How much funding does Scholarships (75+ available) provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Scholarships (75+ available)?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around February.

Who is eligible for Scholarships (75+ available)?

Eligible applicants: Graduating high school seniors; Pursuing post-secondary education (trade school, vocational school, college, university, etc.); Tuolumne County residents.

How often is Scholarships (75+ available) offered?

Scholarships (75+ available) runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected February 6, 2027.

Scholarships (75+ available)

Sonora Area Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: February 6, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

From the program guidelines: “Application opens on January 21 annually”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graduating high school seniors
Pursuing post-secondary education (trade school, vocational school, college, university, etc.)
Tuolumne County residents

Overview

Sonora Area Foundation Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Tuolumne County, CA

Program Overview:
Sonora Area Foundation offers more than 75 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education, including trade school, vocational school, college, university and beyond.

Eligibility:

Graduating high school seniors
Pursuing post-secondary education (trade school, vocational school, college, university, etc.)
Tuolumne County residents

Key Features:

Universal Application matches students with scholarship opportunities with a single application
Application opens on January 21 annually
Multiple named scholarship funds available with varying criteria
Scholars can be engaged in the award process or foundation can handle administration

Background:
Over 75 individual scholarship funds are available through the foundation, each with its own criteria related to field of study, school district, and other donor-specified guidelines.

How to Apply

Application Process

Universal Application:
- Opens January 21 annually
- Available online (link provided on foundation website)
- Single application matches students with multiple scholarship opportunities
Required Materials:
- As specified in Universal Application (specific details not provided in source material)
Contact for Questions:
- rebecca@sonora-area.org

Next Application Window:

Opens: January 21, 2027
(Historical pattern shows applications open in January)

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What Sonora Area Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 58
Total given: $1.51M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,500–$104K

By dollars: California 94%, Idaho 1%, North Carolina 1%. Top recipient cities: Sonora, CA; Soulsbyville, CA; Columbia, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
53% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.