your dues here:

https://jointotem.com/ca/lake-elsinore/temescal-canyon-high-ptsa/join/register

 

* You may notice that the deadlines listed may not reflect what is printed on the applications. Please be assured that these deadlines have changed and are shown below. 

Thank you!

Name                                                                                                                     Deadline                            

(CORRESPONDING PRINTABLE APPLICATIONS ARE BELOW DESCRIPTIONS)

 

The Michael Sheehan Memorial Scholarship  (TCHS Students Only)      TBD 2026-2027

Lake Elsinore Valley Education Foundation (LEVEF)                                   TBD 2026-2027

Lake Elsinore Rotary Club                                                                                   TBD 

Pechanga (TCHS Seniors only)                                                                          TBD 2026-2027               

Kennedie June Von Ryan                                                                                    TBD 2026-2027                             

CSEA Scholarship (2 forms below)                                                                    TBD                                              

Lake Elsinore Elks Ladies                                                                                      TBD 2026-2027   

Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge #2591
Students with Curricular Adaptation Scholarship Application                

Thrifting for Giving (formerly Assistance League of Temecula)               TBD 2026-2027            

23rd District PTA                                                                                                  TBD 2026-2027                                                                       

Elsinore Women's Club                                                                                             TBD 2026-2027                                

TCHS PTSA                                                                                                                 TBD 2026-2027                   

LEPTSA (Lake Elsinore Council PTSA)                                                             TBD 2026-2027                                                    

Cops for Kids (2 forms below photo release and application)                      TBD 2026-2027

Canyon Lake 9'ers Scholar Athlete ( See Flyer Below)                                    TBD 2026-2027                                                            

Canyon Lake Woman's Club                                                                                   TBD 2027                                                     

Canyon Lake Jr. Woman's Club                                                                       TBD 2026-2027

Canyon Lake Yacht Club                                                                                   TBD 2026-2027  

Loma Linda/Assistance League 

           (community college/trade school)                                                                       

Professional Women's Roundtable

            (females only -college or trade school)                                                    TBD 2026-2027                                                                                

City of Canyon Lake $1,500 Scholarship           

Open to All High School Seniors that Reside

in the City of Canyon Lake                                                                                   TBD 2026-2027