Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$500 - $5,000

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 15, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Deadline: March 15 (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduating high school students; continuing undergraduate and graduate students at an accredited college, university, community college, trade school, or religious institution
  • Strong high school and/or community leadership record
  • Graduating high school students for their first year in college or university
  • Needy students who have been unable to go directly into college from high school
  • Students who have completed a portion of their higher education but need aid to continue

Geography

  • California resident

Other requirements

  • United States Citizen
  • Minimum cumulative unweighted 3.0 GPA
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Members of the Order who wish to continue their education in institutions of higher learning

Overview

The Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for students attending community college, four-year college, university, or vocational school.

Geographic Scope: California residents only

Eligibility Requirements

  • United States Citizen
  • California resident
  • Graduating high school students; continuing undergraduate and graduate students at an accredited college, university, community college, trade school, or religious institution
  • Minimum cumulative unweighted 3.0 GPA
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Strong high school and/or community leadership record

Who Can Apply

  • Graduating high school students for their first year in college or university
  • Members of the Order who wish to continue their education in institutions of higher learning
  • Needy students who have been unable to go directly into college from high school
  • Students who have completed a portion of their higher education but need aid to continue

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Download the General Scholarship Application
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Place completed application in a 9"x12" envelope
  4. Important: Use no staples and single-sided pages to ensure proper scanning
  5. Mail to the address below

Mailing Address:
California Eastern Star Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Committee
Grand Chapter of California, OES
16960 Bastanchury Road, Suite C
Yorba Linda, CA 92886-1711

Deadline: March 15 (annually)

What California Eastern Star Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
2
Total given
$36K
Median grant
$18K
Range
$5,650–$30K
  • By dollars: Florida 84%, California 16%. Top recipient cities: Lakewood Ranch, FL; Penngrove, CA.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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