California Rainbow Scholarships
Scholarship Program Overview
- Any California Rainbow Girl in good standing who needs financial assistance to attend college or prepare for a particular career may apply for a scholarship. Applicants must not have attained their majority and must be current in Assembly dues as of March 28, 2021.
- Applicants must carry a full-time course load and have a 2.8 GPA or higher. Requirements for each scholarship can be found below.
- Scholarships are open to those who attend community college, university, or vocational school. The institution must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Scholarships are paid directly to the institution by August 1st, in the student’s name. Funds are never disbursed to an individual student.
- In the event a recipient does not attend an accredited school beginning the fall semester/quarter immediately following the Grand Assembly in which the scholarship was awarded, the scholarship is forfeited. Very rare exceptions to this rule may be granted by the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee.
- Applications will be accepted on this website from January 1-February 28. All applications must be completed by the Rainbow Girl herself. Late applications will not be considered.
Rainbow Scholarships Available
Regular Rainbow Scholarship - High School Senior
$1,000
The Regular Rainbow Scholarship is awarded to those students who require financial assistance in entering higher education and who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their local assembly. Open to high school seniors.
Regular Rainbow Scholarship - Continuing Student - First Time Applicant
$1,000
The Regular Rainbow Scholarship is awarded to those students who require financial assistance in continuing higher education and who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their local assembly. Open to continuing students who have never been awarded a Rainbow Scholarship.
Continuing Student Scholarship
$1,000
The Continuing Student Scholarship is awarded to those students who require financial assistance in continuing higher education and who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their local assembly. Open to continuing students who have been awarded a Rainbow Scholarship previously.
Florence McDonald Music Scholarship
$1,000
The Florence McDonald Music Scholarship is awarded to a student seeking a degree in music. Available to high school seniors and continuing students.
The Jessie D. Nelson Scholarship
$5,000- paid in two installments
The Jessie D. Nelson Scholarship is awarded to a student who is continuing studies in the health and medical field. Only available to continuing college students.
The Anna Lind Scholarship
$1,000
The Anna Lind Scholarship is awarded to a girl who has demonstrated particularly outstanding leadership and excellence in California Rainbow. Open to high school seniors and continuing students.
The Sara Lee and
Glenn Martin Education Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
The Sara Lee and Glenn Martin Educational Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student seeking a degree in any education-related field (K-12 and above) for a career as a teacher, administrator, school counselor, teaching assistant, special education teacher, or speech pathologist. Open to high school seniors and continuing students.
