There are thousands of scholarships available for graduating seniors: some from private organizations, some from colleges/universities, and some from local organizations such as 10,000 Degrees. You can utilize scholarship search engines such as Fastweb, Scholarships dot com or College Board to search for possible scholarships. Remember to check with the Financial Aid offices of the colleges/universities to which you are applying for potential scholarship too!  Note: you should never pay a fee to apply for scholarships, or to be part of a scholarship search engine/company!

We encourage all TL seniors to apply for our local Terra Linda Scholarship Foundation awards (apply in the spring). The TLSF gives out dozens of scholarships solely to TL seniors each year!

Lastly, know that scholarships are not just free money given out to anyone who asks.  They will have certain requirements, such evidence of substantial community service and volunteering; hardships overcome; leadership; excellence in an academic subject; a proven track record of academic success which demonstrates your potential to succeed in college; letters of recommendation from teachers or adult supervisors that testify to your personal qualities and strengths; or one or more essays.  Many also have minimum GPA's.  As such, prepare for this as early as 9th grade, so that when you apply for scholarships as a senior, you have those factors in hand and are a strong applicant!

The Redwoods Residents Association Scholarship Program   Deadline March 3, 2025 at 6pm. 

This is a great opportunity for current High School Seniors with financial needs and show academic and leadership skills to receive a scholarship award of up to $4,000. The required documents are: one-page autobiography, 2 Letters of Recommendation, a copy of the current transcript along with a completed Application. Scholarship Description. 

Terra Linda Scholarship Foundation Awards  Deadline: Tuesday, March 18th by 9:00 P.M.  Application here

The Terra Linda Scholarship Foundation was established in January 1975 as a non-profit corporation for the purpose of granting awards to Terra Linda High School graduating seniors who are continuing their education. Awards are made on the basis of goals, accomplishments and school involvement without regard to race, creed or sex. Any student who has a 2.0 GPA or higher, is in good standing at TLHS, and who plans to continue their education or training may apply.

Terra Linda Rotary Scholarship: Deadline: March 28, 2025  Application here

Awards: various amounts. Who: Terra Linda High School Senior students planning on attending a college, university, or vocational school.  Factors: academic success, community service and financial need. 

Marin Garden Club Scholarship: Deadline: April 14, 2025  Applica  Application can be found here

We are delighted to offer our annual scholarships to students wishing to pursue studies in conservation, horticulture and/or environmental fields.  This award is open to all Marin County graduating seniors planning to study one or more of these fields at the college and university level. We awarded over $27,000 to six students last year, including TL students!